President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said his administration would make adequate provision for the enhancement of the operational capability of security and law enforcement agencies and improved welfare of personnel in its renewed drive to address security and related concerns across the country. At the Passing Out Parade of the fifth Regular Course of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano …

Okoro Julius Alawari assumed duty as the Commissioner of Police in Plateau command on Friday, according to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent Alfred Alabo. He replaced Bartholomew Onyeka, who had been redeployed to Benue command. ”He (Alawari) holds a Bachelor of Art (ed) degree in History from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma and a Masters degree in Public …

The acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has urged policemen to shun extortion and other corrupt acts. While addressing officers and men of the Kano State Police Command on Friday, Egbetokun said that shunning extortion and other corrupt acts will help to enhance the public image of the force. “I used to tell my officers to stop extortion, the police …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested 297 suspects for illegal possession of firearms, recovered at least 520 several-calibre firearms, 4,043 rounds of ammunition, and 264 stolen vehicles since the assumption of the acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, to office. The IG also noted that the NPF would partner with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other security …

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Tuesday launched a special security operation codenamed Operation Crush. During the event held in Umuahia, the state capital, Otti said the development was a strong and coordinated response to the lingering challenge of insecurity in parts of the state which has made life nightmarish for many. He also added that huge resources had …

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun on Thursday played host to the acting Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting served as a platform for both agencies to seek ways to strengthen cooperation across all areas of their respective operations, especially border control. In a statement, Force …

  The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein on Tuesday disclosed that only 640 out of over 900 agencies of the Federal Government were captured on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). She made this disclosure before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee probing employment racketeering and gross mismanagement of the IPPIS. Madein said …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops deployed for internal operations across the country killed 59 terrorists, rescued 88 hostages and recovered 68 weapons and 1,364 ammunition. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba said the troops also arrested 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers and 20 gunmen. “As at 28 July 23, the …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has presented operational licences to 41 Private Guard Companies (PGC) with a charge to contribute to the peace and security of the nation. Commandant General (CG) of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi said this while addressing the companies at a ceremony held at the national headquarters in Abuja. Represented by Deputy Commandant …

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Adebowale Williams has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is repositioning its technical intelligence to ensure proactive policing in tackling kidnapping, insurgency, and other criminalities in the country. During his familiarisation visit and interactive session with officers and men of the Niger State Police Command in Minna, the state …