From Our Correspondent Awka, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Recover Nigeria Project (RNP), a civil society organisation, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Police Command in Anambra State to enhance the security of residents. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Osita Obi, made the call at a news briefing, on Friday in Awka. The group […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, Feb. 11, ’25 (TNZ) The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, warned officers against serious breaches of Human Rights and ethical misconduct while on duty. TheNewsZenith reports that Egbetokun gave the warning during a virtual meeting with strategic police managers. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in […]
From Our Correspondent Ibadan, Feb. 4, ’25 (TNZ) The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Oyo State, Ayodele Sonubi, has warned motorists against driving unregistered vehicles in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Sonubi gave the warning when he led a team of police officers on enforcing third-party vehicle insurance on motorists within the Ibadan metropolis. He […]
NEW ORLEANS(USA), Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) A suspect, who drove a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of revellers in New Orleans on New Year’s Day has died in a firefight with the Police, law enforcement officials told the AP. The officials have no authority to discuss details of the investigation publicly. But they […]
From Our Correspondent In a swift and coordinated operation, the Police operatives in Kwara State have rescued 13 kidnapped victims. TheNewsZenith reports that the command’s spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, announced the rescue operation in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin. Ejire-Adeyemi stated that the achievement demonstrates the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security […]
Egyptian police have arrested a man in Upper Egypt for illegally possessing hundreds of archaeological artefacts, the Egyptian Interior Ministry announced on Monday. Police investigations in Upper Egypt’s Assiut Governorate confirmed that the suspect possessed antiquities intending to trade, the ministry said in a statement. According to the ministry, the suspect had a criminal record. […]
From Our Correspondent The Police in Katsina State, on Saturday, foiled a banditry attack in Jibia Local Government Area and rescued six kidnap victims. TheNewsZenith reports that the Spokesman of the Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the state Police Public Relations Officer, announced the incident in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. Aliyu stated that […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the general public against rampant jungle justice in part of the country, warning about its consequences on Nigeria’s criminal justice administration. TheNewsZenith reports that the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement circulated to newsmen on Sunday. Adejobi said a recent spate of […]
ADVERTISEMENT From Our Correspondent Suspected ritualists have killed a 17-year-old girl, Chinasa Adigwe from Umueje village in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State. TheNewsZenith reports the gruesome murder has shaken the entire Umueje community in the state. Residents woke up to find the lifeless body of late Adigwe in a bush at Omasi […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchí The Police Command in Bauchi State has confirmed the arrest of two students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU), on allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and theft. TheNewsZenith reports that Ahmed Wakili, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), announced the arrest in a press statement at the weekend. Wakili stated […]