Category: Crime Watch

The Nigerian Navy has arrested a suspected fraudulent shipping agent, Mr. Nsikak Sunday Ekpo, over allegations of impersonation and financial misconduct linked to a maritime rescue operation in Calabar. In a statement issued on April 25, 2026, the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, said the suspect has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Calabar for further investigation and possible prosecution. Folorunsho explained that the arrest followed a directive from Naval Headquarters after a complaint was received through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of two notorious suspects linked to a “one chance” armed robbery syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding areas. The suspects, identified as David Francis (22) and Emmanuel Ibenni, popularly known as “Markfish” (36), were apprehended on March 8, 2026, at Sambec Hotel in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) following actionable intelligence. According to police…

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of three suspected members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate and the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles in Kaduna. Confirming the development, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad, who apprehended the suspects Abubakar Musa (36), Hassan Umar (30), and Joshua Raphael (20) on March 16, 2026. According to police sources, preliminary investigations identified…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has conducted a security assessment visit to Kuchi-Bena Village and Winning Court Estate in Lifecamp, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen safety and prevent crime in the area. During the visit, the CP carried out an on-the-spot evaluation of the community’s security architecture, inspecting a newly established police outpost provided by residents of the estate. He subsequently directed the deployment of additional personnel to ensure the facility is effectively manned and capable of enhancing operational efficiency. Sanusi…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of Inspector Habila Mangai, who was killed in a tragic road traffic incident while on duty in Imo State. The disclosure was made in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, on Wednesday, detailing the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. According to the statement, the officer lost his life on April 18, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Owerri–Okigwe Road at Amaraku in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area. He was reportedly struck by a Mack truck driven…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has named Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Nuhu Usman as the Commander of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), in a move aimed at strengthening coordinated responses to violent crimes across Abuja. The appointment was approved by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, who said the creation of the unit aligned with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police to restructure and harmonise tactical operations nationwide. According to the Command, the reform involved collapsing multiple tactical units…

The Inspector General of Police IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has reiterated his commitment to strengthening capacity development and improving officer welfare within the Nigeria Police Force, as he presided over the closing ceremony of the Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training College in Ende-Hills, Nasarawa State. The event, held on April 22, 2026, form part of ongoing efforts by the Force leadership to enhance operational effectiveness and leadership competence across its tactical units. During the visit, the IGP conducted an inspection of key training facilities,…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received a consignment of protective gear donated by Signal 63 Ministries, United States, through the Fundamental Baptist Ministry International, described the intervention as a significant boost to officers’ welfare and operational effectiveness. The donation was presented on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In his remarks, the IGP expressed appreciation to Mr. Bill Graham of Signal 63 Ministries and the facilitators, Reverend and Mrs. Philemon Sidi, for their commitment to supporting the welfare and safety of police…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatuji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in the fight against human trafficking and organized crime. Disu gave the assurance on April 21, 2026, while receiving the Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The NAPTIP delegation included senior officials such as Hassan Tahir, Special Adviser to the DG; Hakeem Lawal, Director of ICT; Mohammed Tamim, Director…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday, 21st April 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Abuja, in a renewed push to strengthen collaboration against cross-border crimes and enhance national security coordination. During the visit, the IGP underscored the need for deeper inter-agency synergy, stressing that effective border management and seamless intelligence sharing remain critical to addressing emerging transnational security threats. He called for strengthened coordination mechanisms, sustained joint training, and real-time intelligence exchange between the Nigeria Police Force…