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Lagos Police Commissioner defends decision to declare Sowore wanted, citing constitutional authority

Lagos CP Olohundare Jimoh says declaring Omoyele Sowore wanted was lawful and within his constitutional authority, citing plans for a disruptive protest. Sowore has filed a N500 million lawsuit in response.

95News•11/5/2025

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Editorial: Rising Rural Crime and the Test of Policing in Northern Nigeria

Recent police operations in Jigawa, Kebbi, and Bauchi highlight both the persistence of rural crime—armed robbery, kidnapping, and motorcycle theft—and the growing reliance on intelligence-led policing and community vigilance. These cases reveal a pattern: criminal gangs exploiting rural vulnerabilities, and police forces under pressure to adapt with limited resources.

95News•11/3/2025

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Police Arrest Two Suspected Motorcycle Thieves in Bauchi, Recover Stolen Bike

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected motorcycle thieves, identified as Nura Yau (25) and Bayero Isah (25), after they attempted to sell a stolen motorcycle in Darazo town. Acting on a tip-off from a vigilant resident, detectives trailed and apprehended the suspects, who later confessed to stealing motorcycles from multiple locations.

95News•11/3/2025

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Kebbi Police Rescue Teenager, Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers After Forest Shootout

The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued a 14-year-old boy abducted from his home in Bagudo Local Government Area and arrested two suspected kidnappers. The operation, which involved a gun battle in Sada forest, led to the recovery of weapons, while other suspects remain at large.

95News•11/3/2025

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Jigawa Police Nab Five Robbery Suspects, One Escapes in Statewide Crackdown

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with armed robbery incidents across the state, while one suspect remains at large. The arrests, made in separate operations, led to the recovery of stolen motorcycles, phones, weapons, and other valuables, as authorities intensify their anti-crime campaign.

95News•11/3/2025

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Police Dismantle Baby Factory in Ondo, Rescue Five Pregnant Girls

The Ondo State Police Command has rescued five pregnant girls and a baby boy from a suspected baby factory in Ore, arresting the operator, Ada Clement, who allegedly sold newborns for up to ₦600,000 each.

95News•10/27/2025

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Police Dismiss Fear of Unrest, Assure Safety on Third Mainland Bridge

The Lagos State Police Command has reassured commuters and motorists that the Third Mainland Bridge remains secure and free of planned disruptions, following circulation of social-media alerts about a purported attempt to block the route from the Oworonshoki axis.

95News•10/27/2025