
Gunmen Kill 15 Policemen in Southwest Niger
Armed men killed 15 police officers in southwest Niger, in an area close to the country's borders with Nigeria and Benin.
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Armed men killed 15 police officers in southwest Niger, in an area close to the country's borders with Nigeria and Benin.

Following Adeleke's re-election in the Osun State poll, various groups and individuals, including the NGF and ADC candidate, offered congratulations, while Yiaga Africa commended voters and called for BVAS improvements. The outcome also sparked political analysis regarding future elections.

Malaysia's Home Minister and Prime Minister have ordered an immediate and full investigation into the deaths of three policemen in Beaufort, suspected to be caused by electrocution. The incident occurred while the officers were on duty.

At least 11 police officers were killed in an overnight attack on a police checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with reports indicating that 15 attackers were also killed. This marks the second attack on a Pakistani police post within a week.

Six policemen were injured in a mob attack in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, during an operation where a large police contingent had been deployed due to anticipated resistance.

The families of martyred policemen in Quetta have ended their ten-day sit-in protest after reaching an agreement with the government. The resolution brings an end to the demonstration that sought justice and recognition for their fallen loved ones.

Two policemen were killed and two others injured in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with initial information suggesting a remote-controlled device was used.
A terrorist attack in Balochistan has resulted in the deaths of nine policemen, according to reports.

Two police personnel, including a senior officer, were killed and another critically injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a routine police patrol in northwest Pakistan.

Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in Rivers State, Nigeria, killing two police officers and injuring another. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.

Seven policemen who had been abducted have been successfully recovered.

The municipality of Škabrnja has joined the 'You are Vukovar' donation campaign, providing symbolic funds for the construction of the '12 Croatian Policemen' Stadium in Vukovar, highlighting the historical connection between the two towns.

Vukovar-Srijem County will donate the first 50,000 euros towards the construction of the new '12 Croatian Policemen' football stadium in Vukovar, with a campaign also launched to support the project.
Two policemen were killed in separate targeted attacks in Bannu, located in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incidents highlight ongoing security concerns in the region.
Retired Nigerian policemen are appealing to President Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill into law, which would end their participation in the contributory pension scheme. They are pushing for an alternative pension arrangement.

Four police officers went missing after detaining suspected illegal entrants near the Pakistan-Iran border in Gwadar, raising concerns about their abduction.

A key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that a peace agreement with Russia before winter is a 'correct and realistic' scenario. This comes as Ukraine's front lines are reported to have stabilized, and discussions about the war's duration continue.
A Thai police officer has stated that a widely circulated image depicting policemen in sparkly dresses is fake, addressing public speculation surrounding the viral photo.

An Israeli air strike on a police position in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of five police officers and a 13-year-old boy. The incident also saw reports of an Israeli strike on barracks in southern Lebanon, injuring a soldier.
The Police Union Sloga has reacted strongly to President Vučić's statement regarding 'dirty policemen.' The union's response addresses the implications of the president's remarks.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its primary elections in multiple Nigerian states, determining candidates for various offices. While some winners were declared, the primaries faced significant challenges, including rejections of results by aspirants and protests over alleged irregularities.

A suicide car bomb attack on a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan killed at least 14 police officers. A Pakistani Taliban splinter group claimed responsibility for the deadly assault in Bannu.
Nigeria's government is actively engaged in resolving a major aviation dispute and approving new infrastructure projects, while simultaneously grappling with economic challenges and legal battles over political party status and convention validity.

Nigeria's Accord Party has publicly denied reports of its support for a joint presidential ticket, demanding its name be removed from any such endorsements. This political development comes amidst various other domestic news stories across Nigeria, including crime arrests and public health initiatives.

During the Tamil Nadu election, a police constable was stabbed at a polling booth by an individual reportedly harboring resentment towards law enforcement officers.
Four policemen accused of killing six traders in Owode Onirin have been released by the Lagos DPP, citing self-defence, a decision contested by police and activist Femi Falana.

Two policemen were injured in Islamabad's Noorpur Shahan area as residents strongly protested an anti-encroachment operation by the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

A Madurai court delivered death penalties to nine policemen involved in the Sathankulam custodial death case, nearly six years after P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix were allegedly assaulted.

At least five policemen, including an officer, were injured in an explosion targeting a police patrol in the Shahbazkhel town of Lakki Marwat district, Pakistan.
The Straits Times explores various methods and strategies for coping with the intense heat experienced in Singapore's gardens. The article provides tips and insights on how to stay cool and comfortable while enjoying outdoor spaces.

Israeli airstrikes on two police checkpoints in the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas, resulted in the deaths of at least six Palestinians, including one child, according to local health officials.

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police orders the deployment of tactical assets to ensure Eid al-Fitr security at prayer grounds and recreation centres. Read More:…
“We real-life policemen are not as stupid as we are sometimes portrayed by writers like yourself.

PESHAWAR: An attack on a police vehicle martyred seven policemen, including an officer, in the Bettani subdivision of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Friday. The spokesman of the district police officer, Qudratullah, said that a squad of the Shadikhel police station was on routine patrol duty in the area when the terrorist attack occurred. The vehicle was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED). The official said that terrorists had planted an IED along the Shahdikhel...

LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Two cops were martyred while 22 people, including four policemen and 18 civilians, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Wana’s Rustam Bazaar area on Saturday. According to police officials, the explosion occurred when policemen on routine patrol were present in the area around 5pm. They said that explosive material was planted near the main gate of a supermarket, which caused casualties among policemen and civilians present at the scene. Wana C...

Two auxiliary policemen from Malaysia's National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) are facing a disciplinary board for allegedly supplying drugs to 47 clients at a rehabilitation center.
A factional clash within the BNP party in Jhenaidah resulted in ten injuries, including three policemen.

Bhakkar District Police Officer Shahzad Rafiq said that the attacker detonated himself near a checkpost.
4 policemen suspended over DU student assault incident Dhaka Tribune

An Air Force airman has alleged that his eardrum was ruptured during an assault by Uttar Pradesh police, following a viral video showing policemen dragging a man into a vehicle.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Northwest Delhi, injuring 14 people, including firefighters and policemen.

According to the police, the deceased were identified as Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar, who were posted at an outpost in Adhian in Punjab's Gurdaspur district

Three policemen were martyred and two terrorists were eliminated during an operation in the Kabalgram area of Martung tehsil in Shangla.
A murder case has been registered against six policemen in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following the death of a jeweller.

Two police officers, a constable and a patrol officer, have been arrested by the MACC on suspicion of soliciting and accepting RM14,000 in bribes for traffic offenses on the East Coast Expressway.

The Nigerian Police Force has announced the deployment of 15,000 personnel, including DIGs, AIGs, and CPs, to ensure security during the upcoming Osun State election. This significant deployment aims to prevent disturbances and ensure a peaceful electoral process.
Bandits in Zamfara State have abducted a local government council chairman and killed four security personnel, including policemen and vigilantes. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.

Spokespersons for the CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace) stated that 98% of policemen suffered only minor injuries during a protest. A 13-year-old participant also explained her motivation for joining the protest, citing a desire for a better future.

Two separate terrorist attacks in Pakistan resulted in the deaths of three police personnel and injuries to 34 others, with one attack targeting a police convoy in Lower Dir district.

Balochistan National Party-M chief Akhtar Mengal has demanded a transparent investigation into the killing of policemen in Ziarat, as a sit-in protest enters its third day, criticizing the government's failure to address violence.

A manhunt is underway for attackers following clashes in Hanna Urak, Pakistan, which left three dead, seven civilians kidnapped, and nine wounded, with TTP involvement suspected. A subsequent operation killed four 'terrorists' and injured several policemen.
Two policemen attached to the Imo State Police Command have been confirmed dead following a road accident involving seven operatives along the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area. An investigation has been commenced into the incident.
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in Rivers State, Nigeria, killing two police officers and injuring another. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.

The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria has banned police officers from unauthorized use of social media for content creation and live streaming. This directive aims to regulate officers' online presence and maintain professionalism.

Three police officers were killed in Zamfara State, Nigeria, after an explosion caused by terrorists. The Inspector General of Police has vowed to end banditry in the region following the incident.

Šiauliai County police released footage of an arrest where an ax-wielding man resisted officers, resulting in injuries to several policemen.

At least eight policemen were injured when a group of terrorists ambushed their team in the Darga Saheedan area of Lakki Marwat district, Pakistan, within the jurisdiction of Khurrum Police Station.

At least four policemen were martyred and 20 injured as protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) escalated, with riot police using tear gas and batons, and an attack on CMH termed 'outright terrorism'.

A deadly fire at a Delhi hotel claimed 21 lives, including an African couple, leading to the arrest of the hotel owner and prompting a city-wide crackdown on fire safety violations.
Two policemen were killed in a hit-and-run accident in Osun State, Nigeria. Police have launched a manhunt for the driver and recovered the abandoned Lexus car.

A joint operation in Bannu resulted in the killing of 16 terrorists, including two militant commanders, and the martyrdom of two policemen.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is mourning the death of one of its policemen.

A hand grenade attack by unknown assailants on motorcycles targeted a police patrol in Nasirabad, resulting in injuries to both policemen and civilians.
Policemen involved in the fatal shooting of three men in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, have been acquitted.

Three mobile police officers were killed during a terrorist attack on a community in Kwara, Nigeria. Authorities have promised to ensure justice for the slain officers.

The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered mandatory mental health assessments for all police personnel. This directive aims to address issues of police misconduct and ensure the well-being of officers.

Five policemen were among eight people injured after unidentified assailants attacked a police vehicle and a Rescue 1122 ambulance in two separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district.

Malaysia's King has announced he will personally select the new head of the anti-graft agency, urging against the politicization of the appointment. This decision was reported alongside various other domestic news items, including crime, economic, and health updates.

An anti-encroachment operation by the Capital Development Authority in Islamabad's Noorpur Shahan area triggered violent clashes, resulting in injuries to several policemen and villagers.

Two former policemen have been sentenced to death in Bangladesh for their involvement in the killing of a student during a 2024 protest.
Nine police officers in India have been found guilty of the murder of a father and son while they were in custody.

Four police officers involved in the Good Friday shooting in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, that killed two policemen and a jail personnel have been locked up for the filing of…

Twin attacks in Quetta have resulted in the martyrdom of policemen and the suspension of gas supply in several areas following a blast on an SSGC line.

A murder suspect and his cohort died in a shootout with police officers in Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines, during an incident where policemen were attempting to apprehend them.

Rampaging bandits have killed three police officers and the leader of a vigilante group in Tse Kwe village, Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria.

This article was first published on March 18, 2006 by Benjamin Wong and Clifford Lo Officers shot with stolen police gun An off-duty policeman shot two uniformed constables, killing one of them, with a gun stolen from and used to kill an officer five years ago, police sources said yesterday (March 17, 2006). The off-duty constable, Tsui Po-ko, 35, was also killed in the shootout in Tsim Sha Tsui in the early hours of yesterday. Police sources said evidence at the scene suggested th...

Three individuals posing as policemen robbed a realtor in Bengaluru, with authorities recovering gold and cash amounting to ₹52.9 lakh following their arrest.

An IED blast in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Wana, has killed three people, including two policemen, and injured 15 others.

ILIGAN CITY–Some 1,000 hills of fully grown cannabis were uprooted by policemen following a raid in a remote village of Bukidnon province on Saturday morning. The raid happened at 6:30 a.m.
The group had purportedly subjected two accused in a vehicle theft case to brutal assault while in custody

LAHORE: Two policemen were martyred in a suicide blast at a checkpost in Bhakkar district on Tuesday evening, according to officials. Bhakkar District Police Officer (DPO) Shahzad Rafiq told Dawn that a suicide attack was carried out near the Dajil checkpost. He said that two policemen were martyred and one was injured, while three passersby were also injured in the blast. “The suicide attacker came near the check post and blew himself up, while we were conducting a search operation in the ar...

ANGELES CITY — Policemen in nearby Porac town are conducting house-to-house campaigns against loud motorcycles and car exhaust pipes, warning owners that modifying their vehicles to make them noisier is illegal. In a social media post on Monday, Police Lt. Colonel Julito Rabena II, Porac acting police chief, said Section 34 of Republic Act 4136, known as the Land

One of the most wanted people in the world, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, nicknamed "El Mencho," has been shot dead in Mexico. The 59-year-old man was part of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (Cartel de Jalisco Nueva

Two policemen with bullet wounds were found dead inside an outpost near the India and Pakistan border in Punjab's Gurdaspur district today.

Five policemen were killed in Odisha, India, when a truck crashed into their PCR (Police Control Room) van.

The Commissioner of Police for Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two traders by policemen in Onitsha.

The bodies of three police officers who died, believed to have been electrocuted in Beaufort, have been sent to Kota Kinabalu for post-mortems.

Two policemen were martyred in an ambush by unidentified armed men on a police patrol in the Shah Alam Mor area of Daraban Kalan in Dera Ismail Khan district.

Police Inspector NK Singh alleged that his gold chain and wallet were snatched amid the commotion.

Thousands attended the funeral prayers in Quetta for police personnel martyred in a recent attack in Ziarat, as a sit-in protest in the city concluded.

Three policemen in Pattaya have been transferred to inactive posts following allegations that they collected 'off-the-books' fines from Kuwaiti motorcyclists who violated traffic rules, rather than issuing official citations.

A surge in terrorist violence in Balochistan, Pakistan, including the martyrdom of at least nine policemen in Ziarat and the arrest of two alleged BLA operatives in Karachi, highlights a renewed threat confronting the country.
IPOH, July 6 — Police have busted a robbery syndicate that impersonated policemen with the arrest of three local m...
An AI audit in Chhattisgarh, India, uncovered a Rs 2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD) salary embezzlement fraud within the Bastar police, leading to the arrest of three policemen.

Four policemen were injured in a bomb blast targeting a prisoner transport van on the Quetta-Mastung Road in Pakistan, prompting security forces to launch an operation.
Sokoto State is mourning the loss of three soldiers and two policemen who were killed in separate incidents involving an improvised explosive device and a bandit ambush.

The Zamfara State Government is mourning three policemen who were killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by bandit terrorists along the Anka-Bagega road.
Tension flared in Nainital's Kainchi Dham after two visiting policemen were accused of molesting a local woman and assaulting her family, leading to protests by residents and traders over security and traffic issues.

A retired army officer has filed a complaint accusing traffic policemen of misbehaving with him and his family during a weekend drunk-driving check in Gurugram, prompting a police response.

Police in France have discovered a child's body in a grain silo, believed to be that of 11-year-old Lyhanna, who had been missing for a week. The discovery has sparked outrage and calls for identification through DNA, fingerprints, and dental records.
Anambra State Government vows to track down and prosecute gunmen responsible for the killing of two police officers and two civilians in a recent attack.

A case has been filed against Rajasthan Minister Gautam Dak at Dungla Police Station in Chittorgarh after an audio clip, purportedly showing him abusing policemen, circulated online.

A fierce clash erupted in the Barakzai Akhundkhel area of Miryan tehsil in Bannu, Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 25 terrorists, two policemen, and two civilians. Police also defused a 10kg bomb near a mosque.
The General Directorate in Gaza reported that five policemen were killed in an Israeli strike on a position in northern Gaza.

Sixteen people were arrested in Mumbai following violent protests during a demolition drive, which resulted in injuries to four police officers.

A police sergeant was killed and two other officers were injured during a buy-bust operation in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, after a drug suspect and his mother allegedly attacked operatives with bladed weapons.
Workers across various regions observed Labor Day with protests demanding wage increases, tax reforms, and improved working conditions. The day also featured job fairs offering thousands of opportunities and discussions on labor policies.
A viral video shows Nigerian policemen harassing an NYSC member in Ado-Ekiti, sparking online criticism over the officers’ conduct and alleged harassment. Read More:…

A settlement of "boatpeople" spread over government land near Taunsa Barrage in Pakistan was razed by 150 armed policemen and bulldozers in January.

A massive fire swept through Kampung Bahagia, a coastal village in Sabah, Malaysia, destroying approximately 1,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents. Authorities are coordinating aid efforts for the affected community.
Four on-duty policemen in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, were suspended after a video showed them sleeping on a patient's bed and urinating in a hospital dustbin while guarding an undertrial prisoner.

Police in Zamfara, Nigeria, have confirmed that an attack by suspected bandits in the Yarkatsina Laka community resulted in the deaths of two police officers and three civilians.

Nine policemen have been sentenced to death in India for the custodial killing of a father and son in a 2020 case, which drew widespread attention after they were arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules. This latest report confirms the sentencing.

Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, a leading contender for the National Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), marked Easter Sunday at the Grace Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana at…
Eight men have pleaded not guilty in a George Town Magistrate's Court to charges of injuring three policemen during a scuffle.
A Polish couple received calls from scammers, but while the wife disbelieved them and went to the police, her husband intended to hand over money to the fraudsters posing as 'postmen' and 'policemen,' initiating a race against time.
Two policemen have died in an accident, as reported by Graphic Online.

Punjab Police have dismantled an ISI-backed terror module in Amritsar, arresting two individuals involved in radicalization and spreading anti-India narratives. The Amritsar rural police specifically busted an ISI-linked arms module reportedly targeting a Gurdaspur cop following recent policemen murders.

A clash between policemen and youths in Ogbeson Community, Edo State, resulted in injuries to several officers and community members, with both sides trading blame for the incident.

Suspected Lakurawa gunmen carry out a deadly Kebbi police attack, killing two officers and burning down a checkpoint in Bagudo Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-lakurawa-gunmen-kill-two-policemen-burn-checkpoint-in-kebbi/

A suspect who was killed in a police encounter is alleged to have fired at policemen on February 22, according to claims made by an accused individual.

Four police officers were martyred and two others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a patrol squad in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, Pakistan.
Four policemen have been suspended following an incident involving the assault of a Dhaka University student.

Bomber struck near the checkpost during routine duty; president, PM Shehbaz, Punjab CM condemn attack
Two policemen were shot dead inside a police outpost in Gurdaspur, Punjab, near the Pakistan border. Unidentified assailants attacked the outpost, leaving ASI Gurnam Singh and home guard Ashok Kumar with no chance to react. The killings have raised serious questions about security preparedness in the sensitive border region.

The incident took place about 2 kilometers from the Indo-Pak border and the bodies have been sent to the hospital for post-mortem examination.
Two Pakistani nationals escaped a juvenile home in Jammu and were arrested 400km away in Ambala Cantonment railway station. They had broken out with a local gangster who injured two police officers. The Pakistani duo planned to flee the country via Nepal. The injured policemen are hospitalized. A fresh FIR has been registered against the trio.