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Police Arrest 24-year-old Suspected Arms Courier in Lagos, Recover Pistol, Cartridges

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, for allegedly conveying illegal firearms and recovered a locally made pistol and two live cartridges. The suspect was arrested by police operatives during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi. A search conducted on Sanni reportedly led to the recovery of the firearm, two live cartridges and a suspected charm. The police said preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the weapons and their intended delivery. Sanni is currently in custody and is providing information to assist the investigation, the statement added. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling illegal firearms possession, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities ac...
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FCID Annex Trains Detectives in Criminal Profiling, Fingerprint Identification

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, AIG Simeon Akpanudom, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professional, accountable and intelligence-led policing, while strengthening detectives’ capacity in criminal profiling and fingerprint identification. Akpanudom gave the assurance during a general lecture on Monday, where he addressed professional conduct, investigative standards, public complaints and the welfare of persons in police custody. This was made known in a statement issued and signed by the FCID Annex Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Aminat Mayegun. The AIG expressed concern over complaints of unprofessional conduct by police officers, warning that misconduct could undermine public confidence and damage the reputation of the Force. He stressed the need for integrity, discipline and accountability, including proper documentation of police firearms and other offi...
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Ebola: IGP Disu Urges Calm, Vigilance as FCT Records Confirmed Case

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has urged Nigerians to remain calm and vigilant following the Federal Government’s reported confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Disu called on members of the public to observe preventive measures, maintain good personal hygiene and cooperate with public health authorities to help prevent further transmission of the disease. In a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the IGP advised Nigerians to wash their hands regularly with soap and water, avoid direct contact with the blood and body fluids of suspected cases, and stay away from potentially contaminated items. He warned against touching or washing the bodies of people suspected to have died from Ebola. He urged anyone who may have been exposed to the virus to contact health authorities promptly for guidance. Individuals who develop symptoms after possible exposure should avoid physical contact with others ...
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Enugu Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Over ₦200,000 POS Robbery, Recover Pistol

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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Michael Ayisa, over the alleged armed robbery of a female Point-of-Sale (POS) operator, from whom he reportedly stole ₦200,000 at gunpoint. The police said a pistol and an expended 9mm ammunition shell were recovered from the suspect following his arrest at Obollo-Afor in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, operatives attached to the Udenu Division, with support from members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested Ayisa at about 12:26 p.m. on October 18, 2026. The arrest followed a report that the suspect had allegedly robbed the victim at her shop along Old Orba Road, Uhulor, Obollo-Afor, at about 9 a.m. on October 17. Preliminary investigations indicated that the victim raised the alarm as the suspect fled, allegedly threatening to shoot anyone who attempted to pursue him. The police said the suspect confessed to...
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PBAT-KOH Campaign Council Targets 3 Million Votes for Tinubu, Hamzat in 2027

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... Obanikoro says 2023 election was a wake-up call; Lagos governorship candidate to unveil manifesto on Friday The Director-General of the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has declared that the campaign will target three million votes for President Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, in the 2027 general elections. Obanikoro said the party would not allow a repeat of what happened during the 2023 elections, describing the outcome as a wake-up call for the political camp. He made the remarks at the council’s maiden media briefing at its campaign office in Ikeja, organised to kick-start preparations for the re-election campaigns of Tinubu and Hamzat. The campaign director-general also announced that Hamzat would unveil his manifesto on Friday at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, Lagos. According to him, the event would provide the governorship candidate with an opportunity to present his agenda and ...
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Ooni Hosts Asari Dokubo, Seeks Stronger Cultural Ties Ahead of Coronation

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... Oba Ogunwusi explores historical and economic cooperation with Kalabari traditional ruler, presents bronze artwork The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has hosted the Amanyanabo of the Source, Elem-Kalabari, Torusarama-Piri in Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, in a move to strengthen cultural ties between the Yoruba and Kalabari kingdoms. The visit also provided an opportunity for Dokubo-Asari to formally invite the Ooni to his forthcoming Se Diye coronation ceremony scheduled for December 19, 2026, in Buguma, Rivers State. According to a statement from the Ooni’s Palace, the meeting focused on fostering cooperation among traditional institutions, preserving cultural heritage and promoting peaceful coexistence across Nigeria’s diverse communities. The statement was issued and signed by Sodiq Lawal on behalf of Otunba Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace. Speaking during the visit, Do...
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches PBAT Door-to-Door Campaign, Says Nigeria on Path to Economic Recovery

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that the country is on the path to economic recovery and sustainable development, citing improved investor confidence, as she commissioned the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement headquarters in Abuja. She urged members of the movement to use grassroots engagement to communicate the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and promote its message of hope and shared prosperity. Speaking at the commissioning, the First Lady described door-to-door outreach as a vital tool for community engagement, allowing campaigners to listen to families, understand the aspirations of young people and engage women and older citizens on issues affecting their lives. She stressed that the campaign must go beyond visits to households to deliver messages of hope, peace, unity and development. “As we embark on this noble mission, let us always remember that impactful outreach extends far beyond visiting doorsteps. Our message must consistently r...
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