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Police units prioritize rescue of kidnapped students in Oyo State
Police officers from the IRT and SIS shared how their personal connection to the 44 kidnapped victims in Oriire drove the success of their rescue mission, which unfortunately claimed the life of Sergeant John Jerome Mbena.
July 17, 2026
Mary Habila’s Family Appeals to IGP for Release of Daughter’s Remains
Tanko Habila is urging the Inspector General of Police to return the body of his late daughter, Mary Habila, so the family can hold a funeral after the Ebonyi State Police Command held the remains for two weeks.
July 17, 2026
Kogi Police Investigate Illegal Exam Center Following Rescue Operation
Four people kidnapped at an unauthorized NECO examination center in Kogi State have been rescued, prompting a police investigation into how the abandoned school was used for testing.
July 17, 2026
Vigilante Commander Murdered by Bandits Leading to Road Protests in Katsina
A vigilante leader was killed by armed bandits in Katsina, sparking highway protests that were later dispersed by security forces.
July 17, 2026
Police Apprehend Alleged Drug Supplier to Bandits in Katsina
Katsina police have arrested a suspected drug dealer accused of providing illicit substances to armed bandits operating in the Funtua region.
July 17, 2026
Kano Police and Customs Schedule Live-Fire Drills
The Kano State Police Command has announced scheduled live-ammunition training exercises for police and customs officers in Dawakin Tofa, advising local residents to stay clear and remain calm.
July 16, 2026
Kwara State Police Apprehend Two Togolese Citizens for Attempted Kidnapping
Kwara State police have arrested two Togolese nationals, Yakubu Ismaila and Hadiza Kosia, for allegedly threatening to kidnap a local resident unless a 22 million Naira ransom was paid.
July 16, 2026
Police Confirm Charges Against Asaaba Content Creator Over Favour Agbro Case
Delta State authorities have confirmed that Ifeanyi Ogbonna will be prosecuted for his involvement in the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro.
July 16, 2026
Lagos Police capture suspect in POS operator’s rape and murder case
Lagos Police have taken a suspect into custody following the brutal rape and murder of a POS operator, whose body was discovered in a canal in Sangotedo-Ajah.
July 16, 2026
FCT High Court Sentences Man to Life in Prison for Friend’s Birthday Party Death
A FCT High Court has sentenced Ekang Philip Bassey to life imprisonment after he killed his friend, Emeka Nnonifu, during a physical altercation at a birthday party in Kubwa.
July 16, 2026