Tag: #CrimePrevention
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TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAP VICTIMS ON LAGOS-BENIN HIGHWAY
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 14 kidnap victims following an operation along the Lagos-Benin Expressway in Edo State. The rescue followed a kidnap incident on Thursday night in Ovia North-East Local Government Area. According to the Army, troops received credible intelligence at about 9:30 p.m. and immediately pursued the kidnappers, forcing…
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EDO INTENSIFIES ANTI-KIDNAPPING CRACKDOWN AFTER MARKET ABDUCTION
The abduction of a woman from a busy market in Benin City has triggered one of Edo State’s most coordinated security responses in recent years, with the government, security agencies, judiciary, traditional institutions and civil society groups joining forces to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes. Following the incident, Governor Monday Okpebholo ordered an immediate…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS 46 SUSPECTS IN ISLAND, LEKKI CLEANUP OPERATION
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 46 suspects during a major enforcement operation across Lagos Island, Victoria Island and the Lekki axis as part of efforts to improve public safety and restore order. The operation covered locations including Muri-Okunola Park, Obalende Underbridge, Law School Junction, Maroko, Sandfill by Mobil Bus Stop and Marwa Bus Stop.…
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NEW YOBE CP SETS AGENDA: SMART POLICING, FASTER RESPONSE
New sheriff in town — and he’s bringing brains, speed, and teamwork to the job. Yobe has a new police boss, and he’s thinking strategy over strength. Commissioner of Police Usman Jibrin has unveiled plans to roll out intelligence-driven policing across the state — focusing on smarter operations, faster response times, and tighter security. Speaking…
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POLICING IS A TEAM SPORT: LAGOS CP CALLS FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT
Lagos State’s top cop says keeping the city safe isn’t just the police’s job—citizens must step up too! The Fatai Tijani, Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, urged residents to actively support law enforcement, stressing that effective policing relies on community participation. Speaking at a security stakeholders’ meeting in Ikeja during National Police Week 2026,…
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POVERTY IS NO EXCUSE FOR CRIME, NCoS TELLS INMATES AND NIGERIANS
A correctional service in Oyo State is sending a strong message to inmates and the public: hardship is real, but crime is not the solution. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Oyo State Command, has urged Nigerians to stop using poverty as justification for criminal behaviour, stressing that tough conditions should not lead to unlawful choices.…
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POLICE ARREST 2 ALLEGED GUN RUNNERS, SEIZE 2,625 CARTRIDGES IN OYO
Security operatives say the ammunition was smuggled from Benin Republic through illegal border routes. The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected gun runners and recovered 2,625 cartridges allegedly smuggled into Nigeria from the Republic of Benin. Police spokesman DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said the suspects, aged 35 and 33, were apprehended by operatives of…
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ANAMBRA POLICE BOOST FIREPOWER, TRAIN 100 CONSTABLES FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS
Anambra Police step up tactical readiness as 100 newly trained constables undergo combat and armed drills to tackle rising security threats. The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its security strategy, with Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu inaugurating 100 newly trained constables for specialised combat and armed drills. The training, held at the Police College…
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AKWA IBOM POLICE RAID DRUG HUB, ARREST 18 SUSPECTS
Crackdown on narcotics: Police dismantle illegal drug dens in Itu LG, seize illicit substances. The Akwa Ibom Police Command has busted illegal drug distribution points in Itu Local Government Area, apprehending 18 suspects. The raids, carried out in Oku Iboko and Mbak communities on Sunday, targeted active hubs fueling youth delinquency and violent crimes. DSP…
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NSCDC ORDERS 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE, BOOSTS SECURITY AT MOSQUES, CHURCHES IN KWARA
Worship centres and streets in Kwara are now under tighter watch as NSCDC rolls out round-the-clock patrols and intensified security measures to protect lives and critical assets. Ilorin – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara has launched a sweeping security overhaul, introducing 24-hour surveillance across Ilorin and strengthened protection for mosques,…
