Armed assailants wearing military-style uniforms ambushed a joint police patrol in Anambra, leading to a shootout that left one officer injured and a patrol vehicle burnt. Police confirm incident and heighten security.
Ondo Police launch manhunt for Sodiq Ganiyu after unidentified woman found dead in Ore hotel. Two suspects also arrested for police officer's murder in Akure. Stay updated.
Nigeria establishes joint committee to recruit 30,000 police officers, enhancing national security through transparent recruitment process. Learn about this crucial security initiative.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP duties following President Tinubu's directive. Officers redeployed to frontline policing to combat crime nationwide.
Two hoodlums have been arrested for stabbing a police inspector to death in Akure, Ondo State. The incident triggered panic and a swift police response. Read more details.
Nigerian lawmakers openly criticized President Tinubu's approach to bandit attacks, rejecting negotiations and demanding accountability for troop withdrawal in Kebbi. Read the full details of the security crisis.
A teenager identified as DMX has died after being shot by a police officer during an argument in Alakia, Ibadan. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 25.
Reps member Idris Wase reveals bandits are threatening to abduct lawmakers, urges President Tinubu to review police withdrawal from VIPs for enhanced security.
National Assembly members express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police withdrawal from VIPs. Former Deputy Speaker warns of bandit threats against lawmakers.
Delta State Police arrest Tracy Wilson for alleged sexual abuse of her 3-year-old daughter. Video evidence shows mother admitted to ongoing abuse for 8 months. Child tested positive for STD.
Nigeria Police Force begins enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing officers from VIPs. All personnel ordered back to base by November 24, 2025. Read details.
Nigerian VIPs express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police escort withdrawal. Many doubt NSCDC's capability to provide adequate protection amid rising insecurity.
HURIWA calls on President Tinubu to issue executive order for police withdrawal from VIPs. Group demands penalties for non-compliant police chiefs, criticizes Boko Haram reintegration.
Adamawa State Police Command arrests two officers for unprofessional conduct at a Jimeta checkpoint. CP Dankombo Morris orders a full investigation. Read the latest on police accountability.
Five police officers ambushed and killed by herdsmen in Bauchi laid to rest. Commissioner leads funeral ceremony as manhunt for perpetrators intensifies.
The ADC party dismisses President Tinubu's police VIP withdrawal as political grandstanding, demanding a holistic security strategy instead of cosmetic changes. Read the full analysis.
Former Regina police sergeant Robert Semenchuck admits using law enforcement databases to pursue relationships with dozens of women. Sentencing set for January 23.
Adamawa State Police Command arrests two officers for unprofessional conduct during vehicle search. Commissioner Dankombo Morris orders full investigation into the incident.
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs nationwide. Officers to return to core policing duties in underserved communities. Will this time be different?
IGP Kayode Egbetokun says criminals willing to surrender are welcome, but police operations against criminal networks will intensify. Learn about Nigeria's security strategy.
Gombe State Police Command refutes claims of ECWA Church attack in Kashere, confirms officers were stationed throughout the day. Authorities vow to investigate misinformation source.
Former Senator Shehu Santi reacts to President Tinubu's order withdrawing police from VIPs, warning it may not be implemented despite security crisis. Read full analysis.
Police commands in Imo and Plateau states impose total ban on fireworks during Christmas festivities to prevent injuries and maintain public safety. Violators face arrest.
Five police officers killed, two injured as herdsmen ambush tactical team in Bauchi. Police confirm several attackers neutralized during the gun battle in Sabon Sara village.
President Tinubu orders police withdrawal from VIP protection to focus on core duties. NSCDC to provide replacement security. 30,000 new police recruits approved.
Five Nigerian police officers were killed and two injured in a brutal ambush by armed bandits in Bauchi State. The officers were on patrol duty when attacked. Read full details.
President Bola Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIPs, redeploying them to core policing duties. 30,000 new officers to be recruited. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection. Officers to return to core policing duties nationwide. Read full details.
Delta State Police have arrested Michael Ezenwai, a suspected serial killer and prison escapee linked to multiple violent crimes, including a 2020 UNIBEN student murder. Suspect in custody.
Federal High Court directs Lagos Police to withdraw officers from Nestoil facilities in ongoing debt dispute with FBNQuest Merchant Bank. Latest ruling shifts case dynamics.