Category: Crime Watch

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to combating vehicle-related crimes with the recovery of a stolen vehicle at RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command. On Saturday, 28 February 2026, at approximately 17:11hrs, FRSC operatives apprehended a Toyota Sienna (Ash colour) with registration number LSD438GK for Vehicle Licence Violation after the driver failed to produce valid vehicle documents. During standard enforcement procedures, the vehicle was impounded. Subsequent checks revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen, and the driver was already wanted by law enforcement authorities. On…

The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians of sustained nationwide security vigilance following evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global implications. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, reaffirmed the Force’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and maintaining national peace, stressing that Nigeria remains stable with its internal security situation firmly under control. According to the statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer,ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police have strengthened proactive and intelligence-led policing strategies across the country as a…

The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 42 sheep in separate operations aimed at combating crime and criminality across the state. According to a release issued on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects were arrested on February 24, 2026, following credible intelligence that they were sighted with suspected rustled animals around Raba Forest via Mokwa. Police operatives attached to the Crack Squad swiftly mobilised and trailed the suspects along the Jebba–Mokwa Road, leading to the arrest of Abubakar…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, after 13 years in hiding, in a sweeping nationwide crackdown that also led to the dismantling of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory and multiple drug seizures across several states. Chidiebere, who had been on the run since 2013 after jumping bail, was taken into custody following investigations linking him to major cocaine and heroin shipments intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. According to the agency, the suspect was initially…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has uncovered a suspected child trafficking syndicate operating under the guise of an orphanage home in the Saburi area of Abuja, rescued 21 children during a coordinated operation. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the discovery followed a petition submitted on January 29, 2026, by concerned residents of the Saburi community to the Office of the Commissioner of Police, raising alarm over suspicious activities linked to the facility. The Command said it immediately launched…

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft with the arrest of nine suspected oil thieves intercepted during an illegal bunkering operation offshore Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and prosecution, reinforcing ongoing inter-agency efforts to combat economic sabotage in Nigeria’s maritime domain. According to a statement issued by naval authorities, the suspects were apprehended on February 23, 2026, at the Asabo Field during a coordinated operation involving Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee,…

The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested two suspected armed robbers linked to a deadly attack in the Asokoro area of Abuja, where a security guard was murdered and valuables stolen. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation launched by operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad after a robbery incident reported in January 2026. According to the police, armed men had broken into a residence in Asokoro, killed a security guard on duty,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Operation Whirlwind task force, has intercepted three fuel tankers conveying 154,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along the Badagry corridor, thwarting an attempted diversion of petroleum products suspected to be bound for illegal cross-border movement. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this on Friday, February 20, 2026, during a handover ceremony and public auction held at the Customs Training College, Ikeja, Lagos. Aliyu said the successful interception followed sustained intelligence-led operations across the Owode Apa, Seme and…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered multiple drug trafficking operations across Nigeria, arrested several suspects including a woman who concealed drugs in a fake pregnancy, an Ivorian national who ingested cocaine, and a real estate chief executive alleged to be leading a drug distribution network. The agency disclosed on Sunday that its officers intercepted a 35-year-old Kano-based businesswoman, Rabi Muhammad, at the Seme border in Lagos while attempting to cross into Cotonou, Benin Republic. The suspect, who appeared pregnant, was stopped during routine checks on…

The 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) “Asaba 2026” officially came to a close in Delta State, with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, praised participating officers for demonstrating discipline, unity, and excellence throughout the competition. Delivering his closing remarks at the ceremony in Asaba, the IGP described the games as a defining moment for the Nigeria Police Force, noted that the sporting event showcased not only athletic ability but also institutional cohesion and resilience among officers drawn from various Commands and Formations nationwide. According to him, the host city…