From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Two suspected phone snatchers, Bello Mohammed and Yusuf Ibrahim, have been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command in Rayfield, Jos South Local Government Area. According to a…
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Police Allegations Against NLC: CISLAC Worries Over Desperate Attempts to Silence Labour
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern over recent allegations by the Nigerian Police, which it perceives as an attempt to silence the…
Plateau Police Enforce Curfew, Warn Against Violation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Police Command has deployed officers to enforce the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government in Jos North Local Government Area and Bukuru Metropolis. The Commissioner…
After arrest of 212 protestants, Jigawa Govt lift curfew in 19 LGAs
Fom Mika’il Tsoho , Dutse Few hours after Jigawa state police command announced the arrest of 212 people suspected to be involved in destroying and looting public properties, the state governor Malam…
Protests: Police arrest 326 suspects over looting of properties in Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf The police in Kano have arrested 326 persons for looting various properties during yesterday’s protests against hunger and economic hardships in the state. The Public Relations Officer of the…
Police not cooperating with me, says Gov Yusuf
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says the police personnel deployed to the state are not cooperating with him,as they refuse to take orders from him. “All the security…
Breaking: Plateau Police Arrest Suspects Behind Viral TikTok Video Inciting Violence
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has arrested suspects linked to a viral TikTok video inciting violence ahead of a planned nationwide protest. In a statement signed by the…
CSF President assures Police of Forum’s commitment to promoting peace, security in Kano
By Ibrahim Hamisu The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) has assured the police of its unwavering support and commitment towards ensuring continued peace and security of lives and properties of people in…
Plateau: Police Command Parades Cultists, Suspected Criminals
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State police command has arrested and paraded 118 suspecting cultists and others for various crimes. The Commissioner Olugbemiga Adesina in a press briefing at the Police headquarters…
Royal Rumble: Police Deploy More Personnel To Emir Sanusi, Emir Bayero’s Palaces
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Police Command in Kano State has deployed additional armed personnel to the palaces of Emir Muhammadu Sunusi II and Emir Aminu Ado Bayero. The outgoing Commissioner of Police…
Sallah Durbar: How Police Save Kano From Violence
Despite the rejection of Kano State Government on police decision to ban Sallah durbar during the Eidl Kabir festivities, the 16th Emir of Kano Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi went ahead to hold…
Police Identify 13 Thuggery Masterminds In Kano Metropolis
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Police Command in Kano State says it has identified 13 “Arrowheads”of the renewed thuggery being perpetrated in Kano metropolis. This is contained in the “Special Crime Bulletin on…
I-CSPJ Condemns Detention of Global Upfront Medium’s Publisher, Demands Immediate Release
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Press Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has condemned the arrest and detention of Global Upfront Medium’s publisher, Mr. Madu Onuorah, by the…
Kano Police Arrest Principal Suspect in Abduction, Murder of KEDCO Staff
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of the principal suspect in the abduction and murder of Bello Bukar Adam, a staff member of the Kano Electricity…
Kano Police Crackdown on Illegal Forex Operators, Arrest 17 Suspects
By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to stabilize the foreign exchange market, the Kano State Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Service (DSS), has arrested 17 suspected forex hawkers…
Kano Police Reassure Public After Recalling Officers from Anti-Corruption Commission
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Police Command has addressed public concerns regarding the recent withdrawal of police officers from the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). In a statement…
Police arrest 8 suspects for attempting to disrupt commissioners’ inauguration in Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf Police in Kano have arrested 8 suspects for attempting to disrupt the inauguration of four newly-appointed Commissioners at the Government House. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, disclosed…
SFH, Police promotes gender equality, women empowerment
The Nigerian Police has reiterated its efforts in the promotion of gender equality and women empowerment in the country. This was revealed by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Auwal Musa…
Traders’ Relocation: Police Arrest 3 Over Attempt to Cause Chaos
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Police in Kano have arrested three suspects for attempting to cause chaos when pharmaceutical traders were relocating their goods to a new market. This is contained in a…
59-Year-Old “Ghost” Fraudster Apprehended by Police in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A 59-year-old habitual fraudster, Muhammad Abubakar, notorious for defrauding unsuspecting members of the public, is now in police custody in Adamawa state. The arrest was confirmed in a…
Illegal Collection of Fees by Nigeria Police Force: NBA-SPIDEL Demands Immediate Halt, Refunds
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigeria Bar Association Section on Public Interest (NBA-SPIDEL) has issued a stern letter to the Inspector General of Police, demanding an immediate stop to the issuance of Central…
Kano Re-run:Police Arrest Dozens With Arms
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Police Command said it had arrested dozens of thugs allegedly hired to disrupt the re-run election held in some parts of the state. The Commissioner of…
Jigawa Police Officers’ Families Receive N41 Million, Amidst Tears of Joy
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In an emotional ceremony, the families of 24 deceased police officers in Jigawa State were brought to tears of joy as they received cheques totaling N41 million under…
INEC, Police, Others Ready For Kano Re-run Poll
By Abdullahi Yusuf Stakeholders involved in the Feb.3 State Constituency re-run elections in Kano State have expressed readiness for the conduct of the poll. The stakeholders which include the Independent National Electoral…
Banditry: Police Rescue 52-Year-Old Watchman in Zamfara
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara Police Command has succeeded in the rescue of 52 year old watchman who was abducted on the 29th December 2023 when armed bandits invaded the house of…