IG cautions against unlawful arrest, prolonged detention

IG cautions against unlawful arrest, prolonged detention

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against the unlawful and prolonged detention of suspects. The IG stressed that suspects must not be detained beyond legally stipulated periods and warned that any officer found culpable of such violations would face strict disciplinary measures. Egbetokun noted that unlawful detentions erode public trust and confidence in the police force, urging officers to conduct their duties […]

March 24, 2025 14

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Police arrest suspects for theft, criminal conspiracy in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command has apprehended Maishanu Auwal and two others in connection with theft and criminal conspiracy within the state capital. The arrest was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufai, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, the case began on January 17, 2025, when Ladan Muhammad, the Zonal Director of the National Broadcasting Commission in Sokoto, reported […]

January 21, 2025 15

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ICYMI: Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict

Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg […]

November 4, 2024 11

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Senate plans arrest warrant for NNPCL chiefs, HoCSF

The Senate has announced its decision to issue a warrant of arrest for some agencies for their incessant refusal to honour lawmakers’ summonses. it was gathered that the agencies penned down for invitation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Priviledges and Public Petitions, led by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, the Nigerian Diaspora Commissions, and the Union Homes Savings And Loans Plc. […]

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IG orders arrest of cops’ killers during Abuja Shi’ite procession

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, ordered operatives to track down and arrest the sponsors and killers of the policemen involved in the recent procession by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, commonly known as the Shi’ite. On Sunday, the Police reported that Shi’ite members attacked its personnel during their procession, resulting in the death of two police officers, with three others unconscious in hospital. The Shi’ite group, […]

August 27, 2024 11 2

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Police arrest tea vendor for killing 20-year-old man in Jigawa

A tea vendor identified as Abdulrashidu Ya’u in Jigawa State has allegedly killed a 20-year-old man named Hassan Garba, over accusations of stealing bread, milk, noodles, and petrol. The suspect, who resides in Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town in Dutse Local Government Area is said to have committed the crime on August 19, 2024, at around 5:00 am. The Police Public Relations Officer for the Jigawa State Command, DSP Lawan […]

August 27, 2024 13

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FCT police arrest two for alleged child trafficking, rescue five

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested two persons, one Kulu Dogonyaro and Elizabeth Ojah, for attempted child trafficking, while they rescued five minors who had been taken by the suspects

May 3, 2024 10

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Kenyan police arrest Binance executive who escaped from Nigeria

The Kenya Police Service has arrested fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation moves to extradite him to Nigeria within the week. Government sources familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak on the matter confirmed the development to our correspondent on Sunday night. One of the sources said, “Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has been arrested by […]

April 22, 2024 68

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Borno police arrest eight over UNIMAID lecturer’s murder

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection to the alleged murder of a Lecturer at the Department of Physical Health Education at the University of Maiduguri, Dr Kamar Abdulkadir. Abdulkadir was murdered in his office on campus on Sunday. The victim was found on Monday with several injuries inflicted on his body by his killer. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nahun Daso, […]

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