The Police headquarters in Abuja has clarified that a viral video trending in social media showing school girls smoking Indian hemp (Cannabis), purporting to be from Nigeria and causing anxiety among parents, is not from Nigeria but Zimbabwe. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi made this known on Thursday even as he cautioned…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
