Crime
Police Neutralise Nine Criminals, Lose Six Officers in FCT Operations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has disclosed that nine armed criminals were killed during confrontations with security operatives, while six police officers lost their lives in the line of duty between October and December 2025.
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Miller Dantawaye, made this known on Friday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Abuja, where he presented the operational scorecard of the command for the last quarter of the year.
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Dantawaye said the armed suspects were neutralised during high-risk operations targeting kidnapping and armed robbery across the territory.
According to him, the suspects engaged police operatives in gun battles while attempting to escape arrest or abduct victims.
He noted that the period under review was also marked by significant losses, as six police officers paid the supreme price while carrying out their lawful duties to protect lives and property in the FCT.
“It is with deep respect that the command records the loss of six officers in the line of duty. Their sacrifice underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to safeguarding lives and property,” the commissioner said.
Despite the losses, the police recorded notable operational successes. The command handled about 300 reported cases across various crime categories, leading to the arrest of 160 suspects.
Dantawaye disclosed that seven kidnapping cases were recorded, resulting in the arrest of 41 suspects, while 62 armed robbery incidents led to 38 arrests.
He added that 26 “one-chance” robbery cases were reported, with 12 suspects apprehended.
The commissioner further stated that 35 cases of car theft and vehicle snatching were recorded during the period, leading to the arrest of 11 suspects and the recovery of 20 stolen vehicles.
He revealed that 24 kidnapped victims, including women and children, were rescued from criminal hideouts and forest locations, while eight victims of “one-chance” robbery and other violent crimes were also rescued.
According to him, 96 suspects have been charged to court, with 60 convictions secured so far, while other cases are still undergoing prosecution.
The police also recovered various arms and exhibits, including 21 AK-47 rifles, 10 shotguns, one K2 rifle, locally fabricated firearms, live ammunition, vehicles, illicit drugs, and a cash sum of ₦15.45 million linked to criminal activities.
While appreciating the Inspector-General of Police, the Minister of the FCT, sister security agencies and residents, Dantawaye reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, community engagement and sustained security operations.
He urged residents to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information, assuring them of the command’s resolve to maintain peace and security across the Federal Capital Territory.
Crime
How Routine FRSC Patrol Exposed Wanted Driver, Recovered Stolen Sienna
A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.
The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.
While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.
The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.
The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.
In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.
Crime
Election Scandal in Abuja: Woman Busted With 20 Voter Cards in Kabusa
A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.
The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.
She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.
He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.
Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.
This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.
Crime
NAFDAC Cracks Down On Alleged Expired Goods Ring In Niger, Seals 18 Warehouses
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its fight against unsafe consumables with the sealing of 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, over the alleged storage and planned distribution of expired food and beverage products worth N100 million.
The enforcement action followed intelligence reports that large quantities of expired goods were being stockpiled in facilities located around Ndazabo White House along Minna Road, behind Bida Modern Market in Niger State.
In a statement issued by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Mr. Olusayo Akintola, NAFDAC said its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate carried out the raid, uncovering thousands of expired items already packaged for distribution.
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Products recovered during the operation included 80,000 packets of expired non-alcoholic drinks, 5,000 packets of dairy milk, 16,000 packets of bottled water, 28 cartons of pasta, candies and other assorted goods.
The agency arrested managers of the affected warehouses for questioning, noting that preliminary investigations linked the facilities to a company identified as BY Ventures.
Following the discovery, NAFDAC extended its operation to supermarkets reportedly owned by the same company in Minna, where additional expired products and suspected counterfeit Goya oil were allegedly found. The supermarkets were subsequently sealed.
The Managing Director of the company, Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo, was invited for interrogation and reportedly admitted ownership of the seized expired products.
NAFDAC said investigations are ongoing and assured that appropriate regulatory sanctions would be applied at the conclusion of the probe to deter similar infractions.
The agency reiterated its warning to manufacturers, distributors and retailers to comply strictly with safety regulations, stressing that it would continue surveillance operations to protect public health.





