27 years after Nigeria returned to democratic rule and decades after the country abandoned regional policing, the National Assembly has

The Borno State Police Command has intercepted 55 sacks containing 60ml bottles of an illicit substance popularly known as "Gumm" enroute international borders. The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday said the consignment were intercepted on 26th of Jun…

…Since the abduction, the state government, in collaboration with the military, police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun Corps and other security agencies, has intensified efforts to rescue the victims. Authorities have repeatedly assured residents that the victims remain a priority and that securi…

…that the MACBAN chairman had earlier attended a peace meeting convened by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ohinmini Local Government Area with Fulani leaders and representatives of the Ayunne community following recent security concerns in the area. According to reports, Muhammad and his companion were travelling…

…and technical tracking operations at the Onikolobo area of Ogun State," the CP said. The police commissioner also revealed that detectives recovered several items believed to be linked to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen. "Following the suspects' confessional statements, detectiv…

The Senate has passed constitutional amendments to establish state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers passed the bill on Wednesday. Earlier, the senators resolved to adopt manual voting for the consideration of the state police bill after its electronic voting device developed a technical fault. The resolution came after…

…unlawfully detained. His camera was damaged, and his mobile phone was seized by armed police officers on the order of the former FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, at Eagle Square, Abuja, on August 1, 2024, while he was covering the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. The Court agreed with Counsel to the appli…

…the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to allow the establishment of state police, describing the initiative as a critical measure for tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. During his Democracy Day address earlier this month, Tinubu reiterated his administration's commitment to com…

The police said the suspension followed reports circulating on social media alleging that the officer collected N500,000 from a suspect to secure his release from detention.

…"We commend the heads and personnel of all security agencies, including the Army, Police, DSS, and other paramilitary bodies, for their professionalism and effective inter-agency collaboration in ensuring peace before, during, and after the election. "We are equally grateful to members of our great party, the All Progr…

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that no case of abduction was recorded during a suspected bandit attack on a police outpost in Zugurma Village, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command's spokesperson, confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Minna.…

…with the state government’s directive, various law enforcement agencies, including the police and members of the Abia State Harmonized Task Force (ASHTF), hit the roads to enforce the ban. In some parts of Umuahia and Aba, many okada operators had their bikes confiscated by the enforcement teams. While some of the moto…

…Commission observers engaged with key stakeholders, including INEC officials and the police, ahead of the election to assess the implementation of the Electoral Act 2026 and its accompanying guidelines. The observers noted positive collaboration between electoral officials and security personnel during the election, sa…

…Service (DSS), the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF)should support regulators in preventing diversion, hoarding, illegal storage, and disruption of legitimate supply movement," he said. Ekpo enjoined marketers and importers to bring in additional LPG volumes where neces…

…such as lakes and rivers, after 13 people died by drowning at the weekend. In Germany, police said five people had died in fatal swimming accidents over the weekend. Britain’s Met Office issued a rare red warning for extreme heat — the national weather agency’s highest alert level, indicating risk to life and the possi…

…within the community. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the clash occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday and resulted in multiple fatalities. “The incident was a reprisal attack following the stabbing of a farmer by a herder. We are curre…

By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Bokkos Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities across the state. The Command said the suspect was arrested following intelligence reports on the activities of suspected…

…to ignore rumours of rising insecurity in Lagos, saying such reports were false. The police boss also repeated the command's promise to protect lives and property across the state and warned criminals to stay away from Lagos. Also speaking, the Baale of Oke Mushin Community, Mr Tajudeen Faronbi, said the incident happe…

The government, therefore, called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to take appropriate measures to regulate the activities of specialised police units operating in the state and ensure that proper procedures are followed during security operations. It also urged security agencies to activate official…

…believe violence can be deployed as a political tool. He therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to rise above any perception of bias and act decisively to identify, arrest, and prosecute those responsible without fear or favour. "Political contests will come and go, but human li…

The Senate is expected to give accelerated consideration to the proposed State Police Bill on Tuesday as lawmakers convene an

…safety, while economic and social activities were temporarily disrupted. The Niger State Police Command spokesman, SP Wasiu Abiodun, while confirming the development, stated that a joint security team promptly responded to the threat posed by the terrorist group. According to him, the swift intervention by security ope…

…apprehended by residents. He said the suspects were later handed over to the police along with items reportedly recovered from them. The attack has heightened fears among residents, with community leaders calling on security agencies and government authorities to strengthen security presence in the area. A former House…

…many adults. This scenario is of course not new. In December 2021, the Adamawa State Police Command arrested a 16-year-old boy, Sunza Samuel, for unlawfully carrying a pistol and other firearms. In March this year, tension rose in Borno State following the circulation of a viral video showing 18 underage children in mi…

…issued a strong warning to them. The signs of victory are already becoming evident." Police, Igboho at loggerheads over release of Oyo kidnapped victims Meanwhile, Oyo State police command, yesterday, dismissed claims that Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, facilitated the r…