Ganduje reiterates commitment to community policing in Kano
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has reiterated his commitment to continue partnering with stakeholders in the security sector to ensure the state is safe […]
Nigeria Police
Attacks on security personnel: Police arrest 10 suspects in A’Ibom
The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom Command, on Wednesday said that 10 suspects were arrested in connection with the recent attacks on security agencies in […]
7,000 affected as bandits attack two LGAs in Sokoto, says NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that about 7, 000 persons were affected by recent bandit attacks in Sabon Birni and Isa Local […]
We’ve recovered dangerous weapons from secessionists, insurgents – I-G Baba
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, says the police have recovered dangerous weapons and arms, including general purpose machine guns and AK 47 […]
DG legal aid calls for urgent shift in arrests by police
The Director-General, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACN), Mr Aliyu Abubakar, has called for urgent shift in the manner arrests and investigation are conducted by […]
Constitution Review: El-Rufai advocates devolution of powers for faster growth
Gov. Nasiru El -Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday advocated for devolution of powers to states and local governments to stop overburdening Federal Government with […]
Attack: We are still assessing level of damage —– INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is still assessing the extent of damage on its State Office in Anambra after some hoodlums set […]
EU disburses €10m to combat human trafficking in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) says it has invested 10 million euros in Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (A-TIPSOM) Project in Nigeria. […]
South-East Security: IGP flags off ‘Operation Restore Peace’ in Enugu
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has flagged-off a new special operational action plan code-named “OPERATION RP” for the […]
NSCDC nabs suspected cult members in Ilorin
The anti-vandal Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, on Saturday arrested six suspected cult members in Ilorin. In a […]
Police, not Nigeria’s problem – Dickson
Sen. Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West (PDP) in the National Assembly on Friday said police was not the problem of Nigeria and should not be seen […]
Kidnapping: NSCDC, Police sent herders away from 2 Kwara LGAs
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in partnership with the Kwara Command of Nigeria Police have stopped some Fulani herdsmen from entering Ipee […]
Gunmen abduct Kogi MACBAN Chairman
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeroa (MACBAN) in Kogi State, Alhaji Wakili Damina, has been abducted. The state Secretary of […]
Reps urge FG to declare state of emergency on security challenge
The House of Representative has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a State of Emergency on security challenges facing the country. This is contained in […]
Crash kills 1 in Kwara
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)) in Kwara on Monday confirmed the death of one person in a crash that occurred at Olola area on […]
We ‘ll not allow Imo turn to a killing field -APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday in Abuja, said it would not allow some persons and interests to turn Imo to a killing field. […]
Include body camera in Police Acts – Lawyer
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer has urged the House of Representatives to include the use of body camera in the proposed Police Act. He […]
2021 World Book Day: NCC tasks children to imbibe reading culture
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has tasked children to imbibe a reading culture for national development. Mr John Asein, NCC Director General, gave this counsel […]
Attack on Uzuakoli Police Station barbaric, says Orji kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has described the attack on Uzuakoli Police Station in Bende Local Government Area of Abia as […]
Sanwo-Olu commends Police officer’s professionalism
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, commended an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunday Erhabor, for displaying professionalism, composure and self-restraint in the […]
Commissioner urges South-East youths to embrace police recruitment
Mr Onyemuche Nnamani, the Commissioner Representing South East in the Police Service Commission (PSC) has called on youths in the region to take advantage of […]
Lalong lauds security forces for foiling attempted kidnap in PLASU
) Gov. Simon Lalong on Tuesday lauded security operatives for foiling the attempted kidnap of four students at the Plateau State University, Bokkos. This is […]
Attack: Gov. Emmanuel commiserates with police
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has commiserated with the Nigeria Police Force on the death of its officers in an attack in the state. […]
Abia Govt. investigates explosives found in primary school
Abia Government says it has begun investigation “to unravel the source and nature” of the suspected explosive devices found in Union Primary School, Afaraukwu Umuahia. […]
Minister inaugurates committee to handle complaints against police personnel
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammad Dingyadi has inaugurated the Police Public Complaints Committee (PPCC) to handle complaints against police personnel in the country. […]