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Police Re-Arrests, Assaults Sowore Despite Court Bail

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Omoyele Sowore has reportedly been re-arrested on Thursday outside the Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja, moments after being granted bail along with 13 others.

According to eyewitness accounts cited by Politics Nigeria, police officers dragged Sowore into a waiting vehicle shortly after Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id approved bail for the group, who had been detained during the recent #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in the capital.

As members of the defence team worked to perfect the bail conditions, officers led by the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), CSP Ilyasu Barau—Officer in Charge of Anti-Vice under the FCT Command’s DC-CID—allegedly confronted Sowore, punched him, and forced him into a police van.

Witnesses said Sowore resisted when officers attempted to take him away without offering any explanation.

“The IPO punched him, dragged him on the ground, and forced him into the van. They really manhandled him,” one eyewitness claimed.

Another source alleged that police refused to show any remand order despite insisting they possessed one.

“When we asked to see the remand order they claimed to have obtained, the officer refused to show any document,” the source said. “The police took Sowore away to Kuje Prison despite his bail, citing a secret remand order.”

Those granted bail alongside Sowore include Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu; Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; and 11 other protesters.

As of press time, police had not issued an official statement regarding the incident.

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BREAKING: After meeting Nnamdi Kanu in Court, Police arrests Sowore

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Security operatives on Thursday arrested Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of the #FreeNnamdiKanu movement, shortly after he met with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Eyewitnesses said Sowore was apprehended by Police officers moments after leaving the courtroom, where he had gone to express solidarity with Kanu, who appeared for the continuation of his trial.

His arrest was also confirmed by rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.

Footage obtained by LEADING REPORTERS shows the activist being surrounded by heavily armed officers before being escorted into a black waiting vehicle within the court premises.

 

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JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, Others Arrested During Abuja Protest

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Security operatives have arrested Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Ejimakor revealed this in a post on his X handle on Monday, stating that he and several others participating in a protest were apprehended by the police.

He wrote: “We’ve just been arrested — myself, Prince Emanuel, and others. We are at FCT Command CID, No. 1 Zaria Street, Garki 2, Abuja.”

Earlier, Ejimakor had accused security operatives of firing teargas to disperse peaceful protesters demanding Kanu’s release, adding that the fumes caused irritation to his eyes and throat.

The protesters had gathered in Abuja on Monday to press for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021.

The demonstration was part of renewed calls on the Federal Government to obey court orders directing Kanu’s release.

 

 

 

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Police arrest 12 suspected robbers linked to Arise TV anchor’s death

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

‎The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the killing of an Arise News staff member, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a robbery attack in Abuja.

‎Arise TV, in a post on its website on Thursday, said the arrests followed an operation led by the Scorpion Squad under the FCT Command, based on intelligence provided by a forensics firm, Giga Forensics, a subsidiary of EIB STRATOC.

‎According to Arise, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, ordered a manhunt for the suspects after the September 29, 2025, attack at Unique Apartment in Gishiri Village, Katampe District, which occurred around 3:30 a.m.

‎The statement said operatives of the Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Godfrey, arrested the suspects following actionable digital and reconstructive intelligence provided by Giga Forensics, a subsidiary of EIB STRATOC.

The suspects are:

‎Shamsudeen Hassan ‘m’ from Malumfashi LGA Katsina state

Hassan Isah ‘m’, 22 years from Zaria kaduna State

Abubakar Alkamu a.k.a. abba ‘m’, 27 years from Musawa LGA katsina state

Sani Sirajo a.k.a. dan borume ‘m’ 20 years from Malumfashi LGA katsina state

Mashkur Jamilu a.k.a. abba ‘m’ 28 years from Igabi LGA kaduna state

Suleiman Badamasi a.k.a. dan-sule ‘m’ 21 years from Malumfashi LGA katsina state

Abdul Salam saleh a.k.a. na-durudu ‘m’ from katsina lga katsina State

Zaharadeen Muhammad a.k.a. gwaska ‘m’ 23 years from chikun lga kaduna state

Musa adamu a.k.a. musa hassan ‘m’ 30 years from malumfashi lga katsina state

Sumayya Mohammed a.k.a. baby ‘m’ 27 years from Sammaka LGA, Kaduna state

Isah Abdulrahman a.k.a. abbati ‘m’, 25 years from Zaria LGA, Kaduna state

Musa Umar a.k.a. small ‘m’ 31 years from Maiduguri LGA Borno state.

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JUST IN: Force PRO Adejobi transferred to Delta State Command

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has been transferred to Delta State Command as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, The Nation has learnt.

Adejobi was recently elevated from the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

He was first appointed in acting capacity on 16th February 2022 as a CSP and took over from then CP Frank Mba. He was later confirmed by then IGP Usman Alkali (Rtd).

DCP Adejobi has decades of experience in police operations, public relations, and law enforcement advocacy.

He studied Archaeology and Geography (Combined Honours) from the University of Ibadan.

He holds a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same university.

He was the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ogun State Command from 2008 – 2016; PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016 and PPRO Lagos State Police Command between September, 2020 and August, 2021. .

He is a member of several professional bodies and associations which include: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); International Public Relations Association (IPRA); Pointman Leadership Institute, USA; International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), USA; and the Institute of Corporate Administration, Nigeria.

 

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Police can search you without warrant if…..— Delta Command PRO

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Public Relations Officer (PRO), Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, has said that police officers have the authority to search people’s pockets and bags without a warrant if there is reasonable suspicion.

Edafe disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday while announcing the arrest of a suspected thief found in possession of a firearm.

“Do the police have the right to search you randomly without a search warrant? The answer is yes; search you and not your houses or your phones. But to search you, your bag, pockets, is allowed.

“This chap was standing at a club around 5am looking suspicious, when operatives of RRS intercepted and searched him, and this gun was recovered. Listen to his reason for taking the gun to the club,” he wrote.

In a video that accompanied the post, Edafe explained how operatives of the Rapid Response Squad on visibility patrol around DBS Road, near Don and Master, intercepted a young man who was carrying a bag in a suspicious manner.

He said, “While operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Delta State Police Command were on their visibility patrol around DBS road, just by Don and Master, they saw this young man carrying a bag, he was sighted in a suspicious manner, he was intercepted and searched.

“When his bag was searched, this gun was found in his bag, this is the magazine and these are the ammunitions that were recovered from him.”

“Bassey Udoh did not only have this in his possession. In the course of our investigation, we discovered that he usuaully scale through the fence of people’s houses while they’re sleeping and steals their generator.

“At times use the gate to come out and or also take it out through the fence. The time of their operation are usually between the hours of 4am and 5am,” he added.

 

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Nine Arrested Over Murder of Adamawa Politician Thomas Godwin

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of Adamawa politician, Thomas Godwin, popularly known as Zamfara.

Godwin, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was attacked and murdered last month near his residence in Ka’ala, Hong Local Government Area, under unclear circumstances. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with the state government and police pledging to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Providing an update on the case, the Adamawa State Police Command announced that nine individuals have been taken into custody over the incident.

In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects were identified as Sunday Terrang, Umar Ibrahim, Sadiq Ishaku, Solomon Gideon, Ahmed Aminu, Danlami Ali, Godwin Chakukuyada, Akacha Daniel Samari, and Ibrahim Bakari.

Nguroje disclosed that following a preliminary investigation, the case file and suspects had been transferred to the Force Intelligence Rapid Response Team (IRRT) in Abuja for further investigation.

He also addressed reports alleging police misconduct, including torture and coercion of suspects.

“At no time did the police violate the rights of any suspect,” he stated. “Their statements were recorded in the presence of the State Legal Aid Council. All procedures—including arrests and interviews—were video recorded and conducted in line with international best practices and standard investigation protocols.”

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Police arrests VeryDarkMan in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Popular Nigerian social media personality and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, known widely as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja.

The arrest reportedly followed his public criticism of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) over alleged unauthorized transactions from his mother’s account.

His lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development on Twitter on Friday, revealing that officers of the Nigeria Police Force apprehended VeryDarkMan at Area 3 in Abuja.

“JUST IN: VDM arrested by the police at GTB. Spoke to them before he was arrested. This is absolutely unacceptable. Demanding accountability is not a crime,” Adeyanju tweeted.

In another update, he added, “A team of policemen arrested VDM at GTB. He was arrested with his friend C Park but they left his mom alone.”

More details to come…..

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DETAILS: How Police inspector slumps, dies after Arsenal defeat Real Madrid

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

An Inspector of Police, Stephen Enang, slumped and died shortly after watching Arsenal’s emphatic 3–0 win over Spanish giants Real Madrid on Tuesday night in Calabar.

The late Enang, a native of Ekori in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, was attached to the Akim Police Division along IBB Way.

Known among friends for his soft-spoken nature and deep passion for Arsenal, Enang was said to be in high spirits throughout the game.

According to a close friend, who spoke on condition of anonymity, Enang had been elated during the match, celebrating each Arsenal goal with great excitement at a viewing centre on Abang-Asang Street.

“He was in great spirits—healthy, happy, cheering every goal. Arsenal scored the first, second, and third goals, and he was overjoyed,” the witness recalled.

“But after the final whistle, when everyone started leaving, we noticed Stephen wasn’t getting up like the rest of us. That’s when we realised something was wrong.”

He had slumped on the seat and was unresponsive. Despite being rushed to the Police Hospital in Akim, efforts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was later pronounced dead.

“He was soft-spoken, football-loving, and an ardent Arsenal supporter. This came as a huge shock to all of us,” his friend added.

As of the time of filing this report, attempts to reach the Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, for an official comment were unsuccessful, as calls and messages went unanswered.

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Police teargas protesters in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigeria police on Monday fired tear gas at peaceful protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja, as demonstrators took to the streets to demand urgent government action on worsening economic conditions, rising repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act.

LEADING REPORTERS reports that the protest, which was part of a nationwide demonstration organized by the Take-It-Back Movement in collaboration with several civil society organizations, coincided with the National Police Day celebrations held at the Eagle Square.

Authorities, as part of the security arrangements for the official event, had placed a blockade around the Three Arms Zone, where top police officials were expected to attend the ceremony honoring the service of the Nigeria Police Force.

The demonstrators, including human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore; carried placards with messages such as “Stop the Repression” and “Let Us Breathe”.

The protest is aimed at drawing attention to what the organizers described as a growing wave of authoritarianism under the President Bola Tinubu administration.

National Coordinator of the Take-It-Back Movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, who led the mobilisation, highlighted the key issues fueling the protest.

They included soaring inflation, nationwide insecurity, and the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State.

At the time of filing this report, there were no confirmed reports of injuries or arrests.

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