Minister Backtracks, Says IGP Didn’t Get Tenure Extension
Police Affairs Minister, Dr. Muhammed Maigari Dingyadi, on Thursday described as misrepresentation, reports that Inspector General of Police (IG) Alkali Usman‘s tenure has been extended. Dingyadi said the clarification was necessary as he only emphasised that Alkali’s appointment in 2021 by President Muhammadu Buhari was for four years in line with the Police Act, 2020. […]
Families Of 7 Slain NSCDC Officers Get Cheques, Automatic Job
The Corps commandant-general, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, in a statement signed by the Service director of public relations, DCC Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this when he led top management team of NSCDC on a personal condolence visit to the bereaved families in Kaduna State. Audi, who acknowledged losing gallant officers, who paid the supreme price in […]
Police Thwart Suspected IPOB Attack On Imo Station
The Imo State Police Command on Thursday said its operative neutralised hoodlums suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) and recovered firearms during a cross-fire attack. Police spokesman, CSP Micheal Abattam, in a statement stated that the other suspected hoodlum scampered into bushes for safety with […]
Police Recover Pistol, Army, Navy, Air Force Caps From Suspect In Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has said that it has arrested an armed robbery suspect identified as Kaizer Freeman. A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Asinim Butswat, on Thursday, said the suspect was apprehended by a crack team of anti-kidnapping operatives. Butswat said the suspect was nabbed following a complaint by a […]
Police Nab 405 Robbery Suspects, Kill 51 In Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State confirmed that no fewer than 405 robbery suspects were arrested and 51 others killed during an exchange of gunfire between 2021 and 2022. The command’s spokesman, SP. Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the figures to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while speaking on the achievements of the command. Hundeyin said […]
Army, Lagos Police React To Trending Video Of Soldier, Policeman Fighting In Lagos
The 81 Division, Nigerian Army has reacted to a viral video of a soldier fighting with a Policeman in Lagos State. A statement issued and signed by Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba said the Army division has commenced an investigation into the incident. The video currently trending on social media shows a soldier engaged in a fierce […]
21-Year-Old Man Arrested For Illegal Possession Of Firearm In Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man for illegal possession of firearm. Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, in a statement on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, said operatives attached to Toro Divisional Police headquarters, while on routine patrol near Nabardo village arrested Umar Abubakar, of Gamawa LGA. “The […]
Abductors Of Osun Farmers Release Three Victims, Two Still In Captivity
Kidnappers have released two Osun farmers, Samuel Oyedotun and Tobiloba Fashola after N6m ransom payment. The two victims were kidnapped while returning from their farm along Ede/Ileogbo road in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State last Wednesday January 11. The kidnappers initially demanded N10m ransom and later agreed to collect N6 million, which was delivered […]
Gunmen In Military Uniform Kidnap Four Truck Drivers In Kwara
Gunmen have abducted four truck drivers from a farm on the outskirt of Ilorin, the Kwara state capital. Police said that the victims were kidnapped by gunmen allegedly dressed in military uniform at a site where they went to collect sand which they wanted to supply to their customers. The victims are said to […]
