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Two Women Detained in Benue for Orchestrating Phony Kidnapping Scheme
Benue State police have arrested two women for staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from one of the suspect's mothers.
Police Re-examine Four Deaths at Cornwall Homeless Shelter Following Killer’s Conviction
Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a Cornwall homeless shelter where triple murderer James Desborough stayed, though he is not currently a suspect.
Rights Group Demands End to Police Targeting of Onitsha Market Traders
Intersociety has petitioned the Inspector General of Police to stop the ongoing harassment and unlawful arrests of traders at the Ozomagana Building Materials Market, arguing that a civil lease dispute is being improperly criminalized.
Otukpo Enforces Overnight Curfew After Deadly Attack in Benue State
Otukpo Local Government has established a nightly curfew after 22 people were killed in an attack on the Efeyi Ugboju community, sparking protests and a police investigation.
NDC Urges Removal of Lagos Police Chief Following Alleged Political Bias
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has demanded the suspension of Lagos State Commissioner of Police Tijani after he was filmed at a political event supporting President Bola Tinubu.
Nasarawa Police Search for Kidnappers of Federal University of Lafia Students
Nasarawa State Police are investigating the abduction of three first-year Federal University of Lafia students who were taken from their off-campus residence on Saturday night.
AIG Olorundare Jimoh Asserts Equality Before the Law
Assistant Inspector General of Police Olorundare Jimoh warns against the trend of public social media trials, affirming that all Nigerians are equal under the law.
Jigawa Police Apprehend Three for N22 Million Fraud and Seize 36 Bank Cards
Jigawa State police have arrested three fraud suspects, recovered 36 ATM cards, and seized a weapon following a series of criminal investigations across the region.
Mike Okiro Accuses Federal Government of Fueling Insecurity Through Police Neglect
Former police chief Mike Okiro argues that the federal government's failure to properly equip and staff the Nigeria Police Force is a major driver of the country's rising insecurity.
Four Detained in Jos Over Fatal Mob Attack on Model Ibrahim Mbaya
Plateau State police have arrested four suspects connected to the mob killing of model Ibrahim Mbaya and are actively pursuing two others involved in the assault.