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The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed a violent attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Owo Local Government Area of the state by suspected terrorists.

The assailants, numbering between 20 and 30, reportedly stormed the community on Wednesday night, New Year’s Eve, around 10 p.m., firing sporadically and detonating explosives, which set the police facility ablaze.

The attack came just days after the Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that no fewer than 39 suspected terrorists fleeing military airstrikes in Sokoto State were apprehended in a forest at Elegbeka in Ose Local Government Area.

Residents of Ipele, who spoke to The Nation, said the attackers were heavily armed and specifically targeted the police station with sustained gunfire before eventually razing it. 

The incident reportedly threw the community into panic, forcing many residents to flee their homes for safety.

Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, described the attack as a tragic assault on the peace and security of the state.

Jimoh said no life was lost during the incident, although the police station and several exhibits were destroyed by fire.

He also debunked reports circulating on social media that a church was attacked, stressing that only the police facility was affected.

According to him, preliminary findings revealed that at about 9:41 p.m., armed men invaded the station, firing assault rifles and deploying dynamite.

“The Commissioner of Police has ordered the immediate deployment of additional operational assets, including Tactical Teams, Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) units, and Police Mobile Force personnel to the area,” Jimoh said.

He added that the situation had been brought under control, while a coordinated manhunt for the attackers was ongoing, urging members of the public to remain calm.

“A coordinated manhunt for the attackers is currently underway,” the PPRO stated. 

As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, a group under the auspices of the Integrity Youth Alliance (IYA) has called for maximum support for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to guarantee a peaceful and credible electoral process.

Speaking on Wednesday at a press conference in Abuja titled “Building Trust, Enhancing Security: Supporting the Nigeria Police for Credible 2027 Elections”, the group’s Deputy National Coordinator, Stephen Okwor, urged Nigerians to have confidence in the police and cooperate with the Force.

The Alliance noted that the Nigeria Police Force, as the lead internal security agency, plays a central role in safeguarding elections through the protection of voters, electoral officials and election materials. It stressed the need for strict enforcement of electoral laws and the prevention of violence before, during and after elections.

According to IYA, public trust in the police is critical to voter participation and overall electoral integrity.

The group commended the leadership of the NPF under the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for efforts aimed at addressing insecurity across the country. 

Okwor also acknowledged ongoing reforms and strategic initiatives focused on improving operational readiness, inter-agency cooperation and community engagement ahead of the polls.

He emphasised that election security should not be the sole responsibility of the police, calling for a collective approach involving citizens, political actors, civil society organisations, the media and other stakeholders to tackle challenges such as misinformation, voter intimidation and election-related violence.

Among its key demands, the Alliance called for adequate funding and resourcing of the police, improved welfare and insurance coverage for officers deployed during elections, stronger collaboration between security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and full implementation of internal accountability mechanisms within the Force.

The group reaffirmed its commitment to promoting electoral security through sustained advocacy, monitoring and reporting of threats to the electoral process, youth engagement to discourage violence, and support for reforms that promote professionalism, respect for human rights and community-oriented policing.

The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended 14 suspected traffic robbers at different locations on the Lekki–Epe Expressway within the last two weeks.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a post shared on her X handle @AbimbolaShotayo on Tuesday.

She said that the command Tactical Squad, Elemoro, apprehended the suspects.

“The arrests, which were carried out during sustained patrols and intelligence-led operations, are part of ongoing efforts by the command to curb traffic-related crimes and enhance the safety of motorists and other road users along the busy corridor, ” she said.

According to her, the development underscores the command’s strong commitment to improving security and maintaining law and order on the Lekki–Epe axis.

The spokesperson said that the Tactical Squad remains proactive in identifying crime hotspots and responding swiftly to threats posed by criminal elements.

Adebisi urged members of the public to continue supporting the police by providing timely and useful information that can aid crime prevention and detection.

“Security is a collective responsibility. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” she said.

The image maker reassured residents and commuters of the command’s resolve to sustain aggressive patrols and operations to ensure the safety of lives and property across the area.

She reiterated the advisory, “See Something, Say Something,” as part of ongoing community policing efforts aimed at strengthening collaboration between the police and the public.

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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of two passengers in a road traffic accident involving world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua.

The police also disclosed that Joshua sustained minor injuries, while the bodies of the deceased have been evacuated to Livewell Hospital, Sagamu.

The Nation earlier reported that the accident occurred on the morning of December 29, 2025, at about 11:00 a.m. in the Makun area of Ogun State. 

The incident happened along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, just before Danco Filling Station, near the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound lane.

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Confirming the incident in a statement, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated.

DSP Babaseyi stated that the boxer, who was seated at the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is presently receiving medical attention at a hospital.

“Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene. The deceased have been conveyed to the Livewell Hospital morgue in Sagamu,” he said.

He added that the Ogun State Police Command extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has commenced.

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has thwarted an armed robbery attack in the Karu area of Abuja, arresting one suspect while two others escaped.

A firearm and other weapons were recovered during the operation.

According to a statement on Monday by FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, December 27, 2025, around 3:43 a.m., following a distress call reporting an ongoing armed robbery at a residence in Karu Site.

A police response team from Karu Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), was immediately dispatched. “Upon sighting the police team, the suspects opened fire.

The officers responded professionally, subdued the attackers, and arrested one suspect, while two accomplices fled the scene,” Adeh stated.

The arrested suspect, identified as Abdul Mohammed, a 20-year-old from Masaka, Nasarawa State, sustained injuries during the encounter and is currently receiving medical attention.

Items recovered include two mobile phones, a locally fabricated firearm, four live cartridges, two knives, one cutlass, and a torchlight.

Investigations are ongoing, with efforts intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, commended the swift response and professionalism of the officers, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

He reiterated the Command’s emergency numbers—08032003913 and 07057337653—and assured the public of the police’s continued commitment to protecting lives and property in the territory.

A 43-year-old man, identified as Eghosa Osas, has been allegedly killed by his childhood friend, Amadin William, under circumstances yet to be determined.

The victim was said to have returned from abroad to celebrate Christmas with his family before he was attacked and killed in the Oben community, where he had attended a housewarming party.

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Confirming the incident, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the case was reported by the victim’s elder brother.

According to her, Eghosa had excused himself from the gathering when the suspect allegedly cornered him and inflicted a machete cut on his neck.

She added that the suspect fled the scene but was later arrested in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

Ikoedem said the suspect would be charged in court after the completion of investigations.

The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully thwarted an attempted invasion of Maru metropolis by armed bandits who planned mass abductions in the early hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025.

According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, acting on timely intelligence, a joint security team comprising the Police, Military, Community Protection Guards, and Vigilante Groups swiftly engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat, reportedly with gunshot injuries.

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DSP Abubakar added that no casualties or abductions were recorded, and security has since been reinforced in Maru and the surrounding communities.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property while urging continued cooperation from residents.