The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two persons for allegedly killing their boss on the Ojomo Akintan Estate, Olu Foam area of Akure. The suspects, Tasiu Abubakar and Ayuba Idris, were said to be security guards employed by the deceased. They were paraded at the headquarters of the command on Monday for allegedly killing … Continue reading Tramadol, cannabis influenced us to kill our boss, daughter – Guards →

The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned a 27-year-old woman, Elizabeth, who allegedly conspired with three men to kidnap her husband. Elizabeth appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court on four counts. She was charged alongside Ayinde, 28; Salisu, 45, and Ogunbiyi, 43. The pleas of the defendants were not taken by the court … Continue reading Woman conspires with three others to kidnap husband →

Mr. Shina Olukolu, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, has said that 29 members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, have been arrested for hooliganism and attempted forceful take-over of the leadership of the union. Olukolu made this known on Monday in Ibadan while addressing newsmen on the activities of the command. … Continue reading Oyo NURTW feud: Police arrest 29 suspects →

…Approves dismissal of 37 police officers ABUJA- PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari's committe on plice reform has recommended the establishment of state and local government police. President Buhari has also approved the dismissal of 37 police officers as recommended by the National Human Rights Commission Presidential Special Panel on SARS Reforms. This was contained in the statement … Continue reading Committee set up by Muhammadu Buhari recommended establishment of state and local government police →

No fewer than 10 million small arms and light weapons are in circulation in Africa, of which one million are in Nigeria, a national security strategy document from the Office of the National Security Adviser has shown. Amidst concerns of rising banditry and kidnapping rate, there are fears in security circles that the weapons in … Continue reading One million illegal weapons in Nigeria – NSA document →

The shooter who opened fire indiscriminately in a Virginia Beach city building Friday afternoon, killing 12 people and sending at least four others to the hospital, was a disgruntled employee, a Virginia government source briefed on the investigation told CNN. The shooter, a public utilities worker, died after a long, moving gunfight with officers, Police … Continue reading 12 dead after disgruntled employee opens fire at Virginia Beach municipal center →

Enugu State Police Command on Saturday said it has arrested a woman said to be 30 years old for allegedly killing her daughter. The suspect identified as Ijeoma Nnaji, a native of Amankanu Amuri in Nkanu West Local Government Area was alleged to have killed her child, Chiemerie Nnaji who was a year and five … Continue reading Woman, 30, allegedly kills daughter in Enugu →

With the tumbling economy and unemployment rate so high, crime rate has gone up. It is therefore important for you to take steps to protect yourself. Here a few tips for you. Report to the police any case of theft. Neighbourhood watch and other watch schemes such as vigilante are excellent ways for communities to … Continue reading Security Tips: Protect yourself →

The Customs Service, Seme Border Area Command, has said it has intercepted 20 sacks of 1,582 parcels of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp) worth over 30 million Naira, smuggled into the country through the border. ASC Nuruddeen Saidu, the Customs Public Relations Officer, Seme Area Command, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. The … Continue reading Customs intercepts 1,582 parcels of cannabis in noodles truck →

Unknown armed bandits, suspected to be kidnappers, on Friday, shot a yet-to-be-identified tricycle operator in the head in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia. News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident happened around 7: 00 a.m. at Park Road/George’s Street, Aba. SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, the spokesman of the police command in the state, confirmed … Continue reading Gunmen shoot tricycle operator in Aba for reportedly foiling kidnap →