A top Nigerian police officer just stated that the possession of 'Pepper Spray' is prohibited. Abayomi Shogunle, Head, Police Complaints Response Unit, stated this in a tweet after a lady reported she had been detained by police officers for being in possession of pepper spray

The police have forcefully dispersed Shiites demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, at the Unity Fountain, Abuja.

Kidnappings have been rife in some African nations where security is weak such as oil-rich Nigeria. But their numbers have spiked recently in Uganda, emerging as a new source of insecurity in the East African nation where corruption is rife and public faith in police is wavering under President Yoweri Museveni's 32-year rule.

At least 82 people died after drinking bootleg liquor that consists of methanol and 96 percent of pure alcohol, Indonesian police said.

The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Police Force on Monday, April 10 said it had recovered a total of 425 firearms.

Police arrest 8th suspect linked to Offa bank robbery.

Offa bank robbery - Police arrest 7 suspects near Igosun.

Police recover illegal arms in Abia.

Stop media trial, Dino tells police.

Police recover over 200 firearms in Lagos.

The hospital insisted on a police report before treatment despite my dangling intestines.

The Nigerian police has declared senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, wanted. Melaye was declared wanted by police in Kogi state, through a letter signed by Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Ali Janga, and distributed by the Force Headquarters on Wednesday, March 28.