Stories tagged “Law Enforcement.”
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Oyo agency seizes 20 cows over open grazing, crop destruction
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) impounded 20 cows in Ibadan across two operations for alleged open grazing, residential rearing, and destruction of farm crops, enforcing the state's 2019 grazing law.
Germany's Customs Office uses WhatsApp Web and Signal Desktop to connect police-controlled computers to suspect accounts, bypassing encryption.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 16 suspects across eight states for various alleged crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, sexual offenses, cultism, and drug-related activities.
South Africa has expanded Operation Shanela in Ekurhuleni to intensify law enforcement and boost safety, following the discovery of nine bodies amid a spate of women's killings.
Delta State Police Command operatives intercepted a vehicle carrying military accoutrements and suspected illicit drugs, leading to the arrest of the driver. This operation is part of broader intelligence-led efforts against crime in the state.
NHRC, CISLAC seek transparent probe into deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects
Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) demand a transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 illegal mining suspects in custody.
Tennessee woman falsely charged with bank theft in North Dakota sues for $10m in damages over AI facial recognition system.
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority has impounded 10 cows in the Arola area of Apete, Ibadan, for alleged illegal open grazing and environmental nuisance, enforcing the state's 2019 anti-open grazing law.
Illegal ebikes are causing problems in London. 3,393 dangerously parked or abandoned ebikes were seized in the city this year.
Schneier discusses the shift from targeted to mass surveillance after 9/11, highlighting its impact on privacy and law enforcement.
Ghana: Police Arrest 2, Seize 692 Parcels of Suspected Indian Hemp At Dawhenya
Ghanaian police in the Tema Region arrested two individuals and confiscated 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during a snap-check operation in Dawhenya, intercepting an Accra-bound vehicle.
Nigeria: Ondo Tragedy - Police Arrest Suspect Over Poisonous Drinks That Allegedly Killed 29 People
Police in Ondo State, Nigeria, have arrested Oloruntoba Babatunde, suspected of producing poisonous drinks that allegedly killed 29 people and hospitalized several others in Araromi-Obu.
A legal practitioner, Inibehe Effiong, has challenged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu's warning against Nigerians filming police officers for social media content, asserting that citizens have a constitutional right to record law enforcement on duty.
Police arrest suspect for holding 15-year-old for three days after alleged sexual assault
Police in Cross River State, Nigeria, have arrested Felix Solomon in connection with the alleged sexual assault and unlawful confinement of a 15-year-old girl for three days in Calabar. A manhunt is underway for other suspects involved in the incident.
The Nigerian Navy arrested a suspected fake naval officer and an alleged armed robber during separate operations at a checkpoint in Awkuzu, Anambra State.
Niger State Police Command has arrested 21 individuals for thuggery, possession of dangerous weapons, and armed robbery across various locations in Minna.
Nigeria: Police Arrest 29 Suspects Over Murder, Other Allegations in Niger
Police in Niger State, Nigeria, have arrested 29 suspects for various alleged criminal activities, including the murder of a village head, cow theft, thuggery, and armed robbery.
Two men, including an undocumented foreign national, were arrested in Mpumalanga for possessing a substantial quantity of explosives valued at R130,000. The arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation by the Hawks.
VDM apologises to security agencies over ‘unknown gunmen’ remarks at NBA conference
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has apologised to Nigerian security agencies for controversial remarks made at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). He had previously labelled military, police, im…
Chinese authorities have arrested 52 Singaporean nationals in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region for alleged involvement in pyramid scheme activities.
South Africa: New Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratory Dismantled
A clandestine methamphetamine laboratory was dismantled in northern South Africa, marking the third such operation in four months and raising concerns about the expansion of Latin American criminal networks.
Police shot and killed a woman in Times Square after she stabbed two people, including a 68-year-old man and a woman, in a random and unprovoked attack.
Police arrest suspected phone snatcher, five others in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected phone snatcher and five alleged thugs in separate operations across the Bauchi metropolis, recovering some stolen items.
Police kill two kidnappers, rescue truck driver in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted truck driver during a counter-operation, recovering weapons and N2m.
Police nab suspected drug dealer with ₦5.8m haul in Anambra
Anambra State Police Command arrested 28-year-old Chinedu Nwankwo, a suspected drug dealer, recovering Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine, and Colorado valued at ₦5.8 million.
The spokesperson for Ademola Adeleke's campaign council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has urged the Nigeria Police Force to investigate and prosecute Senator Francis Fadahunsi for alleged inflammatory remarks made during the Osun State governorship election.
A Singaporean man, Muhammad Firdaus Abdul Rahman, was sentenced to over five years in jail for his role in a Cambodian crime ring, collecting nearly $656,800 from at least 14 scam victims.
Police invite VDM to provide evidence after alleging officers aid kidnappers
The Nigeria Police Force has invited activist Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence for his claims that police officers at checkpoints collaborate with kidnappers and terrorists.
A 47-year-old man faces 11 harassment charges after allegedly sending multiple emails to police officers containing insulting remarks.
Woman arrested on suspicion of fracturing 3-year-old daughter's leg by dropping her onto floor
Police in Tokyo have arrested a woman in her 20s on suspicion of fracturing her three-year-old daughter's right leg by dropping her onto the floor at home. The incident was reported by a doctor who suspected abuse after the mother brought the child to the hospital.