FCT, Rivers, Delta get new police commissioners

FCT, Rivers, Delta get new police commissioners

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the commissioner of police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benneth Igweh. Mr Egbetokun also ordered the redeployment of the police commissioners in Rivers and Delta States. This was contained in a statement by the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in Abuja on … Read more

President Tinubu to address Nigerians as hunger protest continues

President Tinubu to address Nigerians as hunger protest continues

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday, August 4, 2024 address the nation via a televised broadcast, the presidency has said. The broadcast will air at 7:00 am on that day, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said. “Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined … Read more

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Requesting location, organisers’ identities constitutional

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Requesting location, organisers’ identities constitutional

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has defended its decision to demand the details of the leaders and organisers of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, saying such demand was constitutional. This comes amid accusations by rights activist Deji Adeyanju and other groups that the police chief’s request contravenes constitutional provisions. In a press statement by its spokesperson, … Read more

How ritual video prank landed Zfancy in police net

How ritual video prank landed Zfancy in police net

A ritual video prank by famous Nigerian prankster Ubani Zion, known as Zfancy, intended initially to stir controversy, increase social media buzz, and mark his return to the industry after a hiatus, has landed him in trouble. Zfancy, known for his daring and often spontaneous pranks, had been absent from the scene for over a … Read more

IG orders adequate deployment nationwide

IG orders adequate deployment nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of police personnel and operational assets to areas of likely security threats nationwide ahead of the 2024 Easter celebration. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the IG’s order in a statement in Abuja. The inspector-general also ordered round-the-clock security and protection of … Read more

Police officers detained for alleged N30 million extortion

Police officers detained for alleged N30 million extortion

The Nigerian Police, Force headquarters, Abuja, has detained some officers over an alleged extortion of N30.3 million from a Nigerian. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Friday. Mr Adejobi, an assistant police commissioner, did not disclose the identities of the officers but said they served at the … Read more

Police promise to rescue five sisters kidnapped in Abuja

Police promise to rescue five sisters kidnapped in Abuja

The police have promised to rescue six members of a family who were kidnapped in their house located in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja on 2 January. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the promise in a statement on its X handle on Saturday. The assurance comes as it emerged that one of … Read more

Police arrest man for allegedly defrauding POS operator of N21 million

Police arrest man for allegedly defrauding POS operator of N21 million

The police said they have arrested a man for allegedly defrauding a female PoS operator of N21 million. The suspect is identified as Gift Okechukwu Igwe while the victim is Chinwe Mathias. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post via his X handle on Friday. Mr Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, … Read more