…the police hierarchy to dismantle the checkpoint or deploy officers who would focus on crime prevention rather than revenue collection. The allegations come amid repeated warnings by the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo-Geoffrey Ordue, against extortion and unprofessional conduct by officers. When conta…

…information to the police, stressing that community cooperation remained critical to crime prevention. Muhammad commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for their support to the command.He also appealed to the judiciary to allow the police to cont…

…Youth Dialogue to strengthen engagement between the police and young people on security, crime prevention, public trust and responsible citizenship. According to him, the police would maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy towards electoral violence and other criminal activities before, during and after the 2027 elect…

…in the peace and security of Kano State. “Such acts of generosity directly impact crime prevention, officer morale, and public confidence in the police,” the commissioner added. In her remarks, the Special Adviser on Community Policing, Hajiya Maimuna Umar Sheriff, commended Hajiya Hajara for the gesture, describing it…

…arguing that effective community policing would strengthen grassroots participation in crime prevention. “Part of the orientation of new governors is to understand policing. Because in that money you spend, the amended Police Act 2020, Sections 113 to 117 state that Community Policing Committees should be established a…

…will be no hiding place for criminal elements within the State. "Abians, as partners in crime prevention, are encouraged to support the Police by providing timely and useful information on security concerns to the nearest Police Station or through the Command's Emergency Hotlines: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005,…

…Network at the 19th African Security Watch Awards in BanjulJimoh was recognised for crime prevention strategies he introduced during his time as Commissioner of Police in Lagos StateThe award was delivered to Jimoh's Lagos office after he could not attend the ceremony in The Gambia due to official commitmentsPAY ATTENT…

…and continue to provide credible, timely, and useful information to the Police to aid crime prevention and effective Policing across the State." by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 7:16 AM | Share this Story

…The Police Act defines the functions of the Nigeria Police Force in relation to crime prevention, investigation, law enforcement and public safety. Courts have consistently interpreted those statutory powers as excluding the enforcement of private contracts or the recovery of debts between citizens. Justice Kala’s judg…

…Command's commitment to intelligence-led policing, Community partnership and proactive crime prevention. He emphasized that criminality has no ethnic or religious identity and urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information capable of exposing criminal elements. Some of the sta…

…“The Command remains steadfast in its commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property. “The Command therefore cautions members of the public against creating, sharing, or amplifying unverified reports, manipulated content or AI-generated images capable of mi…

…by providing credible information that would aid ongoing investigations and strengthen crime prevention efforts. Responding on behalf of the family, Mallam Bala Dauda thanked the governor for the visit and for the support extended to them in their moment of grief. Confirming the incident, the Bauchi State Police Comman…

…to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information that will aid crime prevention and effective law enforcement." by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 4:14 PM | Share this Story

…members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support crime prevention and enhance operational effectiveness across the state. (NAN)

…to the enclaves of criminals. It also advised members of the public, as partners in crime prevention, to report any security concerns, suspicious persons, or activities to the nearest police station.

…He said the suspects are currently in police custody. “In furtherance of these proactive crime prevention measures, operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol attached to the Oyo/Ogbomoso axis, on June 15, 2026, at approximately 10:48 a.m., intercepted a gold-coloured Nissan Maxima vehicle with registration number FKJ 666…

…and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing investigations and crime prevention efforts.

…valued at ?650,000. Babaseyi argued that the arrest reflects the Command's proactive crime prevention strategy, swift response capability, and sustained efforts to deny criminal elements any operational space within the State. Part of the statement reads, “In a decisive intelligence-led preventive operation, operatives…

…that are difficult to fully understand. Another factor may be taxation and financial crime prevention. Beneficial ownership transparency has become a global regulatory priority as authorities seek to combat money laundering, sanctions evasion, illicit financial flows, and tax avoidance schemes. The CBN's move aligns wi…

…and reiterated that the enforcement is aimed at strengthening public safety, improving crime prevention, and denying criminal elements opportunities to exploit vehicle identification loopholes. Police impound 15 vehicles in Abia, arrest suspects for registration offenses

…threats. He stated that the act undermines efforts toward intelligence gathering and crime prevention. Nguroje quoted the Commissioner of Police as saying that operations to identify irregular number plates is a continuous exercise. “Violators will continue to face arrest, prosecution, and other legal sanctions as prov…

…not to inconvenience law-abiding citizens, but to enhance public safety and strengthen crime prevention. The CP further called on vehicle owners and motorists in the state to ensure timely registration and maintain clearly visible, valid number plates as required by law. Violators will face appropriate legal action. "T…