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FG arrests two illegal miners, seals Osun gold mining site
File photo: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake. The Federal Government has arrested two suspected illegal miners during a coordinated enforcement operation that led to the closure of an illegal mining site in Osun State. The suspects, Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru, both in their twenties, are casual workers. Both are giving useful information…
NDLEA arrests South African woman with heroin at Abuja airport
The 38-year-old South African woman, Ms. Will Jessica Ann, with her three-year-old son. Credit : NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria while travelling with her three-year-old son.…
Man arrested for defiling eight-year-girl in Bauchi
Nigeria Police Force The Bauchi State Police Command said it has arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly luring an eight-year-old girl into his room and sexually abusing her. According to the police, the incident was reported to ‘E’ Division, Yelwa, on July 5, 2026, by the victim’s mother, a resident of Dorawan Dillalai in the Bauchi metropolis.…
Timeline Of Oriire School Abduction, Rescue
The presidency said that the rescue operation was completed without any concession to the terrorists The rescued victims. Photo credit: Presidency May 15, 2026 – Terror Strikes Three Schools Gunmen attacked three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esiele communities of Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State, abducting dozens of pupils, teachers and a school principal. The…
Technology Can Enhance Policing, Can’t Replace Public Trust — IGP Disu
IGP Tunju Disu said that the benefits of technological advancement should not be limited to a few technologically advanced nations. IGP Disu Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has called for wider collaboration to improve security globally. The IGP made the call while participating in the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026)…
Police Arrest Two Alleged Kidnap Kingpins, Seven Others, Recover Ammunition In Imo
The police said they recovered one AK-47 rifle, four AK-47 magazines, 16 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, three locally made cut-to-size guns, and 16 live cartridges, among others. A file photo showing police operatives on duty The Imo State Police Command has arrested two alleged kidnapping kingpins, Confidence Vitalis, 28, of Ukugba, Egbema in Ohaji/Egbema Local…
One rescued as gunmen abduct three Nasarawa varsity students
Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, gate Gunmen have abducted three students of the Federal University of Lafia, with police rescuing one of the victims during a search-and-rescue operation in Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel. According to the statement,…
Police kill two kidnappers in Ondo gun battle
Exhibit recovered. Credit: Ondo Police Command The Ondo State Police Command says its operatives have neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a gun battle in Ilu-Abo along the Akure-Owo Expressway. The command said the operation, carried out in the early hours of Wednesday, also led to the recovery of a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridges, four…
Six Arrested Over Mob Killing Of Travellers In Kaduna
According to the police, the suspects have confessed to their involvement and remain in custody while investigations continue to identify and apprehend other persons believed to have participated in the attack. The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the mob killing of two travellers who were wrongly accused of being…
Gunmen invade Rivers community, kill two
File photo: Gunmen on bikes Gunmen invaded Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State and killed two people on Monday morning. Though the reason for the attack by the assailants could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report, the invaders broke into houses in a commando-style in…
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