In a swift and coordinated operation, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt along the Takum-Jalingo road in Taraba State. Swift Military Intervention Saves Passengers According to a statement released on Sunday by Acting Brigade spokesperson Captain Oni […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully neutralized a notorious bandit, Salisu Mohammed, widely known as Dogo Saleh. This milestone was achieved through a strategic counter-kidnapping operation aimed at dismantling a criminal syndicate responsible for several violent crimes in the region. Major Victory Against Banditry in the FCT According to police reports, Dogo […]
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two individuals accused of kidnapping an online vendor who went to deliver goods in the Iyana-Ishashi area of Lagos. Incident Overview According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the victim was abducted while fulfilling a delivery order. During a press briefing at the police headquarters in Ikeja […]
Nationwide Expansion to Improve Gender-Based Violence Case Handling Nigeria Police Strengthen GBV Response with Expanded Desk Offices In a bid to enhance its fight against gender-based violence (GBV), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expanded its GBV desk offices to all divisional police headquarters across the country. This move will ensure that victims of GBV […]
SARS Investigation Panel: Petitioner Alleges DPO and Officers Framed and Killed Colleague The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted ongoing speculations regarding the reinstatement of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) under new operational guidelines. In an official statement titled “Disclaimer: SARS Remains Dissolved,” released in Abuja on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has officially commenced the enforcement of mandatory Third-Party Motor Vehicle Insurance in compliance with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The implementation took effect on February 1, 2025. According to the police, all vehicle owners in the FCT are required to carry a valid Third-Party […]
The Nigeria Police Force, led by IGP Kayode Egbetokun, will enforce mandatory third-party vehicle insurance starting February 1, urging compliance to avoid fines or imprisonment. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force will commence strict enforcement of the third-party vehicle insurance policy starting February 1. This development was […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a temporary order to freeze 21 bank accounts across 13 commercial banks in Nigeria and directed the arrest of their holders. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex-parte motion presented by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). The court ordered the banks […]
The appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Akin Fakorede to lead the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit has ignited widespread unease. Known for his controversial past, including allegations of police brutality, election rigging, and misconduct during his tenure as commander of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Fakorede’s selection has drawn criticism from […]

