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Police arrest Alsatian dog for alleged robbery in Lagos

Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Police Command have arrested Bullet, an Alsatian dog for alleged robbery in the Ladipo, Oshodi area of the state. The state Commissioner…

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IPOB members killed sergeant in Rivers – Police

The Rivers State Police Command has alleged that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) killed one Sergeant Steven Daniel in the state. IPOB members and security operatives clashed…

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Kidnappings, robberies in Rivers perpetrated by SARS – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has alleged that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police is behind kidnappings and armed robberies in the state. The governor said this while…

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Police to deploy 21,084 policemen, 3 helicopters for Anambra polls

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said 21,084 policemen and three police helicopters will be deployed to Anambra State for the governorship election in November. Idris said this while…

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Police begins investigation as explosion rocks Enugu market

The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into an alleged explosion at a former New Artisan Market on the outskirts of Enugu. The command’s Spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu,…

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Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

The Police in Borno on Saturday said two female suicide bombers were killed after detonating their bombs on Maiduguri-Mafa Highway. DSP Isuku Victor, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in…

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Security operatives kill serial killer in Kogi

A notorious serial killer, Lukman Issah, aka Commander, has been killed by the Kogi state police command. Lukman, according to the police, had killed six policemen and 19 Christian worshippers…

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The YNaija cover this morning – the 9th of September

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Police dismiss six cops for cell break in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has dismissed six police officers, after a jail break at the Anti-kidnapping section of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Umuahia. Commissioner of Police in…

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Police arrest five suspects over shooting of Lagos priest

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the shooting of Rev. Father, Daniel Nwankwo, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Onilekekere, Cement on Friday. Spokesperson of the command,…

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South African police release five arrested Nigerians

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said the police in that country has released five Nigerians detained for protesting the killing of a businessman. The South African Police had reportedly…

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Knife-wielding man shot by police at Miami airport during Irma evacuation

Amidst massive evacuation from Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma, an unusual incident has erupted at the Miami airport as Police shot a man trying to get into a Miami airport…

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The Big 5: ASUU/FG reach agreement; Police launch mobile app to curb kidnapping; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the big 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government on Thursday warned that millions of Nigerians across the 314 local government areas may…

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Police inaugurate mobile app to curb kidnapping

The Nigeria Police Force has inaugurated a mobile app, iPolice-Hawk Eye Crime Reporting System to curb kidnapping. Representative of the FCT Commissioner of Police, DCP Arungwa Nwazue said the police…

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Police to recruit 31,000 personnel annually – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said the force will recruit 31,000 personnel annually. This, he said would solve the problem of shortage of officers in the force.…

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Police arrest suspected killers of Imo Catholic priest

The Imo State Police Command has arrested suspected killers of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo. The cleric was kidnapped by some gunmen and killed in Orlu, Imo State on…

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French Police arrest two over bomb-making material in Paris

French police have arrested two people in an apartment in a Paris suburb of Villejuif after finding components that can be used to make bombs, The Local reports. A plumber…

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I will expel any IPOB member who gives money to the police – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said he would expel any member of the group who gives money to the Nigerian police as bail. Kanu…

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BREAKING: Court adjourns hearing on Evans’ human rights suit

The human rights suit filed by suspected kidnapper, Chukwudi Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans against the police has been adjourned till September 21. Vacation judge, Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal…

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Police deploy more personnel to S’East, S’South over Biafra threat

The Police has deployed more personnel to the South-East and South-South regions to forestall any breach of peace, Punch reports. This may be connected to the continued call of Biafra agitators…

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Police invite Senator Misau over allegations, retirement verification

The Police Service Commission said it has invited Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Misau, over allegations of corruption in promoting police officers. Misau was also invited to appear…

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Police to arraign kidnapper Evans today

Notorious kidnapper, Chukwudi Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans, will be arraigned today by the Police on 52 charges. According to Punch, the charges bordered on murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms.…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Strike: FG, ASUU meet today to decide on offers | Military feeding Buhari with wrong information on Boko Haram – Rep | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. I’m not a deserter…address issues I raised against the IG | Misau replies Police - YNaija Strike: FG, ASUU meet today to…

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I’m not a deserter…address issues I raised against the IG | Misau replies Police

Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Isah Misau has dismissed allegations by the police that he deserted the Nigeria Police Force. Misau was reacting to allegations by Police spokesperson, Jimoh…

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Police declare senator a deserter, after accusing IGP of corruption

The Police has said senator representing Bauchi Central, Isah Misau deserted the Nigeria Police Force. Police public relations officer, Jimoh Moshood said this in a statement on Sunday while responding…

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What we will do to perpetrators of hate speech – Police

Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said perpetrators of hate speeches will be arrested and charged under the Terrorism Prevention Act. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had earlier said hate speech will be…

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Kidnapped ex-minister, Akwanga released

Hussaini Akwanga, a former Minister of Labour and Productivity who was kidnapped at his farm in Akwanga, Nasarawa State on Aug. 22, has been released. Spokesman of the state Police…

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2 killed, 11 injured in suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri – Police

The Police Command in Borno has said two persons were killed while 11 others have sustained injuries in a suicide bomb attack at Muna Garage area of Maiduguri. ASP Murtala…

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[The Injustice Blog] The NBS report on the Nigerian Police is absolutely correct

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in a recent report tagged ‘Corruption in Nigeria - Bribery, as Experienced by the…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 19th of August

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