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Anambra Police Arrest Woman Accused Of Staging Kidnap After Family Paid ₦3 Million

Police say 22-year-old Nwachukwu Blessing allegedly staged her own abduction after her family paid ₦3 million; she was found in Asaba and is aiding

Bilkisu Sani Arrested After Husband, Hafizu Gausu, Found Slain in Rogo, Kano

Police arrested Bilkisu Sani after residents found her husband, Hafizu Gausu, with a fatal head injury in Katsalle, Rogo. He was buried Saturday.

Nigerian Forces Fire on Protesters, Probe Promised After 37 Miners Die in Niger State

Government has promised a full investigation after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.

Ninth Woman Found East of Johannesburg, Nigeria Issues Safety Alert

South African police recovered a ninth woman's body east of Johannesburg, prompting the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg to issue a safety advisory.

Police Confirm Ninth Woman's Body, Deepen Probe as Ekurhuleni Fear Grows

A ninth woman's body was found near Dawn Park, prompting a multidisciplinary police inquiry and heightening fear across Ekurhuleni.

Kempton Park Faces Police Lockdown After Eighth Woman Found Dead, 400,000-rand Reward Offered

Police plan a lockdown and have formed a specialist task team after an eighth woman’s body was found in Ekurhuleni. A 400,000-rand reward is on offer.

Santa Fe Police Capture Runaway Horse on Motorbikes, Return It to Parade

A horse that bolted before the Desfile de la Gente in Santa Fe on 13 September was chased on motorbikes, lassoed and returned unharmed.

Ramaphosa Directs Urgent Probe After Seven Women Found Near Johannesburg

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed police to prioritise investigations after seven women’s bodies were discovered around Kempton Park.

Ambush Kills Two Police Officers in Logo LGA, Deepens Benue Security Risk

Two police officers died after suspected armed herders ambushed the DPO's escort in Logo LGA. The attack follows a deadly assault in Ayilamo last

Police Arrest Suspect After Medical Examiner Rules Tasia Fortune Death a Homicide

Police arrested one man after the medical examiner ruled the August death of Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, a homicide.

Thai Police Arrest Monk in Suspected $3m Embezzlement, Woman Also Detained

A Buddhist monk was taken into custody on suspicion of embezzling $3m. A woman filmed having sex with him was arrested as a suspected accomplice.

Nepal Moves to Prosecute Online Abusers Targeting Flood Survivors

Prime Minister Balendra Shah vowed authorities will show "no leniency" toward those who insult survivors. Police have formed a 10‑member probe.

Four Arrested After Village Head Bawa Barde Is Macheted to Death in Niger State

Niger State police arrested four men over the August 23 machete killing of 53-year-old village head Bawa Barde in Munya LGA.

Oyo Police Rescue 17 Children After Probe Finds Six Dead in Trafficking Ring

Oyo State police rescued 17 children and arrested seven suspects, confirming six children died in an alleged trafficking network that moved victims

Gunmen Steal Two Highlanders, ₦500,000 From ADC Chairman’s Benin Home

Armed robbers struck Kennedy Odion’s Uhie, Benin City residence at about 3:00 am on Sept 6, taking two Toyota Highlanders, four phones and ₦500,000.

13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Hunter Leaves Loaded Gun Unsecured in Bauchi

A 13-year-old, Mubarak Mohd, died after he reportedly fired a loaded dane gun left unsecured by a hunter in Udubo village, Gamawa LGA, Bauchi State.

Police Rescue Okpella Mother and Three Children, Arrest Made After Edo Abductions

Security teams rescued Patience Omonete and her three children after a Sept. 3 abduction at Onomi Farm, Okpella.

Three Siblings Found Dead on Father’s Farm in Akure as Police Open Probe

Neighbors found Joshua, Jacob and Blessing Jonah dead on their father’s farm near the Owena Army Barracks in Akure; police began an inquiry.

Three Hospitalised After Alleged Axe Attack in Tyers, Suspect Remains At Large

Three people have life-threatening injuries after an alleged axe attack in Tyers, Victoria. Police are searching for a man in his 50s.

Pennsylvania Officer Charged With Voluntary Manslaughter After Glenwood Pysher IV Killed

A Pennsylvania officer faces voluntary manslaughter charges after fatally shooting unarmed 22-year-old Glenwood Pysher IV, who went to the wrong

Car Bomb at Colombia Police Station Kills One, Wounds More Than 10

A car bomb exploded beside a Colombia police station on 1 September 2026. One person died and over 10 others were wounded, including officers.

Five Held After Newborn Dies From Stab Wounds in Sheffield

Five people remain in custody after a newborn girl was found with fatal stab wounds at a Sheffield home. Two others were bailed.

PCs Matthew Blades And Tom Clough Die In Crash On A66 Near Middlesbrough

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Football supporters paid tribute.

Vancouver Gallery Faces Scrutiny After Police Break In Over Sculpture

A passerby called 911 earlier this month after seeing what appeared to be legs protruding from an anthropomorphic sculpture, prompting police entry.

Policeman Kills Driver Anthony At Rivers Checkpoint, Three Wounded

A policeman shot and killed a driver named Anthony at a Rivers State checkpoint, leaving three others injured.

Small Businesses Lose As Nairobi Protest Over $5,000 Duty Hike Meets Tear Gas

Traders say a duty increase topping $5,000 will squeeze small retailers. Nairobi demonstrations were met with police tear gas.

Survey Finds More Americans Oppose Police License Plate Cameras

A survey finds more Americans oppose police use of license plate cameras, amid backlash over police surveillance abuses.

Deadly Gang Attack Kills 47, Puts Haiti Police Under Fire

A gang assault in Kenscoff left 47 dead in a town that had seen falling crime, intensifying scrutiny of Haiti's security.

South Korean Police Raid Starbucks Korea Over 'Tank Day' Promotion

South Korean police have raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea as part of an investigation into a controversial "Tank Day" promotion that sparked backlash and boycott calls over its association with the 1980 Gwangju Uprising.

Judge Freed After One Week in Bandits' Captivity Returns Home in Kebbi

A judge who was abducted by bandits has regained his freedom and returned home safely after spending one week in captivity, prompting celebrations across Kebbi State.

Osun Speaker Says CP Ordered Arrest Of SSG Teslim Igbalaye After He Was Booed

Adewale Egbedun says Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan ordered the arrest of SSG Teslim Igbalaye after being booed at an INEC stakeholders meeting.