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The Ogun State Police Command has successfully rescued five students of Gateway Polytechnic who were abducted in the Sapade area of the state. Briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, said the incident occurred on April 27, 2026, when the Ipara Division received a distress call reporting a suspected kidnapping. He explained that a patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene, where an abandoned ash-coloured Toyota vehicle riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood was discovered. Mobile phones and other personal belongings were also recovered from the vehicle. Ojajuni added that an identity card found at the scene confirmed that the victims were students of Gateway Polytechnic, prompting the swift escalation of the case and activation of a full-scale rescue operation. According to him, tactical units of the Command, including operatives from Isara Area Command, Ipara Division, SWAT, Anti-Kidnapping Unit...

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, prompted immediate disciplinary action following directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, all officers connected to the incident were withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they underwent expedited disciplinary proceedings. Findings by the Force Disciplinary Committee established that the principal officer, Nuhu Usman, acted in gross violation of Force Order 237 and regulations guiding the use of firearms. The committee described his actions as unlawful and unprofessional, noting that they amounted to a breach of the oath to protect lives and uphold the law. Following the review, the committee recommended the immediate dismissal...

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, has announced the arrest of two suspected kidnappers linked to the killing of a teenager in Ikorodu, alongside other major breakthroughs recorded by the command in April 2026. At a news briefing in Ikeja on Wednesday, CP Fatai said the suspects, Elijah Emmanuel and Tony Ekwane Oghanetega, were arrested on April 27 at the Lucy Fibre area of Ikorodu following credible intelligence and coordinated operations by the Lagos State Police Command. He said preliminary investigations linked the duo to the abduction and killing of 17-year-old Thomson Omokhafe Adams, which occurred on April 22, 2026.  The state police chief said the victim was lured under the guise of a friendly meeting before the incident escalated. He added that investigators also revealed that the suspects allegedly confessed to a similar crime in November 2025, where a female victim was abducted, ransom collected, and later killed. The Commissioner described the arrest ...

Former Lagos State spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, Seye Oladejo, has picked his nomination form to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Mushin Constituency II. The move has generated excitement among party members and supporters, with many describing it as a boost for experienced and effective representation in the constituency. Oladejo, known for his role as a prominent voice of the party in Lagos, said his decision to enter the race is driven by a commitment to serve the people at a higher level. He pledged to provide quality representation at the National Assembly, with a focus on development, empowerment, and the welfare of constituents. According to him, Mushin requires strong legislative advocacy and purposeful leadership to drive meaningful progress. Supporters have continued to rally behind his ambition, citing his political experience, grassroots appeal, and track record within the party as key strengths. They expressed confidence that his can...

A journalist and broadcaster, Oluwanifemi Kazeem, has declared her intention to contest for Alimosho Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kazeem made the declaration after consultations with party leaders in the constituency, stating that her ambition is driven by the growing demand for youthful, accessible, and development-focused representation. Speaking with journalists, she pledged to deliver quality representation anchored on inclusiveness and active community engagement, noting that she would operate an open-door policy to ensure constituents have a voice in governance. “I am coming into the race with a full understanding of the workings of the constituency, the state legislature, and the various interests of our people,” she said. She described Alimosho I as a critical constituency within the APC, highlighting its large voting population, particularly women, whom she said deserve stronger and more effective represent...

The President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Olufunmilola Disu, has officially launched the Lagos phase of the POWA CARES Initiative, reaffirming the association’s commitment to improving the welfare of police families across Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Mrs Disu described the initiative as a structured and sustainable intervention aimed at strengthening the well-being of police families, which she said is critical to effective policing. She noted that the programme was designed to move beyond one-off welfare gestures by providing comprehensive support in healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. According to her, the Lagos outreach builds on the success of the Abuja phase, where over 1,000 beneficiaries received eye care services and medical support. She disclosed that the Lagos phase would provide free eye screening and treatment, corrective eyewear, dental care, and general medical consultations to more than 1,000 beneficiaries over...