Tag: Police
Man Arrested For Alleged Murder Of Brother’s 39-Year-Old Pregnant Wife In Kwara
The police in Kwara State have arrested one Sylvester Enemo for the alleged murder of a 39-year-old pregnant woman, identified as Mrs. Esther Enemo, in Ilorin, the state capital. It was gathered that the suspect, aged 29, dismembered the victim, said to be his elder brother’s wife, after killing her at Temidire community, Egbejila Road,…
Police Arrest Rivers Pastor In Child-Flogging Video, Parents Back Cleric
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a Port Harcourt-based pastor and four church members after a disturbing video surfaced online showing a group of unclad minors being whipped in what appeared to be a religious ritual. The suspect, identified as Pastor Ifediorah Joseph, of Our Lord Victory Covenant Mission Church, Eneka, allegedly organised a…
Sowore Released On Bail, Wasn’t Tortured In Custody – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the recent arrest of human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was based on credible and corroborated allegations including forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences currently under active investigation. The Force also dismissed widespread claims that Sowore was tortured while in custody. In a detailed statement issued over the…
Poor Welfare: IGP Meets Protesting Retired Police Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is currently meeting with retired police officers who were protesting in Abuja over poor welfare. The meeting is taking place at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, in Abuja. Earlier on Monday, some retired police officers protested at the National Assembly to demand their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme,…
Retired Police Officers In FCT, Taraba Protest Against Poor Welfare
A group of retired police officers took to the streets of Abuja on Monday in a peaceful protest to draw attention to the poor welfare conditions of serving and retired members of the Nigeria Police Force. The protest was led by the Convener of the Revolution Now Movement, Omoyele Sowore, who joined the retirees to…
One Detained In Connection With Kidnapping, Robbery Of Mitroplus Labs Founder
The Ugandan Police have arrested a man in connection with kidnapping and theft of cryptocurrencies worth $500,000 from Festo Ivaibi, the founder of Mitroplus Labs, a company focused on blockchain education.Recall that Ivaibi was on Saturday May 17 2025 kidnapped where he lost 500,000 USDT in what many describe as a fast-rising class of crypto-related…
BREAKING: Protest Hits Benue Over Killing Of Final-Year Student By Police
A protest has erupted in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following the reported killing of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student of the Federal University, Wukari, by police personnel. Emmanuella was allegedly shot dead last Friday morning by unidentified police officers at the Wurukum roundabout while riding in a vehicle coming from the Gyado Villa…
UPDATED: Protest In Ibadan As Police Stray Bullet Kills Student Going For WAEC (VIDEO)
Some youths in Ibadan on Tuesday protested at Oyo State Government Secretariat over the killing of a student by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a policeman. The student, said to be writing the ongoing West African Examinations Council (WAEC) was hit by the stay bullet around Gbagi market road in the early hours of…
VIDEO: Man Demands Justice After Finding His Stolen Car In Police Use As Patrol Vehicle
A Nigerian man is calling for justice after discovering that his stolen car had been repurposed and was being used by the police for patrol duties. Sharing his story on X (formerly Twitter), he explained that the incident began in 2015 when he parked his car outside his church to attend a service. After the…
BREAKING: Police Ban Durbar Activities in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has prohibited all Durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations, citing security concerns and the need to uphold public order. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori announced the ban during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters on Friday. CP Bakori stressed the importance of maintaining a peaceful…
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