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The Nigeria Police Force has revealed the official portrait of Olatunji Disu, the acting Inspector-General of Police, in preparation for his upcoming swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu.

Gunmen in Ondo State attacked two farmers, resulting in the death of one and the escape of another.

President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in Olatunji Disu as the new Inspector General of Police in a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.

The Kano State Police have increased security measures in response to unplanned protests by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, ensuring the demonstrations remain peaceful.

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, mourns the death of Kabiru Ahmed, a cameraman for Bauchi State Television, who died from injuries sustained in a road accident while covering a state project.

Olatunji Ridwan Disu's appointment as acting Inspector General of Police in Nigeria symbolizes a potential shift towards ethical leadership in the Nigeria Police Force.

Four suspects have been arrested in Edo State in relation to violent communal clashes between Uselu and Ahor communities.

Five individuals suspected of cultism and armed robbery have been arrested by the Delta State Police in Nigeria during operations in Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele.

President Bola Tinubu will swear in Olatunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday after his appointment was endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council.

The article covers significant political and economic developments in Nigeria, including the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, the government's new oil revenue policy, and political accusations amid the upcoming elections.

A Cameroonian fisherman has been arrested in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, on suspicion of sexually abusing a four-month-old baby after the child's mother reported abnormal symptoms during bathing.

President Bola Tinubu is leading a Nigeria Police Council meeting to officially appoint Olatunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police.

The Kano State Police Command has suspended the Tashe traditional performance during Ramadan due to security concerns.

Four suspects have been detained by the Enugu State Police, recovering vehicles stolen in Enugu and Anambra, including one linked to a kidnapping case.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has confirmed incidents of kidnapping attempts in the state by suspected cattle herders, assuring the public that the police are managing the situation.

The article discusses the recent dismissal of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun by President Bola Tinubu, along with other local news stories including a court victory for the PDP in Oyo.

President Bola Tinubu dismissed former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun primarily over his resistance to withdrawing police officers from VIP protection duties.

A father in Nigeria demands the police provide information about his son, who has been missing after being arrested 15 months ago.

President Bola Tinubu urged the Nigerian House of Representatives to include safeguards against abuse in the proposed constitutional amendment for the creation of state police.

Dr. Joe Odumakin praises the appointment of Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, calling it a well-deserved choice by President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu has urged the House of Representatives to amend the Constitution to establish state police, ensuring safeguards against potential abuses by governors.

Four individuals have been arrested in Osun State, Nigeria, following a public panic caused by a concerning inscription that suggested the presence of bandits.

John Odigie-Oyegun, leader of the African Democratic Congress, expresses skepticism regarding the Nigerian police's capability to apprehend gunmen who attacked party facilities in Edo State.

The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State announced the arrest of 286 suspects involved in various criminal offenses and the recovery of 75 exhibits from January to March 2026.

The Nigeria Police Force has advised religious leaders in Ondo State to suspend night services amid security threats following a recent kidnapping incident during a church service.

A Nigerian lawmaker commends the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police, highlighting his suitability for improving public confidence in policing at a crucial time for the country.

Prof. Itse Sagay advocates for the establishment of state police in Nigeria as a crucial solution to the country's rising insecurity challenges.

In a coordinated operation, Edo State police and security agencies arrested 113 suspected kidnappers in a crackdown across the Edo Central Senatorial District.

Residents of the Kore community in Kano State have built and handed over new police office buildings to enhance local security.

The police in Edo State have arrested 113 individuals suspected of being involved in kidnapping while they were allegedly waiting to collect ransom in a forest.

A police witness testified that over 200 armed men invaded the Yelwata community, while the Senate rejected an amendment to the Electoral Act, and the INEC has postponed the 2027 elections to early next year.

Human Rights Monitoring Agenda has called for the release of four jailed tanker drivers in Lagos, who they say were wrongfully imprisoned after reporting an attack to the police.

The Bauchi State Police Command has increased security personnel and weaponry in response to rising banditry in specific troubled communities.

Omoyele Sowore has accused the police of blocking the court-ordered release of businesswoman Tracy Nicolas Ohiri after her arrest in Abuja.

The Osun State Police rescued 15 individuals suspected of human trafficking and arrested one suspect.

113 suspected kidnappers were arrested during a police raid in Edo State, Nigeria.

The National Association of Nigerian Students has called for reforms in policing to be more youth-sensitive under the new Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking ring disguised as an orphanage, rescuing 21 children in the process.

The Nigerian Federal Government, represented by Minister Mohammed Idris, has expressed readiness to establish state police as part of decentralizing the country's policing system once the legal framework is set.

The Osun State Police in Nigeria has rescued 15 young trafficking victims and apprehended a suspect involved in the crime.

The Ondo State Police have apprehended six individuals posing as pastors for allegedly deceiving residents with fraudulent miracles in Idanre.

A retired police commissioner in Lagos revealed the systemic failures of Nigeria's criminal justice system, emphasizing that police officers often act under resource constraints, making them victims of the system themselves.

The Edo State Police have arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a coordinated raid in Edo North and Central regions.

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred controversial tweets linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for investigation following public outcry.

David Umahi, Nigeria's Minister of Works, denies allegations of using police against Tracy Ohiri related to campaign debt disputes.

The Kogi State Government supports President Bola Tinubu's plan to establish state police, viewing it as a transformative measure for Nigeria's security system.

The Bauchi State Police have deployed extensive security personnel and equipment to combat banditry in troubled communities.

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian senators to amend the Constitution to allow for the establishment of state police to better address security challenges.

A series of militant attacks in northwest Pakistan resulted in the deaths of 15 police personnel and four civilians, with rising violence linked to ongoing tensions between Afghan and Pakistani forces.

The article highlights major news stories in Nigeria, including the new acting Inspector-General of Police's commitment to eradicating corruption and a tragic accident resulting in the deaths of six nursing students from LAUTECH.