IGP Orders Sustained Operations to Restore Peace in Plateau
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered sustained security operations to restore peace in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area. Speaking during an operational visit to the state, the IGP condemned the March 29, 2026 attack which resulted in the loss of […]
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 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 […]
Police Lawyers Must Add Value, Not Wear Uniforms for Decoration – IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has charged newly called police lawyers to justify their dual roles as officers and legal practitioners by strengthening prosecutions and upholding integrity within the force. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a ceremony to celebrate 98 police officers who successfully completed the Nigerian Law School […]
IGP Egbetokun Commissions 59 Armoured Hilux to Boost Police Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commissioned 59 Armoured Toyota Hilux vehicles in Abuja, warning that the Force will be judged by results rather than promises. Egbetokun said the vehicles are frontline assets designed to give tactical units speed, protection and dominance in high-risk operations. He ordered immediate nationwide deployment and […]
Smart Policing: Nigeria Police Begins Criminal Database Training
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has begun training officers who will operate its new criminal database systems, a move aimed at shifting policing in Nigeria from reactive responses to intelligence-led crime fighting. The systems will serve as a central memory for the justice process, recording arrests, cases, and convictions and will help track […]
Ember Months: IGP Egbetokun Orders Nationwide Security Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced sweeping security measures ahead of the ember months, warning that the last quarter of the year often records spikes in robbery, kidnapping, and violent crimes. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a senior officers’ conference, the IGP said there is “no room for […]
IGP Egbetokun Enhances Staff Capacity to Strengthen Police Reform
By Oluwakemi Kindness Senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have commenced an Executive Capacity Building Workshop aimed at sharpening their leadership, intelligence-driven operations, and proactive crime prevention skills. The programme, launched on Monday in Abuja, by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in collaboration with the Society for Peace Studies and Practice […]