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Police Service Commission Vows To Discipline Officers Involved In Human Rights Violations And Extortion In South-East

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued a stern warning against human rights abuses and extortion by security personnel in the Southeast, emphasizing that erring officers will face severe disciplinary measures, including dismissal. Speaking at the South East Stakeholders Summit on Peace, Security, and Human Rights Violations in Enugu, the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu…

IGP Egbetokun Counters PSC Retirement Directive, Orders Affected Officers to Remain in Office

Anthony Ogbekile2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has reportedly instructed all senior police officers impacted by the recent retirement directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to remain in their positions pending further instructions. Egbetokun’s order comes in response to the PSC’s directive mandating the immediate retirement of all senior officers who have either exceeded 35…

Police Arraign Suspended Ogun Traditional Ruler For Assault

Alex Ogbonnaya2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been arraigned before the Ifo Magistrate Court. Adewale, who was arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday, faces a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. This is sequel to his suspension by the Ogun…

PSC Approves Retirement Of Police Officers Above 60 Amid IG Tenure Controversy

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The Police Service Commission has ordered the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60. The directive follows controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked 60 years. The Police and the Attorney General…

Police Arrest Four Suspects for Burning Old Woman To Death

Anthony Ogbekile2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Four suspects have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command, Abagana Division, in connection with the burning to death of a 74-year-old woman in a wheelchair in Abagana. The suspects are 21-year-old Chinenye Ekwenugo from Ifitedunu, 47-year-old Uzochukwu Okeke, 60-year-old Fidel Anayo, and 54-year-old Ikenna Anene, all from Abagana. They were apprehended on Sunday,…

Police Neutralize Terrorist Kingpins, Destroy Camps In Imo

Anthony Ogbekile2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The Imo State Police Command has reported the killing of three notorious terrorist kingpins and several of their members in a major operation aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, Force spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the development, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Nigeria Police Force to…

ABIA: 199 Newly Graduated Constables Join Abia State Police Command

Echezona Okafor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The Abia State Police Command has proudly welcomed 199 newly graduated constables into its fold. These fresh recruits, all indigenes of Abia State, recently completed their rigorous training at the Police College and are now ready to serve and protect the state. The official induction ceremony, which took place yesterday, was presided over by the…

Police Commissioner Azare Vows To Tackle Crime In Akwa Ibom

Echezona Okafor3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

In a bold move to restore peace and security in Akwa Ibom State, the newly-appointed Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, has pledged to tackle the rising wave of crime in the state. He spoke through the public relations Officer Timfon John, CP Azare assured the Governor of his commitment to collaborating with other…

IGP Visits Kwara Over Jimoh Abdulqaudri’s Death, Orders Swift Investigation

Anthony Ogbekile3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to take over the investigation into the tragic death of Jimoh Abdulqaudri, who died while in police custody in Kwara State on December 20, 2024. In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability, the IGP visited Kwara State on…

Abuja Court Orders Police, DSS to Seize Farotimi’s Book from Bookstores Nationwide .

Echezona Okafor4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

On Wednesday, Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered multiple security agencies in the country to seize Dele Farotimi’s Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System from bookstores. The ruling was delivered following an ex parte application by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and the managing partner of the…