Nigeria police

Nigeria's police recovered stolen vehicles that were being trafficked to Burkina Faso. The vehicles were seized at separate gunpoints in Abuja.

Gunmen opened fire at a funeral in Otukpo-Nobi community, Benue state, Nigeria, killing eight and wounding five. The attack, which also involved setting thatched houses and a motorcycle ablaze, occurred amid ongoing tensions between herders and farmers over resources. Amnesty International Nigeria reported at least 10 deaths, while police deployed additional officers to the area.

Police in Nigeria have detained officers accused of assaulting and gouging out a man’s eye. The incident highlights ongoing issues of police brutality, extortion, and extrajudicial killings despite sanctions like dismissals.

The Nigeria Police has launched a 24/7 School Emergency Response Centre in response to ongoing safety concerns in schools, including attacks and mass abductions of students.

The Nigeria Police has launched a 24/7 school emergency response centre to address safety concerns following years of attacks, mass abductions, and security threats targeting students and schools.

The Nigeria Police provided details on an operation that rescued relatives of ex-minister Adelabu. Preliminary intelligence indicates some suspects escaped with gunshot injuries during the operation.

Nigeria police have issued warnings against reprisal attacks targeting South Africans. Tensions in South Africa have escalated due to recent anti-migrant protests.