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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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16 Detained Military Officers: Investigation Confirms Coup Plot; Officers to Face Court-Marshal
Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
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Nigeria-US Working Group Launched in Abuja; Outlines Areas of Cooperation to Improve Religious Freedom and Bolster Security
The Nigeria-US Working Group was established in response to the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald J. Trump under the International Religious Freedom Act.
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LAGOS POLICE SMASHES ₦500M MILLION VISA SCAM, ARREST 4 SUSPECTS
The suspects are Blessing Wefsutu ‘f’ aged 27, Chineye Christian ‘f’ aged 36, Archibong Udeme Ifereke ‘m’ aged 23, and Maurine Peter ‘m’ aged 25.
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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.
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Abuja To Host UNESCO's First-Ever International Media and Information Literacy Institute
UNESCO's approval positions Nigeria as a global leader in the fight against misinformation and disinformation, and empowered it to spearhead international research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in the digital field.
Read More →EFCC INVESTIGATES UNDECLARED ASSORTED FOREIGN CURRENCIES INTERCEPTED IN LAGOS
During the handing over of the suspect and the various foreign currencies, the Area Comptroller of the Customs Airport Command, E.J.Harrison, said: “Today, we have two interceptions that we want to handover to the EFCC. And they are coming from two separate places in the Command.
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Brazil Returnee Arrested for Cocaine Smuggling in MMIA, Lagos
The suspect disclosed during a preliminary interview that he intended to sell cocaine in Nigeria to raise capital to boost his business and also finance the naming ceremony of his newborn child.
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Police Nab 2 Brothers, One Other for Death of Abuja Female Lawyer in 'One-Chance' Robbery
Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Police Command, JOSEPHINE ADEH said the detectives tracked the victim’s mobile phone and conducted follow up operations at Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata communities within Kubwa Area of the FCT, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
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Troops, Police Sustain Onslaughts Against Terrorists, Bandits in Fresh Attacks in Kano, Kogi, Borno, Sokoto, Taraba
In one of the latest incidents, security operatives deployed under the “Operation MESA” Joint Task Force, rescued seven persons who were kidnapped at Yankamaye Cikin Gari village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State in the early hours of Saturday.
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EFCC BURST INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN NASARAWA STATE
EFCC spokesman, DELE OYEWALE, said the suspects were arrested yesterday in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
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POLICE CONFIRMS GRENADE EXPLOSION, RECOVER 2 OTHERS AT IDI-ARABA, MUSHIN, LAGOS
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed in a statement that the explosion occurred when a scrap metal dealer attempted to cut a metal object, which turned out to be a military-grade grenade.
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LAGOS, YOUR NEW TRAINS ARE HERE - GOV SANWO-OLU
This means shorter wait times and more comfortable trips for everyone using the Blue Line. It’s a step forward in our efforts to make daily commute in Lagos less stressful and more reliable.
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POLICE NAB ONLINE BLACKMAILER IMPERSONATING WOMEN
The 22-year-old male suspect allegedly posed as a woman online to deceive unsuspecting men. He lures victims into making nude video calls, which he exploits to blackmail them.
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NDLEA BURST COCAINE CONCEALED IN CLOTHES HANGERS AND FEMALE DRESSES
Similarly, 22-year-old female Student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Olotin Nifemi, allegedly notorious for selling illicit substances to other students, was on Thursday 19th June arrested at her base along Kwara Poly road, Ilorin, with 1kg skunk.
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Diezani in London Court for Preliminary Hearing on Bribery Charges
The preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, are meant to set the stage for the actual trial, which begins on January 26, and could last up to twelve weeks.
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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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792 CHINESE CYBERCRIME SYNDICATE: COURT JAILS 8 MORE GANG MEMBERS
They were arraigned on separate charges bordering on cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND ISSUES CEASE AND DESIST WARNING TO UNAUTHORISED GROUPS OPERATING WITHIN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
Any union, group, organization, or individual operating outside of the shortlisted and authorized bodies is considered illegal and will be treated as engaging in unlawful activity and posing a threat to public safety.
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST GUARDIAN, FOUR OTHERS OVER THEFT OF TWO-WEEK OLD BABY
Through painstaking efforts, detectives traced and successfully recovered the stolen two-week-old baby boy from Agemuwo, Badagry area. The child was found safe and sound.
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ALLISON MADUEKE Trial: Former Petroleum Minister Accused of Enjoying Life of Luxury from Bribery
Sixty-five-year-old ALLISON-MADUEKE is alleged to have received bribes in forms of One Hundred Thousand Pounds cash, chauffeur-driven cars, a private jet flight to Nigeria and refurbishment work and staff costs at several London properties.
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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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POLICE BURST LAGOS ONE-CHANCE ROBBERY GANG, ARREST KINGPIN
Following the breakthrough, the PPRO said the Command’s Special Squad 1 has taken over the case to arrest other fleeing members and dismantle the criminal network.
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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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NDLEA BURST SYNDICATE BEHIND COCAINE SMUGGLING THROUGH HAJJ PILGRIMS, ARREST 3 IN KANO
In another operation in Kano, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Kano- Maiduguri road Friday 30th May intercepted the duo of Abubakar Hussein, 42, and Sahabi Adamu, 53, with Nine Hundred Thousand US dollars ($900,000) cash suspected to be counterfeit.
Read More →POLICE COMB BENUE FOREST FOR 12 KIDNAPPED TRAVELLERS FROM OGUN STATE
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP UDEME EDET, told reporters that one of the abducted passengers, identified as PAUL TERNS, was rescued during a joint security operation.
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WOMAN TRAVELLING TO INDIA WITH COCAINE ARRESTED IN LAGOS
In her statement, she claimed she embarked on the trip for financial benefits but under the pretext of going to India for surgery to remove fibroid from her stomach.
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NDLEA Burst US, UK, DR Congo-Bound Drug Consignments at Lagos Airport
NDLEA Head of Media and Advocacy, FEMI BABAFEMI, confirmed the seizures and arrests in a statement, adding that operatives also foiled another another attempt to export eight hundred and ten pills of bromazepam hidden in female clothes to the United States of America.
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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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NDLEA Officer Dies, 6 Suspects Arrested in Bonny Island Raid
The Head of Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA, FEMI BABAFEMI, confirmed the death of Chief Narcotic Agent SADIQ BAKO MUJAHID from severe head injuries during the confrontation with the drug dealers.
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