Osun Poll: IGP Vows Neutrality as CSOs Flag Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will remain neutral and ensure a peaceful, free and credible governorship election in Osun State, as civil society organisations warned of rising security threats ahead of the poll. Speaking on Friday during a meeting with civil society leaders […]
Police to Adopt Values Charter, Partner NOA on Intelligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force will incorporate the National Values Charter into its training programmes as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, accountability and ethical policing. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, and his management […]
PSC Hands Over 50,000 Police Recruits for Training
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially handed over 50,000 newly recruited police constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training, marking a major step in efforts to strengthen policing across the country. The handover took place on Thursday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement by the PSC’s […]
Police Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims in 4 States
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 19 kidnapped victims in separate operations across Ogun, Enugu, Plateau and Oyo states. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in the Force’s state-by-state operational summary on Wednesday. According to the police, the operations were carried out between August 3 and 4 as […]
Police Arrest 161, Rescue 95 Kidnap Victims Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested more than 161 suspects and rescued at least 95 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations conducted between July 27 and August 2, 2026. The Force also recovered 27 firearms, including AK-47 rifles and pump-action guns, alongside 396 rounds of assorted live ammunition, five vehicles and several rustled […]
Police Create Proceeds of Crime Section to Fight Terror Financing
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has established a Proceeds of Crime Section to strengthen its efforts against money laundering, terrorism financing and other financial crimes. The new section will be headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police and is expected to enhance the Force’s capacity to trace and disrupt the financial networks supporting […]
NDC Study Proposes 60% Police Transfer to State Commands
By Oluwakemi Kindness A research paper by police participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 34 has proposed transferring about 60 per cent of existing police personnel to state police services as part of a framework for implementing state policing and strengthening internal security by 2035. The research, titled “State Police and Internal Security: […]
Reps Allege Forged State House Documents in PFIPC Probe
By Olueakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged Presidential Fiscal Policy and Investment Council (PFIPC) says it has uncovered what appears to be widespread document forgery, including the creation of a non-existent department in the State House. The committee made the disclosure on Wednesday at the resumed public hearing in Abuja, […]
Police, NFIU Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Fight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have renewed their partnership to strengthen the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing and organised crime as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation. The renewed collaboration was announced on Tuesday during a strategic meeting […]
Customs, Police Deepen Communication Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing as part of efforts to enhance national security and improve public confidence in government institutions. The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the […]