Tag Archives: firearm

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspected cultist, Rafiu Odeyemi, and recovered a firearm.     Spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, December 31, 2023.   “23-year-old Rafiu Odeyemi and his fellow suspected cultists stormed a Lagos residential estate …

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested five persons for illegal possession of AK-47 rifles in Kurmi village, Bakori Local Government Area.  The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Katsina.  The spokesman said, “On December 19, 2023, based on credible intelligence, our …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a dismissed police constable, Muhammed Jawat, and two other suspects for alleged shop breaking, robbery and unlawful possession of firearm.     Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, May 22, 2023, said the …

An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) job posting for special agents is raising eyebrows for its list of major duties, which include carrying a firearm and a willingness “to use deadly force.” The job posting, listed on the IRS career website for the Criminal Investigation (CI) Division, calls for applicants in …

An arrest warrant has reportedly been issued for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon on account of aggravated menacing.   Court documents say Mixon allegedly pointed a firearm at a woman on January 21 and said: ‘You should be popped in the face, I should shoot you, the police can’t …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists, Ezikiel Obot and Mathew Toma, in Gwallameji Area of the state.    Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 19, 2023, said a locally-made pistol with three cartridges were recovered from …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man for illegal possession of firearm.    Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, in a statement on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, said operatives attached to Toro Divisional Police headquarters, while on routine patrol near Nabardo village arrested Umar Abubakar, …

A Met Police officer accused of 44 sex crimes has been charged with six more counts of rape.    47-year-old David Carrick who has been accused of indecent assault, false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, once worked at UK’s Parliamentary Estate.   Hertfordshire Constabulary was on …

Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a Barretta Pistol in their possession.   Spokesperson of the command, SP Asinim Butswat, in a statement on Tuesday, May 24, said the suspects were arrested inside a tricycle in Yenagoa.    “The suspects; one Zion …