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Five Nigerian Women, Seven Ghanaian Men Arrested in Asokwa Police Raid

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Five Nigerian women and seven Ghanaian men have been arrested during a police operation targeting criminal hideouts in the Asokwa Municipality of Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The raid, carried out between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, was led by the Asokwa District Police as part of efforts to curb criminal activity in the area. Officers stormed known ghettos and hotspots in a surprise swoop aimed at apprehending suspected offenders before they could strike. Police confirmed that the women — identified as Empress David (22), Sonia Isaac (24), Loveth Michael (18), Success Moses (21), and Victor Alice (23) — later admitted to engaging in prostitution at Sokoban Wood Village to make ends meet. The seven Ghanaian men arrested were named as Jacob Amaliba (30), Usif Awuro (39), Adu Kofi (22), Kwame Atobiga (39), Isaac Boamah (27), Emmanuel Boakye (29), and Pekazine Puakan (28). According to a police statement, the men were picked up from various ghettos suspected to be “Wee” (cannabis) bases at Asago. However, no illegal substances or weapons were recovered during the search. “All twelve individuals are currently in custody and will be screened and profiled as investigations continue,” the statement read. The arrests come just days after Nigerian Senator Bassey Aniekan condemned protests in Ghana where some citizens had called for Nigerians to be deported.

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IGP Applauds Gov. Diri’s Honours for Police Officer of the Year

IGP Applauds Gov. Diri’s Honours for Police Officer of the Year

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By kamal yalwa: July 26, 2025 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has commended Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, for hosting a high-profile state banquet in honour of Superintendent of Police (SP) Sentome Obi, the recipient of the Police Officer of the Year 2024 and the prestigious IGP Integrity Award. The celebratory event, held in Yenagoa, was described by the IGP as a significant gesture that promotes honour, courage, and ethical excellence within Nigeria’s law enforcement community. SP Sentome Obi, who hails from Bayelsa State, currently heads the Financial and Cybercrime Unit at Zone 16 Command, Yenagoa. He garnered national recognition after he rejected a $17,000 bribe intended to derail a sensitive criminal investigation—an act that earned him accolades for integrity and professionalism. In recognition of his exemplary conduct, Governor Diri presented SP Obi with a brand-new car and a fully furnished three-bedroom bungalow, highlighting the state’s appreciation for upright public service. The IGP praised Governor Diri’s gesture as a “watershed moment” in ongoing efforts to embed a culture of accountability and integrity within the Nigeria Police Force. “This recognition is not only well deserved, but it also sets a new standard for public service and moral leadership,” IGP Egbetokun said. The honouring of SP Obi aligns with the IGP’s broader vision to reposition the Nigeria Police Force as a modern, ethical, and community-trusted institution. According to Egbetokun, such recognitions inspire officers across the country to uphold the core values of honesty, service, and professionalism.

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Imo Police Arrest Over 2,000 Suspects, Rescue 100 Victims in Six Months

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The Imo State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime, with over 2,000 suspects arrested for offences including kidnapping, terrorism, murder, and armed robbery within the last six months. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, the police confirmed the rescue of 58 kidnapped victims and 42 stolen children, many of whom have since been reunited with their families. Okoye credited the success to the strategic initiatives and relentless operations of the Command aimed at reducing insecurity across the state. During the same period, a large cache of arms and explosives was recovered, including 2 General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), 14 AK-47 rifles, 20 pump-action shotguns, 4 fabricated rocket launchers, 7 gas-cylinder-based explosives, locally made hand grenades, and assorted live ammunition and cartridges. Reaffirming its dedication to safeguarding lives and property, the Imo State Police Command urged residents to provide credible intelligence to support its ongoing security operations. By: Kamal YalwaJuly 22, 2025 – 8:04 AM GMT+1

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84 Victims Rescued as Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring in Oyo

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The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered a human trafficking ring in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.  The police stormed the  building where 83 individuals and a child from a house in the Orogun area of the city, were being held against their will. Preliminary reports suggest that the victims, believed to be nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, were lured to Nigeria under the pretence of being offered employment opportunities. There are also claims that the perpetrators extorted significant sums of money, reportedly in dollars, from the victims’ parents and relatives as part of the elaborate scheme. The rescued individuals are currently at the Police Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, where authorities are conducting further investigations to ascertain the full details of the case.

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Police Officer Commits Suicide In Port Harcourt

Police Officer Commits Suicide In Port Harcourt

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A heartbreaking incident occurred in the Eagle Island area of Port Harcourt during the early hours of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Inspector Maxwell Zabu, a serving police officer, was reported to have died by suicide. As reported by Dez Mayorz News, Zabu, widely recognized as a committed and hardworking officer, allegedly ended his life by shooting himself in his residence. The exact details surrounding the event are still unknown. His sudden death has left colleagues and members of the community in deep shock and mourning, as he was held in high regard by those who knew him.At the time this report was compiled, the Rivers State Police Command had not yet issued an official statement on the matter.

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Suspected Fraudsters Arrested for Impersonating Police to Defraud Traders in Niger State

Suspected Fraudsters Arrested for Impersonating Police to Defraud Traders in Niger State

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The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspected fraudsters who pose as police officers to swindle unsuspecting traders of their money and cattle at different markets.  The suspects identified as Aliyu Abbas, 35, of Funtua, Katsina; Jibrin Idris, 35, of Gwiwa, Jigawa; Musa Ya’u of Daura, Katsina; and Abubakar Yahaya, 45, were arrested on April 16, 2025.  Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the arrest in a statement, said the suspects were found to be in possession of a handcuff, N1.2 million, cut-to-size papers, liquid chemicals for counterfeiting notes, and two mobile phones.  “On 16th April, 2025 at about 3pm, acting on a credible intelligence that a syndicate of four men who specialized in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public in various markets around Niger State were sighted at Izom cattle market, planning to defraud a person after selling his cattle,” the statement read.  “Based on this, Police operatives of Maje Div mobilised to the scene and intercepted one black Mercedes Benz vehicle with Reg. No. KTU 747 HF with the following suspects; Aliyu Abbas 35yrs of Funtua, Katsina, Jibrin Idris 35yrs of Gwiwa, Jigawa, Musa Ya’u of Daura, Katsina and Abubakar Yahaya 45yrs of Daura, Katsina.  “On interrogation, the suspects confessed to being fraudsters and a sum of one million, two hundred thousand naira was recovered from them. Other exhibits include a bunch of cut to size papers, liquid chemicals claimed to be used for counterfeit notes, handcuff, and two phones. “Some victims identified the syndicate as fraudsters who had swindled them of their money and cattle at different markets. It was also said that at times, they do present themselves as policemen to their victims or counterfeit notes producer and other means of defrauding people.  “The suspects are under further investigation and will be charged to court after investigations

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Nigerian Navy Hands Over Kidnap Suspects to Police

Nigerian Navy Hands Over Kidnap Suspects to Police

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The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday handed over a three-man kidnapping gang to the Police, following their arrest in connection with the abduction of a naval officer, Lieutenant Cynthia Akor and other victims in Abuja. Commodore Oluseyi Oladipo, Commander of the Naval Unit in Abuja, said the officer was kidnapped on Friday, March 21, 2025, around Mpape, Abuja. He was later tracked to a forest hideout in Nasarawa State where she and other victims were rescued. Until the abduction, she was a staff of Armed Forces Radio, which is based at the Mogadishu Cantonment, off the Abuja-Nyanya Expressway. Sources confirmed that Lieutenant Akor was kidnapped in the evening of Friday March 21, 2025 while she was driving in a Toyota saloon car along with another passenger at approximately 7:45 p.m. The abduction was carried out by four armed assailants who opened fire before seizing the victims. The abducted individuals, including Gold Alfred, a resident of Bwari, and an unidentified person, were returning home after visiting a relative in Beggar Quarry, Mpape. According to Oladipo, the successful operation was carried out by a joint Quick Response Squad from the Naval Base, in collaboration with troops from the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army and personnel from the Nigeria Police Force. “In line with our mandate to provide security within the FCT and surrounding areas, we maintain strong synergy with other security agencies,” he said. “Despite ongoing efforts, the FCT continues to face threats including kidnappings, ‘one-chance’ abductions, and car thefts.” The base commander explained that after receiving the report of the officer’s abduction, a joint search-and-rescue mission was launched, supported by both human and technical intelligence. The victims were freed in the early hours of Sunday, March 23. Subsequent follow-up operations led to the arrest of two prime suspects and an accomplice, all of whom have confessed to kidnapping, cattle rustling, and other criminal activities. The suspects, along with relevant exhibits, were formally handed over to the FCT Police Command for further investigation and prosecution. Commodore Oladipo reaffirmed the Naval Unit’s commitment to the vision of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, to maintain a motivated naval force capable of ensuring security across Nigeria’s maritime and land-based environments. He also expressed appreciation to the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his leadership in enhancing security within the capital. “The Base will continue to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure that Abuja remains safe and secure,” he concluded.

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Police Recover Three Headless Bodies Found in Ondo River

Police Recover Three Headless Bodies Found in Ondo River

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Photo: By Punch News The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation following the discovery of three headless bodies found floating in the river between Ore and Odigbo communities on Sunday. Police believe the bodies were likely dumped there by unidentified individuals from outside the state or carried to the location by the river’s current. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Olayinka Alayande, explained that no missing persons report has been filed and no one has come forward to identify the victims since the incident was reported. According to the PPRO, the bodies were recovered and deposited at the state General Hospital morgue in Ore. Community leaders and stakeholders were contacted to assist in identifying the victims, but so far, no leads have emerged. “The DPO summoned all interest groups and asked anyone with useful information to come forward, but there has been no response,” Alayande said, further suggesting that the crime likely did not occur within Ondo State. The discovery has caused fear and unease in the local communities. A youth leader, identified only as Shileola, described the scene as horrifying. “I rushed to the site after hearing the news, hoping to identify the victims by their clothes or any clue, but there was nothing,” he said. Residents who discovered the bodies initially alerted security agencies, prompting the police response. While no concrete evidence has been found yet, there are growing suspicions that the victims may have been killed for ritual purposes before being dumped in the river. The incident has heightened tension in Ore and Odigbo, as locals await further updates from security agencies. Police investigations are ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

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