Thursday, July 9, 2026

State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)

July 8, 2026

Parents arrested over alleged beating of Kogi teacher to death for disciplining son

Ms Saliu said the investigation showed that Ms Usman was assaulted on June 17 at her residence by a pupil’s father for allegedly disciplining his son during school hours.

Armed policemen in Benue State.
July 7, 2026

Police officers arrested in Ebonyi for assaulting civilian

The police command in Ebonyi has identified and detained officers over the assault on a civilian in the Ohaukwu council area.

Armed cops
July 7, 2026

Umuahia: Angry aunt caught with knife in attempted murder of 12-year-old niece

The police command in Abia on Sunday arrested a woman, Gift Nwoko, residing at IBB Housing Estate in Umuahia, for the attempted murder of a girl, Chimamanda Ebo.

ASP Maureen Chinaka
July 6, 2026

Ibadan masquerader kills resident, police launch investigation

Police are investigating the killing of Sefiu Kehinde, a 24-year-old man allegedly attacked by a masquerader in the Labiran area of Ibadan.

Masqueraders in Ibadan
July 4, 2026

Ogun police arrest 89 motorists for number plate violations

He said appropriate administrative and legal actions, including prosecution where necessary, had been initiated against the offenders in line with extant laws and procedures.

Nigerian policemen at a checkpoint
July 4, 2026

Police nab two suspected kidnappers, others in Jigawa

Mr Shiisu said efforts were being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects and that the case had been transferred to the SCID for further investigation.

Police
June 18, 2026

Abia police arrest two suspects, recover firearms in Aba

Police operatives recovered one locally made pistol, one live ammunition and live cartridges.

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June 17, 2026

Social media influencer ‘Witch of China’ arrested for allegedly cyberbullying online vendors

The suspect was apprehended on Sunday, June 14 in Lagos, following complaints by some business owners.

Lagos CP Fatai Tijani
June 17, 2026

Lagos doctor apprehended over sale of baby for N2.5 million

The police command in Lagos has nabbed a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant and a couple for the alleged sale of a newborn baby.

Babies in Lagos hospital
June 17, 2026

Lagos police nab 10 Cameroonians for human trafficking, fraud

The police command in Lagos has apprehended 10 members of a syndicate for defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira.

Armed cops