Police Arrest Seven Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Victim’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Police Force has arrested seven suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Kaduna State and recovered the body of a woman abducted in Kuje, Abuja. The victim, Oluwadamilola Adedayo, was abducted alongside her mother, Nancy Adedayo, her 12-year-old brother, David Adedayo, and their […]
Police Remove Rivers DPO Over Cultists’ Renovation of Outpost
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Rivers State Police Command has removed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Abuloma Division and the officer overseeing the Abuloma Police Outpost following reports that suspected cultists renovated the facility. The Command also ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the renovation and the alleged visit by the […]
Customs, Police Deepen Collaboration Against Smuggling
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has called for stronger cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to combat smuggling and cross-border crimes. The Acting Comptroller of FOU Zone A, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, made the call during a familiarisation visit to the Lagos […]
NPF Pensions Begins Gratuity Payments to 2026 Police Retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness NPF Pensions Limited says it has started processing gratuity payments for police officers who retired from 2026. Its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Muhammad Dutse, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during activities marking the 2026 Customer Service Week. He also said the Federal Government is working on measures to improve […]
Troops, Police Launch Forest Search for 47 Abducted Farmers
By Oluwakemi Kindness A joint team of Nigerian military and police personnel has moved into a forest in Niger State in a fresh effort to rescue more than 47 farmers abducted by suspected bandits. The operation is taking place around Mukura village in the Kasuwan-Garba District of Mariga Local Government Area. The Niger State Police […]
Police Arrest Suspect Linked to 2023 Kidnap, Murder in Anambra
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Olisa Oyelu, also known as “Obele,” over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. The police said Oyelu was arrested in connection with a 2023 kidnapping incident that resulted in the death of the victim. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, […]
Police: Benue Hospital CMD Arrested, Not Abducted
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Benue State Police Command has clarified that the Chief Medical Director of Multicare Hospital, Makurdi, Dr Jonah Ogbaji, was arrested and not abducted. The command say operatives of the Special Tactical Squad attached to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, arrested Ogbaji at his hospital in Makurdi. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter […]
FG Urges Police on Professionalism, Impartiality in 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has urged the Nigeria Police Force to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality in the discharge of its responsibilities during the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in an address delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, […]
Police to Map Flashpoints, Combat Disinformation Ahead of Polls
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says it will map electoral flashpoints, strengthen early-warning systems and track election disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, announced the measures on Monday at the opening of the 2026 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Owerri, Imo State. Disu […]
Police Recover GPMG, AK-47 in Plateau Anti-Bandit Operation
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Plateau State Police Command has recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) and an AK-47 rifle during an operation against suspected bandits in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The operation took place at about 8:23 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected bandits around […]