Tag: #PublicSafety
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST 6 SUSPECTED ‘ONE CHANCE’ ROBBERY OPERATIVES IN OKOTA
The Lagos State Police Command says six suspected members of a ‘One Chance’ robbery syndicate have been arrested in the Okota area of the state. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said the suspects were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation along Ago Palace Way. According to the command, the suspects allegedly abandoned a tricycle and attempted…
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JIGAWA POLICE COMMISSIONER RAISES CONCERN OVER RISING DEFORESTATION
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, Haruna Yahaya, has raised concerns over increasing cases of deforestation linked to indiscriminate tree felling across the state. Speaking during a visit to the Emir of Kazaure, the police commissioner called on traditional rulers, local authorities and community leaders to support efforts aimed at protecting the environment and…
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RIVERS POLICE REAFFIRM 10PM TRICYCLE RESTRICTION OVER ‘ONE CHANCE’ CRIMES
The Rivers State Police Command has reminded residents that restrictions on tricycle movements from 10:00 p.m. remain in effect across the state. Police say the measure is part of ongoing efforts to tackle “one chance” abductions, robberies and other violent crimes in Port Harcourt and surrounding areas. The command also announced that from May 18,…
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PHONE DEALERS UNDER SIEGE: DELTA GOVT PROMISES CRACKDOWN ON ROBBERY GANGS
Once calm and business-friendly, Asaba is now rattled by bold attacks on phone dealers but the government says help is coming fast. The Delta State Government has vowed a swift, intelligence-led crackdown on rising armed robberies targeting phone and gadget dealers in Asaba. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the assurance while…
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NDLEA CRACKS DOWN IN ABUJA, ARRESTS 132, SEIZES 220KG DRUGS
Abuja — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled multiple drug hubs across the FCT, arresting 132 suspects and recovering over 220kg of illicit substances in a two-week crackdown. The raids, backed by intelligence and surveillance, targeted major hotspots including Gwarinpa, Wuse, Kubwa, Jabi, and Suleja, among others. Recovered items ranged from cannabis…
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HI-TECH POLICING NABS CAR THIEVES IN ILORIN
Ilorin, April 30, 2026 — The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Matrix using advanced tracking and remote immobilisation technology. The car was stolen at Mandate Market but quickly traced after officers activated its digital tracking system. The signal led police to the Jebba Expressway, where the vehicle was found abandoned. Suspects…
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POLICE REPULSE NIGHT BANDIT ATTACK IN KATSINA, ARREST SUSPECT
The Nigeria Police Force in Katsina has foiled an armed attack on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages in Dandume Local Government Area, arresting one suspected bandit in the process. Police spokesperson DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu said the incident happened late Tuesday night after a distress call alerted officers to the invasion by heavily armed attackers.…
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FRSC TO DRIVING SCHOOLS: STOP PUTTING PROFIT ABOVE LIVES
The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned driving school operators across the country to stop prioritising profit over proper training, saying it is worsening road accidents. Speaking at a national workshop in Abuja, Deputy Corps Marshal (Training), DCM Abiodun Akinlade, said poor driver education, weak safety culture, and inadequate training remain major causes of crashes…
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SEA PIRATES FOILED: POLICE, EFCC RESCUE ABDUCTED PASSENGERS
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have rescued 14 passengers abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. Police spokesperson Timfon John said the breakthrough came after intelligence-led operations and sustained pressure on criminal groups operating in the maritime corridor. All victims were rescued unharmed and are currently receiving…
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NEW DELTA CP MOVES TO BOOST POLICE–MILITARY SYNERGY
The newly deployed Delta Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has hit the ground running, calling for deeper collaboration between security agencies to tackle crime more effectively. During a strategic visit to the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army operating under Operation DELTA SAFE, Oyeniyi stressed that intelligence sharing and joint operations are critical—especially in the state’s riverine…
