The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Mr Muri Musa, on Friday approved the recommended punishment of dismissal for Inspector Edem Ebong. It would be recalled that Ebong allegedly shot and killed five persons and injured four others for no justifiable reasons at Golf Estate, Enugu metropolis, on June 20, 2021.Continue reading “AIG approves dismissal, prosecution of cop involved in shooting incident in Enugu”
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Timothy’s Corpse Was not Found Near Adedoyin’s Hotel -Police PRO Reveals
The spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, has revealed more details concerning the death of Timothy Adegoke. Yemisi spoke regarding the case during her interview on Channels TV. You may have heard the story of Timothy Adegoke, a post-graduate student of OAU who allegedly died in a popular hotel owned by RamonContinue reading “Timothy’s Corpse Was not Found Near Adedoyin’s Hotel -Police PRO Reveals”
Odili’s home raid: More controversies over police parade
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, paraded 14 suspects, including a self-confessed fake police officer, a lawyer, an Islamic cleric, and a journalist for alleged involvement in the October 29 raid on the Maitama, Abuja, residence of a judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. The force said the men who stormed the residenceContinue reading “Odili’s home raid: More controversies over police parade”
Commercial drivers accuse Rivers police of illegal road blocks, extortion
Some commercial drivers operating along the Elekahia-Choba route of the East-Road axis of Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State have accused the police of illegally blocking the road and extorting them. The drivers said they face harassment from the policemen daily. The drivers, in separate interviews with our correspondent, appealed to the state CommissionerContinue reading “Commercial drivers accuse Rivers police of illegal road blocks, extortion”
Police react to reported arrest of assassin hired by Andy Uba
Police in Anambra said there is no suspect in their custody who confessed that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress Andy Uba employed him as an assassin. The police stated this while reacting to an alleged confession by a member of a killer squad purportedly paid handsomely to kill and maim. The viralContinue reading “Police react to reported arrest of assassin hired by Andy Uba”
South African returnee dies in Imo police custody, family demands justice
A Nigerian based in South Africa, Nnamdi Ohanekwurum, who recently returned to his hometown in Amagu, in the Orlu East Local Government Area of Imo State, has died in the custody of the anti-kidnapping unit of the state police command. PUNCH Metro gathered that Nnamdi and his extended family members were preparing for the one-year remembranceContinue reading “South African returnee dies in Imo police custody, family demands justice”
Police re-arrest 13 fleeing Oyo inmates in Osun
The inmates were said to be wandering in the town on Saturday, when policemen on patrol arrested them. Nigerian police officers (image used for illustration) The Osun Police Command, on Sunday said 13 of the inmates who escaped from Abologo Correctional Centre in Oyo, on Friday, have been re-arrested in Ejigbo, Osun. SP Yemisi Opalola,Continue reading “Police re-arrest 13 fleeing Oyo inmates in Osun”
Uber Driver Who Was Brutalized By Police, Begs Nigerians To Help Him Get Back His Car (Video)
An Uber driver who was brutalized by police officers during the #EndSars one year anniversary protest, has spoken up following the incident. The Uber driver in a new video, begged Nigerians to help him secure the release of his car which was allegedly siezed following the incident. The Uber driver noted that all his efforts to getContinue reading “Uber Driver Who Was Brutalized By Police, Begs Nigerians To Help Him Get Back His Car (Video)”
Arrests, police brutality headline #EndSARS memorial in Lagos, Abuja
By Bridget Chiedu Onochie, Odita Sunday, Oludare Richards, Ernest Nzor (Abuja), Innocent , Eniola Daniel, Jesutomi Akomolafe, Tosin Adams and Mohammed Yakubu (Lagos)21 October 2021 | 4:26 am • Over 20 police stations burnt by hoodlums yet to be refurbished• FG claims Lekki killings false, ‘Phantom Massacre’• U.S. advises protesters to engage leaders politically•Continue reading “Arrests, police brutality headline #EndSARS memorial in Lagos, Abuja”
Police arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Katsina —PPRO
THE Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, on Thursday, presented over N22 million to families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, in Nasarawa State.The Police Command in Kano state has arrested two persons for allegedly supplying fuel to bandits in Katsina state, from Kano, the command’s Public RelationsContinue reading “Police arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Katsina —PPRO”
Police arrest principal as SS3 student drowns In Delta school
The principal of Government Technical College, Ogor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has been arrested by operatives of the state police command following the alleged drowning of an SS3 student of the school identified as ThankGod Emumirigwe, in a borrow pit within the school premises. The deceased, from the Mechanical Department ofContinue reading “Police arrest principal as SS3 student drowns In Delta school”
Don’t let police disrupt #EndSARS protests, Falana tells Buhari
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to abide by his oath of office by calling on the police not to disrupt upcoming #EndSARS protests. Falana, who is the Interim Chairman, Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, said this in a statement on Thursday titled,Continue reading “Don’t let police disrupt #EndSARS protests, Falana tells Buhari”
Police arrest herdsman, 73 cows, 13 sheep over alleged farm destruction
The police in Jigawa have arrested a 25-year-old herder, who allegedly trespassed into a farmland and destroyed crops worth N200,000, at Takatsaba village, Suletankarkar Local Government Area of the state. Police arrest herdsman, 73 cows, 13 sheep over alleged farm destruction. ASP Lawan Shiisu, the command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the state, confirmed theContinue reading “Police arrest herdsman, 73 cows, 13 sheep over alleged farm destruction”
Killings: IGP reads the Riot Act to commanders in Anambra
THE Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered Police Mobile Force commanders to deal ruthlessly with political thugs, who may work against a transparent and credible governorship election in Anambra State. The police chief also read the riot act to squadron commanders, vowing to deal decisively with any commander that lacked command capacity or failedContinue reading “Killings: IGP reads the Riot Act to commanders in Anambra”
15 Dead As Gunmen Attack Police Station, Latest Update On Chiwetalu Agu
Gunmen Attack Police Station In Bayelsa, Kill One Officer, Cart Away Ammunition Some gunmen on Tuesday attacked the Divisional Police Station, Kolo, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, killing one of the policemen on duty. SaharaReporters gathered that other officers escaped with bullet wounds. The gunmen after killing the policeman ransacked the whole stationContinue reading “15 Dead As Gunmen Attack Police Station, Latest Update On Chiwetalu Agu”
Man bites off policeman’s finger in Lagos
A 29-year-old man, Samuel Jacob, was on Tuesday docked in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off the index finger of Sgt Musa Hassan. The police charged Jacob, whose address was not provided, with assault and inflicting a wound. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP. Clement Okuiomose told the court that the defendant committed the offenceContinue reading “Man bites off policeman’s finger in Lagos”
Police investigate lifeless body dumped on Enugu road
THE Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, on Thursday, presented over N22 million to families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, in Nasarawa State.The Police Command in Enugu State says it has started investigation into the alleged murder of Stephen Ajah in Nkanu West Local Government Area ofContinue reading “Police investigate lifeless body dumped on Enugu road”
Police, DSS man Anambra community over planned ESN attack
THE Anambra State Police Command on Sunday deployed a reinforcement team to Ukwulu community in the Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state following a planned attack on the area by the Eastern Security Network of the Indigenous People of Biafra. It was gathered that apart from the police reinforcement, officials of the Department ofContinue reading “Police, DSS man Anambra community over planned ESN attack”
JUST IN!!! Suspected Killers Of Chike Akunyili Arrested By Anambra Police
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Chike Akunyili, husband to late former Minister of Information, Prof Dora Akunyili, Igbere TV has learnt. According to The Nation, the police said its operatives were on the hunt for those who set ablaze the residence of Joe Igbokwe, SpecialContinue reading “JUST IN!!! Suspected Killers Of Chike Akunyili Arrested By Anambra Police”
Police recover decomposed body of social media influencer, Brakin Face
The Delta State Police has confirmed the recovery of the decomposing body of 23-year-old Delta State-born comedian and social media influencer, Onomuakpokpo Ogheneochukome, popularly known as Brakin Face. The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, told journalists that the popular comedian was found dead in his apartment on Sunday morning.Continue reading “Police recover decomposed body of social media influencer, Brakin Face”
Edo Police arrest suspected cultists for dehumanising TIKTOk user
The Edo State Police Command on Friday announced the arrest of three suspected cultists alleged to have dehumanised a TIKTOK social media user, identified simply as Olivia. The suspects, who were accused of assaulting and dehumanising Olivia in a video that has gone viral, were spotted in the video clip, which provoked a police investigationContinue reading “Edo Police arrest suspected cultists for dehumanising TIKTOk user”
Policemen save suspected Rivers homosexuals caught in public toilet
Two persons suspected to be homosexuals escaped a mob attack after they were allegedly caught having intercourse in a public toilet at the Mile Three Park, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. One of them, said to be in his early 40s and identified simply as Stephen, was reported to be sleeping with a young man inContinue reading “Policemen save suspected Rivers homosexuals caught in public toilet”
Anambra guber: Police to deploy 6 helicopters
•Say nobody has right to declare sit-at-home •Only votes of Anambra people ‘ll determine the next Gov —INEC •FG’s ‘Tradermoni’ is vote buying, says TMG By Omeiza Ajayi The Nigeria Police Force has declared its readiness for the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra state, dismissing fears of a possible declaration of a sit-at-home byContinue reading “Anambra guber: Police to deploy 6 helicopters”
Police on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Mr Samuel Ben, councillor representing Ward 6
Police on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Mr Samuel Ben, councillor representing Ward 6 Central in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket. He said the victim was kidnapped at his fuel station premises on Saturday,Continue reading “Police on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Mr Samuel Ben, councillor representing Ward 6”
Abuja police, DSS kill kidnapper in gun battle, pastor’s family rescued
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command and operatives of the Department of State Services have killed a suspected kidnapper during a gun battle in Pegi community in the Kuje area council of Abuja. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, on Monday, said the clash occurred when the security operatives stormed the kidnappers’ hideoutContinue reading “Abuja police, DSS kill kidnapper in gun battle, pastor’s family rescued”
Kwara man who allegedly buries nine-year-old with N1,000 note arrested
Crack detectives from the Kwara State Police Command have arrested a man, Alade James, for allegedly killing and burying a nine-year-old girl, Faith Samuel. The police said James buried the victim in Offa in the Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State with the aim of using her for a money ritual. The state PoliceContinue reading “Kwara man who allegedly buries nine-year-old with N1,000 note arrested”
20-year-old man in police net for alleged murder in Ilorin
Kwara State Police Command, on Saturday, confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old man, Azeez Akinloye, who allegedly killed one Akeem Lekan with cutlass in Ilorin. The deceased and the suspect, reportedly used cutlass on each other for reasons unknown, which claimed the life of Akeem. Spokesman of the police command, Mr Okasanmi Ajayi, in aContinue reading “20-year-old man in police net for alleged murder in Ilorin”
Unguarded dog bites off Ondo undergrad’s private parts
A dog, identified as Charlie, has bitten off a part of the private parts of a yet-to-be-identified undergraduate of the Adekunle Ajasin University, in the Akungba Akoko area of Ondo State. City Round gathered that the student had visited a friend at the Vanilla Villa, around the Permanent Site, outside the school premises when the dogContinue reading “Unguarded dog bites off Ondo undergrad’s private parts”
Protests As Suspect Dies In Police Custody In Bayelsa, IYC Reacts
Yenagoa— Some indigenes of Biogbolo community in Yenagoa local government area and the leadership of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) of Bayelsa State have staged a protest in Yenagoa over the death of one Goodluck Oviekeme who was said to have died while in police custody.The youths are demanding the removal of the serving commissionerContinue reading “Protests As Suspect Dies In Police Custody In Bayelsa, IYC Reacts”
Wife of Abia Governor Visits Lady Allegedly R*ped by Policemen, Assures of Justice
The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu has visited the student of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, whose alleged r*pe by policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Aba sparked off protests by students of the institution today and assured that her Foundation, Vicar Hope, will foot her medical bills asContinue reading “Wife of Abia Governor Visits Lady Allegedly R*ped by Policemen, Assures of Justice”
Policeman in custody for raping student as heavy gunfire rocks Abia Polytechnic
The Police in Abia State has arrested one of its officers identified as Corporal Chinedu Nwachukwu, for allegedly raping a student of the State Polytechnic, in Aba. Academic activities have been halted at the Polytechnic as students took over the Aba -Owerri road protesting the alleged rape of three students by Policemen attached to theContinue reading “Policeman in custody for raping student as heavy gunfire rocks Abia Polytechnic”
Police Demand N180,000 To Track Yahoo Boy Who Stole N1.3m From Lady’s Account | #IgbereTV
Operatives at the Kubwa Police Division in Abuja have demanded N180,000 to help a female victim recover N1.3 million stolen from her account by a suspected internet fraudster, IgbereTV has learned. The Whistler had earlier reported Angel’s ordeal at the hands of one Frank, a suspected fraudster who illegally withdrew N1.3 million from the victim’sContinue reading “Police Demand N180,000 To Track Yahoo Boy Who Stole N1.3m From Lady’s Account | #IgbereTV”
Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra
By Tony Okafor Three policemen on duty in Onitsha Anambra State were on Sunday killed by gunmen. The incident, it was gathered, happened around 9 am on the Ukaegbu /Ezeiweka road in Onitsha. Two other cops were injured during the shooting incident at a security post mounted by the police operatives. The operation vehicle ofContinue reading “Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra”
After PUNCH reports, two Delta cops dismissed for torture of newlywed
By Afeez Hanafi, Godfrey George and Matthew Ochei The Delta State Police Command has dismissed two policemen, Sergeants Felix Ebikabowei and Ndubuisi Abazie, for torturing a newlywed tricycle rider, Brodrick Omesan. The cops’ dismissal was announced on Friday barely two weeks after PUNCH’s reports on the travails of 36-year-old Omesan who had to undergo brain surgery dueContinue reading “After PUNCH reports, two Delta cops dismissed for torture of newlywed”
Akwa Ibom couple poison 10-year-old son, blame him for family’s poverty
By Patrick Odey The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, Akan Umoh, and his wife, Rita, for allegedly killing their 10-year-old son, Saviour Umoh. PUNCH Metro gathered that the deceased, who was accused of being a wizard, was given a poisonous substance to exorcise him, but the victim died. The state Police PublicContinue reading “Akwa Ibom couple poison 10-year-old son, blame him for family’s poverty”
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