LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 am to 6 pm in 26 states where bye-elections will be conducted on Saturday. This is with…

Unknown gunmen, on Thursday night, invaded the palace of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State and killed the traditional ruler of the community, General Segun Aremu (rtd). The gunmen also whisked away the wife of the monarch and…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, prayed Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos to issue a warrant of arrest to compel a former Executive Director on Projects, Niger Delta Development…

The Taraba State Police Command has arrested thirteen suspected bandits and kidnappers on their watchlist for terrorizing residents of Jalingo, Yorro, Lau, and Zing local government areas of the state. This was disclosed by the state commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo while parading…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and posting of Commissioners of Police for 10 State Commands. This is coming on the heels of the promotion of 14 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners. In a statement from…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria is laundering money for terrorists. This was as he also revealed that another religious body was found…

Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed arrest of five suspected kidnappers in the state. However, it was not stated whether the kidnappers were in connection with the killing of two monarch. According to a statement by the Police spokesman in Ekiti, DSP…

The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed three officers over alleged armed robbery and extortion. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abiodun Alamutu disclosed this on Tuesday while parading suspects at the state headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. The police officers were paraded alongside…

In a move suspected informed by the need to curtail the deteriorating security situation in the country, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the redeployment and posting of no fewer than 35 senior police officers in the country. This was disclosed…

Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of Peculiar Ginika, the General Overseer and lead pastor of Liberation Word Assembly International in Aba. The church is located at No. 4 Egbuka Avenue by Unity Bank, Echianu Street…