Security operatives foil kidnapping attempt, neutralise one, recover AK-47 riffle, ammunitions

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Adani Division, in collaboration with members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, on 18th January 2026 at about 6:00 a.m., foiled a kidnapping attempt at the Ngene-Ukwu axis of the Adani–Nsukka Road following an intense gun duel with armed kidnapping suspects. The Police public relations officer…

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CP orders intensified manhunt of killers of Policemen in Enugu

Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has directed tactical and intelligence operatives of the Command to intensify the ongoing manhunt for suspected criminal elements who attacked a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) team along Agbani Road, Enugu, on the night of 15th January 2026. The Police public relations officer, Enugu police Command,…

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IGP commissions new police division in Enugu community

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Wednesday, 14th January 2026, commissioned the newly constructed Affa Police Division in Affa Community, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, describing the establishment of the Division as part of his sustained commitment to expanding police presence nationwide. He added that it was also bringing policing closer to…

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Police confirm bandits’ note to attack Oyo community

Oyo State Police Command has  confirmed the dis­covery of alleged bandits’ warn­ing notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state, saying an investigation has commenced to determine their origin and intent. The development has re­portedly triggered panic among residents of Ikoyi-Ile following claims that suspected bandits planned to attack the town. Ikoyi-Ile is…

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Christmas: Enugu CP felicitates ndi Enugu, urges love, peace, brotherliness

Commissioner of Police, Enugu state police comm, Mamman Giwa, has extended warm felicitations to the Government and good people of Enugu State, particularly Christians, as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. He described Christmas as a momentous annual celebration that reminds humanity of the purpose of the birth and…

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Enugu police command publishes phone numbers, urges prompt reporting of security situations

Enugu State Police Command has made available to residents of the State and the general public the updated telephone numbers of all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the Command, aimed at strengthening security and ensuring swift response to crimes and other security situations According to the police public relations officer Enugu state…

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Police uncover cult group’s forceful initiation arrest initiators, recover weapons

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, on 5th December 2025, acted on credible information, uncovered, and arrested six (6) male suspects for forcefully initiating victims into the Supreme Vikings Confraternity on 25th November 2025, in a forest at Ugwu Peak, Iva Valley, Enugu North Local Government Area (LGA)….

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