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President Bola Tinubu dismissed former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun primarily over his resistance to withdrawing police officers from VIP protection duties.

A Markham man has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing a fatal collision while driving impaired, which killed off-duty officer Travis Gillespie.

A suspect involved in the murder of a pregnant woman in Altamira died during a police intervention in Pacajá, Brazil.

A father in Nigeria demands the police provide information about his son, who has been missing after being arrested 15 months ago.

Two targets of a Federal Police operation in Brazil have been indicted for alleged environmental crimes in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve.

President Bola Tinubu urged the Nigerian House of Representatives to include safeguards against abuse in the proposed constitutional amendment for the creation of state police.

Dr. Joe Odumakin praises the appointment of Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, calling it a well-deserved choice by President Bola Tinubu.

A 39-year-old man, previously arrested for throwing Molotov cocktails at police, was detained again during a protest against labor reform in Buenos Aires.

Family members expressed outrage in court after a judge sentenced Ashley Rattlesnake to eight years for the manslaughter of eight-year-old Nina Napope.

A 28-year-old woman was arrested in Boa Vista for allegedly selling drugs through a delivery service, leading to the police seizure of drugs and cash.

A businessman in Ituverava, Brazil, has surrendered to the police after allegedly firing a shot towards a community dog to move it from a busy area.

A service provider for the Montes Claros City Hall was arrested for physically assaulting his partner on consecutive days.

President Bola Tinubu has urged the House of Representatives to amend the Constitution to establish state police, ensuring safeguards against potential abuses by governors.

A three-meter-wide sinkhole has developed at the intersection of Suhms gate and Harald Hårfagres gate in Oslo, prompting police to secure the area until further investigations are conducted.

A large sinkhole has appeared at an intersection in Oslo, prompting police to close the area for safety investigations.

A significant sinkhole has emerged at the intersection in Marienlyst, Oslo, prompting police to seal off the area for safety and investigations.

A man was killed during a shootout in downtown Florianópolis, Brazil, related to a police operation targeting organized crime.

Brazilian police seized cash, weapons, and a vehicle during an operation targeting a suspected drug trafficker known as 'Químico' in Piracicaba.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested following a significant cocaine seizure valued at over $7 million in Durham, Canada.

A 15-year-old girl was rescued from captivity after using an internet-connected television to call for help.

A federal operation in Pará, Brazil, has uncovered minors working in illegal copper mining activities near a national park, prompting a federal investigation.

The Civil Police of Ceará arrested a third suspect in the murder of a grocery store owner, who was killed for defying a faction's orders in Fortaleza.

Videos reveal Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, also known as Adilsinho, escaping a police operation aimed at his arrest nearly a year ago, while he was apprehended last week in Cabo Frio, Brazil.

The death of 17-year-old Júlia Gonzaga de Oliveira, a student at the Goiás Military Police School, has sparked an outpouring of grief and outcry on social media in Brazil.

Two teenagers have been arrested following a targeted attack involving weapons at an Asda car park in Edinburgh, although no injuries were reported.

A woman was arrested in Taiobeiras after attempting to return stolen goods at a clothing store, which led police to uncover further thefts from other businesses in the area.

Six police officers from Amazonas state have been arrested for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation involving 3 tons of illegal substances.

A retired military police officer and another man were shot dead by armed assailants at a property in Manaus.

A man was shot dead in the 17 de Março neighborhood of Aracaju's South Zone, with the police confirming the incident involved two suspects on a motorcycle.

A suspect involved in a cargo theft gang was arrested in Cajati, São Paulo after a failed attempt to evade Federal Highway Police surveillance.

A decomposed body was discovered at a roundabout in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, prompting an ongoing investigation by police and forensic experts.

Sierra Leone confirmed the release of its soldiers and police detained by the Guinean army amid rising tensions between the two neighboring countries.

Four individuals have been arrested in Osun State, Nigeria, following a public panic caused by a concerning inscription that suggested the presence of bandits.

The police seized approximately 1 kg of drugs during an operation targeting a suspected drug sales point in Óbidos, Brazil.

The Danish Security Police indicate that it is very likely that Russia will launch targeted influence campaigns against Denmark ahead of its upcoming elections.

A drone was spotted near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö, leading to police questioning a 60-year-old man suspected of violating aviation laws.

A seized spreadsheet reveals the political connections and requests made by several deputies in the Rio de Janeiro state assembly, leading to an investigation into potential corruption.

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, was transferred to a federal prison in Brasília following his arrest in a joint operation by federal and civil police.

Guinea has released 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers and police officers detained on charges of unauthorized entry while constructing a border post.

Canadian police have issued a shelter-in-place warning for residents in St. John's, urging them to stay indoors due to an active police incident.

A man has been arrested for the murder of his ex-wife in Morro Agudo, Brazil, after turning himself in to the police three days post-incident.

A man has been arrested in Brazil for killing and eating a pigeon in a public square, sparking outrage on social media.

A police operation in Campos dos Goytacazes resulted in the recovery of a stolen truck and dairy products, with two suspects apprehended.

A 29-year-old man and a minor were arrested in Resende, Brazil, for suspected drug trafficking after police received an anonymous tip and discovered cocaine and crack at the scene.

A 38-year-old man was arrested by British police for allegedly vandalizing the Winston Churchill statue in central London with pro-Palestinian graffiti.

The police have indicted a 33-year-old man for the murder and rape of 82-year-old nun Nadia Gavanski in a convent in Ivaí, Brazil.

A 46-year-old man named Luís Brito Lima was killed in Teresina, with a piece of wood found nearby that might have been used in the murder.

The stolen vehicle belonging to Mendoza's Economy Minister was recovered in Tucumán after extensive police tracking.

A couple of caretakers has been indicted for the murder of a 76-year-old woman who was found in a well in Bauru, Brazil.

A nosy neighbor's report led to the discovery of over 700 kilograms of cocaine in a Sydney apartment, preventing a major drug operation from unfolding.