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Ogun State Police have detained eight foreign nationals for their involvement in a fake kidnapping and extortion scheme. This operation underscores the ongoing challenge of transnational crime in the region.
A couple has been charged with a N1.09 billion fraud in Ado-Ekiti by the EFCC. The investigation into the alleged contract scam is ongoing.
The notice, dated May 19, 2026, informed the court that the charge against Kingsley should be discontinued following recommendations from the police legal department calling for further investigation into the matter.
INTERPOL leaders from 16 West African countries are meeting in Abuja to strengthen collaboration against transnational crime. This gathering aims to enhance regional cooperation and improve security across the region.
The FCT Police Chief, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has issued a warning to officers regarding misconduct and established a new crime response unit. He emphasized that abuse of authority and harassment of residents will not be tolerated.
Israel's education ministry said on Monday that schools would reopen throughout the country the following day, after a one-day closure put in place because of Iranian missile attacks. The post Israel to reopen schools starting Tuesday appeared first on Vanguard News.
She said she and other captives were shown media reports alleging that the abductors were demanding money and the introduction of Sharia law in the country The post ‘Kidnappers want colleagues released; not N1bn, Sharia’ – Oyo principal appeared first on Vanguar...
he Zamfara State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes in the state. The post Police neutralise three suspects in anti-banditry operation in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.
Months after the arrest and prosecution of social media commenter Godsown Udoito and the police declaration of activist Manfred Ekpe as wanted, the Akwa Ibom Police Command arrested another resident over a viral security-related post. The post Police arrest man over Facebook post...
'The experience is horrible and inhuman. I was seriously molested sexually. I prayed for even my enemies not to fall prey to Boko Haram terrorists' The post ‘Boko Haram killed my husband, molested me’; Ngoshe abductees recount ordeals appeared first on Vanguard News.
Wale Igbintade A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday remanded a man, Paul Jibrin Oweleke, in custody after he was arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on
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President Tinubu highlights that the fight against terrorism requires collective effort from all Nigerians, not just military action. He commends the security forces for their role in this national responsibility.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, in a statement issued by the Command's spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi on Monday, said those arrested in Osogbo and Imesi-Ile were not bandits. The post Insecurity: Osun police dispel alleged arrest of banditry suspects appeared first on Va...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has inaugurated a specialised Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to strengthen efforts against read more FCT Police launch special violent crime unit to tackle kidnapping, armed robbery in Abuja
"Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting'," Trump wrote earlier Monday on social media. The post Trump calls Netanyahu after Israel-Iran clashes appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Osun State Government has warned the police to resist political influence regarding a banditry suspect's release on psychiatric grounds. They emphasize the need for transparency in the investigation process.
A one-storey building with eight shops collapsed in Ikenga Ogidi, Anambra, due to heavy rainfall. Investigations are currently ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.
The police stressed that while every security concern is treated with utmost seriousness, investigations have not revealed any imminent threat within Lagos State. The post Police dismiss alleged bandit attack threat on Lagos schools appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Enugu State Government has rejected rumors of a potential attack on the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, labeling them as false. Officials attribute the misinformation to criminal elements aiming to incite fear within the university community.
A former police PRO has warned Nigerians against pleading for the release of criminals, labeling such actions as shameful. He emphasized that lobbying for justice evasion implicates individuals as criminals themselves.
The Kano State Police have detained 345 individuals suspected of involvement in theft, drug trafficking, and other crimes. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Bakori provided these details during a press conference on the state's security situation.
A married woman named Oluchi staged her own abduction and demanded a ransom of N50 million. She was discovered in a Delta hotel with her partner, leading to the arrest of four individuals connected to the case.
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Rufus Olorunfemi, the Chairman of Ikere-West Local Council Development Area. The police continue to investigate the case amid ongoing concerns about safety in the region.
The article explores the connection between illegal gold mining and armed banditry in Nigeria, highlighting the extortion tactics used by bandit groups. It focuses on the impact of these activities in the North-West region of the country.
A UN expert on religious freedom has conducted a visit to Nigeria, focusing on the country's challenges. This visit comes amid ongoing efforts to combat Islamic State-linked militants in the region.
The Oyo State Government has successfully demolished a kidnappers' hideout in Ibadan after rescuing relatives of former Minister Adebayo Adelabu. This action highlights the state's commitment to combating kidnapping and ensuring public safety.
Akaninyene Udo, a social media activist in Akwa Ibom, has been detained by police for allegedly spreading false security alerts. The police claim his actions were intended to incite fear and panic among residents.
The FCT Police Command has launched a Violent Crime Response Unit to tackle kidnapping and armed robbery in Abuja. This initiative aims to enhance security and reduce serious crimes in the region.
“Some of the brothers and sisters in-laws only aim at inheriting their late brothers’ wives and property but don’t talk about how to maintain the children of the deceased.” The post Police chief decries high rate of violation of widows’ rights in Anambra appeared first...