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 …

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has announced the establishment of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), a proactive initiative aimed at enhancing security and safety in educational institutions across Nigeria. This is part of his policy geared towards security of lives and property, most especially safety of schools and students. In furtherance of the safety drives, the IGP …

The Nigerian police have condemned the ‘disrespectful use’ of its uniform by popular skit maker, Abdulgafar Abiola, better known as Cute Abiola. In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the skit maker’s portrayal of the police as not only derogatory but also punishable under the law. Adejobi pointed out that the portrayal of the police …

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the resuscitation of the awards and commendation system for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) implemented under the guidance of his administration to enhance motivation and encouragement among police officers. The police boss said the renewed commendation system represents a significant advancement from the past, as it now covers all officers …

The former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has said that he left the Nigeria Police Force better than he met it, adding that he believed that he added value to policing in Nigeria. During the official handing over to the acting IG, Kayode Egbetokun at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja on Wednesday, Baba said: “As I exit the …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointments of Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma, as Deputy Inspectors General of Police. In a statement on Friday, PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani noted that Ciroma will replace Deputy Inspector General Ali Janga, who has retired from service and represented the North-East geopolitical zone in the Police Management …

The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and Ibzain Integrated Services Limited have partnered and begun training of 100 police personnel in divisional crime management in Yobe State. A seven-day capacity building workshop commenced in Damaturu, on Wednesday, where NPTF Deputy Director for Training, Welfare and Institution Development, Mr. Jamilu Ja’afaru announced that 100 policemen would be trained in crime management. …

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has approved the posting of 86 Deputy Commissioners of Police and 206 Assistant Commissioners of Police to various zonal commands, state commands and police formations, across the country. The senior police officers are to deputise other senior Commissioners of Police and other most senior officers in the discharge of critical administrative, investigative, and operational …

The Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman has said that all the divisional police headquarters in the country needed to be demolished and rebuilt for effective policing in the country. At the official commissioning of the newly constructed police force area command in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, the IGP said the Nigeria Police under his watch …

A 33-year-old Point of Sale (PoS) operator, Ayoola Seun was on Tuesday arraigned by the police before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly defrauding a company of N891,000. The prosecutor, Inspector E. O. Adaraloye told the court that the defendant committed the offences on 20 October 2022 around 10:00 am. Seun was said to have committed the …