…electoral process," he added. Despite the restriction of movement imposed by the state police command from midnight of Friday, June 19 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, some commercial activities were observed in parts of the state, with shops open in certain areas. In Tai LGA, home of the late Senator Mpigi, voters also…

…community," he added. He also disclosed that security agencies, including senior police officials, had assured him that investigations were ongoing to ensure those responsible for the incident were brought to justice. Meanwhile, former Senator representing Ekiti North, Senator Ayo Arise, expressed confidence in the All…

Police authorities in Ekiti State dismissed reports linking unrest in Isan Ekiti to the governorship election, insisting the incident stemmed from a football match while describing the poll as peaceful with high voter turnout.

…"I must give credit to the security agencies. I have seen the men of the Nigeria Police, NSCDC, and other security outfits manning very important areas. The people have been conducting themselves well, so I am confident there will be no security breach," he said. While expressing gratitude to residents for turning out…

…he was asked to provide photographic evidence. "I reported the matter to the policemen stationed here. They said they had no capacity to handle it. When a senior police officer arrived, he asked me where the picture was. I asked him, 'Which picture?' I personally saw people distributing money around the polling area. I…

He also previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among several operational and administrative appointments across the country. It also added that CSP Iniedu has held key positions including Operations Officer, Maisandari Division, Yobe State Comm…

…a hospital for treatment. The ADC flagbearer said the incident had been reported to the police, but expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the inadequate response of security personnel at the scene. Bejide condemned the alleged vote-buying activities, describing them as a violation of democratic values and…

The Zamfara State Police Command has recovered 329 rustled cattle following a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by ope…

The Plateau State Police Command has commenced enforcement of vehicle registration laws and improper use of number plates across the State. In a press statement signed by SP Alfred Alabo, Public Relations Officer of the Command, the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, said the operation is "in line with the directive…

…respective offences, just as it discharged and acquitted three others. The Delta State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe. The Police Image maker said conviction follows the statewide enforcement of traffic regulations by the Delta State Police Comma…

…Zango, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election, praising the police and other security agencies for a job well done. “So far so good, you have seen for yourself, elections have gone on very well, no violence, nothing. The massive turnout, especially in Warawa, is a reflection of the planning an…

The movement restriction imposed by the Ondo State Police Command ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election on Saturday

Security operatives deployed to Owa-Onire in Kwara State found no resident in the town.

"You should go there and see the army of policemen that are harassing people. They are using false vehicles. I taped them; I have evidence of that, and I will show you when it is appropriate. This is nonsense. "The process is actually useless. People have been here for about one and a half hours, and only five people h…

"Electoral offences attract sanctions. Vote buying, vote selling, ballot box snatching, violence and intimidation, destruction of electoral materials and disorderly conduct at polling units."

…Saturday continued their activities despite the restriction of movement imposed by the police for the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. According to News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, as early as 8 a.m., when accreditation and voting were scheduled to begin, some traders in major markets across the Ado-Ekiti metr…

…aged 37, and Kola Taiwo, 55. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, noted that the arrest also led to the recovery of a stolen Toyota Corolla and several exhibits linked to criminal activities. He noted that the first suspect was arrested followi…

…awaiting the arrival of the electoral officials. However, personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Federal Road Safety Corps were present to maintain order. The situation is different at Ikogosi-Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area, as impressive turnout…

…of cameras, whereas down the road where the deputy governor votes, there is an army of policemen harassing people. “You should go there and see the army of policemen that are harassing people. They are using false vehicles. I taped them; I have evidence of that, and I will show you when it is appropriate. This is nonse…

…have continued their operations in defiance of the restriction of movement ordered by police for the conduct of the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that even as at 8 a.m., when the accreditation and voting were scheduled to commence, some traders…

…a restriction order announced ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. The police command in the state had announced restrictions on human and vehicular movement from 6.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. across the senatorial district on Saturday to ensure security during the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports t…

…protests, has decreased, but around 50 remained in place. Paz said he had ordered the police and armed forces “to restore freedom of movement, regain control of the roads, and guarantee the security of the population,” warning that those who continue the blockades or resort to violence would face “the full force of the…

…7 a.m., and by almost noon, there were still no materials, no INEC officials and no police presence. It is appalling, and we condemn it entirely," Ezeme stated. The allegations came amid reports of logistical challenges and delayed commencement of voting in some parts of the Enugu North Senatorial District during the b…

The Inspector-General of Police expressed confidence that Iniedu's blend of operational and communication experience would strengthen the Force's public engagement strategy and support ongoing reforms aimed at improving the image and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. The statement also provided official commun…

Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has approved the appointment of Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)