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Crime Prevention
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Ogun State Police Detain 89 Drivers Over Unregistered License Plates
Ogun State police have arrested 89 motorists for license plate violations and thwarted an armed robbery in a coordinated statewide security sweep.
Oyo Police Save Kidnapped Minors and Seize Illegal Weapons in Successful Raids
Oyo State police successfully rescued two kidnapped children and seized several firearms following joint operations with local security groups.
Umuoparaozara community in Abia launches security unit to tackle local crime
To combat rising crime, the Umuoparaozara community in Abia has launched a local security unit and begun intensive forest patrols to flush out criminal hideouts.
Police Chief Disu Initiates Countrywide Anti-Cultism and Anti-Drug Movement
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has rolled out a new national initiative, POCACOV, to combat cultism, drug abuse, and violent crime through community engagement and grassroots sensitization.
Bauchi Police Prevent Livestock Theft and Retrieve Stolen Cattle
Bauchi State police, supported by local vigilantes, intercepted cattle rustlers in the Bakal area, recovering six stolen cows after a brief pursuit.
Police Launch Specialized Violent Crime Unit in Kebbi State
DIG Sulaiman Mohammed Abdul has launched a new technology-focused Violent Crime Response Unit in Kebbi State to improve proactive security measures and intelligence-led policing.
Oba of Benin Commands Spiritual Intervention Against Edo Criminal Activity
The Oba of Benin has ordered traditional practitioners to conduct spiritual rites and place curses on criminals to address the rising wave of violence in the Edo region.
Kebbi State Launches New Police Violent Crime Response Unit
DIG Sulaiman Muhammed Abdul has inaugurated a technology-driven Violent Crime Response Unit in Kebbi State to shift police operations from reactive to proactive crime prevention.
Plateau Police Detain Suspected Kidnapper, Seize Firearm in Bokkos
Plateau State police have arrested 45-year-old Riwa Usman and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an intelligence-led operation in Bokkos Local Government Area.
Lagos Police Chief Reports 243 Arrests and 60 Firearms Seized Over Three Months
Lagos Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai reported the arrest of 243 suspects and the recovery of 60 firearms between March and June 2026, highlighting a decline in major crimes.