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Rivers Police Commissioner Suspends Oyigbo DPO Over Extortion Claims
Rivers State Police Commissioner Olugbenga Adepoju has suspended the Oyigbo Divisional Police Officer following allegations of extortion and abuse of power.
Police Command Bolsters Security in Bokkos Following Deadly Plateau Raid
Inspector-General Olatunji Disu has deployed AIG Dankombo Morris and additional tactical forces to Plateau State to stabilize the region after an attack in Bokkos.
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.
Kaduna Mob Killing: Husband Claims Police Officer Abandoned Wife to Attackers
The husband of a woman lynched in Kaduna State alleges that a police officer stripped off her hijab and pushed her back into the hands of a violent mob.
Oyo State Police Detain Four Men Over Theft of Telecom Solar Gear
Oyo State police have arrested four men found transporting stolen solar power equipment valued at ₦8 million, which was taken from a telecom facility in Kwara State.
Kaduna state officials praise the detention and trial of 24 individuals involved in a mob killing
Kaduna State authorities support the police decision to prosecute 24 suspects involved in a fatal mob attack, emphasizing that justice must follow legal channels.
Police Deny Knowledge of Ransom Demands in Oyo School Abduction
Deputy Inspector-General Adegoke Fayoade stated the police are not involved in any ransom discussions regarding the recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State, emphasizing that rescue efforts are the primary focus.
Lawyer Claims Persecution and Medical Obstruction in Forgery Trial
Barrister Victor Giwa has alleged that the FCT High Court is blocking his medical travel to the UK, claiming his trial for forgery is a form of personal persecution by police figures.
Police Break Up Truck Hijacking Rings, Seize Goods Worth N60 Million
Lagos police have arrested nine suspects and recovered N60 million in stolen cargo after dismantling two criminal rings that hijacked trucks and diverted their shipments.