Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi has officially assumed office as the 35th Commissioner of Police for Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, promising an intelligence-driven approach to combat crime and flush out criminal elements from Abuja.
Ports Authority Police in Lagos urged freight forwarders and the Nigerian Shippers' Council to avoid protests and engage in dialogue over shipping fee hikes, warning that port disruptions could harm the economy. Meanwhile, the Federal Government aims to r
Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has ordered a comprehensive redeployment of senior officers across Nigeria to strengthen operations and improve service delivery. The reshuffle includes new postings for Assistant Inspectors-General and Commissioners
House of Representatives member Ikenga Ugochinyere praises IGP Olatunji Disu's order to limit tactical units, calling it a strategic step to boost efficiency and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu directs officers to be visible, approachable, and accountable, ending alienating policing. He announces a leadership retreat with UNDP and the 2nd National Police Day on April 7, 2026.
Katsina State Hisbah Commission officials in Sabuwa Division have shaved off the hair of young men as part of 'Operation Happy Sallah' during Eid celebrations, aiming to enforce peace and cleanliness.
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that IGP Tunji Disu ordered a reduction, not disbandment, of tactical squads to improve oversight and personnel availability at stations.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has clarified that tactical units are being reduced, not dissolved, while HURIWA urges action on police corruption.
Nigerian surveyors have denounced police victimization in land disputes, urging the Inspector General of Police to intervene and ensure security amid rising kidnapping threats.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police Olohundare Moshood Jimoh warns the state task force will be disbanded if found guilty of human rights violations, following a viral arrest video.
The Borno State Police Command has imposed a temporary restriction on tricycle movement to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration, deploying enhanced security measures across the state.
Delta and Ogun State Police Commands have deployed personnel and intensified security measures at worship centers and flashpoints to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration, warning criminals to steer clear.
The Renewal Group calls on President Tinubu to investigate Lagos State Commissioner of Police Moshood Jimoh and Task Force Chairman CSP Adetayo Akerele for illegal operations and human rights violations, citing property seizures and extrajudicial actions.
Police in Ogun, Oyo, and Delta states intensify security measures, deploying personnel to worship centers and strategic locations to ensure peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebrations and warn against criminal activities.
Imo State Police Commissioner Audu Garba Bosso has pledged a secure Eid-El-Fitr celebration, deploying personnel to mosques and public spaces while parading 75 suspects for crimes like kidnapping and cultism.
The Kirti Kare Foundation calls for substantive police reforms, including accountability, welfare, and technology, while emphasizing community policing as key to improving trust and safety in Nigeria.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has presented N2.43 billion in cheques to families of 1,070 officers who died in active service, covering multiple policy years from 2018 to 2026.
Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin met with a police steering committee to discuss developing a framework for state police, emphasizing accountability and public safety.
Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has disbursed N2.4 billion to beneficiaries of 1,070 officers who died in active service, covering multiple policy years from 2018 to 2026.
CSP Gerald Udechukwu, Imo's counter-terrorism commander, alerts religious leaders that modern IEDs are concealed in everyday items, urging vigilance at worship centers to prevent attacks.
Imo State Police Commissioner Audu Garba Bosso trains religious leaders on identifying and managing security risks like IEDs to enhance safety in worship centers across the state.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund has secured a federal donor to fully fund the construction of six modern police stations across the state, enhancing operational efficiency and response times.
Oba Rilwanu Akiolu calls on IGP Tunji Disu to improve police welfare and address low youth recruitment in Lagos, emphasizing the profession's importance.
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed allegations of extortion against its Task Force operatives, describing a viral video as misleading. Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh detailed the incident involving a motorist who resisted arrest.
The Borno State Police Command has initiated a strategic review of security in border communities and black spot areas to enhance vigilance and protect lives and property.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's free medical outreach for police officers under Zone 2 Command has been praised for improving personnel efficiency and welfare, with over 1,000 officers benefiting from eye care and health screenings.
The Nigerian Police Force announces a forensic investigation into the Osogbo shooting, collaborating with customs to ensure justice and transparency in the case.
Security expert Busayo Mogaji applauds IGP Olatunji Disu for tactical leadership against crime, citing operations in Kwara and legislative clarity on police tenure under the amended Police Act.
The Borno State Police Command has initiated a strategic review of security in border communities and identified black spots, led by Commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid, to enhance vigilance and public safety.
Lagos State Police Commissioner CP Jimoh Olohundare announces a ban on covered vehicle number plates, certain tinted glasses, and unregistered vehicles. The directive follows IGP orders to enhance professionalism and community policing.