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Abia Police Refute Claims of Human Hair Found in Barber’s Ritual Pot
Abia State Police have dismissed reports that human hair was discovered in a ritual pot seized from a barber, clarifying that only carved images and traditional items were found.
August 2, 2026
Four people detained following hate-motivated assault on ship crew
Three men and a woman have been arrested after three Filipino cargo ship crew members were assaulted in Avonmouth in a suspected hate crime.
August 2, 2026
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Mortars and Bags Bound for China and Italy
NDLEA officers have seized cocaine shipments bound for international markets and executed a series of drug-related arrests across multiple Nigerian states.
August 2, 2026
Alleged cable thief dies from electrocution in Jigawa
A suspected cable vandal was electrocuted in Jigawa State after power was restored while he was allegedly attempting to tamper with electric lines.
August 2, 2026
Lagos Police Capture Kingpin Behind Billion-Naira Luxury Car Scam
Lagos police have arrested the alleged leader of a criminal group responsible for a N1 billion exotic vehicle fraud scheme, with recovery efforts for missing cars currently underway.
August 2, 2026
Lagos Police Investigate Alleged Officer Assault on Gold Trader
Lagos police have initiated an investigation after a viral video showed a gold seller alleging he was physically assaulted by officers from the Area E Command.
August 1, 2026
Anambra Police Apprehend Two Fugitives Linked to Kidnapping Ring
Anambra police have arrested two men connected to a kidnapping syndicate that allegedly abducted a victim from a lodge in Dunukofia and demanded a 30 million naira ransom.
August 1, 2026
Kano Police Seize N59.2 Million in Stolen Solar Inverters and Apprehend Multiple Suspects
Kano police have recovered N59.2 million worth of stolen solar inverters and arrested three suspects involved in the theft of fuel dispensing equipment from a local filling station.
August 1, 2026
Police Apprehend Three Suspects Following Kano Gas Station Heist
Kano authorities have arrested three suspects involved in the theft of fuel dispensing units worth ₦10.2 million from a local service station.
August 1, 2026
Ogun State Police Arrest 17 Cult Suspects and Clear Several Crimes
Ogun State Police apprehended 17 suspected cultists during an initiation ceremony and made additional arrests regarding motorcycle theft and industrial vandalism.
August 1, 2026