Control of Roaming Cows in Abuja Not Our Responsibility – Police The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that controlling or removing roaming cattle in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is not part of its statutory responsibilities, stressing that it would only intervene when the animals are linked to an offence. The Force spokesperson, CSP Anietie
Police Summons VeryDarkman to Produce Evidence of Alleged Collusion With Kidnappers The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has challenged social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence backing his allegation that police officers manning checkpoints on major highways provide information about travellers to kidnappers and bandits. The Force said the
FCT CP Warns DPOs Against Detaining Suspects Beyond 24 Hours The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has directed Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to ensure that suspects are not detained beyond 24 hours without a valid court order or other lawful authority. Sanusi issued the directive during a supervisory
Ogun Police Probe ₦11m Robbery, Arrest Woman With 88 ATM Cards The Ogun State Police Command is investigating two separate incidents involving an alleged ₦11 million robbery in Abeokuta and the arrest of a 30-year-old woman found in possession of 88 ATM cards belonging to different financial institutions. In the first incident, armed hoodlums reportedly
Police Rescue 75 Travellers Abducted by Gunmen in Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers, including men, women and children, who were abducted by armed men near Folwaya Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims, who were travelling in commercial buses, were reportedly intercepted at about 5:30
Why We Invited Osun Senator Over Alleged Killing Threat — Police The Osun State Police Command has explained that it invited Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning over a statement attributed to him in which he allegedly threatened to kill members of the Accord Party found in Ilesa ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Commissioner of
Police Confirm Killing of 10 Personnel, 17 Bandits in Kebbi Encounter, IGP Disu Mourns The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that 10 police officers were killed during a gun battle with suspected bandits in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The encounter occurred at about 9:25 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, along the
Police Arrest 5 Pakistanis in Benue, Recover 35 Mobile Phones The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo, recovering 35 mobile phones from the suspects. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who said
Police Eliminate Suspected Gang Kingpin Linked to Murder Monarch, 5 Others in Imo The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation into the April 10, 2026, killing of the traditional ruler of Ochia Kingdom in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State and five other persons. The breakthrough followed a series