Tag: #Police
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OYO POLICE RESCUE 17 CHILDREN, ARREST SUSPECTED TRAFFICKING NETWORK MEMBERS
The Oyo State Police Command on Monday, September 7, said it had uncovered an alleged interstate child trafficking network, rescuing 17 children and arresting several suspects linked to the abduction, movement and sale of children. Police Commissioner Abimbola Olugbenga said the investigation began after a petition and was expanded following the disappearance of three-year-old Ifakunle…
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NAVY OFFICER, DRIVER ARRESTED OVER 248 PARCELS OF SUSPECTED CANNABIS IN RIVERS
A Nigerian Navy lieutenant, identified as James Emmanuel, and a 51-year-old driver, Felix Dickson, have been arrested in Rivers State over the alleged trafficking of suspected cannabis. The suspects were reportedly intercepted by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol along the East-West Road while travelling in a Toyota Tacoma Hilux fitted with a siren. Police…
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LAGOS DONATES PATROL VEHICLES TO BOOST RAILWAY SECURITY
The Lagos State Government has donated two patrol vehicles to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to strengthen security around railway stations, corridors and facilities across the state. The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, said the vehicles would support Police and NSCDC personnel attached to the NRC. He…
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KATSINA POLICE ARREST TWO MORE SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED DIVERSION OF THERAPEUTIC FOOD
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two more suspects over the alleged diversion of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), known locally as “Yar Kwamaso”, meant for severely malnourished children. The arrests followed an ongoing investigation into the alleged criminal conspiracy and unlawful diversion of the medical nutrition product. Police spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, on Wednesday…
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OSUN POLICE DEBUNK VIRAL VIDEO CLAIMING OFFICERS FLED DRONE
The Osun State Police Command has debunked claims circulating online that some of its officers fled from an unverified drone, describing the reports as misleading and damaging to the reputation of the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the footage was actually taken from a Yoruba film production titled “Omine…
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RIVERS POLICE DISMISS FOUR OFFICERS OVER FATAL SHOOTING OF STUDENT
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed four officers over the fatal shooting of a student, Anthony Obodo, in Port Harcourt, following an altercation between the victim and a police officer on August 27. Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, said the officers were tried through orderly room proceedings and found culpable in the incident.…
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PLATEAU POLICE ARREST FEMALE STUDENTS OVER VIRAL ASSAULT VIDEO
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students following a viral video showing the alleged assault of another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, said on Friday that Commissioner of Police Ayodeji Faniyan directed the Area Commander in Pankshin to immediately investigate the incident and arrest…
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POLICE RAID ALLEGED BABY FACTORY IN OGUN, RESCUE PREGNANT WOMEN, FOUR CHILDREN
Police in Ogun State have raided an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area, rescuing two pregnant women and four children and arresting six suspects in connection with suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities. The Ogun State Police Command said the facility on Toluwalase Street, Abaren Village, was raided on August 24 following intelligence…
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BANDITS ABDUCT KWARA TRADITIONAL RULER, POLICE LAUNCH RESCUE OPERATION
Armed bandits have reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I. The incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Saturday when the attackers invaded the community in Oke-Onigbin, Kwara South Senatorial District. A palace source said the monarch was taken away during…
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SECURITY FORCES NEUTRALISE 6 SUSPECTED SEPARATISTS IN ANAMBRA OPERATION
Security forces have reportedly neutralised six suspected members of an armed separatist group during an operation in Amiyi community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Anambra Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Ama, said the operation was carried out on Saturday by a Joint Security Team comprising the Army, Navy, Police, Department of State Services…
