Disu Pushes for Better Police Pensions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police of the Nigeria Police Force, (IGP) Olatunji Disu is pushing for improved retirement benefits for serving and retired police officers as the Federal Government reviews longstanding concerns over pension payments and post-service welfare. The proposed reforms aim to address outstanding pension liabilities, improve retirement income and strengthen the […]
FCT Police Arrest 11 Suspects in Three Robbery Cases
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in three separate cases involving armed robbery and one-chance operations, recovering weapons, 38 mobile phones and three laptops. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi disclosed this on Tuesday during a news briefing in Abuja. In the first case, he said police arrested two suspected armed […]
Police Fire Tear Gas at Lekki Toll Gate on #EndSARS Anniversary
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Police operatives on Tuesday fired tear gas to disperse activists and other Nigerians gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos to mark the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. The gathering was organised to honour victims of police brutality and renew calls for justice and police reforms. But police action disrupted […]
Police Warn Nigerians Against Banking on Public Wi-Fi
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to protect their financial information online, warning that unsecured public Wi-Fi networks could expose them to cybercriminals. The police have warned Nigerians against conducting banking transactions over unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, as concerns grow over investment fraud, romance scams and sextortion. The Director of the […]
NPF Pensions Begins Gratuity Payments to 2026 Police Retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness NPF Pensions Limited says it has started processing gratuity payments for police officers who retired from 2026. Its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Muhammad Dutse, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during activities marking the 2026 Customer Service Week. He also said the Federal Government is working on measures to improve […]
Police Arrest Five Over Stolen iPhones Worth $100,000
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested five suspects over the alleged diversion of 222 iPhones and 15 smartwatches worth more than $100,000. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The investigation followed a petition alleging criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, […]
Tinubu Warns Police Against Political Influence Ahead of 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has warned the Nigeria Police Force against allowing political interests to influence its conduct ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the warning at the ongoing Conference on African Security, Police and Related Security Organisations (CARSPO) […]
IGP Seeks NIPR Support to Rebuild Police Image, Trust
By Oluwakemi Kindness Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, IGP Olatunji Disu, has sought the support of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, to rebuild the image of the Nigeria Police Force and restore public trust. Disu said the police and NIPR share a common responsibility of building trust between institutions and the public. […]
Police Rescue 17 Children, Arrest 7 in Trafficking Ring
Police Pay ₦2.3bn Benefits to Families of 2,971 Fallen Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has paid ₦2.3 billion in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of officers who died in service. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, presented the cheques on Thursday in Abuja. The total payout stands at ₦2,317,177,094 and covers insurance policy years from 2017/2018 to 2024/2025. […]