The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed 22 deaths in Saturday’s stampede at the scene of palliatives distribution in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area. The palliative distribution was organised by a philanthropist in the area. The police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who gave an update on the development in a statement on Sunday … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning against the unorganised distribution of palliatives and funfairs, which have led to stampedes and fatalities among vulnerable citizens. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, delivered the warning during a media briefing on Saturday in Abuja. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this week, 65 people died … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning against the unorganised distribution of palliatives and funfairs, which have led to stampedes and fatalities among vulnerable citizens. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, delivered the warning during a media briefing on Saturday in Abuja. Adejobi explained that the warning came in response … Read more
The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed three university students dead in a lone accident along Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road in the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, who gave the confirmation in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday, said that the persons involved were suspected to be students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye. Odutola … Read more
The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of Nwile Bete, 30, a suspected kidnap kingpin during an operation in Port Harcourt. The operation also led to the rescue of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abducted by the suspect. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Port Harcourt … Read more
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that directing curses at individuals online constitutes a criminal offense punishable under the law. Adejobi explained that such behavior amounts to cyberbullying, which cannot be justified as freedom of expression or constructive criticism He emphasized this in a statement, writing: … Read more
The Adamawa Police Command has in 1 year operations arrested 715 suspected criminals, who were indicted in violent crimes across the State. Mr Dankombo Morris, the state Commissioner of Police, made this known at a news conference on Thursday in Yola. The police chief said the suspects were involved in armed robbery, kidnapping, raping and … Read more
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda has reiterated the ban on fireworks in the state during the festive season. Abaniwonda gave the order in a statement he made available to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. The CP directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers, and Tactical Commanders to ensure … Read more
The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection with Wednesday’s stampede during a children’s funfair at Basorun Islamic High School, Ibadan. The command’s spokesperson, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the arrest of the suspects and the death of 35 minors in a statement he issued in Ibadan on Thursday. … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 11 Commissioners of Police (CPs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to their next ranks. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, made this announcement in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The 11 CPs were promoted to the … Read more