The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the early morning fire at the Akere Motor Spare Parts Market, Tolu, Olodi Apapa, Lagos State. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Idowu Owohunwa has however urged “Lagosians to remain calm as the state Criminal Investigation Department has been directed to take over investigation towards unravelling the true circumstances surrounding …

The Police Command in Ebonyi State has declared 10 people wanted in connection with the murder of Chief Igboke Ewa of Umu-Ezekoha Community, Ezza North Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Onome Onovwakpoyeya, and made available to reporters on Monday in Abakaliki. According to the statement, the wanted people include …

The mobile police sergeant, who allegedly killed his female friend and himself last Thursday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, reportedly told his colleagues that he was going to kill somebody and commit suicide that day. “But many of them didn’t believe him because he was doing very well as a police officer. He had two houses, one in Ilofa …

The apprentice of a welder, Daniel Omoniyi has died of electrocution at his boss’ workshop in the Mile 12 area of Lagos State. It was reported that after Omoniyi was electrocuted around 7pm on Wednesday. His colleagues rushed him to a nearby hospital for prompt treatment, but he, however, died on the way to the hospital. Omoniyi’s mother reported the …

The Police command in Oyo State has said that it has arrested 11 suspects in possession of nine dry human skulls, one fresh human head, intestines and other vital body parts. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Superintendent Adewae Osifeso disclosed this on Thursday in Ibadan, while briefing journalists. Osifeso who disclosed that the suspects were arrested in …

In a bizarre scene, a mobile police sergeant allegedly killed his suspected woman friend and later shot himself dead at a school premises in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The deceased female friend, and mother of one, was simply identified as Tosin. According to sources, the incident, which happened early in the morning of Thursday near the gate of a …

The Police Command in Lagos State has said that a traditional ruler in the state would be invited for questioning over a recorded audio which appeared to threaten and intimidate residents of a community in Eti-Osa area. While reacting to the audio that had gone viral, the command’s spokesman, Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin said to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

The Nigeria Police and stakeholders in host communities of Ijede, Egbin and Ipakan, Ikorodu, all in Lagos State have applauded Egbin Power Plc and Sahara Foundation for upgrading the Police station at the Divisional Headquarters in Ijede, Ikorodu. The project is in keeping with Egbin Power’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure development, socio-economic growth, and effective policing to promote safety and …

Her funeral rites would have begun on Wednesday, 11th January, but were postponed because her family, along with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), is awaiting an autopsy report. As of the time of writing, the matter had faded from the headlines and a new date for interment was yet to be announced. Obviously, the autopsy would serve the legal purpose …

With the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections campaign formally starting on 28 September, the Oyo State Police command has asked political parties participating in the general elections to submit their campaign schedules. According to the time table of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the campaign for governorship and state assembly elections kicks off on 12 October. Following a …