Police Demote Officer For Incivility In Abia, Disband Anti-Cultism Unit
The Police Command in Abia State has demoted a police corporal to a constable over his involvement in unprofessional conduct and incivility to members of the public. The command’s spokesperson,…
Troops neutralise gang responsible for killing 4 soldiers in Rivers
The Nigerian Army on Monday night disclosed that its troops of 5 Battalion, projected force into the hideout of a criminal gang at Kalaogbokolo in Ahoada West Local Government Area,…
Policeman kills mother of one while celebrating colleague’s promotion in Ekiti
A stray bullet from a police officer’s gun killed a young woman, identified as Ifeoluwa Adekalu, in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, on Thursday. The incident happened near Okela…
Sokoto residents dismiss Niger leader’s claims of French military presence
Residents of border communities in Sokoto have dismissed allegations of the presence of the French Army in the area. Recall that the Head of the Military Junta in the Niger…
Security operatives raid criminal den in Anambra, recover 19 IEDs
A joint security operation led by the Nigerian Police Force has successfully dismantled a criminal camp located in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area in Anambra State in the early hours…
Police recorded 30,313 arrests, recovered 1,984 firearms, others in 2024 – IG
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force recorded a total of 30,313 arrests, recovered 1,984 firearms, and 23,250 ammunition in 2024. A statement by…
Army promotes 108 generals
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the Major-General and Brigadier-General ranks. According to a statement on Friday by the Director of Army Public…
Fake police officer, two others arrested in Nigeria’s Southeast
The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one Chidi Ekwesiri aged 50 years from Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, and two others, tormenting innocent residents of the state.…
PSC promotes over 8000 police officers
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 8,053 senior police officers.On Monday, 11 Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General, and 16 Deputy…
Nigeria’s SouthEast records lowest crime rate in latest security survey
The President Bola Tinubu administration, through the National Bureau of Statistics, has debuted the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey. “The concept seeks to ensure that information rolled out to…
Police Say Nigerian Governors Aware Of Roadblocks They Mount
The Police High Command says state governors are aware of the roadblocks mounted by its personnel either on major highways or some intercity roads in their respective locations. According to…
CDS probes deaths of Okuama community leaders in Army custody
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has ordered a thorough investigation into the deaths of two Okuama community leaders, Pa James Oghoroko and Dennis Okugbaye, while in Army…
36 states submit report backing state police creation
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, says 36 state governments have submitted their reports on the creation of state police to the national economic council (NEC). Sani spoke in Abuja on…
Army re-opens Imo market weeks after soldiers’ killing
The Nigerian Army has re-opened the Rescue Market, popularly known as Malaysia Market, Onuimo in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. The General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Maj-Gen.…
Police rescue two kidnap victims, arrest four suspects in Nigeria’s Southeast
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued two female kidnap victims and arrested four suspects. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu…