Experts Clash Over State Police Timing and Safeguards
Nigeria's security crisis fuels urgent calls for state police. Legal experts and officials debate safeguards and timing at Lagos symposium. Is decentralised policing the solution?
Category : Police
IGP Sanctions Unit Head Over Journalist's Arrest
Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun sanctions police unit head for the controversial arrest of FIJ reporter Sodeeq Atanda. Details on the incident and press freedom concerns in Nigeria.
Kogi CP Commends NHRC for Upholding Rights
Kogi State Police Commissioner Naziru Bello Kankarofi has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its sustained advocacy. He emphasized the need for synergy to protect citizens' rights.
Ogun Police Launch Joint Security Ops for Christmas
Ogun State Police Command launches a major joint security operation with the Army, NSCDC, and Amotekun for the Christmas and New Year period. CP Lanre Ogunlowo assures safety on highways and bans fireworks. Report suspicious activities via emergency lines
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Officer Assaults Man at Asake's OAU Helicopter
An airport official faces backlash after a video shows him assaulting a young man who posed beside the helicopter that flew singer Asake to OAU. Nigerians demand sanctions.
Security Patrols Ramped Up on Kaduna-Abuja Highway
Kaduna police and military intensify 24-hour patrols on the Kaduna-Abuja highway for a safe Christmas. IGP Egbetokun's directive boosts security on the crucial corridor. Read details.
State Police Gains Momentum Amid Security Challenges
Security stakeholders advocate for evidence-based state policing to improve local security, rebuild trust, and ensure accountability. High-level dialogue examines prospects and challenges.
Delta Police Roll Out Extensive Yuletide Security Plan
Delta State Police Command announces a massive statewide security operation for Christmas and New Year. Commissioner Olufemi Abaniwonda orders heavy deployment to ensure a hitch-free celebration. Read details.
Gwamnishu Freed, Dismisses VDM Arrest Claims
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after release from Edo police custody. He clarifies he was not arrested, thanks supporters and police for professionalism. Read full details.
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Firm Donates Police Outpost to Enhance Security in Rivers
Solewant Group has donated a modern police outpost to the NPF in Alode, Eleme, Rivers State, to improve community security and crime response. Read more.
Security Boost for Christmas in Zamfara, Taraba
Zamfara NSCDC deploys 555 personnel and Taraba Police intensify patrols to ensure safe Christmas and New Year celebrations. Read the full security plans.
The Missing Link in Nigeria's Security Crisis
Analysis reveals how Nigeria's centralized policing model, lacking local knowledge and trust, fuels insecurity. A shift to indigenous community policing is the strategic solution. Read more.
Respected Nigerian Leader, Ex-DIG Akeredolu Dies at 83
Nigeria Police and Ekiti State mourn the death of retired DIG Theophillus Akeredolu, a revered traditional leader and elder statesman. Read his full life story and career.
Special Police Units Deployed for Tinubu's Borno Visit
Borno Police deploy EOD, tactical teams for President Tinubu's visit. Vehicular restrictions in Maiduguri. Full security details inside.
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Heavy Security Deployment for Tinubu's Borno Visit
Borno Police deploy EOD units & tactical teams ahead of President Tinubu's visit. Expect traffic diversions in Maiduguri. Full details on security arrangements inside.
Expert Calls for Better Funding, Training for Nigeria Police
Police Supernumerary Chief Superintendent Olatokunbo Edun urges the government to fund and equip the Nigeria Police Force to global standards, citing her positive experience with Chinese police.
Police Yet to Receive Court Order on Tinted Glass Policy
The Nigeria Police Force says it has not been officially served with a Delta State High Court injunction stopping tinted glass permit enforcement. The Force will review the order once served.
Police Defend Tinted Glass Policy, Counter NBA Claims
The Nigeria Police Force has defended its tinted glass permit policy as lawful and security-driven, rejecting the NBA President's allegations of illegality and private account payments. Read the full details.
Police DSP Dies by Suicide During Arms Probe in Niger
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself during an audit into missing AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Four officers arrested for negligence.
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Missing Police Officer's Remains Found in Benue
The Benue State Police Command confirms the recovery of skeletal remains believed to be Inspector Mohammed Yakubu, missing since June 2025. Joint security team mobilized for recovery. Details inside.
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Himself During Arms Audit in Niger
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
Tinubu Withdraws Police from VIPs to Boost Security
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police aides from VIPs, redeploying them to communities. Will this long-overdue reform finally succeed where past attempts failed?
Police DSP Kills Self Over Arms Supply to Bandits
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself dead after being implicated in supplying AK-47 rifles and ammunition to bandits. Full details of the shocking incident inside.
Police Service Commission promotes 774 senior officers
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 774 senior officers, including one DIG and seven AIGs, following exams. See the full list of promoted officers and the Chairman's charge.
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Senior Police Officer Dies in Ebonyi Command Meeting
Tragedy at Ebonyi Police HQ as ACP Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola slumps, dies from cardiac arrest. The State Intelligence Department head's sudden death shocks the force. Read full details.
Denying Sex Can Lead to 2-Year Jail - Ghana Police
A Ghana Police ACP warns that denying a partner sex can be charged as emotional abuse under the Domestic Violence Act, with a maximum 2-year prison sentence. Learn the details.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dies During Meeting in Abakaliki
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola tragically slumped and died during a management meeting in Ebonyi State. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
LSSTF Launches Team to Monitor Security Assets in Lagos
LSSTF CEO Dr Ayo Ogunsan inaugurates a monitoring team to track vehicles and assets for the RRS, ensuring transparency and accountability in Lagos security funding. Read more.
Buni Orders Tight Security for Yuletide in Yobe
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
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Edo CP Commissions Ultra-Modern Police Post at UBTH
Edo State Police Commissioner Monday Agbonika commissions a new, fully-equipped police post at UBTH to enhance security for patients, staff, and visitors. Read more on this critical safety upgrade.
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