A 19-year-old casual watchman has been arrested for the murder of a borehole operator at Gombe State Government House. Police confirm the suspect was caught on CCTV assaulting the victim. Read the full details.
Adamawa State Police Command arrests two men for alleged kidnapping threats in Sarau Belel. Suspects confessed, investigation ongoing. Read more on the police operation.
Police arrest 19-year-old Shuaibu Adamu for allegedly drugging and strangling a borehole operator at Gombe Government House. Full investigation underway.
Nigerian Police arrest two notorious bandit leaders in Kwara, recovering an AK-47, ₦500,000 ransom cash, and a new motorcycle. The gang terrorised four states. Read more.
Mokheseng Nqxulelo, 32, appears in court for the murder of her police sergeant husband. Case details reveal a 2023 altercation involving an official firearm. Read the full story.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Kelechi Nwosu was arrested in Isiala Mbano for allegedly defiling his 7-year-old niece. Police confirm medical evidence and pending arraignment. #JusticeForChildren #ImoState
Nigeria Police arrest 22 suspects for crimes including kidnapping and armed robbery. Firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs recovered in major nationwide operations. Read details.
A 29-year-old Nigerian woman, Olajide Esther, was arrested in Bengaluru, India, for smuggling 121 grams of cocaine concealed inside sliced bread. Police seized the drugs worth Rs 65 lakh and arrested the intended recipient. Read the full details.
An airport official faces backlash after a video shows him assaulting a young man who posed beside the helicopter that flew singer Asake to OAU. Nigerians demand sanctions.
Akwa Ibom Police arrest three masquerades for unauthorized street displays and violent assaults. CP Baba Azare confirms enforcement of Governor Umo Eno's executive order. Read details.
Delta State Police arrest Ezekiel, 47, after a fatal fight over a N1000 contribution. The suspect confesses in a video, pleading for forgiveness. Full story and details inside.
Anambra Police arrest five men posing as vigilante operatives to rob residents in Awka. Two pump-action guns and a shuttle bus recovered. Read details.
A 25-year-old ex-convict has been arrested in Ondo after a violent attempt to snatch a motorcycle. The victim's cries alerted residents, leading to the suspect's capture. Read the full story.
Police Supernumerary Chief Superintendent Olatokunbo Edun urges the government to fund and equip the Nigeria Police Force to global standards, citing her positive experience with Chinese police.
Sokoto Police Command arrests 'Sai Mallam' cult leader, Mohamed Mokhtar. A shrine was uncovered with fetish items. CP Ahmed Musa warns parents about youth involvement. Read the full story.
The Benue State Police Command confirms the recovery of skeletal remains believed to be Inspector Mohammed Yakubu, missing since June 2025. Joint security team mobilized for recovery. Details inside.
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
A 32-year-old man in Delta State is in police custody for allegedly r@ping his 13-year-old stepdaughter for over a year, getting her pregnant, and forcing her to take abortion pills. Full story.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola tragically slumped and died during a management meeting in Ebonyi State. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
Lagos State Police detain influencer Habeeb Hamzat 'Peller' after a viral video showed him driving dangerously and crashing during a live broadcast. The police warn against promoting unlawful acts online.
Bauchi Police apprehend two 19-year-old security guards for allegedly stealing a government Toyota Hilux. The vehicle was recovered at Bauchi Club. Full details on the ongoing investigation.
Lagos Police detain influencer Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) after a viral video shows him driving dangerously and crashing. CP Jimoh warns against promoting unlawful acts online. Read more.
Edo State Police rescue a mortuary attendant from a mob and arrest him for allegedly harvesting organs from a corpse at Akugbe Mortuary in Benin City. Full investigation underway.
Niger State Police arrest suspected kidnapper Aminu Ahmed for abducting three children in Kontagora and collecting over N2 million in ransom. Full details of his confessions inside.
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
Delta State Police arrest night guard Godwin Mngumi for the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu. Victim's phone recovered, one accomplice arrested, manhunt for third suspect ongoing. Read the latest.
Police in Delta State have arrested a security guard, Godwin Mngumi, for the murder of retired High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu. A second suspect is in custody as the manhunt for a third continues. Read the full details.
A 35-year-old construction worker, Joshua, is in police custody after allegedly stabbing his supervisor into a coma over a N10,000 payment dispute in Aluu, Rivers State. The victim is hospitalized.