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Two Nigerian nationals have been extradited to the United States to face federal prosecution for alleged sextortion schemes linked to the deaths of American teenagers. The case highlights a significant cross-border collaboration between the FBI and Nigeria's EFCC to dismantle international cyber-extortion rings.
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a criminal syndicate in Nasarawa State that allegedly targeted vulnerable youths for illegal organ harvesting. The investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, including two medical doctors, who are accused of exploiting financial desperation to lure victims.
The Rivers State Police Command has detained several officers following the fatal shooting of a university graduate in Port Harcourt, an incident that has sparked public outrage and a formal investigation.
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Tactical Unit officers after they allegedly extorted N100,000 from four young men wrongfully detained at the Mile 2 Police Station. Following an intervention by the Area Command, the extorted funds have been refunded to the victims.
Troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA intercepted a planned ransom exchange in Kebbi State, successfully rescuing a woman abducted from her farm last month after a fierce firefight with terrorists.
The Nigeria Police Force has formally challenged social media activist VeryDarkMan to provide evidence supporting his claims that officers at highway checkpoints collude with kidnappers. The Force warned that such grave allegations without proof are damaging to the institution and demoralizing to personnel serving in high-risk areas.
The FCT Police Command has detained officers caught in a viral video allegedly extorting an Abuja resident, marking a significant step toward accountability in law enforcement. The command is calling on the complainant to provide a formal statement to ensure a transparent investigation into the incident.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police for the FCID Annex, Lagos, has called for mandatory regular medical assessments to ensure the physical and mental fitness of detectives. The move aims to prioritize preventive healthcare and strengthen the operational efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force.
Assistant Inspector-General Olohundare Moshood Jimoh has reaffirmed his commitment to professional policing and equal justice during a courtesy visit from the Ilorin Emirates Descendants Progressive Union.
Ogun State police have rescued two pregnant women and four children from a suspected baby factory in Mowe, following an intelligence-led raid. The investigation has expanded into a search for a missing newborn as six suspects face interrogation.
The NDLEA has arrested a centenarian for drug dealing and intercepted over N4.4 billion worth of synthetic cannabis in a series of nationwide operations. The agency also discovered cocaine concealed in edible cassava flour and dismantled several trafficking rings across the country.
