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  • SAD! Fire guts police station in Abuja

    SAD! Fire guts police station in Abuja

    A fire outbreak has damaged parts of the Garki 2 Divisional Police Station in Abuja, threatening property worth hundreds of millions of naira.

    The swift intervention of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) prevented the blaze from causing extensive destruction on Tuesday morning.

    Assistant Controller General A.U. Umar, Head of Corporate Services at the FFS Headquarters, confirmed the incident in a brief statement, noting that property valued at over ₦200 million was salvaged through the prompt response of firemen.

    Umar stated, “On Tuesday, 12th August 2025, our gallant men from the Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters, led by SF Agbo, swiftly responded to a fire outbreak at Garki 2 Divisional Police Station, Abuja, saving property worth over N200 million.

    “The blaze, caused by an electrical surge, was quickly extinguished with CO₂ extinguishers, followed by salvage operations to prevent re-ignition.”

    However, no casualties were reported as at the time of filing this report.

    Umar added that the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Mohammed Amadu, commended the fire crew for their professionalism during the operation.

    He said the agency also shared safety tips with the station to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

    Incidents of fire outbreaks in police stations and other public institutions across Nigeria are not uncommon, with most traced to electrical faults, faulty wiring, or power surges.

    In December 2023, a similar fire incident occurred at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command Headquarters, damaging several offices before it was brought under control.

    The Federal Fire Service has consistently urged government agencies to implement strict fire safety protocols, conduct regular electrical maintenance, and install functional firefighting equipment to curb such occurrences.

  • Insecurity! Police officer, four others killed as gunmen invade Kwara police station

    Insecurity! Police officer, four others killed as gunmen invade Kwara police station

    Gunmen have invaded Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing five persons including a police officer, Adejumo Wasiu.

    Following the attack, a combined troops of security forces comprising operatives of the Nigerian Army, police, Department of State Services and local vigilantes, were quickly mobilised to apprehend the assailants.

    The attack forced residents of the community to abandon their homes and villages, fleeing to neighbouring communities for safety of their lives.

    The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the attack on Sunday via a statement by its spokesman, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi.

    ‎The statement reads, “On 8th August 2025, armed criminals numbering in their hundreds, riding on motorcycles, invaded Babanla community in Ifelodun local government area, attacked the divisional police Headquarters and raided the market.

    The assailants fired sporadically, killing five people, including a police officer, Adejumo Wasiu. A swift and coordinated response by Police operatives, Nigeria Army personnel, vigilantes, and local Hunters repelled the attack, restored order, and initiated a full-scale manhunt for the perpetrators.”
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    ‎The statement added the commissioner of police, Kwara State command, Adekimi Ojo, accompanied by the Director of theDdepartment of State Services (DSS) Kwara State Command, paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to Babanla to evaluate the security situation.

    “They met with His Royal Highness, Oba Yusuf Aliyu Alabi Arojojoye II, the traditional ruler of Babanla.

    “They held high-level discussions aimed at consolidating peace and strengthening inter-agency and community-security collaboration.
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    ‎”The joint security delegation toured key locations in the community — including the market, the divisional police Headquarters, and surrounding areas to ensure that stability has been fully restored.

    The Commissioner of Police ordered sustained armed patrols, continuous intelligence gathering, and the deployment of specialised tracking teams. At the same time, the DSS pledged continuous intelligence support to apprehend all those involved in the attack.
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    ‎”The command reiterates its unwavering commitment, in synergy with sister security agencies, to safeguarding lives and property in all parts of Kwara State. Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with security agencies by providing credible information,” the statement added.
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  • Imo: Police kill 3 hoodlums in attempted police station attack

    Imo: Police kill 3 hoodlums in attempted police station attack

    The Police Command in Imo on Sunday foiled an  attack by hoodlums on Njaba Local Government Area Divisional Police headquarters, Umuakah.

    The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who said this in statement on Monday, said three of the hoodlums were neutralised in the successful defensive operation.

    Okoye said the attackers, arriving in three Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), launched a violent assault on the headquarters with sporadic gunfire.

    “In response, the ever gallant operatives swiftly took up defensive positions and engaged the assailants, resulting in the neutralisation of three attackers.

    “The remaining assailants, who sustained various gunshot injuries, fled into nearby bushes.

    “During the operation, our forces recovered one General Purpose Machine Gun, one AK-47 rifle, and three vehicles: a Toyota Lexus 470, a Mercedes GLK, and a Toyota Venza,” the spokesman disclosed.

    According to him, an intense operation, led by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Mr Aboki Danjuma, is currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects and ensure justice was served.

    The spokesman, who emphasised Danjuma’s commendation for the bravery of the operatives, assured the  public that the Command remained committed to enhancing internal security in the state.

    “The command will continue to take decisive actions against any threats to public peace,” he said.

  • Video: Thugs attack Lagos state Police station

    Video: Thugs attack Lagos state Police station

    The police station at Ipaja Lagos State, was on Monday morning attacked by thugs. It was reported that over 100 thugs were involved in the attack, which led to an exchange of gunfire, leaving some thugs dead.

    Details of the attack are still sketchy at the moment as the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, did not take his calls.

    A video making the rounds showed a large crowd wielding items suspected to be weapons around the area.

    See the video below:

  • Gunmen invade Enugu police station, shoot officer, cart away arms

    Gunmen invade Enugu police station, shoot officer, cart away arms

    Gunmen attacked a Divisional Police station in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State on Tuesday and carted away arms and ammunition.

    Although no officer was reported killed during the attack, one of them was said to have been shot and is currently receiving treatment.

    It was gathered that the assailants stormed the unfenced police station at about 2 am with a Toyota Sienna bus, shouting “Release Nnamdi Kanu,” “No Nnamdi Kanu, no peace.”

    “They came through Eha-Amufu and left through the same axis but it’s not possible they got to Eha-Amufu township or crossed to Nkalagu, otherwise they would have been encountered by the soldiers in that area. It’s possible they went through Aguamede to Benue state,” the source said.

    The Enugu State Police Public command is yet to issue a statement on the reported attack.

  • Gunmen attack police station in Anambra, kill six persons

    Gunmen attack police station in Anambra, kill six persons

    Gunmen attacked 3-3 Police Divisional Headquarters, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State and killed about six persons in the process.

    The attack on Oyi LGA came one day after a similar scenario at Ukpo and Ogidi where three policemen were killed.

    It was gathered that five of the suspects and a police officer were those that died in the attack that occurred on Sunday around 5:58 am.

    A source in the area said the rampaging gunmen started shooting indiscriminately as they approached the entrance of the station but were engaged and resisted by officers attached to the station.

    The source said an office in the police facility was partially burnt by the petrol bomb thrown into the station by the gunmen.

    Details of the casualty figures were still sketchy at press time as some sources said six people died while another said about eight died in the attack.

    The source said, “In the early hours of Sunday, residents at the 3-3 Layout of Onitsha were awakened from sleep by exchange of gunshots as armed men stormed the Divisional Police Station, Nkwelle Ezunaka located at the 3-3 junction.

    “The police station shares a fence wall with the Federal Government Girls College and it is opposite a commercial bank and near the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Onitsha. It is a boundary location.

    “Even the parishioners at the Ebenezer Anglican Church located near the area and parishioners at the St. Theresa’s Catholic opposite the police station ran away from their respective morning mass service.”

    He said a tricycle operator, who instead of running away chose to peep, was hit by a bullet on his neck and died, adding that a popular barber called “small” who was also taking a peep was gunned down.

    Confirming the incident, the state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the area was cordoned off by the police as of 8:52 am.

    Ikenga said the combined security team, made up of the police and the military, neutralised a gang of five armed men, recovered two Ak47 rifles, one Toyota Sienna vehicle with Reg No Abuja ABC 848 EQ, charms and other incriminating items, in response to a distress call on an attack at 3-3 Police Divisional Headquarters, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA.

    “The notorious gang of five, armed with guns, IEDs, and petrol bombs, started shooting indiscriminately to gain entrance to the station and were engaged and resisted by gallant officers attached to the station,” the police said.

    He noted that during the gun duel, unfortunately, a policeman attached to the station was fatally wounded and an office in the facility was partially affected by the petrol bomb thrown inside the station, adding that one patrol vehicle parked in front of the station was set ablaze by the gunmen.

    “The situation is under control and the incident is still being assessed. Meanwhile, joint operations are still ongoing and further development shall be communicated, please,” Ikenga added.
  • BREAKING: Kano Police Headquarters on fire

    BREAKING: Kano Police Headquarters on fire

    The Kano Police Headquarters in Bompai, Nasarawa Local Government, is said to be on fire, with many offices and files believed to have been destroyed.

    The State Fire Service has since been dispatched to the scene to put out the raging fire on the command’s one-story building.

    According to unconfirmed reports, the entire upstairs was destroyed by fire, with the exception of the office of State Police Commissioner Mamman Dauda, which is heavily fortified.

    Details shortly…

  • Gunmen attack Imo police station with explosives, kill two officers

    Gunmen attack Imo police station with explosives, kill two officers

    Gunmen on Saturday attacked the Umuguma Police station in Owerri West council area of Imo and killed two officers on duty.

    According to an eyewitness, who narrated the incident but pleaded anonymity, said the hoodlums came in two Toyota Hilux vehicles and attacked the station with an explosive device.

    The source said two officers were seen dead at the station after the attackers left for an unknown destination.

    He further narrated that while one of the officers was killed and cut with a machete, the other victim died at a water dispensing stand where he went to drink water after he was shot in one of his legs while trying to escape.

    A NAN reporter, who visited the scene, confirmed that no fewer than 12 vehicles parked at the police station and the roof of the station were burnt by the explosives used in attacking the station.

    Confirming the incident, the spokesman of Imo police command CSP Michael Abattam, said the hoodlums were repelled by the officers on guard.

    “I can confirm that there was an attack on the Umuguma police station, but the hoodlums were immediately repelled,” he said, indicating that police have mounted serious manhunt for the hoodlums,” he said.

  • Nigerians with impounded, accidented vehicles can now reclaim them – IGP

    Nigerians with impounded, accidented vehicles can now reclaim them – IGP

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    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate release of all impounded, accidented and unregistered exhibit vehicles held at Police facilities nationwide, to their owners on bond.

    This was contained in a statement signed by Police Spokesperson Olumuyiwa on Tuesday, as part of efforts to decongest police stations and provide a conducive work environment for officers.

    “The order is predicated on the incessant embarrassing and unprofessional manner in which these vehicles are stacked within police facilities causing nuisance and disgusting sight at Police Stations.

    “The IGP frowns at the practice of stockpiling vehicles recovered from crime scenes or vehicles, which their ownership is being contested or in doubt, in police premises with stringent requirements and cumbersome processes for the rightful owners to reclaim them; stressing that such an act would no longer be tolerated as it is tantamount to gross abuse of administrative and judicial processes,” the statement read in part.

    Adejobi urged all concerned members of the public to approach various police stations/formations for the recovery and claims of their vehicles, with valid proof of ownership and proper means of identification.

    TNG recalls that the IGP had issued a similar directive in June last year, few days after his confirmation by the National Assembly.

  • Jungle justice: Ogun youths storm police cell, fish out two ritualists, roast them alive

    Jungle justice: Ogun youths storm police cell, fish out two ritualists, roast them alive

    Youths at Oja-Odan, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, stormed police cell fished out two men who were caught with human head and burnt them to ashes.

    The suspects, identified as Idowu Afolabi and Johnson Adebiyi, had earlier been arrested and detained at Oja Odan police station on Saturday.

    But irate youths reportedly broke into the police cell to drag out the two suspected ritualists.

    One of the youths simply identified as Adeyemi, said that the youths who were in a large number dragged the suspects to an open space in front of the police station and set them ablaze.

    “The youths caught the two men with a fresh human head. The police came to take the suspects away. But about an hour later, the youths, said the killers must be dealt with immediately. That was why they mobilised themselves in their hundreds to the police station in Oja Odan.

    “The youths forced themselves into the police cell, dragged the suspects to an open space in front of the police station and set them on fire,” the source said.

    The State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi when contacted, said he would issue a statement about the incident later.

    Earlier on Saturday, a couple were arrested with fresh human parts at the Leme area of Abeokuta, the state capital.