LAW ENFORCEMENT

Due to the rising insecurity, kidnapping, and incessant attacks on residents in Abuja by bandits, The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner for Public Complaint Dalhatu Ezekiel has asked the Federal Government to prioritize the the area’s security situation and immediately declare a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives from the Lagos Zonal Command have arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh, for an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of N3.6bn. Head Media and Publicity of…

The Nigeria Police Force says it has intensified plans to rescue the five young girls abducted in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The force also said plans were ongoing to prevent further kidnapping cases across the country. A statement signed…

Federal Capital Territory Police Command says operatives from Utako Police Divisional Headquarters have arrested a couple in connection with series of robbery, specifically ‘one chance’ activities within the FCT and its environs. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josphenie Adeh, in a statement…

The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned Nigerians not to use the viral new slogan “No gree for anybody.” The Force spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, gave the warning during a press conference at the police headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “The new slogan…

In a bid to get to the bottom of how humongous cash was moved from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to private hands, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, yesterday extended its probe to directors and other key officials…

The police have arrested six suspects in connection with an attack on the Senator Representing Kogi East in the National Assembly, Isah Echocho. In a statement, police spokesperson in Kogi State, William Aya, said the lawmaker was attacked on Tuesday in Lokoja, the state…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said there is no hiding place for corrupt persons amid the recent arrest suspension and probe of government officials over corruption allegations. Last Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate suspension and investigation of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seized the passports of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, over the ongoing investigations into scandals in the ministry. As the EFCC interrogated the suspended…