Police Pledge Stronger Cybersecurity for Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensuring a safer digital environment for all Nigerians amid rising cases of cybercrime across the country. A statement on Sunday by the force public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the IGP who was represented […]
Police Defends Legality of Tinted-Glass Permit Amid NBA Lawsuit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has defended the legality of its tinted-glass permit policy. The defence follow reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) dragged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to court over the matter. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the […]
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 […]
IGP Orders Commands, Formations on Implementation of Strategic Action on Crime Reduction
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a comprehensive directive to all police commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness. This is in a proactive move to bolster public safety and enhance […]
NPF Says Theft of N1.09bn From Enugu State Government is False
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Friday categorically dismiss the false narrative and rumour circulating online about an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, resulting in the theft of one point zero nine billion naira. The police in a statement says this assertion is completely unfounded. The statement by the […]
Nigeria Police Faults Amnesty International on EndBadGovernance Killings, Demands retraction
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday knocked Amnesty International over allegations made in its #EndBadGovernance Protests report were it accused the police of extrajudicial killings of 24 people in six northern states. The Police in dismissing the report at a Press Briefing on Sunday described the claims as false, misleading, and damaging […]
IGP Threatens to Invoke Penal Code Over Unorganized Palliative Distribution
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday the IGP said this trend is worrisome and calls for urgent concerns to save the […]
Written/Oral Examinations to Become Pre-requisite for Police Promotion says PSC Boss
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising of 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. Their promotion, followed a written and oral examination at […]
Minister of Police Affairs Commits to Adequate Infrastructure for Internal Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Divisional Police Headquarters and six Rank and File Quarters by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). The construction will directly enhance the security of the Mpape environment in the Bwari area council of the […]
FCT Police Ban Use of Firecrackers During Festive Season
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (Knockouts) during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. This ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized that the use of these […]