Category: Police

Police Address Fresh Concerns, Confirm SARS Unit No Longer Exists

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Addressing widespread rumors of a SARS resurgence, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (Zone 2) Olohundare Jimoh has reaffirmed that the disbanded unit remains permanently dissolved. Speaking on the matter, Jimoh dismissed claims of operatives being covertly regrouped, insisting the squad no longer exists in any capacity within the police structure. Footage of police altercations with civilians has flooded social media following the recent extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. While public outrage continues to mount, Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Olohundare Jimoh contends that many of the videos currently…

Tragedy in Kwara: Three Officers Slain in Brazen Attack on Police Base

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Tragedy struck the Kaiama LGA of Kwara state as armed assailants stormed the Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Tenebo, leaving three officers dead. Security forces are now reeling from the brazen attack on the camp, which has sent shockwaves through the community. Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi has confirmed the pre-dawn raid, describing a harrowing scene that left three dead and several others in critical condition. The Saturday morning attack has sparked an immediate security response across the region The Command has now declared a massive…

Era of Impunity Within the Police Force Is Over, Declares IGP Disu

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In a stern address to the Force, Inspector-General Olatunji Disu signaled a new dawn for Nigerian policing. Declaring an end to the days of impunity and misconduct, the IGP emphasized that professional excellence will now be the only acceptable benchmark for every officer. IGP Disu delivered the charge in Uyo on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for 1,068 retrained constables. The event, held at the Police Mobile Force (26 PMF) Base, served as a platform for the Inspector-General to emphasize a new era of accountability and discipline within the Force.…

One Year Later, No Trace: Fresh Search for Missing UNILAG Computer Science Student as Family Appeals to Authorities and Public

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One year since his disappearance, the family of James Ayoola Olusola, a 400-level Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, has issued a desperate and emotional appeal to the authorities and the general public. Expressing the unbearable agony of his absence, the family is urging security agencies to intensify efforts to locate the young scholar, whose promising future remains overshadowed by this unexplained tragedy. Seeking answers a year later, one of the Sooth News columnists Dr. Philip Bamiji Olusola recalls the moment his son’s professional journey was interrupted. Recounting…

DEADLY BLAST: IED on Niger State Highway Claims Life of Truck Driver

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A tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 5th, when a truck driver lost his life after his vehicle, loaded with yams, struck an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by terrorists operating on that axis. The blast took place along the Lumma–Babanna road in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing the region’s transport corridors. SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, verified the unfortunate occurrence, saying; “On 05/04/26 at about 2:50 p.m., an…

Police Clarify Kaduna Bus Explosion: No Casualties Recorded as Authorities Caution Public on Fake News

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A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered bus ignited in a conflagration at Kaduna’s Mando Motor Park around 3:00 AM on Sunday, April 5th, with the resulting blast spreading to two nearby luxury buses. The Kaduna State Police Command has officially confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident. Authorities are now urging the public to remain calm and refrain from disseminating unverified information or ‘fake news’ regarding the explosion. In a statement released Sunday, April 5th, Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson Mansir Hassan confirmed that a Silver Luxury Travel…

WikkiTimes Foundation Slams Police Violence Against Bauchi Journalist

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The WikkiTimes Media Foundation has strongly condemned the alleged brutal assault on Bauchi-based journalist, Mohammed Adamu of Albarka Radio, by officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Bununu, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. According to reports, Adamu was stopped from entering the designated media area by a police constable, and when he identified himself as a journalist, the Divisional Police Officer, SP Jamilu Kabir, ordered him to vacate the premises. When Adamu insisted on his rights, he was physically assaulted by police officers.…

Police Arrest Two Customs Officers Over Fatal Shooting of Driver in Osun

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Two Customs operatives are now in police custody following a high-stakes chase in Osogbo that ended in tragedy. According to the Osun State Police, the officers were trailing “tokunbo” (foreign-used) vehicles through Dada Estate on Sunday when a driver was fatally shot. In a statement released by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, spokesperson for the Osun Police Command, the suspects—identified as Kolawole Suuti and Danjuma Samuel—were confirmed to be in custody. Ojelabi noted that the fatal encounter occurred while the operatives were in pursuit of suspected smuggled ‘Tokunbo’ vehicles. “Following the report,…

Federal High Court Discharges Suspended DCP Abba Kyari in 23-Count Charge

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The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, has cleared suspended DCP Abba Kyari of all 23 counts of alleged non-declaration of assets. Charged alongside his brothers for allegedly using false affidavits to hide property ownership, the court ultimately cleared Kyari after the prosecution failed to prove their claims. Justice Omotosho ruled that the NDLEA failed to prove its case, citing a lack of evidence to back the charges of non-declaration of assets against Kyari and his brothers. Justice Omotosho noted that ownership must be proven…

Cargo Speed & Safety: Shippers Council, Police Launch Joint Push to End Port Bottlenecks

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is doubling down on port efficiency. On February 26, the Council reached a landmark agreement with the Port Authority Police (Western) to slat operational delays and bolster security. Council PR Head Rabecca Adamu has hailed the recent Port Police visit as a milestone in trade security. By combining synchronized enforcement with data-driven intelligence, this renewed collaboration aims to create a more transparent and efficient landscape for Nigeria’s global traders. In his address, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the NSC, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D,…