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National & Local

IG orders reduction of police tactical teams

The Nigerian Inspector-General of Police has ordered a reduction in the number of police tactical teams across the country to improve supervision and address public complaints.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
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National & Local

State Police: Review FAAC Sharing Formula, Soludo Tells FG

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo urges the Nigerian Federal Government to revise the revenue-sharing formula to support the establishment of state police in response to rising insecurity.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:57 UTC
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National & Local

IG disburses N2.4bn cheques to deceased officersโ€™ families

The Nigeria Police Force has distributed N2.4 billion in insurance benefits to families of deceased officers as part of its welfare schemes.

Mar 19 โ€ข 01:27 UTC
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National & Local

Bet9ja Foundation Donates 3,000 Mattresses to Nigerian Police Colleges Nationwide to Advance Officersโ€™ Welfare

Bet9ja Foundation has donated 3,000 mattresses to Nigerian Police Colleges to enhance officers' living conditions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Special Report - Under IGP Egbetokun, Nigerian Police Became Tool for Hounding Journalists

The article examines the tenure of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, highlighting the alleged use of police forces to suppress journalism and media freedoms in Nigeria, while noting the new IG's commitment to human rights.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Shocking attack in Alytus: Nigerian footballer stabbed, condition serious

A Nigerian footballer in Alytus was seriously stabbed during an attack in a residential area, prompting police investigation and the arrest of a suspect.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Court strikes out N20bn money laundering charge against ex-director

A Nigerian court has dismissed a N20 billion money laundering charge against retired company director Taiwo Ibitola and her firm following a police request to withdraw the case.

Mar 17 โ€ข 02:19 UTC
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National & Local

NIPR honors Anambra police spokesman with lifetime award for public service

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has awarded SP Tochukwu Ikenga of the Anambra State Police Command with the Life Reputation Award for his contributions to public service.

Mar 14 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
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National & Local

NANS slams police harassment of students, rent hike in Southwest

The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned police harassment and rising accommodation costs affecting students in the Southwest region of Nigeria.

Mar 13 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
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National & Local

UK announces road closures, no-fly zones for Tinubuโ€™s state visit

The UK will enforce airspace restrictions and deploy armed police for the upcoming state visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
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National & Local

Police arrest suspected mastermind of Ebonyi monarchโ€™s kidnap, murder

Nigerian police have arrested a suspect alleged to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder of a chief in Ebonyi State.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
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National & Local

IG can lawfully serve beyond 60, says analyst

A Nigerian security expert argues that the Inspector General of Police can legally continue serving beyond the age of 60 as determined by statutory provisions rather than age limits.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
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National & Local

JUST IN: Court acquits Abba Kyari of asset non-declaration charge

A Nigerian court has acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari of charges related to asset non-declaration due to lack of sufficient evidence against him.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
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National & Local

Court bars police from re-inviting firm, others over resolved dispute

A Nigerian court has prevented the police from further actions against Tosiba Appliances Limited and its officers in a previously resolved dispute.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
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National & Local

NBA condemns beating, abuse of Yobe lawyer by police

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the police's alleged beating and abuse of lawyer Saminu Naโ€™iloka while he was fulfilling his professional duties in Yobe State.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
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National & Local

Tinubu to Reps: Guard against abuse in state police plan

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.

Feb 28 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
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National & Local

State police: Constitutional amendment must prevent governorsโ€™ abuse, Tinubu tells Representatives

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

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
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National & Local

Odigie-Oyegun doubts police can arrest Edo gunmen

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
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National & Local

Disu's appointment brings renewed hope for safer Nigeria โ€“ Rep

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
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National & Local

NANS demands youth-friendly policing from new IG Disu

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:56 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria ready for state police, says minister

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Urges Senators to Amend Constitution for State Police

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Lawmaker Urges Police to Probe Alleged Assassination Attempt On Peter Obi

A Nigerian lawmaker has called for an investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on former presidential candidate Peter Obi following a political rally.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
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National & Local

Tinubu to Senate: Amend constitution for state police now

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian National Assembly to amend the constitution to allow for the creation of state police in response to the countryโ€™s escalating security challenges.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
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National & Local

Rep asks acting IG to probe attack on Obiโ€™s convoy

A Nigerian lawmaker has urged the acting Inspector-General of Police to investigate an attack on Peter Obi's convoy that left vehicles damaged but spared the former presidential candidate.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
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National & Local

Filming on Roads Unsafe, Illegal, Rwanda Police Caution Nigerian Content Creator

Rwandan police warned Nigerian content creator Joe Bassey against filming on roads, emphasizing it is unsafe and against road safety regulations.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
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National & Local

Assault: I just want to make movies not fight police, says Papaya Ex

Nigerian influencer Papaya Ex denies police claims of wrongdoing, asserting her intent to focus on film and content creation after alleging she was assaulted during a police encounter.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Influencer Papaya Ex alleges assault by police officer in Lagos

Nigerian influencer Papaya Ex has accused a police officer of assaulting her during a late-night incident in Lagos.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
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National & Local

Mirabel: How false rape alarm turned into money-making venture

A Nigerian TikToker named Mirabel is under police custody after falsely alleging that she was raped, which led to public outrage and financial gain through donations.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Police Chief Pledges Protection of Oil Facilities

The Nigerian police chief has committed to ensuring the protection of oil sector facilities during a meeting with lawmakers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
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National & Local

IPAC criticizes police for using tear gas on National Assembly protesters

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has condemned the Nigerian Police for using tear gas against protesters at the National Assembly, calling the action anti-democratic.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Police tear gas protesters at National Assembly

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Police Detain Journalist Over Story About Niger Gov's Aide

Nigerian journalist Ahmed Isah Sakpe has been detained by police over allegations of cyberbullying and defamation involving a government official.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
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Crime & Justice

12 Nigerians arrested in Ghana prostitution crackdown

Ghanaian police arrested 12 Nigerians in a raid targeting a prostitution ring following a complaint from a Nigerian woman alleging trafficking.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Police Move Special Squad to Communities in Two Niger LGAs

The Nigerian Police have deployed an armed tactical squad to combat recent attacks and kidnappings in Niger State.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
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National & Local

Gunmen abduct three children in Ebonyi

Three children have been abducted by gunmen in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, escalating concerns about child safety in the area.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police probe attack on actor Ijoba Lande

The Nigerian Police are investigating the assault and robbery of actor Ganiyu Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, by its officers, who are currently in custody.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police probe Nigerian socialite caught in $2.5m romance scam

The Nigeria Police Force is investigating Nzube Ikeji, a socialite accused of pretending to be the Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a Romanian woman out of $2.5 million.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police return $23,000 to victim of international romance scam

The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated $23,000 to a victim in the Cayman Islands who was scammed in an international romance scam allegedly involving a Nigerian suspect.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Kogi police arrest eight suspects in joint security raids

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested eight suspected criminals during coordinated operations across the state, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local groups.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Court orders police, DSS to probe evidence deletion in fraud case

A Nigerian court has mandated an investigation into evidence tampering in a N10bn fraud trial following a confession by a court official regarding interference by one of the defendants.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police analyse documentary on Nigerian posing as Dubai Crown Prince

The Nigeria Police Force is investigating a documentary alleging that a Nigerian socialite impersonated the Crown Prince of Dubai to defraud an international victim.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police, army arrest six suspected kidnappers in Edo forest raid

Six suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Edo State following a joint operation by the police and the Nigerian Army in response to intelligence from a kidnapped victim.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Hundreds of hostages rescued in Nigeria โ€“ police

Nigerian police have rescued over 300 hostages and killed dozens of suspected militants during security operations in response to rising kidnappings and armed attacks.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

34 members of the Nigerian Black Axe arrested in Spain

An international operation led by Spanish and German police, supported by Europol, resulted in the arrest of 34 individuals believed to be connected to the international criminal organization "Black Axe," which is considered highly structured and organized.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO Check out the major operation in Spain. The criminal network 'Black Axe' dismantled

The national police of Spain, in collaboration with German authorities and Europol, arrested 34 individuals, significantly disrupting the activities of the infamous Nigerian crime organization known as 'Black Axe'.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Castel Volturno, beaten to death by ex-boyfriend: dies after 10 days of agony

A 33-year-old Nigerian woman dies after being severely beaten by her ex-boyfriend, who was arrested by police immediately following the attack.

Jan 6 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Nigeria police detain driver in fatal Joshua car crash

The Nigerian police have arrested the driver involved in a car crash on a Lagos highway that resulted in two fatalities and injuries to boxer Anthony Joshua.

Jan 1 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Nigerian police start manhunt after truck driver in Anthony Joshua crash 'goes on the run'

Nigerian police are searching for the driver of a lorry involved in a crash that injured British boxer Anthony Joshua and resulted in the deaths of his friends.

Dec 31 โ€ข 17:53 UTC

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