Tag: Nigeria Police Force
Police speak on arrest of FIJ journalist
The journalist, who was detained by the police for 10 days was released on Friday following protests and calls by…
Police bust gun factory in Benue, nab Cameroonian, 8 others
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigeria Police said its operatives have arrested a Cameroonian and eight others operating an arms manufacturing…
Egbetokun: Police nab 3685 suspects, rescue 401 kidnapped victims
The I-G who spoke on Thursday in Abuja during a conference with Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the…
Six policemen shot dead in Delta, six others missing
Adejobi said the brave officers tragically fell victim to a cowardly ambush by armed assailants while undertaking a mission to…
Oil theft: Police set for prosecution of 40 suspects
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Police said 40 suspects who were recently arrested at the Ogbogoro Oil Field, Brass Area, and…
Abuja kidnap gang leader Isa-Dei-dei killed in gun duel with police
Isa Dei-Dei was killed during the exchange of gunfire while other members of the group escaped with serious injuries from…
More troubles for Fubara’s CoS Edison Ehie as his ‘wanted poster’ surfaces
The publication of the police gazette followed the refusal of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja Friday to strike…
No hiding place for same sex marriage perpetrators in Nigeria – Police
Adejobi emphasised the importance of understanding and adhering to these laws as any violation would be met with due legal…
Police to go after LBGTQ members in Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force has sent out a strong warning to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, LBGTQ, people to…
LG chairman, one other arrested over attempt to assassinate Benue Speaker
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the Local Government Chairman allegedly contracted a militia with the sinister intention of…
Police smash kidnappers, arms dealer, recover GPMG, other firearms
Those paraded by the police spokesperson include three Bwari kidnappers- Idris Ishaku, m, 27 years, Bala Umar, m, 27 years,…
Police give more information on notorious Abuja kidnapper Chinaza Philip
The kidnap gang members were intercepted where they were fuelling the vehicle in a petrol station in Kaduna. While others…
Why Court ordered Police to pay N50m to Prof Abiola over arrest
Court orders police to pay N50m as damages to Prof. Zainab Abiola for arresting her in her nightgown and detaining…
‘How Imo fake doctor, Igwe Okechuckuwu duped POS operator of N21m’
Adejobi said the suspect had introduced himself to the POS operator when they met at a shopping mall in Owerri…
Police recruitment: PSC disowns N2000 screening fee
PSC urged prospective candidates to ignore the misleading messages as the Police Recruitment Board was currently sending messages to successful…
D’banj cleared of fraud, rape allegations
Oladapo Oyebanji, D'banj, Nigeria Police Force, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),
Kogi election: Police vow to deal with thugs, criminal elements
Habu-Sani urged residents to help the police with useful information that could assist in tracking down criminal elements before, during…
‘CSP’ Wale, one other docked for swindling police officers of N100m
They had allegedly defrauded the police officers with promises of posting, promotion, auction of SUV vehicles and exoneration from disciplinary…
JUST IN: We have completed Mohbad’s autopsy – Police
Earlier in the day, the Lagos State Police Command exhumed the corpse of Mohbad, so that autopsy could be carried…
Egbetokun reorganises police intelligence formations
Egbetokun said the step is expected to result in sharper intelligence operations, more effective crime prevention, and an overall elevation…
I-G to Nigerians: Stop taking complaints against police to social media
Egbetokun said his mission of Police administration was to put in place professional, service-driven, rule of law-compliant and people-friendly police…
Raids on Matawalle’s homes: APC seeks punishment of police, DSS operatives
the Zamfara government, in a swift reaction to the police raid, said it ordered the operatives to recover vehicles allegedly …
Police rubbish reports on purported sack of IGP
A statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, urged the public to disregard the false news making the…
JUST IN: Suspended Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari arrested
Yunusa-Ari who was declared wanted after he declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aishatu Binani, the winner…
‘It’s embarrassing’- Arase vows to end feud between PSC, Police
The PSC Chairman however noted that the feud which has degenerated into litigation was being fueled largely by misconceptions and…
Shootings: Police sack escorts of APC favourite musician Rarara
The Policemen, he said were dismissed in a follow-up orderly room trial by the Force Provost Marshal.
Police: Why social media influencer Chude Nnamdi was arrested
Specifically, Police said Chude Nnamdi is being investigated for contravention of the provision of Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition,…
Court restrains police from arresting Osun PDP leaders
The PDP in Osun has raised alarms about what it described as indiscriminate arrests of his leaders and members by…
Police warning: Dogs not allowed at polling units
“Dogs could be classed as offensive weapons as their owners or handlers can use them to intimidate, harass and cause…
Money for presidential election: Nigeria Police Force breaks silence
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rejected the reports that its officers have not been paid for work done during…