Category: Crime Watch

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has decorated ACP Mansir Bako following his promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, during a ceremony held on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the State Police Headquarters, Dutsen-Kura, Minna. The decoration was performed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Aminu Garba, with assistance from DCP Yakubu Isah. CP Elleman congratulated ACP Bako on his promotion and commended him for his dedication, professionalism and commitment to public service, urging…

The Niger State Police Command has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance discovered in Zugurma community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state, following timely intelligence and swift operational response. According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, the recovery followed a report received on January 5, 2026, from the Divisional Police Officer of Ibbi Division that residents had sighted a suspicious object believed to be a missile in a forested area of the community. He said police operatives immediately moved to the…

The Nigeria Police Force has foiled a planned attack and kidnapping attempt in Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State, rescuing 76 children and arrested three suspects. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command acted on credible intelligence received on January 5, 2026, indicating that suspected bandits were planning to attack motorists conveying children through the area. He said the Divisional Police Officer of Kasuwan Magani Division immediately mobilised a team of officers to the location, where they…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel, alongside 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to key departments, commands and formations across the country. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the deployments are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, improving public safety and boosting service delivery nationwide. Under the new postings, DIG Gumel has been deployed to head the Force Intelligence Department (FID).…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has decorated 13 newly promoted officers recently elevated from the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP). The decoration ceremony, held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Abuja, was witnessed by senior officers of the Command, family members, and colleagues of the promoted officers. Speaking at the event, CP Dantawaye congratulated the officers on their well-deserved promotions, described the elevation as a recognition of their dedication,…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in sachets of coffee mix and arrested 22 Indian crew members of a merchant vessel linked to the seizure of 31.5 kilograms of cocaine at the Apapa Port, Lagos. The Agency said the drugs comprising ketamine, ecstasy and tramadol pills were recovered at a courier company in Lagos on December 24 and 29, 2025, with the consignments disguised as coffee sachets and book parcels heading to Zambia and the United Kingdom. According to the…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has carried out an extensive operational assessment of the Karshi, Kurudu, Karu Bakin Uza and Karufe Hill mountain corridors as part of intensified efforts to block criminal routes and strengthen security along the FCT–Nasarawa border. The operation, conducted on December 31, 2025, targeted areas previously identified as escape routes and hibernation points for armed criminal elements exploiting the rugged terrain linking the FCT with Nasarawa State. During the visit to Karu, the police boss paid a courtesy…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, on Tuesday led an extensive operational patrol along the FCT–Nasarawa–Kogi boundaries as part of sustained efforts to strengthen security in boundary and adjoining communities. The patrol, conducted on December 30, 2025, was aimed at assessing security deployments and reinforcing police presence in areas considered vulnerable to criminal activities. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, anipr, mipra, in Abuja. According to the statement, the…

The FCT Police Command has successfully foiled an armed robbery attempt in Karu, arrested one suspect and recovered a firearm along with other dangerous weapons. According to SP Josephine Adeh,Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, at around 3:43 a.m. on 27th December, a distress call was received reporting an ongoing armed robbery at a residence in Karu Site. A response team from Karu Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, quickly proceeded to the scene. Upon encountering the police, the suspects opened fire, but the officers responded professionally,…