The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said that a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh is being interrogated at its Maitama Divisional headquarters. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency, was alleged to have assaulted an e-hailing driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya. According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped the driver when he requested …

A popular activist, Barrister Deji Adeyanju has confirmed that the singer and social media sensation, Darlington Okoye (well known as Speed Darlington), and said to be missing, is being detained by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja. On his X handle on Tuesday, Adeyanju said that Speed DDarlington (also known as Akpi) was arrested in Lagos last Friday and subsequently transferred …

The Nigeria Police Force and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been called upon to immediately cease their “obstructive tactics” aimed at frustrating the Edo State candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last month’s governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, in his quest for legitimate access to Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) data used for the election. In statement …

Two major suspects, Emotingham Godspower (25 years old) and Farawei Isaac (27), both from Ufunama community, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State were arrested at about 7 pm on Friday by the police operatives over alleged vote buying. According to a statement by Force Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects, said to be connected to …

Akwa Ibom State Police command is now being headed by Commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo. The new Commissioner, who hails from Benin City, the Edo State capital, becomes the 33rd Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State. Eribo holds a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Benin, LLB from the University of Calabar, BL from Law School, Abuja and LLM …

In its efforts to boost national security and fortify the safety of every citizen, the Nigeria Police Force said it has conducted several operations across the country by tackling all forms of crime and criminality, particularly in Owerri, Imo State. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that, in recent happenings, …

The age-long wish of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to have an exclusive pension board like the military got a boost on Thursday in the Senate with the passage of a bill to that effect for second reading. The passage of the bill titled “Police Pension Board (Establishment) Bill” by the Senate for a second reading was sequel to the …

Friends and associates of a Superintendent of Police (SP), Ibrahim Ezekiel Sini, who declined a bribe of N150 million from a Lagos businessman and founder of Platform Capital, Akintoye Akindele, on Friday honoured him in Abuja. One of the organisers of the event, CEO of Vegas Homes, Prince Chukwuemeka Asudeogu said SP Sini’s conduct remains exemplary and should inspire others …

Some retired senior police officers have expressed deep concern over the ongoing dispute between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) regarding recruitment processes. The police had in a statement on Saturday by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, rejected the names of those recruited by the PSC. Adejobi said the commission’s portal was scrutinised and it …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to shelve their plans for a nationwide strike, emphasising the need to adhere to legal procedures to avoid a breakdown of law and order. In a statement on Monday in Abuja by Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that …