Regional Security: Police Partners INTERPOL To Strengthen Data Sharing

Regional Security: Police Partners INTERPOL To Strengthen Data Sharing

Oluwakemi Kindness In a move aimed at significantly enhancing internal security and law enforcement capabilities through international partnership and collaboration, a delegation from INTERPOL led by Cyril Gout, the Executive Director Police Services on Tuesday visited the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The visit to IGP Egbetokun who doubles as the Chairman of the West African Chiefs of Police Committee (WAPCCO), aims at strengthening the cooperation between the Nigeria […]

April 8, 2025 12 15

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Police Day; Preaident Tinubu Vows To Stamp-Out Internal Security Challenges

Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu on Monday reassured that his administration will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the resolution of internal security challenges such as banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping. Coming on the heels of renewed killings in Plateau, and other parts of the country, the President pledges to effective policing, safety of lives and property. President Tinubu, stated this in Abuja on Monday during the maiden edition of […]

April 7, 2025 14 6

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IG of Police Rescinds Emir Sanusi’s invitation on Kano killings

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday made a U-turn on its earlier invitation extended to Emir Mohammed Sanusi the II in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, a […]

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Seek Formal Permission Before Camping, Hiking – FCT Police Mandates

Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command on Tuesday advises members of the public, especially youth groups, organizations, and hiking enthusiasts, to take necessary precautions before embarking on camping and hiking activities. This advice comes in light of recent security concerns and the need to ensure the safety of all participants. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adwale, warns that the police must be informed before any camping […]

April 1, 2025 12 5

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Police Reforms; Minister Seeks European Unions Support

Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has sought for the partnership and support of the European Union to actualize police reforms. This is as he reiterated the efforts of the Federal Government to create a more responsive and professional police service in Nigeria. Senator Gaidem stated this during the courtesy visit of the European Union Embassy delegation led by the Ambassador Gautier Mignot to the Headquarters […]

March 12, 2025 12 5 4

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Nigeria Police Calls For Immediate Suspension Of Osun LGA Election

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says it has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State. The Force says these reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order. It says given this […]

February 21, 2025 13 5 4

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FCT Police Recovers Stolen Items Worth N1bn in Panteka Market Raids

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command on Friday arrested 31 suspects involved in the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure worth over one billion naira. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, who revealed this development at a Press briefing in Abuja, said the arrests followed a joint security operation, code named, Operation Sweep, launched to combat the rising menace of vandalism across the FCT. According to him, the […]

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IGP Canvases Removal of Police Force From Envelope Budgetary System

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has call for the removal of the the Nigeria Police Force NPF from the envelope budgetary regime to allow for accurate funding projections. This adjustment, he explain, would enable greater flexibility and ensure the availability of funds to manage the Force more effectively. He spoke at a budget defence session of the 2025 budget for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) […]

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IGP Orders Weekly Lectures Across All States, Formation

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has order for training and reorientation courses for all police personnel to project attitudinal change and ensure the consistent maintenance of professional standards in the execution of their duties. These courses will focus on areas such as human rights, community policing, ethical conduct, and the proportional use of force, reinforcing the Force’s commitment to serving the public with integrity and […]

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