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Two Scavengers Perish in Owerri Explosion, Police Open Inquiry
Two scrap metal collectors died following an explosion in a drainage channel in Owerri West, prompting an immediate police investigation.
Niger State Authorities Apprehend Two Women for Alleged Child Trafficking
Police in Niger State have detained two women for suspected child trafficking, rescuing four children and discovering ritualistic materials at their residence in Suleja.
Lagos Police Detain 21-Year-Old Over Human Body Part and Weapons
Lagos police arrested Samson Onilewaji, 21, for possessing a suspected human hand, firearms, and robbery items during a routine vehicle stop.
Police Deny Terrorist Label for Sai Malam Group
The Kebbi State Police Command clarified that the Sai Malam group is not classified as a terrorist organization while investigating recent reports of its activity in Argungu.
Relatives of Slain Teenager Request IGP Intervention to Apprehend Eight Suspects in Ilobu
The family of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade has petitioned the IGP to arrest eight suspects allegedly responsible for a fatal shooting incident in Ilobu, Osun State.
Anambra pair detained for child maltreatment
A husband and wife have been remanded in custody for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old, while police investigate a separate incident involving an imposter at an Anambra hospital.
Lagos Police Confirm Mushin Incident Was Mechanical, Not a Bomb
Lagos police state that the recent Mushin explosion was a mechanical failure, dispelling initial rumors of an IED attack.
Lagos Police Chief Confirms Mushin Blast Was Mechanical, Not Criminal
Lagos Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai confirmed that the June 22 explosion in Mushin was caused by a mechanical failure, dispelling concerns about potential terrorist activity.
Bayelsa Police Apprehend Man for False Bandit Alarm and Monarch’s Son for Attempted Murder
Bayelsa authorities have arrested Promise Etete for spreading false rumors of a bandit attack and Ibobuminaten Oweifa for the alleged attempted murder of a man in Okodi community.
Anambra Police Refute Claims of Items Dropped from Helicopter
Anambra police have declared reports of a helicopter dropping suspicious items in the Nimo and Adazi Nnukwu areas to be false, urging residents to ignore rumors.