police
Human Rights Watch Calls for Investigation into Death of Detainee Following Removal from Najaf Hospital by Iraqi Drug Police
The death of a 22-year-old man in the custody of Iraqi narcotics police has sparked significant international concern and calls for a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his treatment and subsequent passing. Muhsin Ali Kani, who was being treated for severe abdominal pain at a hospital in Najaf, was reportedly removed from medical care […]
Human Rights Watch Urges Vietnam to Reject Penal Code Revisions Threatening Fundamental Freedoms and Police Accountability
The Vietnamese government is facing intense international scrutiny as Human Rights Watch (HRW) calls on the National Assembly to reject a series of proposed amendments to the country’s penal code. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) recently submitted a draft of the revised code to the legislative body, sparking concerns that the new measures will […]
Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight in Sophisticated Compensated Dating Scam Targeting Professionals, Allegedly Swindling HK$6.2 Million
Hong Kong police have apprehended eight individuals, a mix of four men and four women aged between 23 and 57, in connection with an elaborate compensated dating scam syndicate that allegedly defrauded victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, of approximately HK$6.2 million (US$790,000). The arrests, made last week, stem from an investigation into a sophisticated […]
Abia State Police Command arrests child trafficking suspect Nnamdi Lazarus and rescues six abducted children in Uratta Aba
In a decisive operation aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates operating within the South-East region of Nigeria, the Abia State Police Command has successfully apprehended a 51-year-old man, Nnamdi Lazarus, in connection with a major child trafficking ring. The arrest, which took place in the Uratta area of Aba, led to the immediate recovery of six […]
Mother and Son Jailed After Violent Altercation at Changi Airport Involving Police Officer and Bystander
A Singaporean court has imposed jail sentences on a Hong Kong mother and her adult son for their roles in a disturbing incident at Changi Airport that saw a police officer and a bystander subjected to physical assault. The court handed down a six-month prison sentence to Chan Sui-kwan, 65, for voluntarily causing hurt to […]
Plateau State Police Command apprehends additional suspect in connection with the mob killing of University of Jos graduate Ibrahim Mbaya
The Plateau State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on perpetrators of extrajudicial violence, announcing the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, Yusuf Christopher Beskeni, in connection with the brutal killing of Ibrahim Mbaya. The incident, which occurred in late July, has become a focal point for national discourse regarding the prevalence of jungle justice in […]
ADC Demands Recommittal of State Police Bill Alleging Procedural Irregularities in House of Representatives
The African Democratic Congress has officially petitioned the House of Representatives to suspend the current legislative progress of the proposed state police constitutional amendment, citing grave concerns over the integrity of the voting process. The opposition party, through its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that the bill’s recent passage on July 23 was marred […]
Jigawa State Police Command Arrests Nine Suspects Following Wave of Violent Unrest and Culpable Homicide Across Local Government Areas
The Jigawa State Police Command has launched a comprehensive security operation following a series of violent outbreaks that have claimed multiple lives and disrupted public order across several local government areas. In a series of intelligence-led raids and swift tactical responses, authorities confirmed on Monday the arrest of nine suspects implicated in diverse criminal activities, […]
Jigawa State Police Command Executes Massive Crackdown on Fraud Syndicates and Violent Crime in Strategic Security Sweep
In a series of coordinated operations that underscore a tightening grip on criminal activities across the Northwest region, the Jigawa State Police Command has successfully dismantled multiple high-profile fraud syndicates and arrested suspects involved in severe cases of breach of trust and violent robbery. These tactical successes, achieved throughout July 2026, represent a significant milestone […]
Tension rises in Osun State as Imole Campaign Council alleges police hit list ahead of August 15 governorship election
The political atmosphere in Osun State has grown increasingly volatile as the state approaches its highly anticipated governorship election scheduled for August 15. The Imole Campaign Council, representing the re-election bid of the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has leveled serious accusations against the state police command, alleging the existence of a clandestine "hit list" containing […]
