Saturday, June 20, 2026

vigilante groups

June 19, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: Police restrict movement ahead of governorship poll

The police said the restriction would take effect from midnight (12:00 a.m.) to 6:00 p.m. and cover both intra-state and inter-state roads within Ekiti.

Armed police officers on duty
February 6, 2026

Police arrest eight alleged criminals in Kogi

A statement by the command’s spokesperson, Saliu Afusat, on Friday, said that the operation was a resolve to deny criminal elements any safe haven in Kogi.

Armed cops in Kaduna
September 19, 2025

Delta assembly calls for continued support for police, army

Mr Anwuzia addressed the heads of the two agencies, commending the relentless efforts of the police and army in maintaining peace and order in the state.

Delta State House of Assembly
October 7, 2022

Dangote vows to prosecute Yahaya Bello’s thugs over attack on staff, facility 

The Managing Director, Dangote Cement Plc, vowed to deploy a full legal action to arrest the attackers.

September 30, 2022

2023: Police meet hunters, vigilantes in Ibadan over political campaigns

The police have met with heads of hunters, vigilante groups and other stakeholders to seek support for peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Hunters and Armed Cops
July 3, 2022

Vandals destroyed 20 transformers in three weeks: EEDC

A spokesperson for the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company said the four suspected vandals had been apprehended.

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)