Nigeria police
11 Jan
In response to the growing concerns of insecurity along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has implemented robust measures to enhance safety and security in the region. According to police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, recognizing the paramount importance of securing this critical transportation artery, the IGP has intensified deployments…
11 Jan
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed 10 people, including the village head of Kukar Babangida community, Maigari Haruna, in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident which occurred in the wee hours of Thursday at 1.30 am, happened when the gunmen armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community in their numbers, riding…
10 Jan
The FCT Police command has admitted many persons were kidnapped in Bwari outskirts of Abuja. Although the command alleged that the figure was not up to 200 as being peddled in the news, it however said investigations were on and urged residents not to panic. According to the Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh,…
9 Jan
The Imo State Police Command said it invaded a criminal hideout that led to the arrest of suspects behind the kidnap of a road safety officer, Sabinus Ugwuebu, and former Eze Imo, HRH Eze Samuel Ohiri. Both victims were kidnapped a few days ago at various locations in Imo state. Spokesperson for Imo State Police,…
6 Jan
The Police Command in Kano State, said it arrested 2,931 suspects for alleged armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicide and other crimes in different parts of the state in 2023.
5 Jan
The Police Command in Taraba State has confirmed the abduction of ten individuals in the Wuro Musa area of Jalingo, the state capital. According to the Command's Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Usman Abdullahi, the victims were forcefully taken in the early hours of today. Abdullahi assured the public that the police are actively pursuing the…
5 Jan
Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the killing of about 200 persons, in some communities of Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve. Plateau Police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, said on Thursday that the suspects were arrested at different locations. “Concerning the Inspector General of Police’s deployment, we…
4 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the immediate suspension of the activities of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), a community policing initiative and public relations tool within the Force Public Relations Department of the Nigeria Police Force. This disclosure was made by police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who noted that the…
28 Dec
The Police Service Commission has said it is no longer comfortable with the organisation and operations of the Special Police Constabulary nationwide. The Commission hinted it is already in contact with the Inspector General of Police on the need to overhaul the organisation and operations of the outfit. According to the spokesman of the commission,…
28 Dec
The Nigerian Police on Thursday announced the schedule for the physical screening of applicants for recruitment into the Force. The Police in a post on X directed recruitment applicants to log on to https://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng/print-screen-status to get their scheduled date and time for physical screening. The online application portal was opened for six weeks from 15th…
28 Dec
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has disowned a trending video of an invitation for the screening of recruits with a request for payment of N2000. The commission urged all intending recruits to shun payments of any kind as employment into the police is free of charge. Spokesman of the commission, Ikechukwu Ani, described the publication…
22 Dec
The Enugu State Police Command on Friday evening announced the arrest of seven suspected criminals including a former local government Councillor for various offences in the state. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement said that operatives recovered firearms, ammunition, a motor vehicle, and other exhibits from the suspects. "The Commissioner of Police Enugu State…
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