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Sokoto Police Rescue 32 Hostages Following Bandit Raid
Security forces in Sokoto State rescued 32 hostages and disrupted a major bandit operation in Rabah Local Government Area, though four civilians were killed during the initial attack.
July 28, 2026
Ogun Police Intercept Cattle Thieves and Prevent Kidnapping
Ogun State police have arrested two cattle thieves, recovered six stolen cows, and successfully rescued a kidnapping victim during recent patrol operations.
July 28, 2026
Ogun State Police capture cattle rustling ring and rescue six stolen cows
Ogun State police have arrested two men and recovered six stolen cows following a raid on a cattle rustling syndicate in Sagamu.
July 28, 2026
Kano Police Apprehend Woman for Mutilating Boyfriend and Report Separate Murder Case
A 25-year-old woman is in police custody in Kano for mutilating her boyfriend after learning of his marriage plans to another woman, while police also investigate a separate lethal assault on a 30-year-old man.
July 28, 2026
Police thwart bandit raid in Sokoto village
Security forces successfully repelled an armed attack on Tauma Village in Sokoto State, forcing the suspects to retreat while abandoning their ammunition.
July 28, 2026
Bauchi Police Apprehend Individual Posing as DSS Agent
Bauchi police have arrested 40-year-old Mustapha Yahaya for falsely claiming to be a DSS operative, marking the third such impersonation case in the state this week.
July 28, 2026
Policing in Ecuador: Battling Crime, Corruption, and Cartels in Durán
Ecuadoran police in the city of Durán are locked in a dangerous struggle against powerful drug gangs, battling not only lethal street violence but also deep-seated corruption within the state and justice system.
July 28, 2026
Imo Police Apprehend Driver Following Fatal Illegal Street Race
Imo State police have arrested Dike Chibuike Micheal for his involvement in an illegal car race that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old trader and left another person injured.
July 28, 2026
Kano Police Detain Suspects in Two Violent Assault Cases
Kano police have made arrests in connection with a fatal mob attack in Sheka and a severe domestic stabbing incident at a local hotel.
July 27, 2026
Governor Bago Deploys 218-Officer Anti-Crime Team and New Patrol Fleet in Niger State
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has unveiled a new 218-member police unit and 12 patrol vehicles to enhance security and combat violent crime across Niger State.
July 27, 2026