N18.38m Paid to Families of Deceased Borno Police
Borno State Police Commissioner disburses N18.38 million to nine families of officers who died in service under the Group Life Assurance Scheme. Governor Otti praises IGP's posting policy.
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Father arrested for raping 8-year-old daughter in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly raping his biological daughter. The suspect confessed to the crime. Read the full report.
Publishers Threaten Boycott Over Attack on Arise TV Crew
Port Harcourt publishers threaten to boycott police activities over the unresolved attack on an Arise TV news crew. Read why they call it an assault on press freedom.
IGP Commits to Police Welfare, Capacity Building
IGP Kayode Egbetokun commits to a welfare-driven police force, launching mental health training in Bayelsa. Cross River Governor Otu also reaffirms security partnerships with the Navy. Read more.
Ebonyi Police: 1,733 Suspects Arrested, 41 Guns Recovered
Ebonyi State Police Command reports major 2025 successes: 1,733 arrests, recovery of 41 firearms including AK-47s, and rescue of 9 kidnap victims. CP Uche-Anya pledges enhanced community policing for 2026.
Group Calls for Matawalle's Redeployment from Defence Role
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
Police IGP Deploys New DIG, 17 Commissioners Nationwide
IGP Kayode Egbetokun orders major redeployment of senior officers, including a new DIG and 17 CPs, to boost operational capacity and public safety across Nigeria. Read the full list of postings.
Police Leadership Reshuffled: DIG, 17 CPs Redeployed
IGP Kayode Egbetokun has redeployed a Deputy Inspector-General and 17 Commissioners of Police to boost operational efficiency and public safety nationwide. Read the full details of the strategic postings.
New Police PRO for Cross River Command Announced
IGP Kayode Egbetokun appoints ASP Sunday Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer for Cross River State. Learn about his impressive training and career path.
DPO Removed After Accusing Good Samaritan of Murder
A Delta State DPO has been sanctioned and removed from office after falsely accusing a man who tried to save a dying person. The extorted money was refunded. Read the full story.
Tinubu Hails Security Aide Shugaba on 45th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu commended CPSO Usman Shugaba's loyalty and professionalism in a birthday message. Read the full story of this security milestone.
Fire destroys Mopol 13 office complex in Makurdi
A major fire gutted the Mobile Police 13 unit office complex in Makurdi on Sunday morning. No casualties reported, but the status of the armoury remains undisclosed. Read the full report.
Bandits Attack Police Station in Ondo, Burn Building
Gunmen attacked a police station in Ondo's Ipele-Owo community, setting it ablaze. Police confirm the incident as residents flee. Get the latest details on the security situation.
Driver in Anthony Joshua's Accident Arrested by Police
Ogun State Police confirm the arrest of the driver from the Lexus SUV crash involving boxer Anthony Joshua. Get the latest details on the investigation and public reactions.
Police arrest three for grave, transformer crimes in Ibadan
Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects for grave desecration and transformer vandalism in Ibadan. CP Femi Haruna commends public vigilance. Read details.
Cross River Police Decorate 7 Newly Promoted Officers
CP Rashid Afegbua decorates 7 promoted officers in Cross River. The ceremony boosts morale for improved policing. Officers urged to uphold professionalism.
Nigeria's Insecurity Tied to Weak Police Oversight - PSC
The Police Service Commission warns Nigeria cannot defeat insecurity without properly funding police accountability bodies. Weak oversight erodes discipline and public trust, despite massive security budgets.
PSC Blames Security Crisis on Weak Oversight
The Police Service Commission warns that Nigeria's insecurity stems from poor accountability and underfunded oversight, despite massive security spending. Read the full analysis.
Two Suspects Arrested for Kidnapping in Adamawa
Adamawa Police arrest two men for alleged kidnapping in Sarau Belel. The suspects confessed after a swift operation. Read how the community's tip led to the breakthrough.
Two Arraigned in Nasarawa for Banned Fireworks
Two suspects face court in Nasarawa State for possessing banned knockouts and fireworks. Police warn against use of prohibited explosives, especially during festivities. Read more.
Family Seeks Return of Chinwuba's Portrait to Police College
The family of ACP Aneto Chinwuba demands the Nigeria Police Force restore his legacy as the first indigenous Commandant of the Ikeja Police College, threatening legal action over historical erasure.
Police smash cult camp in Delta, arrest 13, recover arms
Delta State Police Command has arrested 13 suspected members of the Black Axe cult in a forest raid. Weapons, vehicles, and cult items were recovered. Read the full report.
Nasarawa Gov Praises SUBEB Boss for Education Reforms
Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended Nasarawa SUBEB Chairman Kassim Mohammed Kassim for remarkable reforms in basic education, including redeploying over 1,000 staff to classrooms. Read more.
4 Policemen Arrested for Violating Tinubu's VIP Directive
Nigeria's military arrests four police officers in Abuja for providing unauthorised VIP protection, flouting President Tinubu's new order. Full details on the crackdown 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 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?
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.
Court Bars Police from Enforcing Tinted Glass Permit
A Delta State High Court has restrained the IGP and Nigeria Police from resuming tinted glass permit enforcement. Read the full details and legal implications of this landmark ruling.
Police Hunt Officers Still Escorting VIPs, Deploy Task Force
Nigeria Police Force begins nationwide enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing police escorts from VIPs. A special task force monitored Lagos with plans to extend checks across all states. Read more.
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