Security General

Six Abducted Children Die in Captivity as Oyo Police Rescue 17 Others

The Oyo State Police Command says six children abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate have died while in captivity. The command also announced the rescue of 17 children and the arrest of seven suspects following an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged criminal network. The syndicate is suspected of stealing, trafficking and concealing

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Security Expert Raises Alarm Over Alleged Bandit Infiltration of Rivers

A Port Harcourt-based security expert, Victor Umoren, has raised concerns over reports of alleged infiltration of armed bandits into the southern region, particularly Rivers State. Umoren, a retired military personnel, expressed the concern in an interview with Today FM’s Uchendu Ejiohwhor, warning that political activities by government officials should not distract attention from emerging security

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Security General

Three Years After Angbashim’s Killing, Odemude Youths Vow to Protect Peace

Three years after the killing of the Divisional Police Officer of the Ahoada Police Division in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, SP Bako Angbashim, the Odemude Youth Congress has vowed to sustain the peace and security currently enjoyed in the community. Angbashim was killed by suspected cultists led by the late 2Baba

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Rivers Police Dismiss Four Officers Over Alleged Killing of 22-Year-Old

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed and paraded four police officers found culpable in the alleged killing of 22-year-old Anthony Obodo in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on August 27, 2026, around Agip by Ada George in Port Harcourt. Addressing journalists during the parade at the command headquarters on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, the

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Rivers, Bayelsa Police Begin Joint Patrol, Bush-Clearing Operations Along Boundary

The Rivers and Bayelsa State Police Commands have commenced joint patrols and bush-clearing operations along the boundary between the two states as part of efforts to strengthen security and prevent criminal activities. The operation is being carried out in compliance with a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to intensify security operations

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General Security

Rivers Police Deny Linking ACP Irikefe to Arrest of Four Suspects

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed an online publication alleging misconduct and linking the Commander of 56 PMF, ACP London Irikefe, to the arrest and prosecution of four men allegedly working for human rights activist and freedom fighter, General Gabriel Asa Abuja. In a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, the

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Security Politics

EFCC ARRAIGNS THREE OVER ALLEGED VISA FRAUD IN OYO

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned three persons before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over alleged visa fraud, forgery and obtaining money by false pretence. The defendants are Emmanuel Serah Motunrayo, Awotunde Olugbenga and Idowu Olugbemi Sunday. Motunrayo and Olugbenga were arraigned on a 47-count charge involving alleged fraud of

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SECURITY AGENCIES URGED TO ACT OVER KHANA KILLINGS

The security agencies have been urged to strengthen intelligence gathering and community engagement to ensure those responsible for the recent killing of three persons in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State are brought to justice through due process. The Convener of the Rivers Peace Initiative, Obinna Ebogidi, made the call while reacting to the

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NDLEA Arrests Businessman With 1.55kg Cocaine Concealed in Luggage at Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, with 1.550 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed inside the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement. Babafemi said Onyebuchi was arrested at

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Security General

Rivers Police Parade 18 Suspects, Recover 47 Firearms, 12 Stolen Vehicles

The Rivers State Police Command has paraded 18 suspects arrested during various operations across the state between June and August 2026. The command also recovered 47 firearms, 102 rounds of live ammunition, 11 cutlasses and 12 stolen vehicles in the course of the operations. Parading the suspects at the command headquarters on Moscow Road, Port

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