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Bandits Destroy Houses, Kidnap Pastor’s Nine-Year-Old Son in Ondo

Armed bandits have attacked the Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two houses and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy identified as Oluwatobi, the son of a local pastor, Isaac. The midnight raid took place in the Igbosi area of Idogun, where scores of gunmen stormed the community, set fire to buildings and whisked the child away to an unknown destination. Two houses were destroyed during the invasion, while the gunmen abducted the child and damaged two other buildings before fleeing. Some residents who escaped the attack reported hearing gunshots and explosions as the attackers moved through the community. The attack has thrown the community into panic, with residents fleeing into nearby forests and bushes to escape the violence. Local leaders have appealed to the Ondo State security agencies and the Nigeria Police Force to intervene urgently […]

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Davido’s Aide Israel DMW to Bury Father in July

Israel DMW, the logistics manager and close aide to Afrobeats superstar Davido, has announced final burial arrangements for his late father, retired Deputy Superintendent of Police Eric Afeare, who passed away in March at the age of 71. The burial ceremonies are scheduled to hold in July, with a series of events culminating in the final interment. Israel DMW confirmed the plan to the media, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support he and his family received since the tragic news of his father's death first broke. Eric Afeare, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police from the Nigeria Police Force, died on March 2 after a brief illness. He passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State, according to Israel DMW, who also goes by the name Israel Afeare. In an emotional message shared on social media when the sad […]

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IGP Honours 17 Police Officers Killed in Terror Attack in Yobe

The Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has honoured 17 police officers who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Yobe State. The officers were killed on May 8 2026 during a coordinated terrorist assault on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The police officers were undergoing specialised operational training at the military facility when terrorists attacked from multiple directions in the early hours of the morning. IGP Disu described the fallen officers as courageous and dedicated personnel who showed exceptional patriotism. He said their participation in advanced counter-terrorism and tactical training programmes proved their commitment to national security. The Force Public Relations Officer confirmed the deaths on Saturday and released a statement on behalf of the Inspector General. The Nigeria Police Force saluted the courage sacrifice and service […]

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Police extradite fugitive to UK over murder, drug trafficking

The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom over alleged involvement in murder and drug trafficking. The extradition was coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, following a formal request by UK authorities made in September 2024. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Anthony Placid, said Adebiyi was wanted in connection with the alleged murder of 20‑year‑old Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018, in the UK, after which he fled to Nigeria. He added that the suspect was also accused of participating in the supply of crack cocaine, a Class‑A controlled drug, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the United Kingdom. Adebiyi was arrested on January 23, 2025, by operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja, and extradition proceedings were subsequently initiated at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The court granted the […]

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Police unseal PDP secretariat as factions clash over control

The Nigeria Police Force has reopened the Peoples Democratic Party national secretariat, Wadata Plaza in Abuja, handing control to a faction backed by Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike. Factional National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed announced the development in a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed on Saturday in Abuja. He said both the secretariat and the party’s presidential campaign office, Legacy House in Maitama, were unsealed in line with valid court orders. According to him, the properties have now been formally handed over to the Mohammed led National Working Committee, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu recognised as National Secretary. Mohammed praised the police for what he described as professionalism and respect for the rule of law, saying the action showed commitment to constitutional order and due process. He warned that the party would not tolerate any obstruction, disruption or […]

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Police dismiss viral Abuja terror alert arrest video maker

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a viral video claiming there was an ongoing terrorist attack in Abuja, describing it as false and aimed at causing panic. Force Public Relations Officer DCP Anthony Placid said no such incident took place in the Federal Capital Territory and warned that the video was entirely misleading and malicious. He explained that preliminary investigations showed the clip was edited from different online footage to create a fake terror alert designed to incite fear and undermine confidence in security in the nation’s capital. Police operatives have arrested one Pam Joseph in connection with producing and circulating the video, following credible intelligence and digital forensic investigations that linked him to the content. Placid stressed that while citizens have the right to free expression, that right does not cover deliberate misinformation that can threaten public peace and […]

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Will more defence funds make Nigeria safer

Nigeria has spent about 32.88 trillion naira on defence in the last 15 years, roughly 12.5 percent of total national budgets of 262.834 trillion naira in that period, yet insecurity remains widespread across the country . Despite these rising allocations, many communities still face insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes and oil related violence, raising doubts about whether more money alone can make Nigerians safer . Security trackers estimate that over 100,000 people have been killed in violent incidents since 2012, with thousands abducted and about 3.726 million citizens displaced and living in roughly 3,900 camps nationwide . The trend has continued into 2026, with at least 1,091 deaths recorded from violent attacks in just the first 41 days of the year, underscoring the scale of Nigeria’s security crisis despite years of increased defence spending . Against this backdrop, the National […]

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IGP Disu inaugurates committee on state policing

Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has inaugurated an eight member committee to drive the implementation of state policing in Nigeria. The committee, made up of senior security experts and top police officers, is expected to develop a practical roadmap for setting up state police structures across the country in line with ongoing security reforms. Disu said the move follows the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to decentralised policing, which is aimed at improving response to crime and strengthening community level security. He explained that state policing, when fully implemented, will allow state and local authorities to play a more active role in maintaining law and order, while the Nigeria Police Force provides national coordination and standards. The Inspector General also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight mechanisms within the police by giving more independence to units such as the Public […]

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Sowore confronts Umahi at police HQ over detained woman’s debt claim

Rights activist Omoyele Sowore has confronted Minister of Works Dave Umahi at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in Abuja over the detention of a woman who accused the minister of owing her money.​ Sowore shared a video of the encounter on his X handle, saying it took place inside a conference room at the Force Headquarters. The woman, identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri, has alleged that Umahi owes her N250 million for more than 12 years and also accused him of making sexual advances toward her.​ Ohiri is currently in police custody on allegations of cyberbullying the minister. In the footage released by Sowore, she is seen rushing toward Umahi before being restrained by people in the room.​ The clip shows Umahi attempting to leave the venue, but Sowore calls out to him, prompting the minister to turn back […]

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IGP Egbetokun removed, to be replaced by Tunji Disu

President Donald Trump’s Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has removed Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector General of Police, paving the way for Assistant Inspector General Tunji Disu to take over as the country’s new police chief. Egbetokun, who was appointed the 22nd IGP in June 2023, was reportedly directed to prepare his handover notes, with senior police and presidency sources confirming that a formal announcement and ceremony are being arranged. Sources quoted in multiple reports say Tinubu personally ordered Egbetokun’s exit amid growing controversies around his extended stay in office beyond normal retirement age, as well as internal discontent over his leadership style. Some officers described him as “power drunk” and linked his removal partly to health concerns, claiming the president wants him to focus on treatment for reported kidney related medical issues. Egbetokun’s tenure was dogged by scandals, including […]

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