How we intend to tackle inadequate manpower in police – IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector General of Police (IG-P), Kayode Egbetokun, has said his administration has planned to double the manpower strength of the Police Force […]
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Police Council confirms Kayode Egbetokun as IGP
Police Council has approved and confirmed the appointment of the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, as substantive IGP. Minister of Police […]
Police to investigate death of Afrobeat singer Mohbad
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it would launch investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 27-year old Afrobeat singer and songwriter, Promise Ilerioluwa […]
IGP approves deployment of 7 DIGs, 5 AIGs
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of seven Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) […]
IGP calls for increased funding, regular recruitment of police officers
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has called on the Federal Government to dedicate more funds to the Police and increase its […]
Police to establish special intervention squad – IGP
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IG-P), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced plans to establish a Special Intervention Squad (SIS) to deal with security threats in […]
Promotion in Nigeria Police will be based on merit – IGP
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IG-P), Kayode Egbetokun, says promotion in the Police Force will henceforth be based on merit. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
I-G deploys newly promoted DIGs, others to departments, zones
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has approved the deployment of the two newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIG), Frank Mba and […]
Police arrest 12 illegal immigrants from Mali, Niger Republic
The Police Command in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of 12 illegal immigrants from Mali and Niger Republic. It also confirmed the arrest of […]
Romance scam: Police arrest suspect for defrauding Australian national
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC), have arrested one Egenevowero Emefeke for engaging in a […]
May 29: Police warn political actors against creating tension
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba has warned political actors and their collaborators against a creating tension in the country, ahead of the May […]
Seun Kuti turns self in at Lagos Police station
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has turned himself in to the Lagos State Police Command on Monday morning over investigation into […]
PSC approves salary payment for 2021/2022 police recruits
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved salary payments for the 2021/2022 police recruits who had passed out of Police […]
Police arrest suspended Adamawa REC In Abuja
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari. The […]
Police arrest 4 suspects for attempting to kidnap Tiwa Savage
No fewer than 4 suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with the alleged attempt to kidnap Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage. The spokesman […]
Police Service Commission investigates alleged $10,000 bribe for promotion
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Police Service Commission (PSC) has set up a committee to investigate a report published by an online medium that police […]
Foundation trains Borno police on Child Rights Acts
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has organized a one day capacity building workshop on how to enhance civil-police relations, […]
IGP orders CPs to conclude investigations on electoral offences
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered Commissioners of Police to swiftly conclude all investigations related to violations […]
Police warn against display of dogs at polling units
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force has warned against the display of pets, especially dogs at polling units on election day. The […]
Investigate killing of man wearing cloth with my picture, Folarin urges Police
Sen. Teslim Folarin, the APC Governorship candidate in Oyo State, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to investigate circumstances surrounding the killing of a […]