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Five Arrested Over Alleged Kidnap, Sexual Assault of Cape Town Driver

Police say a 25-year-old e-hailing driver was allegedly kidnapped after meeting a woman and later held while suspects demanded R4,000.

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Bakura
Banditry
September 13, 2026

Six Imams Missing After Gunmen Attack Vehicle in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of six Imams who were travelling towards Talata Mafara when gunmen stopped their vehicle. Officers and personnel from other security agencies have been deployed in efforts to locate the victims.

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Burglary
Calabar
September 9, 2026

Four in Custody Over Alleged ₦49m Company Burglary in Calabar

A police investigation is underway in Calabar after four suspects were arrested over an alleged company burglary involving property valued at about ₦49 million.

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Asylum Seekers
Hampshire
September 7, 2026

Portsmouth Protests Erupt After Boat Carrying 140 Asylum Seekers Arrives

An anti-migration demonstration drew hundreds to Portsmouth after about 140 people arrived by small boat, with police deploying a dispersal order.

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Niger Delta
Oil Theft
September 4, 2026

Rivers Oil Incident Leaves 37 Dead as Toxic Fumes Hit Okrika Jetty

At least 37 people died after toxic fumes overwhelmed people at Okrika’s Okari Jetty, but police and local officials have given different accounts of what the victims were doing at the site.

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Anthony Obodo
Court
September 4, 2026

Rivers Court Orders Remand of Two Cops Linked to UNIPORT Graduate’s Death

A Rivers State court has remanded two dismissed police officers over the alleged killing of 22-year-old UNIPORT graduate Anthony Obodo in Port Harcourt.

Accepting Transport Money From Men You Don’t Plan to Meet Could Land You in Jail — Rivers Police

Rivers State police have warned the public to be cautious when accepting money from strangers, particularly where the individuals involved have never met physically.