Police Arraign Two in Nasarawa Over Illegal Possession of Knockouts, Fireworks

Two suspects have been arrested and arraigned before a court in Nasarawa State by the Nasarawa state police command for allegedly possessing banned knockouts and fireworks.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, speaking to newsmen, disclosed that the suspects, whose identities were withheld, were arrested in Keffi and charged to court.

According to the police, the arrests were part of ongoing enforcement efforts to curb the use and circulation of prohibited explosive materials, particularly during the festive period.


The command reiterated its warning against the sale, possession, and use of knockouts and fireworks, noting that offenders would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ten − 10 =

IGP Disu Says Rescue of Abducted Niger State Worshippers In Sight

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Saturday said the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified efforts to secure the safe release of worshippers abducted in Dekara, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The

Police Rescue Two Colombians From Human Trafficking Syndicate In Lagos

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau (NCB-INTERPOL), Lagos Annex, have rescued two foreign nationals lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate, in a breakthrough in the ongoing fight against transnational

Heavy Gunfire, explosions rock Niger capital near military base

Gunfire and explosions were heard in Niamey, Niger’s capital, early Saturday morning, including around a military base near the city’s airport. The origin of the shooting was not immediately clear, while authorities had yet to issue an official statement on