Crime
Lagos Police Post Set Ablaze, Officer Injured
A group of enraged young individuals recently stormed a police post situated on Olayiwola Close within the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State.
The assailants proceeded to set the facility on fire, resulting in significant damage, while also inflicting an injury upon a police officer who was on duty at the time.
The exact motive behind the attack remains unclear as investigations are still underway. The injured officer sustained a head injury as a result of the incident.
After the incident, immediate action was taken to ensure the injured police officer received prompt medical attention as he was swiftly transported to the emergency center located at the toll gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for treatment.
Simultaneously, in response to the blazing police station, authorities reached out to the officials of the Lagos State Fire Service and they were promptly mobilized to the scene in order to contain and extinguish the fire, aiming to salvage the situation and prevent further damage.
Efforts were successful in extinguishing the fire, but unfortunately, a portion of the police post building sustained damage as a result.
Despite the chaos, it has been reported that no weapons were stolen during the incident.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, verified the occurrence of the event.
He mentioned that an investigation into the matter has already been initiated; however, no suspects have been apprehended at this time.
In a separate incident on Sunday, two individuals suspected of being associated with the Yoruba Nation movement were arrested during an attempted takeover of the Alausa Police Station in Ikeja.
Around 15 agitators, who were present at the premises, began recording videos using their mobile phones.
They captured footage of the police station while chanting slogans such as “No more Nigeria police again” and “Yoruba Nation has taken over in Yoruba land.”
In an attempt to disperse the protesters, some police officers assigned to the station were subjected to an attack.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated that as soon as the authorities received the report, additional police personnel were immediately dispatched to the location and two of the agitators were apprehended, while the others managed to flee.
He stated that during the arrest, the suspects were found in possession of charms, cutlasses, and insignia associated with their group which were subsequently confiscated as part of the evidence.
Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Taraba After Sustained Pressure
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Taraba State following sustained pressure mounted by its rescue teams.
The victims were identified as Otuwe Torhumba, 37; Kenneth Nyiutse, 35; and Michael Emmanuel, 27.
The Force made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in its 24-hour operational update covering security operations recorded across the country on October 2.
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According to the Police, “Due to sustained pressure by Police rescue teams, three of five kidnapped victims — Otuwe Torhumba (37), Kenneth Nyiutse (35) and Michael Emmanuel (27) — were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.”
The Police said the three victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently reunited with their families.
The Force did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the abduction or the whereabouts of the remaining two victims in the operational summary.
The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jalingo.
The rescue was among several operational successes recorded by the Nigeria Police Force during the reporting period.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of an 86-year-old man and his son after they were allegedly detained by suspected members of the Axe Men confraternity in Cross River State.
The victims, identified as Dominic Columbus Udoh, 86, and his son, Emmanuel Columbus Udoh, 40, were rescued by Police operatives on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across the country.
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According to the Force, Police operatives were mobilised to the scene after receiving information that suspected Axe Men confraternity cultists had unlawfully detained the two men.
The Police said the suspected cultists fled from the scene when operatives arrived.
The Force stated that officers, with assistance from neighbours, “forced open the locked apartment,” where the two victims were found.
According to the Police, both victims had sustained facial and chest injuries.
They were subsequently rescued and conveyed to the Police Hospital for medical treatment.
The Police said the incident is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that personnel of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) repelled an ambush by suspected bandits along the Amaafu-Abaji Road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a routine patrol by the security personnel along the road.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across different states.
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According to the Police, “Personnel of Operation Zenda JTF on routine patrol along Amaafu-Abaji Road successfully repelled an ambush by bandits, neutralizing one suspect and recovering his locally fabricated gun.”
The Police added that other members of the group fled into the surrounding bushes following the encounter.
It further stated that “No Police casualty was recorded” during the operation.
The recovered firearm was subsequently taken as part of the evidence from the operation as investigations continue.
The Police said the case has been placed under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Makurdi.
The Police Force continues to urge members of the public to provide security agencies with timely and useful information that can assist ongoing operations against criminal elements.
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