Ghanaian police rescued 57 Nigerians trafficked into the country and arrested five suspects running a cybercrime and human trafficking network, authorities confirmed Thursday, October 23. On Wednesday, October 22, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) raided a building in a suburb of Accra, where victims aged 18 to 26 were forced to participate in online romance …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to protect residents and reduce crime. Between October 9 and 18, 2025, officers conducted coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Abuja. The Scorpion Squad, Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions carried out the missions with remarkable success. The operations led to the arrest of Manaseh Emmanuel (36), …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major blow to drug traffickers, intercepting multiple consignments of illicit substances concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. The shipments were destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo. NDLEA confirmed the seizures and arrests through an official press …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of office by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dantawaye Miller, as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Command. Miller takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed to another strategic position by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested five notorious bandits linked to a series of kidnappings across the North Central, North West, and North East regions, recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition in the process. The suspects, long on the wanted list of security agencies, were tracked down by the Police …
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has directed Border Patrol Commanders nationwide to intensify efforts in securing Nigeria’s borders and maritime corridors. Speaking on Friday at a conference with the commanders at Force Headquarters, Abuja, Egbetokun described them as the nation’s first line of defence against external threats and urged proactive measures to prevent cross-border …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested no fewer than 116 suspects, charging 27 to court for offences ranging from possession of illicit drugs to public nuisance, In a sweeping crackdown on drug dens across Abuja. The week-long raids, which began on August 1, stretched across notorious black spots in …
By Esther Ososanya The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sent two major drug traffickers to prison in Lagos, striking another blow against narcotics cartels. Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos convicted 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai in separate rulings. Both men received prison terms with options of …
