207 kidnapped children rescued, 11 bandits killed as police foil attacks in Kogi, Katsina

The Nigeria Police Force said on Monday that following efforts to combat crime across the nation, its operatives foiled multiple bandits attacks across several states at the weekend resulting in…

STATE POLICE: Wike says governors would abuse powers

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says Nigeria does not have the institutional capacity for state policing. The creation of state police has been on the front…

Security operatives kill five suspected criminals in Anambra

A joint security team comprising the Police, Military and other security agencies have killed five suspected criminals in Anambra State. Operatives of the joint force also invaded and razed down…

Police school teachers lament unpaid 33-month salary

Some Nigeria Police school staffers, who are on extended service following the Federal Government’s decision to increase the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65, are expressing frustration over…

PSC Dismisses Two Police Officers, Reduces Ranks Of Six Others

The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal and prosecution of two Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) for misconduct, dishonesty, corruption, sabotage and acts unbecoming of public Officers. The Commission…

16 residents, vigilantes feared killed in military air strike in Zamfara

More than 16 residents were reportedly killed after a military air strike tore through Tungar Kara community, Maradun LGA of Zamfara state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the…

Fresh Shakeup In Army, Senior Officers Redeployed

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army (NA) to various command, staff and…

751 Arrested For Cyber Fraud In 2024 In Nigeria — Police

The Nigerian Police Force have announced the arrest of 751 suspects for cybercrime-related fraud in the year 2024. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi who reeled out the score…

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…