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How car sale plan led detectives to fugitive inspector in Mbobu, Mutiso murder cases

The murder suspect was arrested after he returned to Kenya from Uganda to finalise the vehicle...

Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation

He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

Police in Portugal ‘use dogs and batons’ to dismantle housing protest camps

More than 30 people arrested as officers clear at least 100 tents in central Lisbon and about 50 in Porto Police in Portugal have dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, baton-charging campaigners in the early hours of Sunday and arresting more than 30 people. The raids were the latest incident in days of clashes between police and campaigners who – inspired by similar camps in Spain – had sought to pitch tents in central squares to protest against the country’s deepening housing crisis.

Keralam police inspector suspended over woman’s allegation of promise to marry

T.K. Vinod Krishna was suspended based on a report submitted by the Pathanamthitta District Police Chief to the Inspector General of Police, who issued the suspension order, they said

Thousands mourn victims of deadly Jordan church attack

Jordan's prime minister represents king at funeral for eight of the church attack victims as hunt for gunmen continues.

Killings: ‘We are not bandits’, herdsmen reject profiling, demand dialogue

*Want 30% of agric budget for Livestock ministry *Demand immediate gazette of 417 grazing reserves *Seek pilot ranches, fodder production in six zones By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Pastoralist groups have rejected the profiling of Fulani pastoralists as bandits and called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a national dialogue on farmer-herder conflicts, following what they say are the killings of hundreds of pastoralists in recent months. At a news conference on Sunday in Abuja, President of Kautal Pulaaku Fulbe Association of Nigeria, Dr. Huseini Buzaye, who signed an address on behalf…

Jamia students climb gates, join protest amid heavy police deployment

With classes suspended, water facilities on the campus were cut off and no entry or exit was allowed

Death toll in Taraba terror attack rises to 40

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the police in the state confirmed that 10 locals were killed in the attack.

Real Madrid’s Courtois Out Of Clasico With Flu

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was ruled out of Sunday’s Clasico against La Liga leaders Barcelona because of illness, Los Blancos said a few hours before the game. Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, third, trail leaders Barcelona by six points, and are also without suspended winger Vinicius Junior for the visit to Camp Nou.

Murder in Malaysia’s Beverly Hills | True Crime Reports

A young woman is abducted, shot twice, and blown up in the jungle. Who wanted Altantuya dead – and who covered it up?

Seven arrested on charge of stealing railway signal cable in Kasaragod

The operator of a scrap shop at Pariyaram, who allegedly purchased the copper extracted from the stolen cables, was also arrested.

Two killed after van hits median worker and collides with HMDA water tanker on Hyderabad’s ORR near

Gem Granites Veeramani case: Chennai Police issue LOC restraining five suspects from leaving India

One more POCSO Act case against ‘Gem Granites’ owner Veeramani

Two plantation workers killed after tree falls on them in Idukki

Everyone has a plan for Africa, but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? (2), By Dipo Baruwa

Everyone has a plan for Africa, but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? Africa Does Not Need Isolation; It Needs Agency Looking inward for capability does not mean turning inward from the world.

Court revokes bail of accused in POCSO case

The petition seeking cancellation of bail was filed by Koyilandy Circle Inspector. The accused is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode

Kerala High Court to consider appeal of Pinarayi Vijayan against registration of FIR in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case on October 26, 2026

The former Keralam CM, others have secured a favourable order from the Supreme Court against an order of the Division Bench, which refused them leave to challenge the Single Judge’s order

Okpebolo To Sign Convicted Kidnappers’ Death Warrants If They Don’t Appeal In 30 Days

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has said he will sign the death warrants of four people convicted of kidnapping at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City, if they fail to appeal their sentences within 30 days. Special Trial Justice Aigbona Momodu of the Edo State Special Criminal Court sentenced the four men — Marvellous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael and Gift Raphael — to death on multiple counts for their involvement in the kidnapping of the woman on June 14, 2026.

Police rescue kidnap victim in Oyo

The Police Command in Oyo State has neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a 15-year-old kidnapped victim during a coordinated security operation along the Awe–Iwo Road area in the state. “Upon receipt of the intelligence, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, directed operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section (AKS), working in close collaboration with Oyo Zone Vigilante Group of Nigeria, to move against the suspects and secure the victim’s release.

30 kg of ganja seized from bus at Ponkunnam, four arrested

NDLEA recovers tons of illicit drug consignments in nine states

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered tons of illicit drugs in Kano, Lagos, Bauchi, Niger, Edo, Ondo, Taraba, Oyo and Delta states. Buba Marwa, as commending the officers and men of Kano, Lagos, Bauchi, Niger, Edo, Ondo, Taraba, Oyo and Delta commands for their vigilance.

IGP Disu proposes 200% gratuity, pension for retired officers

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity and pension for retired police officers as part of the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force. Disu told newsmen on Sunday in Abuja that the proposal was before a Presidential Committee, set up to examine police concerns and recommend sustainable solutions.

Deadly road: One month, three accidents and 41 killed in Nairobi-Mombasa highway crashes

Fatal road crashes expose the dangers facing motorists on the busy transport corridor.

Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25

Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.