Ogun Police Confirm Atan-Ota Murder, Probe Suspected Cult Link
Police confirmed the October 15 killing of Taiwo Saheed in Atan-Ota, but reports alleging cult involvement have not been established by investigators....
Public Safety
Eleme gas pipeline explosion: Residents demand probe, compensation
Residents of Aleto in Rivers State are demanding an investigation and compensation after a gas-pipeline explosion reportedly injured about 20 people and damaged more than 50 homes and shops....
NDLEA seizes 8,725kg tramadol at Lagos port
The agency says an India-origin shipment declared as maize starch contained 349 bags later confirmed as powdered tramadol hydrochloride....
Police arrest 22-year-old over suspected cult-related killing in Owerri
Police say Bright Adiene was arrested in connection with the killing of Nnamdi Okeke in Owerri. The suspected cult link remains a police characterisation, and no guilt has been established....
Barkin Ladi: Berom youth group says troops foiled ambush, arrested suspect
A Berom youth group says troops foiled an ambush in Barkin Ladi and arrested one suspect, but the specific arrest and AK-47 recovery claims had not been independently confirmed by Operation Enduring Peace or Plateau Police at the latest check....
Lagos Taskforce warns of arrests as traffic-enforcement mandate remains unclear
Lagos Taskforce says arrests and prosecutions will follow its traffic and environmental sensitisation campaign, but its current traffic-enforcement mandate requires clarification after an earlier police withdrawal and subsequent selective enforcement operations....
Edo tanker explosion: Police say eight injured as FRSC count remains unresolved
Edo Police say eight people sustained burns in the Oluku tanker explosion and were taken to UBTH. An earlier FRSC update reported 11 casualties, but authorities have not yet explained the difference between the two figures....
Benue police confirm abduction of Catholic priest in Ohimini
Benue police and the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo have confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache along the Otobi Amejo–Ajegbe Road in Ohimini LGA. Police say efforts to secure his release are ongoing....
Rivers pipeline explosion: 20 injured as investigation, aid calls grow
At least 20 people remain reported injured after a pipeline explosion in Aleto, Eleme, as residents and environmental advocates seek answers over the operator, cause and alleged prior warnings....
Bauchi Police Hunt Suspect After 24-Year-Old Suffers Severed Wrist
Police say Usman Idris was seriously injured during a political altercation in Bauchi. One man is in custody, while the alleged machete attacker remains sought....