Police–Banking Sector Alliance Against Cybercrime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has strengthened collaboration with the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria as part of renewed efforts to combat cybercrime and financial fraud across the country. The partnership was reinforced during a high-level visit by bank chief executives to the NPF-NCCC headquarters in Abuja, […]
Police Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three in Kaduna
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of 76 children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. The Police on Wednesday said the incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., following credible intelligence received by the Kaduna State Police Command indicating that suspected […]
IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to Strategic Commands Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, and 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic departments, commands, and formations across the country. The deployments, according to the Force Headquarters, are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, […]
Police Arrest 22 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 22 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, car snatching, and drug trafficking in intelligence-led operations across several states. The operations, conducted by the Force Special Tactical Squad (STS), also recovered firearms, vehicles, motorcycles, and illicit substances. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations […]
IGP Reaffirms Merit-Based Promotions, Charges Officers to Uphold Integrity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has reaffirmed that promotions in the Nigeria Police Force are strictly merit-based, transparent, and free from favouritism or tribal bias. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, and Commissioners of Police, the IGP said the event […]
Police Arrest Nine, Uncover Five Gun-Running Syndicates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested nine suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of deadly weapons in a series of coordinated operations across several states. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while parading the suspects and recovered arms before journalists. Hundeyin said the arrests were […]
Police: Sowore to Face Court Today Over ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says activist Omoyele Sowore may be charged to court today following his arrest in connection with the “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest held earlier in the week in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, explained that Sowore’s […]