There are strong indications that the Presidency is shopping for a replacement for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. This is as five Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) retired statutorily last Saturday, according to THE SUPREME. They are: Bala Ciroma (North East),Dasuki Galadanchi (North West), Jonathan Toworu (South South), Ari Mohammed Ali (North Central). and Badru Banji Lawal (South West). …

A joint operation between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Police Agency of Japan has led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud targeting Japanese victims. The crackdown followed a report received on 3 April 2024, detailing five cybercrime cases linked to 13 individuals operating from Nigeria. A statement on …

A couple of days ago, the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Office, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued what appeared to be a strong disclaimer affirming the fact that the once notorious outfit of the force, the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) remained dissolved. Ordinarily, the statement which was actually a disclaimer to a widespread rumour (should one say speculations) that …

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 …