Officers of the Nigerian Police Force have allegedly tortured a Nigerian man to death with their rifle in Asaba, the Delta State capital. According to reports, the victim, Okediachi Emeka, lost his life after being hit with a gun by the police personnel. The family of the deceased disclosed on Saturday that the incident happened…
A trigger-happy police officer, identified as Inspector Sani Suleiman has reportedly gunned down a youth in Anambra State over N100 disagreement. According to reports, the incident happened on Saturday at a police checkpoint in Anambra East Local Government Area where the officer was attached. Reports further have it that the victim had a little disagreement…
In response to a reported directive from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), urging a two-day sit-at-home on October 21 and 22, the Imo State Police Command, in partnership with the Armed Forces and other security agencies, has mobilized personnel to key areas across the state. The deployment aims to ensure public safety and protect…
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijanikin Police Station in Lagos, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, has passed away after reportedly collapsing in his office. The incident occurred on Thursday night, with efforts to rush him to the hospital proving unsuccessful, as he was pronounced dead before arrival. His sudden death has left officers at the Ijanikin…
The Police in Ogun state say it has begun a manhunt for killers of a councillorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Adeleke Adeyinka. Adeyinka, who was contesting the councillorship seat of ward 15 in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the state in the forthcoming November 16 LG elections was reportedly…
Anambra State Police command has entered a partnership with the department of forensic science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, to train their personnel on forensic science. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the partnership was reached when the Head of Department of Forensic Science visited the commissioner of Police…
The organizers of the scheduled October 1st nationwide protest have written to the Nigerian Police to seek for adequate security for their members. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), Joint Action Front (JAF), and Pan-African Consciousness Renaissance (PACOR-Nigeria)….
Parading the suspects at the Command headquarters in Osogbo on Wednesday, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Giwa-Alade Emmanuel, said the arrest was made following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested seven suspected ritualists for possession of human body parts. Parading the suspects at the Command…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a standardised uniform and kits for Supernumerary Police, popularly known as Spy Police. Egbetokun said the approval was to enhance the professionalism and visibility of Supernumerary Police officers. ESpeaking at the unveiling of the kits on Tuesday, Egbetokun, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General…
The authorities have levied a nine-count charge against Mr. Bristol, alleging that he illegally mobilised support from Nigerian citizens to participate in the recent nationwide hunger protests. The Nigeria Police Force has initiated formal legal proceedings against Isaac Bristol, whom the police have identified as PIDOMNigeria, a prominent whistleblower who has garnered significant attention on…
