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.
Category : Police
Police Zone 2 Urges Peace, Unity at Lagos Year-End Event
The Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command hosted its 2025 end-of-year celebration in Lagos, calling for national unity and peace. The event featured awards, carols, and speeches by AIG Fayoade and CSP Akerele.
Explosion at Kebbi Hospital Caused by Gas Cylinder Fire
An explosion at Bagudo General Hospital in Kebbi State caused panic, but police confirm no lives lost. Authorities debunk bomb rumors, attributing blast to a gas cylinder fire incident. Read the full details.
Nasarawa Bans Tyre Burning, 4 Dead in Carnival Crash
Nasarawa Police impose a ban on tyre burning during crossover night to protect infrastructure and safety. Separately, four lives lost in a tragic crash at the Eggon Carnival. Read the full details.
Explosion Rocks Kebbi Hospital, No Lives Lost
A morning explosion caused panic at General Hospital, Bagudo, Kebbi State. Police confirm no casualties, building damaged. Security forces are on-site. Stay informed.
Explosion at Bagudo Hospital, Kebbi - No Casualties
An explosion caused panic at General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State. Police confirm no casualties, deploy EOD-CBRN team. Investigations ongoing. Stay informed.
National Consensus Emerges for State Police in Nigeria
Amid rising insecurity, Nigeria's North and South governors unite in demanding State Police. Learn why this constitutional reform is now seen as urgent for survival.
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.
Police Inspector, Girlfriend Held for Missing Rifle in Taraba
A police inspector and his live-in lover are in custody after his service rifle vanished from their home in Taraba. The loaded weapon went missing on Christmas Day. #Taraba #Security
Former IGP Calls for Collective Prayer Against Insecurity
Ex-IGP Mohammed Abubakar-Adamu tasks Christians in Nasarawa to pray for peace and security. He calls for unity and action against criminal elements. Read his full Christmas message.
Police Arrest 22, Recover Arms, Drugs Nationwide
Nigeria Police arrest 22 suspects for crimes including kidnapping and armed robbery. Firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs recovered in major nationwide operations. Read details.
Police Debunk IPI Claims, Order Probe into Journalist's Arrest
Nigeria Police Force rejects IPI allegations against IGP Egbetokun, confirms investigation into officers' conduct and announces major arrests nationwide. Read the full details.
Police Order Watertight Security for SEast Yuletide
AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu directs Commissioners of Police in Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi to deploy personnel for a peaceful Christmas. Public urged to report suspicious activities.
Police Inspector Commits Suicide in Niger State Custody
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Akpabio Offers Jobs to Sons of Deceased Police Escort
Senate President Godswill Akpabio pledges automatic employment for two sons of his late police rider, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a tragic accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read the full story.
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.
Massive Police Security for Christmas in 3 States
Police in Ogun, Delta, and Imo states launch major security operations for Christmas and New Year. Joint patrols, traffic control, and bans on fireworks aim for a safe celebration. Read details.
Imo CP Announces Christmas Security Measures
Imo State Police Commissioner Aboki Danjuma has initiated comprehensive security measures across all 27 LGAs to ensure a peaceful Christmas. Residents urged to be vigilant.
Experts Clash Over State Police Timing and Safeguards
Nigeria's security crisis fuels urgent calls for state police. Legal experts and officials debate safeguards and timing at Lagos symposium. Is decentralised policing the solution?
IGP Sanctions Unit Head Over Journalist's Arrest
Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun sanctions police unit head for the controversial arrest of FIJ reporter Sodeeq Atanda. Details on the incident and press freedom concerns in Nigeria.
Kogi CP Commends NHRC for Upholding Rights
Kogi State Police Commissioner Naziru Bello Kankarofi has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its sustained advocacy. He emphasized the need for synergy to protect citizens' rights.
Ogun Police Launch Joint Security Ops for Christmas
Ogun State Police Command launches a major joint security operation with the Army, NSCDC, and Amotekun for the Christmas and New Year period. CP Lanre Ogunlowo assures safety on highways and bans fireworks. Report suspicious activities via emergency lines
Officer Assaults Man at Asake's OAU Helicopter
An airport official faces backlash after a video shows him assaulting a young man who posed beside the helicopter that flew singer Asake to OAU. Nigerians demand sanctions.
Security Patrols Ramped Up on Kaduna-Abuja Highway
Kaduna police and military intensify 24-hour patrols on the Kaduna-Abuja highway for a safe Christmas. IGP Egbetokun's directive boosts security on the crucial corridor. Read details.
State Police Gains Momentum Amid Security Challenges
Security stakeholders advocate for evidence-based state policing to improve local security, rebuild trust, and ensure accountability. High-level dialogue examines prospects and challenges.
Delta Police Roll Out Extensive Yuletide Security Plan
Delta State Police Command announces a massive statewide security operation for Christmas and New Year. Commissioner Olufemi Abaniwonda orders heavy deployment to ensure a hitch-free celebration. Read details.
Gwamnishu Freed, Dismisses VDM Arrest Claims
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after release from Edo police custody. He clarifies he was not arrested, thanks supporters and police for professionalism. Read full details.
Firm Donates Police Outpost to Enhance Security in Rivers
Solewant Group has donated a modern police outpost to the NPF in Alode, Eleme, Rivers State, to improve community security and crime response. Read more.
Security Boost for Christmas in Zamfara, Taraba
Zamfara NSCDC deploys 555 personnel and Taraba Police intensify patrols to ensure safe Christmas and New Year celebrations. Read the full security plans.
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