The Nigeria Police Force, Yobe State Command, has uncovered an illegal firearms fabrication factory in Potiskum and arrested seven suspects in a major crackdown on criminal activities in the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the operation followed credible intelligence and was carried out by the Potiskum Area Command in…
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped herders and recovered 245 stolen cattle following two separate anti-cattle rustling operations in Igabi and Hunkuyi Local Government Areas. The successful operations, carried out in collaboration with vigilantes and local security groups, forced the bandits to abandon the stolen cattle and flee. Police say efforts are…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has voiced serious concern over a viral video showing police officers in Delta State carrying out the extrajudicial killing of a suspect. The situation was further confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, who stated that those involved would face murder charges. The NBA described the incident as a reckless…
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an officer following an alleged extra-judicial killing in Effurun, Delta State. The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly involved the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi on April 26, 2026. According to police authorities, operatives from the Area Command Effurun had acted on intelligence linking the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State have recovered explosive materials at the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre, preventing what authorities described as a potential disaster. Acting on credible intelligence, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit carried out a sweep of the facility, uncovering high explosive rounds and related materials. The devices were safely neutralised,…
The Nigeria Police Force in Kaduna State has recorded significant breakthroughs in its anti-crime operations, arresting 30 suspected kidnappers, four gunrunners, and several car theft suspects in April 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, attributed the successes to intelligence-driven policing, coordinated tactical operations, and intensified patrols across the state. During the operations, officers recovered five firearms…
Police authorities in Edo State have launched an intensive search-and-rescue operation following a violent attack on a commercial bus along the Lagos–Benin Expressway. According to the spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has ordered a coordinated response across the Ore–Benin axis and surrounding forest areas to…
Security operatives have successfully rescued all 13 passengers who were abducted on Wednesday night in Benue State, marking a significant breakthrough in the operation. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the development in an early Sunday communication to journalists, assuring the public that the victims have been safely recovered through a coordinated effort by security agencies. According to…
The Police Service Commission has announced April 28 to 30, 2026, as the dates for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBT) in the ongoing police recruitment exercise. The examination will follow the nationwide physical and credential screening, scheduled to conclude on April 18, and will be conducted across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 188 suspects in connection with various criminal offences across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command headquarters, highlighting achievements recorded in March 2026. According to the Command, those arrested include 14 suspected armed robbers, two…
