Tag Archives: Police

Reports suggest that a clash as broken out in Ikorodu, involving the Ogolonto and Idi-Iroko boys boys. The community clash was rumored to have when hoodlums tried to take advantage of the end SARS protest in the area to commit crimes. Confirming the incident was the state Police Public Relations …

The police in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the drowning of three children of police officers in a pool of water at Eket barracks. Speaking to newsmen, SP Odiko Macdon, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, described the incident as “painful and shocking.” He said that the Commissioner of …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Tuesday joined protesters to demand an end to violence, and call for a reform of the Nigeria Police Force. The governor, who had announced a ban on #EndSARS protests in the state last night, changed his stance on Tuesday following backlash. Wike, while …

Unidentified robbers on Friday night attacked a police checkpoint at Eku in the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta state, shooting dead a policeman and a civilian. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred around 9pm. It was further gathered that three policemen were on duty when the hoodlums invaded …

Three vehicles that were allegedly use by the armed robbers, who robbed WEMA Bank branch at Iyin Ekiti in the Ifelodun Irepodun Council area of Ekiti State on Friday have been recovered the Ekiti State Police command has announced.   The Commissioner for Police in the state, Tunde Mobayo, who …

The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the detention and trial of Inspector Adadu Innocent, for allegedly harassing and attacking a photojournalist working with The PUNCH, Olukayode Jaiyeola. Adadu allegedly hit Jaiyeola while the photojournalist was covering an October 1st protest at Maryland, Lagos State. The Journalist was rushed to …

An internet fraudster in Warri, Delta state has claimed he and other fellow fraudsters use the accounts of pastors for money laundry to in-order to evade polive According to VANGUARD John (not real name) claimed that when expecting a large amount of money that could attract suspicion, they identify pastors …

A Woman has allegedly chopped off her niece’s finger in Onitsha, Anambra State. The woman has been arrested by the police for allegedly slicing off one of the fingers of her niece residing with her in Onitsha. According to reports, the suspect, is known for constantly assaulting the kid at the …

Police in Anambra State have arrested a 31-year-old man, Chijioke Chukwulota, for allegedly stealing twin babies birthed by his ex-girlfriend. The Police Public Relations officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Awka, said Chukwulota sold the babies – who happen to be his children …

The Police Command in Anambra State has confirmed the rescue of an unidentified six-month-old baby from a storey building which collapsed at Obosi near Onitsha on Sunday. Command Spokesman, SP Haruna Mohammed, however, said in a statement, that the baby’s mother died while many others sustained injuries. He said the …