The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reported the neutralisation of 16 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, alongside the arrest of 300 individuals in connection with various criminal offences over the past two months. Speaking at a press briefing…
A Magistrates’ Court in Kubwa, FCT, on Wednesday issued a bench warrant authorising the arrest of a couple, Oninloka Lawal and Taiwo, for failing to appear for trial. The Magistrate, Ms Nneka Lesley, issued the warrant following an oral application…
Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command said it has raided suspected criminal hideouts in the State and arrested some suspects. According to a statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the first operation took…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Abubakar Musa (22) and Usman Ismail (20), both residents of Nasarawo Quarters, for their alleged involvement in a criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police…
The Nigeria Police Force has declared Mr. Ojogiwa Ololade Sulaimon, born on March 4, 1983, wanted in connection with a criminal investigation under the Federal Same Sex (Prohibition) Act 2023. Mr. Sulaimon allegedly escaped arrest in September 2024, following a…
By Janet. B. Olaniran Improving Nigeria’s criminal justice system necessitates comprehensive judicial, police, and prison reforms. Judicial reforms should focus on expediting trials, enhancing access to legal aid for indigent defendants, and updating outdated laws to reflect current realities. Police…
An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has warned social media users to desist from intentional and unintended defamation and cyberbullying. According to him, cyberbullying is a serious offense that can endanger lives. In a statement, Olajengbesi urged his colleagues…
The Nigerian Communications Commission has warned Nigerians against buying pre-registered SIM cards, citing the illegal nature of the practice, and could attract severe consequences. In an advisory note sighted on its X platform on Friday, the telecom regulator emphasized…
…Arrests 15 suspects By Fatai Kasali The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Thursday demolished shanties serving as criminal hideouts in the Lekki area of the state, leading to the arrest of 15 suspects. The state…
The Police Command in Oyo State has foiled a criminal operation at Bakari, a border village between Oyo and Ogun State and recovered an AK-47 rifle while on stop and search operation. The command’s Public Relation Officer, DSP Adewale Osifeso,…
