Sunday, July 5, 2026

Criminal Investigation Department

April 21, 2026

Police witness narrates how Arise TV journalist, guard died in Abuja building robbery attack

The police gave the details as trial proceedings continued on Tuesday in the case.

January 3, 2026

Two killed in Benue cult clash, police say

The spokesperson said prompt deployment of patrol and tactical teams to the scene led to the recovery of the corpses.

Cult clash
September 19, 2025

Police nab NURTW member for killing Lagos resident

The deceased’s uncle, Agboola Odunfa, in a statement, accused Mr Shamusideen of beating his 38-year-old nephew to a pulp along Tapa Street, off Sura Bus Stop.

Ondo NURTW
February 19, 2025

Suspects wore SSS uniforms to rob Abuja victims, policeman tells court

Mr Otasowie stated that during police investigations, a phone analysis was conducted on the complainant’s cell phone which led to the arrest of the suspects.

Courtroom
November 11, 2024

35,000 criminals in Nigeria convicted in 10 months: IGP Egbetokun

The inspector general of police, Olukayode Egbetokun, says the force secured 35,604 convictions out of 128,988 criminal cases prosecuted in 10 months.

PRISON INMATES
November 11, 2024

Police to set up six detective colleges

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced plans to establish six new detective colleges across the country’s six geopolitical zones.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
May 24, 2024

Police detain officer over accidental discharge, killing of Abuja resident

The police command in the FCT has detained a cop over an accidental discharge that led to the death of an Abuja resident, Oyebuchi Anene.

FCT police commissioner
May 21, 2024
Anambra State CP. Nnaghe Itam (credit: Punch)
May 13, 2024

Lagos police arrest two suspected kidnappers, rescue abducted children

He said that the victims were rescued in the Ikorodu area of the state.

Benjamin Hundeyin
March 19, 2024

Anambra NMA demands arrest, prosecution of cop who abducted doctor requesting payment after treating his head injury

The doctors said Corporal Okona was admitted into a private medical facility in January 2024.

Nigerian Medical Association