First Lady Seeks Better Mental Health Support For Police Wives
By Oluwakemi Kindness First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger health and mental wellness support for wives of police officers, describing their resilience and sacrifices as essential to the effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. Represented by the wife of the Minister of Defence, Lilian Oghogho-Musa, at the opening of the three-day 2026 […]
Police Arrest 21 Over Cybercrime, Uncover ₦7.7bn Fraud
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 21 suspected cybercriminals over multiple fraud cases, including the alleged manipulation of MTN Nigeria’s billing system that caused an estimated ₦7.7 billion loss. Force Public Relations Officer,q Anietie Okonkon, disclosed this on Thursday evening while briefing journalists on major breakthroughs by the Nigeria Police Force National […]
NAICOM Trains Police to Enforce Mandatory Insurance Compliance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has trained officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen enforcement of compulsory insurance laws and curb the use of fake motor insurance certificates. The one-day training, held in Abuja, focused on improving compliance with Motor Third-Party Insurance and other […]
PSC Dismisses Four Senior Police Officers, Sanctions 31
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others in a sweeping disciplinary exercise aimed at reinforcing accountability, professionalism and discipline within the Nigeria Police Force. The decisions were reached at the Commission’s plenary meeting in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the […]
Former Inspectors-General Back Ongoing Police Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Inspectors-General of Police have pledged their support for ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, reaffirming their commitment to helping strengthen policing and address the country’s evolving security challenges. The endorsement came during an official meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. […]
Police Bust Kidnap Gang, Recover AK-47 in FCT–Nasarawa Raid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a suspected kidnapping syndicate linked to a series of abductions and killings along communities bordering the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State. The Force said the breakthrough followed intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) between June […]
IGP Disu Pledges Bigger Investment in Police Sports Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged increased investment in sports development across the Nigeria Police Force, promising greater support for volleyball and other sporting disciplines. Disu made the pledge on Saturday at the 3rd CGC Volleyball Premier League (First Phase) in Abuja after the Nigeria Police Volleyball Team defeated Sunshine Spikers. […]
IGP Disu Bans Unauthorized Social Media Use by Police Officer
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to stop unauthorized social media activities that could undermine the Force’s integrity, professionalism, and public image. He issued the directive amid rising concerns over officers creating and sharing videos, hosting live sessions, and engaging in online […]
Rivers police remove DPO, launch immediate misconduct probe
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Rivers State Police Command has removed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) from office and ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of misconduct contained in a publication circulating on online platforms. The Command on Monday announced the decision in a statement issued by its spokesperson, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, saying the officer was […]
IGP Disu Assures Safe Return of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State will be rescued unharmed, expressing confidence in ongoing security operations to secure their release. The assurance comes amid growing public concern over the fate of the pupils, with the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) describing […]