(Video) Attempt to Steal Newborn: Police Arrest Woman After Fake Pregnancy Scheme
Police have arrested a woman who allegedly faked a pregnancy with clothes in a botched attempt to steal a newborn baby from a hospital ward.
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Ogun Police clarify arrest of 38 Ivorians, dismiss banditry claims
The Ogun State Police Command says the arrest of 38 Ivorians in Atan-Ota has no link to banditry or terrorist activities. The Ogun State Police Command has debunked reports of bandit attacks and community invasions across parts of the state. Additionally, it clarified that 38 Ivorians recently arrested in Atan-Ota were not involved in banditry….
Police launch manhunt after Lagos-Benin road attack kills driver
Security forces have begun a major rescue operation after a deadly attack on the Lagos-Benin Expressway. Police in Edo State have launched an intensive manhunt after gunmen attacked a commercial bus along the Lagos-Benin Road, killing the driver and abducting three passengers. According to the Edo State Police Command, the incident happened on Saturday around…
Gunmen kidnap 15 boat passengers in Cross River waterway attack
Security forces have launched a joint operation after gunmen abducted 15 passengers during a ferry attack. Armed attackers kidnapped 15 boat passengers in Cross River State after intercepting a ferry travelling along the Calabar-Oron waterways. The victims were reportedly taken during a pirate-style assault on April 16, 2026. According to Police Zone 6 Command, the…
Edo Police Rescue 377 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 821 Suspects in 2025
The Edo State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime, rescuing 377 kidnap victims and arresting 821 criminal suspects across the state in the outgoing year. The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, disclosed this on Monday in Benin City during an end-of-year security review. He said the achievements followed an aggressive,…
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dies During Meeting in Ebonyi
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola, has died in Ebonyi State after he collapsed during an official meeting. The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Ebonyi State Police Command headquarters in Abakaliki, where Popoola attended a management meeting. Until his death, Popoola served as the officer in charge of the State…
Police to Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement January 2, 2026
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to resume nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026. The police linked the decision to rising security concerns. They said criminals now misuse unauthorised tinted vehicle glass more frequently. The announcement came in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations…
Nigeria to Recruit Over 94,000 Security Personnel Nationwide
Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide push to curb rising insecurity, federal officials said on Thursday. Moreover, the plan forms a major component of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to strengthen security agencies across the country. Police Begin Process to Hire 50,000 Constables The Police Service Commission and…
Nigeria Police Enforce Strict Ban on VIP Escorts
The Nigeria Police Force takes a firm stand against unauthorized services. Officers who provide escorts or protection to Very Important Persons face severe consequences. This move aims to restore discipline within the ranks. The Official Declaration The Nigeria Police Force announces a zero-tolerance policy. Any officer who continues to offer escort or protection services to…
Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, responding to rising cases of mass kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across several states. He ordered a major expansion of Nigeria’s security forces, directing the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force to begin immediate large-scale recruitment. Massive Recruitment and Training Overhaul Tinubu authorized the…
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