Tag: Police

Police arrest six suspects over alleged N7.7bn telecoms hacking

Suspects accused of illegally accessing a telecom company’s core systems Airtime and mobile data valued at N7.7 billion allegedly diverted Police say investigation is ongoing and more arrests may follow…

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Police intercept suspected explosive devices in Oyo, arrest truck driver

Oyo police intercept suspected explosive devices during stop-and-search in Saki. Truck driver arrested as EOD and CBRN units begin forensic investigation. Commissioner of Police orders comprehensive probe into intended use…

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Police arrest bride over alleged poisoning of groom in Jigawa

Jigawa police arrest bride over alleged poisoning of husband Groom reportedly died after eating poisoned meal in Jahun LGA Suspect claims she was forced into marriage by parents The Jigawa…

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Police Suspend Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

Nigeria Police halt enforcement of tinted glass permit following court order. Policy was earlier scheduled to take effect from January 2, 2026. Case adjourned till January 20, 2026, for further…

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Police Disrupt New Year Chaos in Asaba, Arrest 43 Suspected Hoodlums

43 hoodlums arrested during overnight security operation in Asaba New Year celebrations targeted by suspected criminal groups 25 vehicles, tricycles, drugs, fireworks recovered Normalcy restored as police intensify patrols Police…

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Police Set to Resume Nationwide Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement from January 2

Nigeria Police Force to enforce tinted vehicle glass permit nationwide starting Jan 2, 2026. Decision follows rise in crimes using vehicles with unauthorised tinted glass. Enforcement previously suspended to allow…

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BREAKING: FG Opens Portal for Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables

FG begins Nigeria Police recruitment for 50,000 constables nationwide PSC outlines new recruitment requirements for general duty & specialist role Applicants must meet age, education, and fitness criteria Recruitment portal…

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Police Officer Sentenced to Death for Killing Uni-Jos Student

Police officer sentenced to death for killing Uni-Jos student. Court finds him guilty of culpable homicide. Judge orders death by hanging. Family hopes ruling becomes a warning to trigger-happy officers.…

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Police Declare VIP Escorts Illegal as IGP Orders Nationwide Arrest of Violating Officers

Police warn that VIP escorts now constitute illegal duty following IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s directive Over 11,500 officers withdrawn from VIPs and redeployed to schools and core security operations Statutorily entitled…

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Zamfara Police Celebrate 70 Years of Women In Service, Honour Female Officers’ Impact

Zamfara Police celebrates 70 years of women in policing across Nigeria. Female officers honour retired senior policewomen for their service. Women officers visit schools to inspire young girls into policing…

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