GOCOP AGM: Ex-IG, Solomon Arase, outlines threats to 2023 elections
• Says all political parties try to manipulate elections especially where they have advantage By Ignatius ChukwuFormer inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr Solomon Arase, […]
Crime & Police
PSC approves dismissal of 7 senior police officers over gross misconduct
…Reduces ranks of ten others, exonerates 4 officers By Chimezie Godfrey The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the dismissal of seven senior Police Officers […]
Shocking Details: Police confirm arrest of hospital CMD for allegedly killing girlfriend, one other
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the arrest of the Chief Medical Director of Kaiama General Hospital, Dr Adio Adebowale, in Edo […]
No rally will be allowed at Lekki Toll Gate – Lagos Police
By Deborah Akpede The Police Command in Lagos State says no rally will be tolerated at the Lekki Toll Gate on Oct. 1. This is […]
Security: CAN suggests increased welfare package for police, others
By Obinna UnaezeThe Niger chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday suggested improved welfare for security agencies as a means of boosting […]
Independence Day: IGP orders adequate deployment of personnel nationwide
By Monday IjehThe Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of adequate personnel nationwide, ahead of the Oct. 1 Independence Day celebration. […]
PSC reviews date of appointment for graduates of Police Academy
…Warns IPPIS to desist from capturing Police intakes without Commission’s appointment letters By Chimezie Godfrey The Police Service Commission, PSC, has commenced review and approval […]
PSC extends deadline for 2022 constables recruitment application
By Chimezie Godfrey The Police Service Commission has extended the deadline for the on-going 2022 Constables Recruitment application by one month. Head, Press and Public […]
Police seize cache of ammunition, arrest 3 suspects in Lagos
By Moses Omorogieva Police in Lagos State have seized a large cache of ammunition in two commercial buses and arrested three persons found with the […]
Police arrest 84-year-old paedophile in Ogun for defiling 8-year-old girl
By Abiodun Lawal Police in Ogun have arrested an 84-year-old man, Stephen Jack for having unlawful carnal knowledge of an eight-year-old girl. Police spokesman in […]
Assault on Police Woman: IGP condemns act, orders express prosecution of case
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has strongly condemned the grievous assault of a female Police Officer, Inspector Teju Moses, […]
Anyanwutaku resumes in PSC, pledges to move Commission forward
A new Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Adaora Anyanwutaku has assumed office in the Police Service Commission with a pledge to move the Commission forward. Dr. […]
Police arrest 2 for allegedly operating illegal college in Niger
By Aminu MuhammedThe Police Command in Niger has arrested two suspects for operating an illegal Health Science College in Bosso Local Government Area of the […]
PSC to interface with Minister of Police Affairs, IGP on constitutional mandate
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The acting Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, has informed the Staff […]
2023: Minister seeks more engagement from APC leaders in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Ahead of the 2023 elections campaign, the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, has sought for more engagement of the All […]
Police confirm killing of 2 suspected kidnappers in C/River
Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed killing of two out of the three suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of four […]
Police adopt community policing strategies, checkmate social media abuse
By Habibu HarisuThe Sokoto State Police Commissioner, Mr Usaini Gumel, said police had adopted community policing approach and evolved ways to checkmate excesses of social […]
Global Policing Index: IGP charges public on cybercrime reportage via NPF internet portal
…Expands Force intelligence capacity with new smart office complex By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has charged members of the public, […]
Police foil kidnap bid, arrest 4 in Edo
By Imelda OsayandeThe Police in Edo on Tuesday said their men foiled an alleged kidnap bid, arrested four suspected kidnappers while on township surveillance patrol […]
Gunmen abduct pastor in Plateau – Police
By Polycarp AutaThe Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Bung Dong at Ganawuri community, Riyom Local Government Area of the state. […]
Tompolo: Nigerian govt promoting criminality with N48bn surveillance contract, says Rafsanjani
The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLA), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani has condemned the N48 billion surveillance contract awarded by the […]
Police confirm Sunday attack on Ifeanyi Ubah’s convoy
By Francis Onyeukwu Police in Anambra have confirmed Sunday night’s attack on Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah representing Anambra South Senatorial District by unidentified gunmen. The incident […]
Police rescue 3 kidap victims, recover operational vehicles in Kaduna
By Mohammed TijjaniThe Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have rescued three kidnapped victims, recovered arms, ammunition and operational vehicles in two different […]
Lagos: Police arrest 35 robbery suspects in 3 months
Africa’s Media Giant Menu By Moses OmorogievaThe police command in Lagos State on Sunday said 35 suspected armed robbers were arrested between June and August […]
Police nab Zamfara hoodlums who specialise in larceny
By Ishaq Zaki Police in Zamfara have arrested members of a gang of hoodlums who specialise in smashing vehicles to steal money. Police spokesman, SP Muhammad […]