By Abolaji Adebayo One Munero, alleged to be a serial killer in Aguda area of Surulere, has reportedly been killed by irate youths during a clash between two groups of the youths while 12 suspects were arrested in connection with the fight by the Lagos State Police Command. In a statement by the Command’s […]readmore
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By Abolaji Adebayo The parents of the 11 years old Favour Okechukwu who was raped to death in Ejigbo in September, 2020 have continued to mourn while still nursing the pain of losing the first born of the family as they have started losing the hope of getting justice for their late daughter. The […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Police Command said it has been raiding the armed robbers terrorising POS (Point of Sale) operators in the state. It stated that its operatives attached to Ipaja Division, on Friday, arrested one Korede Anifowose, a 24 years old resident of Omisakin Street, Agbelekale Abule Egba, for attacking one […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, was said to have ordered the arrest of Sunday Adeyemo, youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho, over the quit notice he issued to herdsmen. BBC Hausa quoted Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, as confirming the arrest order during its programme on Friday. Shehu reportedly […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested four police Inspectors who allegedly harassed and extorted N70,000 from a 16 years old student, Segun, on January 18, 2021 at NGAB Junction, Isheri Area of Lagos State, in a Toyota Corolla car. The picture of the policemen, that were caught in […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has commended the youths of Igboelerin community for facing the armed robbers who invaded the community and chased them away. The youths, had on Sunday, battled the suspected robbers, dislodged them and recovered weapons including one unregistered operational bike and one locally made […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The youths of Igboelerin community in Lagos State, on January 17, 2021, summoned their bravery to resist a robbery attack on the community as they dislodged some suspected armed robbers while trying to rob the community. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos Police Command has said it has arrested 11 suspected cultists, who have been terrorising Owode Elede, Agiliti, Maidan, Afinjuomo, all in Mile 12, Ketu area of Lagos State. In a statement by the Police Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects were arrested on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th January, […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has charged the Deputy Commissioners of Police newly deployed to the state police command to be more productive and ensure the security of the state. Odumosu charged the new DCPs while receiving them in his office in Ikeja on Monday. The new Deputy […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) said it has obtained a ‘Court Order’ authorising it to publicly auction 88 vehicles arrested on one-way. In a statement by the Taskforce Head of Public Affairs Unit, Adebayo Taofiq, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye, disclosed that the 88 […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo Osun State Police Command and the Amotekun Corps have confirmed the abduction of some travellers coming into the state. The incident happened on Sunday as the travellers were kidnapped by unknown gunmen at Omo-Ijesa, in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. The travellers were abducted while returning from a trip outside […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Police Command said it has impounded six vehicles with covered number plate as directed by the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, said the governor has ordered operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to impound any vehicle with covered number plate n the […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Police Command has declared war on traffic robbers as it arrested 13 suspects terrorising commuters in the state. The suspects were arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit of the command led by CSP Yinka Egbeyemi during raids across the state. Egbeyemi said the suspects were arrested […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo An 18-year-old man, Isma’eel Abubakar, has been arrested by the Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano Command, for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl. Abubakar , a resident of Kofar Ruwa quarters in Dala Local Government Area, Kano, was arrested after the crime was allegedly committed. The […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos Police Command has charge the owner of Club Victoria’s, Owede Bruno to court for trial for violating COVID-19 protocols. The 42 years old suspect was arrested by the Police during a raid on some clubs over the weekend but was arraigned on Wednesday. The 143 clubbers and strippers who […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu, has ordered the posting and redeployment of Commissioners of Police to State Commands and formations across the loopcountry. A statement issued by the Force Headquarters and signed by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Aremu Adeniran, said the postings and redeployment are with immediate […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo One person has, on Tuesday, reportedly been killed during a clash between rival cult groups in Badagry, Lagos. The Divisional Police Officer in Badagry, Gbesu Peters, said that the corpse of the victim had been deposited at the Badagry General Hospital’s Mortuary. Peters said the investigation was underway to establish the […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo Men of Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Obehi Ehis Frank Ogbeh who escaped from white house prison yard in Edo State during the EndSARS protest. The prisoner was arrested following an information received by policemen at Agbado divisional headquarters that a middle aged man was seen around Angulis area of […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo A 24-year-old graduate of Muyideen College of Education, Zango-Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State, Medinat Ibrahim, has been arrested for conspiring with two other suspects to plan her own kidnap. Parading the suspects at the state police headquarters in Ilorin on Wednesday, the spokesman of the command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, who addressed newsmen […]readmore
By Abolaji Adebayo The Lagos State Government has on Tuesday, January, 5, 2020, deployed 1,250 Special Constables for community policing in different parts of the State. According to a release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile, the passing – out parade for the special constables who will be deployed […]readmore