Category: Crime Alert

Plateau Crisis: IGP Disu Orders Sustained Security Operations After Jos AttackThe Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has carried out an operational visit to Plateau State following the recent attack on Angwan Rukuba community in the Nasarawa Gwong area of Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed several lives.The police chief condemned the attack and, on arrival, paid a courtesy... Read more

Easter: Police Intensify Security Across Lagos, Assure Residents of Safety The Lagos State Police Command has announced a large-scale deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state ahead of the Easter celebrations to ensure maximum security.Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the proactive measures are designed to guarantee a peaceful, safe and hitch-free celebration for residents and visitors... Read more

Angwan Rukuba Attack: Benue Govt Evacuates Over 600 Students from UNIJOS The Benue State Government has begun the evacuation of its indigenes studying at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following the recent deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba and nearby communities in Jos.The attack, which claimed several lives, has heightened tension in the area and raised concerns over the safety of... Read more

Banditry Fallout: Sokoto Senator Dumps APC, Accuses Government of Failing to Protect Rural Communities SOKOTO:- Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the worsening security crisis in his constituency as the primary reason for his decision. The lawmaker said the persistent bandit attacks across communities in the district... Read more

Nasarawa Police Rescue Abducted Newborn, Arrest Two Suspects The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued a three-day-old baby boy who was abducted in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area, and arrested two suspects linked to the crime.The rescue was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed that the incident was... Read more

Panic as Gunmen Ambush, Kill One in Riyom Community Jos — Panic gripped residents of Tan Jol community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday morning after suspected gunmen ambushed and killed a man. The victim was reportedly attacked and shot dead in the early hours of the day, sparking fear and tension across the community. The... Read more

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested seven suspects, including a man impersonating a soldier and another found with two locally made firearms, for violating the relaxed 48-hour curfew imposed by the state government in Jos.The Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, warned criminal elements against exploiting the situation to cause unrest, vowing strict enforcement of the curfew and severe... Read more

Plateau killings: Attackers Yet to be Identified, says Mutfwang After Briefing TinubuPlateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday said authorities and security agencies have yet to identify those responsible for the recent killings in Angwan community in the state.The governor made the disclosure while speaking to journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Mutfwang said... Read more