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  • Police, DSS, others begin patrol around churches in Abuja

    Police, DSS, others begin patrol around churches in Abuja

    The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Commissioner of Police (CP), Miller Dantawaye, has ordered patrol around worship centers across the nation’s capital during the ember months.

    Dantawaye said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command, has gone into collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies.

    In a statement yesterday by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the police boss was quoted as saying: “In a joint operation with personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters, and vigilante groups, we embarked on a special church patrol within forested and border communities linking Bwari–Kaduna State, Bwari–Niger State, and Gwagwalada–Niger State.

    “The operation, which lasted between 6am and 5:30pm, was aimed at strengthening community confidence, deterring criminal elements, and ensuring that worshippers across the FCT can conduct their religious activities without fear of harassment or attacks.

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    “During the patrol, church leaders in the affected areas were engaged and reassured of the unwavering commitment of the CP to their safety and that of their congregations. They were also sensitised on proactive security measures, including the need to minimize late-night religious activities, maintain close contact with security agencies, and promptly report any suspicious movements or persons”.

    Adeh said: “Furthermore, the CP has directed the blocking of identified access routes often exploited by criminal elements as part of intelligence-led preventive measures. Strategic security posts within the forest areas remain active and under constant supervision.”

    “The FCT Police Command continues to emphasize that safety is a shared responsibility, and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and cooperate with the police and other security agencies.

    “The Commissioner of Police assures residents that the FCT remains safe, and the Command will continue to adopt dynamic strategies to ensure a crime-free environment for all”.

  • Police, DSS, others begin patrol operations around churches in Abuja

    Police, DSS, others begin patrol operations around churches in Abuja

    The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Commissioner of Police (CP), Miller Dantawaye, has ordered patrols around worship centers across the nation’s capital during the ember months.

    Dantawaye said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command have gone into collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies.

    In a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the police boss was quoted as saying, “In a joint operation with personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters, and vigilante groups, on 9th November 2025, we embarked on a special church patrol within forested and border communities linking Bwari–Kaduna State, Bwari–Niger State, and Gwagwalada–Niger State.

    “The operation, which lasted between 06:00 AM and 05:30 PM, was aimed at strengthening community confidence, deterring criminal elements, and ensuring that worshippers across the FCT can conduct their religious activities without fear of harassment or attacks.

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    “During the patrol, church leaders in the affected areas were engaged and reassured of the unwavering commitment of the CP to their safety and that of their congregations. They were also sensitized on proactive security measures, including the need to minimize late-night religious activities, maintain close contact with security agencies, and promptly report any suspicious movements or persons”.

    Adeh said, “Furthermore, the CP has directed the blocking of identified access routes often exploited by criminal elements as part of intelligence-led preventive measures. Strategic security posts within the forest areas remain active and under constant supervision.

    “The FCT Police Command continues to emphasize that safety is a shared responsibility, and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and cooperate with the police and other security agencies.

    “The Commissioner of Police assures residents that the FCT remains safe, and the Command will continue to adopt dynamic strategies to ensure a crime-free environment for all”.

  • Anambra poll: Police performance above average – PSC

    Anambra poll: Police performance above average – PSC

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Sunday commended the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over what it described as effective and efficient deployment of officers and men for the off-cycle Anambra state Governorship election.

    The Commission said the performance of the Police was above average and has largely given legitimacy to the election which it considered peaceful.

    Commission Staff Monitors reported that Police conduct during the election was professional and orderly.

    A statement by the Head Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani said: “Bar. Taiwo Lakanu, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police and leader of the PSC team commended the Police for an efficient and effective election operation in Anambra state.  He commended the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun for ensuring that his Officers and Men deployed for the election were properly equipped to provide the required environment for a free and fair election. 

    “DIG Lakanu who visited some Polling Units in the state, noted that he met an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, adding that Anambrarians voted without fear. ‘I didn’t see ballot snatching in the places I visited and I was impressed with the orderliness in the voting centres”.

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    He said the Commission will continue to support efforts to sustain and improve Police performance at elections so as to help depeen democracy in Nigeria.

    “Ferdinand Ekpe, Director, Department of Police Discipline in the Commission and who led the PSC team to monitor Police conduct in Anambra North zone said there was effective collaboration between the Police, the lead Agency in internal security and other security Agencies in the zone. His team visited three wards and five Polling Units in Onitsha North Local Government  Area; seven wards, ten Polling Units in Onitsha South Local Government; two wards, three Polling Units in Ogbaru Local Government  and four wards and six Polling Units in Oyi Local Government. 

    “In Anambra Central Senatorial Zone, the PSC team leader, George Muruako, Deputy Director Department of Police Investigation also reported effective collaboration between the Police and other security Agencies. He noted that the Police were courteous and were able to ensure orderliness around the voting area.

    “The team covered   Agu Awka ward And visited Aroma junction Polling unit, 1 and 2, Esther Obiakor Estate, Ministry of Lands Polling Unit, Nwakpadolu Polling unit. They also covered Anaocha Local Government and visited Agulu Ezigbo Units 1 and 2, Azunano Units 1 and 2 and noted that there were an average of 3 to 5 Police men in the Polling Units supported by officers from sister Agencies such as NSCDC.

    “The Commission also monitored the conduct of Police men at Anambra South Senatorial zone and was led by Mrs Justina Okurubonye, a Deputy Director in the Department of Police Investigation.  The team visited five of the seven Local governments of the zone. They visited Orumba North (8units), Ihiala (8units), Ekwusigo (7units) and Nnewi North(10units).

    “The team reported that the Police were professional and had name tags on them”.

  • Anambra Police nab six, rescue three-year-old in Lagos 

    Anambra Police nab six, rescue three-year-old in Lagos 

    Anambra Police Command has arrested six members of a child-stealing and trafficking syndicate operating across Anambra, Enugu and Lagos States.

    Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this on Sunday said the Command also rescued a three-year-old boy earlier reported stolen in Anambra.

    He said the suspects were apprehended by operatives attached to the Gender Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Awka, following petition from a victim.

    He further revealed that the child has since been reunited with his family while the suspects are currently in custody and would be charged upon completion of investigations.

    According to Ikenga: “On 4th September, 2025, following a petition from a victim, operatives attached to the Gender Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Awka, commenced an investigation into the case. 

    “The petition detailed how the complainant’s daughter had left her three-year-old son in the care of one Samuel Ibe of Umusiome, Nkpor Uno, while she briefly went to her shop. 

    “On her return, both the child and the said Samuel were missing.

    “Swift investigative actions by the operatives led to the arrest of the said Samuel Ibe. Also, his confessional statement subsequently led to the arrest of his mother, Agatha Ejeweh (35 years), and his younger brother, Ejeweh Chigozie Chidera (15 years). 

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    “The Operatives further extended their investigation to Enugu State, where one Angela Eze aged 30 years, was apprehended for collaborating with one Juliet Onah in facilitating the transfer of the stolen child to Lagos.

    “Acting on credible intelligence, the Operatives proceeded to Lagos State, where one suspect named China Cosmas was arrested and the stolen child was successfully rescued. The child has since been reunited with his family in good health.

    “All the suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.

    “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command CP Ikioye Orutugu reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, while warning criminal elements that Anambra State remains unsafe for any form of criminal enterprise.”

  • Police rescue seven kidnap victims in Edo

    Police rescue seven kidnap victims in Edo

    • Arrest suspected kidnapper with pistol concealed in loaf of bread

    Seven persons, who were abducted at Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have been rescued.

    The victims were going to a farm belonging to 65 years old William Omozokpia.

    Edo State Police Command said its operatives rescued the kidnap victims after giving the kidnappers a hot pursuit.

    Edo Police deputy spokesman, Emem Ikoedem, in a statement, said Ewohinmi Divisional Police Officer led a team of operatives in a joint rescue mission with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups to rescue the victims.

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    The statement reads, “Operatives of the Command have successfully rescued seven kidnap victims in Ewohimi, Esan Southeast Local Government Area of Edo State.

    “The incident occurred on Saturday, 1st November 2025, when one Enoch Omozokpia of Ikeken Ewohimi reported that his father, William Omozokpia (65 years), who went to his farm in the Ikeken Forest, was abducted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers alongside six others.

    “Acting swiftly on the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ewohimi, led a team of operatives in a joint rescue mission with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups.

    “The team stormed the forest in a well-coordinated operation, engaging in an intense bush combing effort that forced the abductors to abandon their captives and flee.

    “All seven victims were rescued unhurt and have since been reunited with their families. The rescued victims are: William Akhabue, Innocent Ebarekor, Rachel Ebarekor, Efuah Ebarekor, Winner Ebarekor, William Omozokpia and Lucky Igiese (popularly known as Bulala).”

    In a related development, the Delta State Police Command arrested a suspected armed robber and kidnapper in possession of a fabricated Beretta pistol ingeniously concealed inside a loaf of bread.

    Police spokesman SP Bright Edafe in a statement yesterday revealed that last Thursday, the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Delta State Command, while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation at Koka Roundabout, Asaba, intercepted a young man whose suspicious behaviour prompted a thorough search.

    He said In the course of the search, a fabricated Beretta pistol was discovered carefully concealed inside a loaf of bread.

    He said the suspect, later identified as Nnamdi Stanley Chibuike, aged 24, of Ogbeowele Quarters, behind General Hospital, Asaba, was immediately arrested and taken into custody.

  • Police rescue seven kidnapped victims in Edo

    Police rescue seven kidnapped victims in Edo

    Seven persons, who were abducted at Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have been rescued.

    The victims were going to a farm belonging to 65-year-old William Omozokpia. 

     Edo Police Command said its operatives rescued the kidnapped victims after giving the kidnappers a hot pursuit.

    Edo Police Deputy spokesman, Emem Ikoedem, in a statement, said Ewohinmi Divisional Police Officer led a team of operatives in a joint rescue mission with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups to rescue the victims.

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    The statement reads: 

    “Operatives of the Command have successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

    “The incident occurred on Saturday, 1st November 2025, when one Enoch Omozokpia of Ikeken Ewohimi reported that his father, William Omozokpia (65 years), who went to his farm in the Ikeken Forest, was abducted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers alongside six others.

    “Acting swiftly on the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ewohimi, led a team of operatives in a joint rescue mission with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups. 

    “The team stormed the forest in a well-coordinated operation, engaging in an intense bush combing effort that forced the abductors to abandon their captives and flee.

    “All seven victims were rescued unhurt and have since been reunited with their families. The rescued victims are: William Akhabue, Innocent Ebarekor, Rachel Ebarekor, Efuah Ebarekor, Winner Ebarekor, William Omozokpia and Lucky Igiese (popularly known as Bulala).”

  • Anambra Decides: Ihiala, Ogbaru Ayamelum LGAs peaceful — Police 

    Anambra Decides: Ihiala, Ogbaru Ayamelum LGAs peaceful — Police 

    The Police Command in Anambra has said that Ihiala, Ogbaru and Ayamelum Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State were calm during Saturday’s governorship election.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Awka.

    “The Anambra State Police Command today reports that the governorship election is going on peacefully in Ihiala, Ogbaru, Ayamelum LGAs and other parts of the state, with strong and coordinated security presence in the areas.

    “The police has also maintained strong security presence with other security agencies and continued to dominate all strategic locations to ensure a secure and orderly voting atmosphere in the state,” he said.

    According to Ikenga, the police operatives and personnel of sister security agencies are on ground across polling centers, collation zones and waterways.

    Ikenga also said that border communities were manned to deter any form of disruption and to provide confidence for voters to exercise their civic responsibility without fear or intimidation.

    He said that the command maintains strict neutrality and assures all political actors and citizens that it remains committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process.

    The police spokesman urged the public to continue to conduct themselves peacefully and comply with lawful instructions from security personnel on duty.

    (NAN)

  • Adamawa CAN chairman not beheaded – Police, CAN

    Adamawa CAN chairman not beheaded – Police, CAN

    The Adamawa Police Command and the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have dismissed a viral social media post alleging Adamawa CAN Chairman was beheaded by terrorists.

    Adamawa CAN chairman, Rev Joel Manzo, is safe and free, the Police and CAN said Saturday morning in separate statements.

    The Police declared in its statement that a facebook posting alleging the killing of the CAN chairman is totally false, devilish and inciting.

    The Police released the statement in the background of fresh tension in Adamawa State, as the social media posting came in the background of sentiments generated across Nigeria by US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians.

    The Adamawa Police command, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, described the controversial report, written by a Facebook user identified as Lionman Lioni, as a deliberate attempt to cause panic and religious disaffection among residents.

    “The Command wishes to categorically refute this malicious claim in its entirety. There is no such incident recorded anywhere in Adamawa State,” the Police said.

    Nguroje quoted the state Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Moris, as urging members of the public to disregard the facebook report and desist from spreading unverified information that could  undermine peace.

    Nguroje added that, in the meantime, the police command has launched an investigation to track down and prosecute those behind the false publication, as the Command will not tolerate attempts to incite violence through the misuse of social media.

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    In its statement, CAN, quoting the state chairman as proclaiming, “I Am Safe and Alive,” asked members of the public to disregard “the fake news circulating on the social media claiming that the state CAN Chairman was beheaded.”

    “The leadership of the Christian body in the state describes such fake and baseless sources on the social media as agents of the underworld who are out to smear image of the government, and the security agencies thereby causing confusion on the already fragile atmosphere in the country,” CAN stated.

    According to the association, “the state CAN Chairman is in good health and busy going about his official engagement in the state without any threat, fear or intimidation.”

  • Police arrest septuagenarian for killing 67-year-old wife in Adamawa

    Police arrest septuagenarian for killing 67-year-old wife in Adamawa

    The Adamawa Police Command has apprehended Jeriel Peter, 71, for allegedly killing his wife, Miltha Jeriel, 67, in the Demsa Local Government Area of the state.

    The Command spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Yola, the state capital.

    He said the suspect was arrested on November 6, after the incident which occurred two days earlier, following a misunderstanding that started at a beer parlour between the couple.

    “During the altercation, the suspect reportedly attacked and stabbed the victim multiple times all over her body with a knife and axe.

    “Upon receipt of the distress call, the Command deployed Police Operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Demsa Division to the scene.

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    “The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead while receiving treatment,” the statement added.

    Nguroje said her remains have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy.

    The Commissioner of Police (CP), Dankombo Morris, subsequently condemned the Miltha’s killing and  directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case and ensure diligent investigation and prosecution.

    Morris warned against all forms of domestic violence and urged members of the public to seek peaceful resolution of conflict.

    He further reassured residents that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice is served, while no offender escapes lawful punishment.

  • Police anti-robbery squad leader allegedly machetes Osun lounge owner after taking alcohol

    Police anti-robbery squad leader allegedly machetes Osun lounge owner after taking alcohol

    …We are investigating the matter – Police command

    The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation after an Assistant Leader of the Anti-Robbery Squad, Yusuf Adedokun, allegedly macheted lounge owner, Ayomide Adekunle after taking alcohol.

    The Nation learnt that Adedokun had gone to a popular lounge at Agunbelewo to relax when he had an altercation with the staff of Adekunle which led to the assault.

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    The visibly traumatised lounge owner, Adekunle, narrating his ordeal to newsmen at the NUJ Correspondent Chapel, on Friday, alleged that he was nearly killed during the attack by Adedokun, the Second-In-Command of Anti-Robbery Squad and his men.

    He explained that Adedokun came to his lounge and was ordering three of his staff around after which he directed the staff to leave him and attend to other customers.

    “I told Adedokun that if he had any complaint, he should talk to my manager. This infuriated him, and he told me that he would show me pepper. A few minutes later, I saw armed policemen arrive at my lounge, and he ordered that I should sit on the floor. I told him to take me to the station rather than humiliate me in front of my staff.