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  Michael Olumide Alabi   Lagos State Police Command, through its Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), has intensified efforts to curb crime by sensitising transport operators, traders and other stakeholders on the dangers of drug abuse, cultism and election violence. The awareness programme, organised in collaboration with…

Michael Olumide Alabi Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol alongside assorted charms during a routine patrol operation in the Igando area of Lagos, as part of its ongoing campaign against violent crime across the state. The arrest was made by…

Michael Olumide Alabi Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has formally decorated Dr. Opeyemi Ojo, a medical doctor serving in the Nigeria Police Force, with his new rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) following his promotion and conversion from the Inspectorate cadre. The decoration ceremony,…

From left, Managing Director /Editor-in-Chief, New Telegraph, Mr. Ayodele Aminu; Editor, Vanguard Media, Mr. Eze Anaba, Deputy Editor, Vanguard Media, Mr. Adekunle Adekoya; Editor, New Telegraph Newspaper, Ms. Juliet Bumaah, and Former Admin Manager, Vanguard Media, Mr. Alhassan Bello. at the 4TH Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture (2026) in Lagos.  …

Michael Olumide Alabi Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordered officers to shoot anyone found carrying illegal firearms, insisting that no such directive was issued. The Force described the reports as false and misleading, clarifying that the IGP merely reiterated…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Mr. Cletus Nwadiogwu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Benue State Police Command to transparency and professionalism, assuring residents that the command will continue to provide accurate and verified information on security matters. Speaking during a press briefing at the Police…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi A fresh wave of violence has hit Benue State as suspected Fulani herders reportedly attacked Eyeyi community in Ogboju, located in Agatu Local Government Area, leaving no fewer than 20 people dead and several others injured. The attack, which occurred at dawn on Tuesday, comes barely three…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   38-year-old suspected notorious drug dealer, Ugo Gift Okonkwo, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Eagle Island in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following credible intelligence. According to the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Femi Babafemi, during the operation,…

  Michael Olumide Alabi Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom, has led members of his leadership team on a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN,…

  Michael Olumide Alabi Lagos State Police Command has intensified investigations into an alleged multi-million-naira land fraud involving the Chief Executive Officer of Lilyworth Homes Ltd, Nnenne Hope Nwizu, with the suspect expected to be arraigned before a court following the conclusion of investigations. The development followed a petition submitted…