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Sixth Suspect in Owo Catholic Church Killings Apprehended in Edo

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a key figure of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)...

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IGP Kayode Egbetokun Resigns; AIG Tunji Disu Appointed Acting Police Chief

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned his position, citing pressing family considerations. President Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation...

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EFCC Seizes N17.2m, Arrests 20 for Vote Buying, Selling in FCT LG Elections

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Saturday,  February 21,  2026 arrested 20 suspects for sundry electoral offences...

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NDLEA Arrests Trans Fortress Boss Kolapo Raji Over 89.2kg Cannabis Seizure

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested  the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Trans Fortress Global Resources, Mr....

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Drug Traffickers Hide Cocaine in Stomach, Tramadol in Fake Pregnancy — NDLEA

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled bizarre plots by two drug traffickers to move consignments of cocaine and...

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33 Killed in Cattle Rustling Attack in Kebbi

BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—No fewer than 33 persons have been confirmed dead following a violent cattle rustling attack in Bui District of Arewa Local...

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Suspects Confess in Sheriff Salami Ishola, Prince Ademola Akinloye Murders, Police Declare Key Figure Wanted

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects and declared several others wanted in connection with the murders of Sheriff Salami...

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Edo Police Dismiss Viral Video Claim Linking DPO to Alleged Kidnapping Plot

The Edo State Police Command has dismissed as false and malicious a viral video circulating on social media alleging that three men found...