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PSC Plans Recruitment of 50,000 Police Officers

The Police Service Commission has held a stakeholders meeting to plan the transparent, technology-driven recruitment of 50,000 new police officers, emphasizing Federal Character and gender inclusivity. Learn the details.

Delta Police Reaffirm Christmas Fireworks Ban

Delta State Police Command has restated the ban on fireworks ahead of Christmas. Commissioner Olufemi Abaniwonda warns that use, sale, or display will lead to arrest and prosecution. Report violators.

Delta Land Disputes Kill 10 in Six Months

Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 killed in six months. Investigations reveal violence across multiple LGAs, armed invasions, and cult links. Read the full report.

Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo

Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.

Retired Female Judge Assassinated in Delta State

Delta State Police confirm brutal murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Asaba. Security guard disappears, two suspects arrested in related police killing. Full details emerging.

Masked 'Police' Terrorize Abuja-Nasarawa Border

Masked men posing as police officers are mounting illegal checkpoints along Abuja-Nasarawa border, extorting commuters. Authorities deny involvement as victims demand action.

Delta Police Bust Criminal Network in Oghara

Delta State Police Command has dismantled a criminal syndicate in Oghara, recovering an AK-47 rifle and arresting multiple suspects. Authorities warn of growing sophistication in local cult activities.

Committee Formed to Recruit 30,000 Police Officers

Nigeria establishes joint committee to recruit 30,000 police officers, enhancing national security through transparent recruitment process. Learn about this crucial security initiative.

Delta Chief Denies Role in Killings, Sues Police

Chief Jerry Nkeweshe denies police allegations linking him to the killing of three youths in Okwe, Delta State. He demands a retraction within 14 days or faces legal action for defamation.

Rivers Police Deny False Herdsmen Attack Claims

Rivers State Police Command refutes viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, labeling them as misinformation designed to incite public panic and disrupt state peace.

Police bust armed robbery syndicate in Delta

Delta Police arrest notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Asaba/Benin corridor. Three suspects captured, weapons and stolen items recovered in intense operation.

Delta School Panic Over False Herdsmen Attack

Students at Otagba-Ogbe Girls Secondary School in Delta State fled classrooms amid herdsmen attack fears. Police confirm false alarm, urge calm and warn against spreading unverified information.

Tinubu Withdraws Police Escorts From VIPs Again

President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs nationwide. Officers to return to core policing duties in underserved communities. Will this time be different?

Delta Police Arrest Suspected Serial Killer

Delta State Police have arrested Michael Ezenwai, a suspected serial killer and prison escapee linked to multiple violent crimes, including a 2020 UNIBEN student murder. Suspect in custody.

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