Tag: Nigerian Police Force
Iyo recounts brutal encounter with Police officers
The young creator lamented over the state of security in the country, revealing that the officers in question made away…
Abuja-based lawyer wanted for forgery arrested in Lagos
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie had, on Monday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Giwa and one Ibitade Bukola.
Amnesty International asks Nigerian govt to end ‘relentless harassment’ of Sowore
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had yesterday ordered six banks to furnish the police with details of bank…
Nigerian Police demand iPhone and Android for Forensic Analysis: A national embarrassment that demands urgent investigation
This is where the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the Lagos State Government must take immediate…
Crime crackdown: Police nab 179 armed robbers, unveil notable successes
The gang operates by impersonating military personnel and defrauding victims of millions of naira, using fake alerts after purchasing gadgets…
‘How Nigeria police officers stole over N43m from Abuja Airport worker’
While narrating how the extortion was carried out, the police spokesperson said the officers, led by Inspector Esther Okafor on…
Young man nabbed for killing abducted nephew in Gombe
A 21-year-old Mubarak Haladu has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Gombe state for kidnapping, culpable homicide, shop…
Shock discovery: Over 3,700 rounds of ammunition recovered in major police bust
The arrest was made public by Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, via his social media handle, where he…
Corrupt policemen nabbed in N3 million extortion scandal in Bayelsa
Adejobi stated that the policemen in question had been apprehended following an internal investigation and would be transferred to the…
Police dares fugitive Andrew Wynne: ‘Come out of hiding and face us’
On Monday, the police declared Wynne wanted for allegedly attempting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu by sponsoring…
Eight AIGs, 15 CPs emerge as PSC promotes over 680 senior police officers
The other CPs elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police were Igwe, Suleiman Abdul, Augustina Ogbodo, Stephen Olanrewaju,…
Lawyer reveals what transpired at meeting between Ajaero, Police
The Police had on Aug. 20, invited Ajaero, for interrogation on charges related to alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable…
‘It’s treasonable offence,’ Police arrest tailor, 30 others over Russian flags
Spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi said Ahmed, who he described as a Russian flags producer and distributor…
Police deploy 18,748 officers in Kano
The Kano State Police Command said about 18,748 security personnel have been deployed across the state for the conduct of…
Online application portal for police recruitment opens
The online application portal for the recruitment of officers into the Nigerian Police force has been opened for the 2021…
Ogun Police deploy SWAT operatives ahead of Easter
The Ogun State Police Command has deployed operatives of the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) for a crime-free Easter celebration…
Police threaten to sue Sahara Reporters over ‘misleading’ report on IG
The Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday condemned a report by Sahara Reporters accusing the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu,…
Police reassure Lagosians on security
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, and heads of other security agencies in the state have assured residents…
Police nab woman impersonating EFCC’s DSP
The operatives of the Niger Police Command have trailed and arrested one Patience Roberts at Maraba in Karu Local Government…
Decentralize Nigerian Police Force, Fagbemi tells FG
A legal luminary, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to effect a constitutional…
Nigerian police react to video of officers caught with POS machine
The Nigerian Police Force said it has commenced an investigation to unravel the authenticity of the video where some persons…
Nigerian Police re-strategise to tackle crimes
The Inspector-General of Police, M.A Adamu, is staging a three-Day conference and retreat for those he called "Strategic Officers of…
Police in Kwara, Enugu secure malls
The men of the Nigeria Police Force, Kwara Command, have taken over the Kwara Mall, housing Shoprite and other businesses…
Bodies of 3 policemen killed in Taraba by soldiers arrive Abuja
The bodies of the three policemen who were killed by soldiers in Taraba state while on covert operation, arrived at…
Police warn swindlers, fake businessmen’s antics
Enugu State Police Command has advised residents of the state to be wary of the antics of fake businessmen promising…
Police apologise to Clark over Abuja residence raid
The Nigeria Police Force has apologized to Chief Edwin Clark over the unauthorized raid of his residence in Abuja by…
Police avert attack on Zamfara community, kill one suspect
The Police in Zamfara said on Tuesday it averted an attempt by gunmen to attack Tangaram community in Anka Local…
Nigerian Police commence construction of post-retirement homes for officers
The Inspector- General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, said the Force had commenced the construction of post-retirement housing units…
Security agencies partner to boost security in Bayelsa
The Military Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe, in Bayelsa, has pledged to support the Nigerian Police Force in…
Police smash notorious robbery, kidnap gang, arrest 28
The Nigeria Police Force have smashed notorious robbery and kidnap gang terrorising motorists along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway and recovered AK-47 riffles,…