Category: Crime Watch

Niger Police arrests 26 Suspects for Thuggery, Armed Robbery, Defilement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a series of operations aimed at ensuring peace and security during the New Year celebrations, the Niger State Police Command has arrested 26 suspects involved in various crimes, including thuggery, armed robbery, and defilement. The Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, had directed the deployment of personnel to strategic locations across the state. Acting on this directive, officers carried out a clampdown on miscreants at Fadikpe and Dutsen-Kura junctions in Minna during the early hours of January 1, 2025. Twenty-three suspects, aged between 18 and 45, were arrested…

NSCDC Mining Marshals arrest six in raid on illegal mining sites in Akwa Ibom

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a well-coordinated operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have successfully raided multiple illegal mining and sand dredging sites across Akwa Ibom, arrested six suspects involved in unlawful activities.   The operation, dubbed Operation Hayakin Kogo, targeted illegal mining operations that have been responsible for significant revenue losses for the Federal Government, environmental destruction, and public health risks to local communities. The NSCDC has ramped up efforts to curb these illegal activities in line with its commitment to protecting the country’s mining resources.   Commandant…

IGP refutes viral fake news encouraging attacks on Policemen during Stop-and-Search

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral claim alleging that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, directed citizens to attack police officers during stop-and-search operations. The Force described the report as false and malicious.   In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on December 22, 2024, the police stated that the IGP has not issued any directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers. Instead, he called on citizens to report any cases of police misconduct through official channels, emphasizing accountability and…

IGP Commissions Police Headquarters, ICT Centre in Edo, Lauds OYF,Peter Omoh Dunia

Emporium Reporters

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the Ogbona Youth Forum (OYF) and a prominent community leader, Mr. Peter Omoh Dunia, for their significant contributions to security infrastructure in Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. On Saturday, the IGP, represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5 Benin, Arungwa Nwazue, commissioned a newly built Divisional Police Headquarters (DPQ) and a cutting-edge ICT-DATA Centre donated by the community. The facilities, equipped with 10 modern offices, a secured armory, gender-specific cells, a 30 KVA…

Niger Police deploys Personnel, Assets for Yuletide Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced the deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration of the Yuletide season.   In a press statement released on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, disclosed that the Command is taking proactive measures to address the increased human and vehicular movements, as well as the heightened religious and socio-economic activities typical of the festive period.   The CP directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to…

Niger Police arrests 13 Suspects in Yuletide Crime Crackdown

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a series of operations aimed at ensuring a peaceful Yuletide season, the Niger State Police Command has apprehended 13 suspects linked to various crimes, including culpable homicide, possession of illegal weapons, and drug-related offenses.   The arrests, conducted across multiple locations in the state, highlight the Command’s commitment to public safety, as detailed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, SP W.A. Abiodun.   On December 15, 2024, at about 7:30 PM, three suspects were arrested in connection with the stabbing and death of Usman Abubakar, 22, in…

Customs arrests Passenger at MMIA for false currency declaration, hands over to EFCC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, has arrested a passenger, Mr. Agudosi Christopher, for false currency declaration. The arrest, which took place on December 10, 2024, was conducted by the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Unit under the leadership of the new Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller EJ Harrison, just four days into his tenure.   The suspect, scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom, was intercepted at the AML desk in Terminal 2. He initially declared carrying £7,000. However, during a thorough examination, additional undeclared sums…

Police arrest Teen Suspect in Connection with Minna Homicide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended an 18-year-old suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, in connection with the murder of Mr. Adamu Jagaba and the theft of his vehicle. The incident occurred on 7th December 2024, at a block industry along Eastern Bye-pass, Minna. Reports indicated that Abdulhakeem, who worked as the victim’s car painter, attacked Jagaba with a knife and a stapler during a visit to discuss vehicle repairs. The victim was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. According to the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer,…

Customs arrests 2 Officers over maltreatment of Civilian in Viral Video

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Seme Command of Nigeria Customs Service has identified and arrested two customs officers recently caught in a viral video melting out inhuman treatment to civilian.   At a media briefing on Tuesday in the command’s Seme headquarters , Area Controller Kayode Kolade identified the two officers as Superintendent of Customs TA Inemugha and Assistant Superintendent of Customs II GO Aboribo   Kolade, who was represented at the press briefing by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, Istifanus Musa said the two erring officers were identified through preliminary investigation…

Nigeria Customs begins investigation into alleged maltreatment of some individuals by Customs Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command has commenced an investigation into an incident in a viral video where some officers attached to the command were seen maltreating some public members.   The Command in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer ,SC Hussaini Abdullahi expressed its deepest empathy for the affected public members and equally condemned in strong terms such unethical conduct. The command stated that the action of the officers involved contradicted the value and operational standard of the Service.   The Customs Area Controller (CAC),…