News Category - Security
LAGOS CP ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF OKOKO TACTICAL SQUAD COMMADER
DCP, State CID will work with other senior officers, including the OC Legal, in the investigation of the allegations against the Okokomaiko Tactical Squad commander and submit their findings within a week.
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POPE LEO XIV CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACKS IN BENUE STATE, PRAYS FOR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
He expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in Nigeria and the suffering of affected communities, and prayed for security, justice, and peace to prevail in the country.
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BUSINESSMAN CONFESSES TO NDLEA AFTER INGESTING 53 WRAPS OF COCAINE, PLUS OTHERS
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI, disclosed in a statement that the suspect claimed to have gone into the criminal drug trade two years ago, moving between the West African sub-region and Iran.
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VERYDARKMAN JOINS BENUE YOUTH GROUP IN PROTEST OVER DEADLY ATTACKS IN YELWATA
The State Deputy Governor, SAM ODE, was also at the location, but the protesters refused to listen to him, insisting that they wanted to hear directly from Governor HYACINTH ALIA.
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LAGOS CP SECURES CONSENT OF DEMOCRACY DAY PROTESTERS TO CONFINE DEMONSTRATION
CP JIMOH invited the various groups to the meeting after the Take-It-Back-Movement revealed that it had sent a letter to the Lagos State Police Command to request protection for the June 12 protesters.
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LAGOS POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR ABDUCTORS OF MASTER OVIE KEHINDE
The police intervention is in response to a viral video circulating on social media in which a woman is seen is lamenting about the disappearance of her son.
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LAGOS POLICE TIGHTENS SECURITY AROUND EID PRAYING GROUNDS, OTHER FLASHPOINTS FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION
Police personnel will work together with other security and safety agencies in the state, including the military and personnel of the Lagos State-owned law enforcement establishment.
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PSC SET TO BEGIN FRESH ROUND OF POLICE CADET, CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT
PSC Chairman solicited the assistance from the Data Protection Commission to ensure that only credible Nigerians are recruited into the Nigeria Police Force.
Read More →NAF AIR STRIKES KILL 20 TERRORISTS IN ZAMFARA
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA encountered over thirty motorcycles carrying armed terrorists heading into the nearby forest in Mai-Galma, in Maru Local Government Area.
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LAGOS CP DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL OPERATIVES TO MUSHIN, ASSURES RESIDENTS OF OPTIMUM SECURITY
The police raided criminal hideouts and identitied black spots in Ishaga, Awolowo and Ojuwoye markets where twenty 23 omiscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and innocent people in Mushin area were arrested.
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POLICE NAB THREE NOTORIOUS CULTISTS IN IKORODU, RECOVER FIREARM
Further investigation showed that the suspects played key roles in facilitating the movement and distribution of illegal firearms across various parts of Lagos State, posing a serious threat to public safety.
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2 SOLDIERS DEAD, AS TROOPS REPEL ATTACKS BY INSURGENTS IN NORTHEAST
Troops also recovered one Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device, which was abandoned by the terrorists, just as they destroyed several motorcycles by precision air strikes.
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NDLEA, UK-HOIO SIGN M.O.U. ON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGAINST ILLICIT DRUGS
The MoU is not just an agreement, it is indeed a reaffirmation of our mutual trust, cooperation, collaboration and unwavering dedication to safeguarding the lives and futures of our respective nations - Marwa
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TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS AT IJEDE CREEK IN IKORODU, LAGOS, RELEASED
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the victims were released following a manhunt by a combined team of security agencies and local vigilante group.
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NDLEA STRENGTHENS DRUG WAR PARTNERSHIP WITH US-DEA THROUGH TRAINING, JOINT OPERATIONS
The understanding was reached during a meeting between NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) and the Country Attache of US-DEA, Ms. Daphne Morrison in Abuja.
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POLICE INSPECTORS PROMOTION INTERVIEW: TIME TO GET IT RIGHT - PSC CHAIRMAN
Some zones could not commence the exercise on Monday due to some other pressing and important competing national events.
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PSC STAFF ARRIVE 17 POLICE ZONAL COMMANDS FOR INSPECTORS PROMOTION INTERVIEW
PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), warned that the promotion interview was not a do or die exercise, insisting that the Commission would deal with any one who tried to compromise its integrity.
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WOMAN BITES OFF PENIS OF ESTRANGED LOVER IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
Sources knowledgeable about the incident told reporters that a fight broke out between the two, during which Gift managed to grab Sunday's penis and bites off the cap with her teeth.
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FORCE HQTRS SAYS POLICE HELICOPTER IN VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVED IN LEGITIMATE OPERATION IN KOGI STATE
Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the operation in question was carried out on Saturday, May 10, 2025, by joint security forces, including local vigilante groups, and hunters around the Obajana axis of Kogi State.
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NDLEA GETS FORENSIC LABS IN ABUJA, ENUGU; TRAINS 20 OFFICERS
Breaking the agelong jinx is a significant milestone in the Agency’s history, says Marwa . As US-INL donates forensic equipment to enhance Lagos lab
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25-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED IN EPE, LAGOS WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS FOR MONEY RITUAL
The recovered human organs have been deposited at the General Hospital, Epe, for preservation while the case has been transferred to Edo State Police Command for continuation of investigation and prosecution.
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CMS-MARINA BRIDGE ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT, RECOVER N20M GOODS STOLEN FROM MOVING TRUCK
CSP Hundeyin said detectives at the Ebute-Ero division were notified about the incident and they swung into action, tracked down one of the thieve at the Marina under-bridge car park, and also recovered the stolen goods.
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VANDALS, RECOVER OPERATIONAL TOOLS
The suspects, Peter James ‘m’, aged 26, and Lesipi Adamu ‘m’, aged 24, were intercepted while removing iron rods from concrete barriers along the road at Ile Zik area.
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PSC PARTNERS POLICE AFFAIRS MINISTRY FOR EFFICIENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND FOCUSED POLICE FORCE
PSC Chairman commended the initiative, stressing that it will open better and rewarding channels of communication between the two government Agencies.
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OGUN CP INTERVENES IN NANS PROTEST ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY OVER STUDENTS LOAN SCHEME
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, said the NANS protest caused temporary disruption of vehicular movement on the expressway before the intervention of CP Ogunlowo.
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ELEMORO DPO REDEPLOYED, AS LAGOS CP ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED ABUSE OF OFFICE
The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police also extended invitation to the lawyer concerned for a meeting with the investigative committee at his own convenience.
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LET YOUR FINDINGS OFFER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: RIVERS SOLAD CHARGE COURSE PARTICIPANTS
He emphasized the significance of their study tour to Rivers State, saying that there were prevailing security threats to lives and property, which necessitated the intervention of the current administration through the proclamation of a state of emergency.
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MAY DAY: PSC CHAIRMAN CELEBRATES WORKERS, POLICE OFFICERS FOR SACRIFICES
The PSC Chairman reminded them of the need to support the programmes and policies of the Government and as public servants must be absolutely loyal to constituted authorities.
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PSC CHAIR LEADS BOARD MEMBERS TO IKOT EKPENE ON 3-DAY INDUCTION PROGRAMME
The ceremony will provide a platform for the PSC board members to engage critical stakeholders on strategies for the strenghtening of the institutional capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and deepening accountability in law enforcement governance.
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IGP CELEBRATES SEGT. THEOPHILUS TANKO FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP AT CHINESE UNIVERSITY
His academic journey began with a one-year mandatory course in Chinese language at Nanjing Normal University, after which he proceeded to Jiangsu Police Institute for his Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
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