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September 14, 2017

Abia Police reassures resident of adequate security

The new Commissioner of Police in Abia, Anthony Ogbizi, has reassured residents of adequate security. Mr Ogbizi said this in a statement made on Thursday in Umuahia, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. He said that adequate security architecture had been put in place to make commercial and social activities thrive without any hitch... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Police station razed in Abia (PHOTOS)

The Ariaria police station in Aba, Abia state, has been burnt down, TheCable reports. The station was said to have been attacked on Thursday morning; cause yet unknown. The attack on the police station is coming a day after members of the group were said to have killed a police sergeant in Rivers state. Security... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Atiku Abubakar, Rihanna, Nigeria, Aisha Alhassan | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Across Nigeria and the rest of the world, headlines blazed all week last week. From Hurricane Irma to the doctors’ strike in Nigeria (and we could never forget the ASUU strike too) to Nigeria’s Minister for Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan’s anti-government activities to Rihanna’s cosmetics line and its historic 40-shades foundation. From the biggest newsmakers... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu

September 10, 2017

There was no attack on Nnamdi Kanu’s home – Police

In reaction to the incident that occurred at the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Abia on Sunday, which has left some of the members injured, the Nigerian police said the military personnel were only carrying out a procession to test a new armoured carrier. “There was... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Why the police technology is needed more than ever

by Alexander O. Onukwe While most people only hear about jail breaks in America from movies, jail breaks from Police custody is very much part of the reality in Nigeria. The pattern of jail breaks range from those assisted from within, by the cooperation of police officers, or from police stations being overwhelmed by external... Read More

Story of the day

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September 9, 2017

Aba Prison Break: Who needs the fear of God in police work?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Giving reasons for dismissing six policemen who were involved in a jail break, the Commissioner of Police for Abia State, Mr Adeleye Oyebade said: “I believe in policing with the fear of God and all I have said in this case is nothing but the truth because I want to make... Read More

Story of the day

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August 31, 2017

Nigeria Police Force confirms Imohimi as the new Lagos CP

The Police authorities have confirmed the replacement of erstwhile Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Owoseni with Imohimi D. Edgar – coming after a back and forth argument on who really is the Commissioner. Earlier this week, it was reported that Mr. Owoseni was redeployed to Abuja, but he quickly reacted, saying he was... Read More

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August 31, 2017

Police arrests 5 for lynching suspected ritualists

The Nigerian police, Lagos command Thursday, said five persons have been arrested for allegedly lynching two suspected ritualists in Mushin. The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, who confirmed the arrest, said investigation has begun and the suspects would be charged to court for jungle justice, thereafter. Another ritualists’ hideout was... Read More

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August 30, 2017

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans pleads guilty to conspiracy and kidnapping

Suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly, known as Evans, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and kidnapping before an Ikeja High Court Judge. Evans and five others were arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and kidnapping. The judge ordered that all the male defendants be remanded at Kirikiri Maximum Prison while the female defendant, who... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Stop portraying the Police and the Senate in a bad light – Gov Dickson

The governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson Tuesday, has expressed concern over the continued squabble between Senator Issa Misau (Bauchi, APC) and the Nigerian Police over alleged corruption. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Dickson said the allegations were unhealthy and antithetical to the image of the senator and the police.... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Police commissioners, others pay between N10m to N15m in order to be ‘favoured’ – Senator

As reported by TheCable, Senator Isah Misau (Bauchi central, APC), has alleged that commissioners of police pay between N10 million and N15 million to get ‘favourable’ postings. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the lawmaker accused Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), of collecting bribes from police officers posted to oil companies and banks.... Read More

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SARS

August 23, 2017

Police remands officers for extortion

The Nigeria Police Force said four police officers have been arrested for allegedly extorting N15,000 from a victim along Ogudu, Lagos State. Head, Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit, PCRRU, Abayomi Shogunle disclosed this in a report on Wednesday in Abuja. The officers are Mathew Oladujoye, Oba Roland, and two others whose names were withheld. Mr... Read More

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August 23, 2017

Police confirm abduction of former Minister

The Nigerian police Nasarawa command has confirmed the abduction of a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Husseini Zanwa Akwanga. The spokesman of the Nasarawa State Police Command, DSP. Kennedy Idirisu, who confirmed the abduction in Lafia on Wednesday, said that Akwanga was kidnapped by gunmen at his farm on Wamba Road in Akwanga on... Read More

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August 21, 2017

Anambra lawyers say they have all it takes to end Nnamdi Kanu’s “impunity”

A group of Igbo lawyers under the aegis of the Anambra State Lawyers in Defence of Democracy (ASLADD), in reaction to a comment by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that the former was deserving of blame for the clash between the Nigerian Police and members of IPOB in Anambra, has asked the secessionist group... Read More

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August 18, 2017

We are not corrupt | Police reacts to NBS report

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report ranking the police and judicial officers as the “most corrupt” government officials in the country is not right. The NBS carried out the survey in conjunction with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). In a statement on Friday, force public relations officer, Jimoh Moshood said the police... Read More

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August 16, 2017

Court dismisses Police arguments against Evans’ N300m suit

The Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday, dismissed the objection of the police to the hearing of the N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans. The proceeding in court: Justice Abdulaziz Anka dismissed the argument by the police that the case was not ripe for hearing... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Anambra church killing: Why we have not arrested Bishop – Police

The Police have said they have no reason to arrest Aloysius Ikegwuonu, also called Bishop, considering he is a victim of the reported attack on August 6, 2017, at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra State. The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, Nkeiruka Nwode upon replying queries that he (Bishop) has returned to the community, said, “You... Read More

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August 13, 2017

#ResumeOrResign protest: Buhari should do as he advised Yar’Adua – Falana

A senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has the said the unfair treatment of the “resume of resign” protesters by the police should worry President Muhammadu Buhari. The “resume of resign” also called the #OurMumuDonDo started a protest on Monday, August 6, calling on the president to either resume his duties as President or resign.... Read More

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August 11, 2017

[The Activism Blog] One law says ‘freedom of assembly’, another says the alleged ’42 homosexuals’ can’t assemble, why?

In case you don’t know, Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution says, “Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons…” Meanwhile, the Same Sex Prohibition Act states that “…operation and sustenance of gay clubs, societies, organisations, processions or meetings in Nigeria commits an offence and is liable on conviction to... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Rival protest groups clash over Buhari in Abuja

As the protest reaches its fifth day, two rival groups of protesters reportedly had a face-off today on the streets of Abuja over President Buhari’s continued absence from the country. The Police, however, intervened, preventing a clash that might have turned bloody. Channels TV reports that the concerned Nigerians group asking the President to ‘resume or... Read More

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August 10, 2017

Police officers pay millions to get special promotion – Senator

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Hamma Misau (APC, Bauchi) said police officers pay as much as N2.5 million to get special promotion through the Police Service Commission (PSC). According to Daily Trust, a source had said that police officers pay as much as N500,000 to benefit from the special promotion being... Read More

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LGBT

42 alleged homosexuals were arrested and ‘quickly’ charged to court, what is the LASG trying to prove?

Some ’42’ alleged ‘homosexuals’ were apprehended at Vintage Hotel, No. 999 Ikorodu Road, Owode Onirin, Lagos, and have since been charged to court, alongside the owner and staff of the hotel. The ’42’ boys, comprising 28 adults and 12 minors were ‘caught in the act’ and so, replying “not guilty” in court was a waste... Read More

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We will locate, prosecute those behind Anambra church attack – Police

The Nigeria Police has released its official statement on the attack, where a gunman opened fire on worshipping members of St. Philip Catholic church Amakwa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Garba Umar, the police confirmed the death of eleven, while eighteen was left injured. The... Read More

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Buhari responsible for rot in the Police – Oba Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fix the problem he created in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) when he returns from London. Oba Akiolu blamed Buhari for the rot in the Force, noting that some decisions the President took regarding the NPF when he was Head of State led... Read More

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Idris

Why we are yet to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, Arewa youth – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris yesterday gave reasons when the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu force is yet to rearrested. Idris, who spoke during a working visit to The Nation’s corporate headquarters in Lagos, also said the Arewa youth are yet to be picked up based on the decision... Read More

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IGP Idris warns officers to stop taking pictures with Nnamdi Kanu

The Nigeria Police Force has warned officers to desist from taking photographs with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the action will not be taken with levity. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris expressed disgust over the attitude on Thursday in Lagos where he addressed officers. “We will... Read More

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Police dismiss officer who shot FRSC officers in Abia

The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Adeleye Oyebade, has said it has dismissed Corporal Iroh Orji who shot two officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the Owerrinta area of the Aba/Port Harcourt Expressway two weeks ago. Intervening in a disagreement involving the wife of the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Orji... Read More

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Police, Badoo suspect give conflicting information on suspect’s whereabouts

A disagreement ensued on Tuesday between the Lagos State Police Command and a 51-year-old resident of Magodo Phase II, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi, who was arrested in connection with Badoo boys killings in Ikorodu. According to Punch, Abayomi said that the police lacked evidence and had released him, while the command said he was still in custody. Abayomi... Read More

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“I expect the highest standard from you,” IGP Idris warns officers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, has warned Commissioners of Police in various commands to conduct themselves professionally and handle criminal cases diligently. In a statement by CSP Jimoh Moshood, Police Public Relations Officer, IGP, who gave the warning recently while addressing DIG’s, AIG’s and CPs at a conference at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, said... Read More

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Police detain 7-month pregnant woman for lodging complaint of abuse

A 7-month pregnant pepper seller on Hassan Ogunlana Street, Ijaiye, Lagos State, has been left traumatised after she was detained in a police cell for reporting an assault on her. The woman, known as Iyabo Taiwo, had lodged a complaint at the Meiran Police Station against a resident, identified simply as Simon, aka Best, who allegedly... Read More

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