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Police Arrest Five for Impersonating Officers in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly impersonating police officers and extorting citizens across three states. The suspects — Aliyu Abbas (35), Sani Iliyasu (47), Ashiru Sule (41), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Adamu Kalilu (45) — were apprehended on Thursday by operatives of the command’s Special Intervention Squad. In a statement issued on Saturday in Kano, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the suspects were found in possession of a fake police warrant card, handcuffs, mutilated Naira notes, CFA 2,500, and a blue Peugeot 406 vehicle. Kiyawa said the suspects had confessed to extorting unsuspecting citizens in Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna States. He quoted the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, as restating the command’s commitment to fighting crime and ensuring public safety. The police spokesperson added that the suspects would be charged to court […]

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Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 3 in Bauchi

he Bauchi State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims in the Toro local government area. According to a police statement, the operation was launched on September 29th after a distress call about an attack in Euga Village. A combined team of police and local security partners tracked the suspects to the outskirts of the village, engaged them, and successfully rescued the three male victims unharmed. The rescued individuals have been reunited with their families. The six suspects are currently in custody and are providing information to investigators before being charged to court. The State Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the command's commitment to public safety and urged citizens to continue providing timely information to security agencies.

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Four Wounded, Suspect Shot in Manchester Synagogue Attack

Four people were injured and a suspect was shot by police following a violent attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, UK, on Thursday. The incident occurred at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall area. Police were called to the scene after reports that a vehicle had rammed into people and a man with a knife had attacked others. Emergency services, including armed police and paramedics, responded quickly. The four injured members of the public are being treated for wounds caused by both the vehicle and the stabbing. Their conditions are not yet known. The attack took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was "appalled by the attack," noting the timing made it "all the more horrific." Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, confirmed that the "immediate danger […]

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Pastor Arrested for Alleged Rape of Sisters in Enugu

A 63-year-old pastor in Enugu State has been arrested and charged with the rape of two sisters, aged 16 and 19. The suspect, Luke Eze, is the pastor of City of Hope Ministry in the Oghe community. According to police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe, the arrest followed a report by the victims' parent. Police investigations revealed that Pastor Eze lured the 16-year-old to his church for a "deliverance session." There, he allegedly forced her to perform a strange ritual, gave her a drugged liquid that made her unconscious, and then raped her. When the younger sister did not return home, the 19-year-old went to the church to look for her. The pastor reportedly subjected her to the same process, drugging and raping her as well. Both victims woke up the next afternoon, disoriented and naked, with physical evidence of the assault. […]

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Kogi orphan in coma after uncle’s brutal attack over missing phone

A 20-year-old orphan, Muhammad Abdulmumin, is fighting for his life after being allegedly beaten into a coma by his uncle in Adavi LGA, Kogi State. The attacker, identified as Mallam Kamar Amoto, accused Muhammad of stealing his Android phone. After a violent assault, the phone was later discovered in Amoto’s own room. He reportedly admitted forgetting it there. Beaten with a shovel Eyewitnesses said Amoto, a bricklayer, allegedly used a shovel to batter Muhammad until he lost consciousness. A neighbour, Ahmed Rufai, rushed him to Dosam Clinic before he was referred to the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja. Dr. Nyamida Samuel confirmed Muhammad sustained severe internal bleeding and kidney damage, describing his condition as critical. Outrage and calls for justice Community leaders condemned the attack. Alhaji Hussein Aduvusu, former Chairman of the Adavi Joint Community, confirmed Amoto’s arrest.“This is not an […]

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Lomé : de nouvelles guérites pour fluidifier le trafic

La Police nationale vient d’installer de nouvelles guérites aux grands carrefours de Lomé afin de mieux réguler le trafic. Ces postes fixes offrent aux agents une meilleure visibilité et renforcent leur capacité à gérer les flux de véhicules aux heures de pointe. Après une phase pilote aux carrefours GTA et Novissi, l’initiative sera progressivement étendue à d’autres axes stratégiques de la capitale. Objectif : rendre la circulation plus fluide et sécurisée pour les usagers.

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Police Arrest Suspected Cultist for Rape Attempt in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist and armed robbery suspect, Happiness Alphonsus Iseyen, for allegedly attempting to defile a teenager. The 26-year-old suspect, a resident of Ini Local Government Area, was apprehended on August 28, 2025, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, detectives acted swiftly after receiving information on August 27, 2025. The suspect was tracked down and arrested around 1:40 PM. During a search, a locally-fabricated gun with one live cartridge was recovered from Iseyen's possession. In addition to the defilement charge, the suspect is also linked to a series of armed robbery incidents. The police are continuing their investigation to arrest other members of the gang and recover any additional weapons. DSP John emphasized the police's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of Akwa […]

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Police Arrest 2 Suspects, Recover Stolen Phones, PoS Terminals in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with a burglary and recovered stolen goods, including 23 mobile phones, three Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines, and other items in Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA). The suspects, 25-year-old Umar Aliyu and 27-year-old Sabiu Kabiru, both residents of Gunduwawa village in the LGA, were arrested on August 7, 2025, following a tip-off to the Special Intervention Squad (SIS). According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, a search of the suspects’ possession uncovered 10 Android phones, 13 keypad phones, three PoS terminals, 17 Opay debit cards, three MP3 players, eight phone batteries, and a power bank. Initially, the suspects admitted to stealing these items from a business center in Dinyar Madiga Village, Takai LGA. However, investigators later found inconsistencies in their statements, raising doubts […]

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Police Dismantle Drug Cartel, Arrest Four in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a drug cartel operating in Uyo, arresting four suspects and seizing large quantities of illicit substances during coordinated raids. Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John, in a statement on Sunday, said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations targeting criminal hideouts across the metropolis. Recovered items included large quantities of cannabis, popularly known as Ikong Ekpo. The suspects were identified as Gideon Patrick Edet, Paul Joseph Effiong, Mfon Cletus Ikpe, and Gideon Edet Etim. DSP John reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining its crackdown on drugs and other crimes under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Baba Azare. She urged residents to support security agencies by sharing timely intelligence on suspicious activities, stressing that criminal elements would face decisive action if they failed to desist.

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Police Urge NANS to Partner in Fight Against Cultism, Drug Abuse on Campuses

The Nigeria Police Force has urged the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to deepen collaboration in tackling cultism, substance abuse, and other vices among students and youths. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olabisi Okuwobi, made the call while receiving a NANS delegation at the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) office, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday. The student leaders, led by NANS Executive Director of Administration and Planning, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, visited on behalf of President Olushola Oladoja to discuss stronger cooperation with the police in addressing youth involvement in crime. Okuwobi commended NANS for its role in mobilising young people for national development. She explained that POCACOV remains a key part of the Inspector-General of Police’s crime prevention agenda, which emphasises community partnership, youth engagement, education, sensitisation, gender inclusion, and empowerment as tools for building safer communities. […]

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