Tag: Police
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Five kidnappers wasted after gun duel with police in Delta
Five suspected kidnappers have reportedly died after a fierce gun battle with operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team. The suspects were confirmed dead in a hospital they were rushed to for medical attention. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe who confirmed the development in a statement, stated that the incident occurred on…
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Police detain 16-year-old caught with firearm in Lagos
Operatives of the Police Command in Lagos State have detained a 16-year-old boy over alleged illegal possession of a pistol in Ebute-Ero area of Lagos.
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Police storm criminal armoury, nab 72-yr-old suspect in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command stormed a criminal armory in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state and recovered firearms. A 72-year-old man, identified as Monday Maurice Okoko was nabbed during the raid. Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Timfon John, made this known in a statement on Saturday. John explained…
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Police evacuate corpses of man, son in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi have evacuated the corpses of a man and his son at Ebebe Junction area of Abakaliki metropolis. SP Joshua Ukandu, the spokesman of the police command in the state, told NAN that the evacuation was
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Police probe viral FB threat on Hausa community in Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command is probing a viral Facebook post that threatened Hausa residents in the Tudun Wada community to vacate the area before April 29th. It was learnt that the post, which was deemed unacceptable, prompted the Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, to convene a meeting with stakeholders from the community on Thursday…
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Police investigate alleged officer’s suicide in Port Harcourt
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the commencement of an investigation into the death of a police officer who allegedly took his own life in Port Harcourt. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Port
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Police begin investigation into alleged killing of late Comfort Omoge’s grandson
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has begun investigation into the death of Prince OgoOluwa Omoge, the grandson of late music icon, Comfort Omoge. According to reports, OgoOluwa was allegedly killed by a scavenger on Friday in Okitipupa.
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Police confirm 4 deaths in Bauchi water plant mishap
The Police Command in Bauchi State has confirmed a tragic industrial accident which claimed the lives of four workers at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi. The spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday in
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Police Inspector caught allegedly transporting live ammunition at Nyanya motor park
A police inspector has been taken into custody after a package containing live ammunition was intercepted at Nyanya Motor Park in Abuja.
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Police debunk Lagos explosion claims
The Police Command in Lagos State has debunked claims circulating on social media regarding an alleged explosion incident in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, dismissed the report in a statement on