From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of efforts to address recurring clashes between farmers and herders, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to establish an anti-riot (Mobile Police) unit in Guri…
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Police commence capacity building training on personnel in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola In an effort to improve effectiveness and efficiency of police personnel in the discharge of their duties,the Adamawa state police command has commenced capacity building training workshop for…
Mallam Nuhu and the Mischief of Merciless Muggers’ Misdemeanour
By Bala Ibrahim Nigeria is a wonderful country, too wonderful to make one forget the meaning of a kerfuffle. Whatever happens, someone somewhere is waiting to make an issue out of it,…
Police Summon Emir Sanusi Over Kano Durbar Incident
The Nigeria police headquarters has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning over an incident that occurred during Eid festival in Kano. The police, alongside other sister security agencies…
Sallah: Kano Police Command Bans Durbar Activities
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has banned all Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Ftr (Sallah) celebrations throughout the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori,…
Security forces foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill notorious leader Dan Mudale
Security forces in Zamfara State have successfully repelled a bandit attack on Keta town in Tsafe Local Government Area, killing several assailants, including the infamous gang leader, Dan Mudale. Confirming the development…
Open Letter: Governor Yusuf Must End the Assault on Press Freedom in Kano
The recent arrest and harassment of our colleague, the editor of Kano Times, Mr Buhari Abba on the orders of Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, is a direct attack…
ASKOJ Condemns Persecution of Journalist Buhari Abba, Demands End to Oppression
The Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) condemns the prosecution of one of its members, Mal. Buhari Abba, by the Kano Police Command acting on the instructions of the State Commissioner of…
Akwa Ibom Police Bust Illegal Maternity Home
…Rescue Pregnant Women and Infants The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered an illegal maternity home allegedly involved in child trafficking, unlawful medical practice, and impersonation in Usung Atiat, Abak Local…
IGP Inaugurates New Force Management Team, Reaffirms Police Agenda
From Mustapha Salisu In a pivotal moment for the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today, formally inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team…
Adamawa: 34-Year-Old Altar Servant Arrested for Alleged Abduction of Two Reverend Fathers
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Tahamado J. Demian, a 34-year-old altar servant, for allegedly orchestrating the abduction of two Reverend Fathers in Numan. The clergymen, Abraham…
Stakeholders Advocate for Freedom of Expression, Civic Space in Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu A documentary screening organized by Gatefield Organization has sparked discussions on the shrinking civic space and the growing restrictions on freedom of expression in Nigeria. The event, held on…
Police apprehend 144 suspects, rescue 105 kidnapped victims in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina, said that it has apprehended 144 suspects in connection with 128 reported crimes in February. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to…
Akwa Ibom Police Recovers Firearm, Ammunition in Ukanafun
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has once again demonstrated its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer of the…
Core Community Elders Seek Stronger Ties With Akwa Ibom Police on Security
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering community engagement and ensuring peace and security across the…
Police arrest two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms in Akwa Ibom
Reports by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command reveals that two suspects have been arrested for unlawful possession of firearms in Ibeno and…
Akwa Ibom Police Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Recover Stolen Vehicle
In a sustained effort to combat crime and ensure the safety of residents, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered his stolen vehicle during a…
Plateau Police Command Parades 25 Suspects
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Plateau State Police Commissioner, Emmanuel Adesina has reiterated its commitment in ensuring a state free of criminal cases. He stated this while parading 25 suspects at the Police…
CISLAC seeks urgent legislative review in police leadership
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing institutional crisis between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).This…
PSC approves retirement of police officers above 60 amid IG tenure controversy
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…
Gunmen kill policeman, attack Katsina LG boss
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen late Tuesday attacked the residence of the Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Maharazu Dayi, leaving a police officer dead. The hoodlums shot the officer who…
Akwa Ibom Police Command Cracks Down on Crime, Warns Criminals to Steer Clear
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on crime, making significant arrests and recovering stolen items across the state. Addressing journalists at the State Police Command Headquarters, the Police…
Akwa Ibom police boss, Azare welcomes 384 recruits, challenges them on discipline, professionalism
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has received 384 new recruits into the police force with the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare urging them to let discipline and professionalism be…
Suspected Notorious Cultist Meets Waterloo in Uyo as Police Recover Locally Made Firearm
In its unrelenting drive to flush out criminal elements, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has once again delivered on its mandate as a suspected cultist met his Waterloo during a decisive…
Police Arrest Four for Burglary, Car Theft in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspects in two separate incidents of store burglary and car theft. Command spokesman SP Suleiman Nguroje said in a press…