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. […]
South Africa Deploys Police Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests
By Oluwakemi Kindness South African authorities have deployed police across key cities amid fears that planned anti-immigration protests could turn violent as campaigners push for undocumented migrants to leave the country. The demonstrations coincide with an unofficial deadline set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreigners to exit South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged protesters to […]
Insecurity: Makinde Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs
By Oluwakemi Kindness Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas as part of efforts to curb rising insecurity in the state. The curfew, which runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., takes effect on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and will remain in force for an initial period […]
FCT Police Inaugurates Violent Crime Response Unit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has inaugurated a new Voluntary Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to enhance security operations and improve response to violent crime across the Federal Capital Territory. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, while inaugrating the unit on Monday said the initiative marks another step […]
JTF Warns of Possible Eid-el-Kabir Terror Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Task Force (JTF) under Operation HADIN KAI has placed residents of the North-East on high alert over possible attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant […]
Reps Demand Stricter Rules After Lagos Gas Explosion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for strict enforcement of regulations governing the citing of gas filling stations and outlets following a gas explosion in Apapa, Lagos, which left five people injured. The motion on Wednesday, raised by Rep. Adesola Samuel-Adedayo under matters of urgent national importance, drew attention to the explosion […]
Police Deploy 1,803 Personnel For Hitch-Free Easter Celebration
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed 1,803 personnel alongside operational assets across Abuja to ensure a safe and hitch-free Easter celebration. The deployment, which covers churches and recreational centres across the territory, is part of proactive measures to reinforce existing security arrangements and safeguard residents during the festive period. […]