police

November 20, 2015

2 Boko Haram members in First Aid workers’ disguise, caught in Zaria

Two suspected members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, disguised as members of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamitis Sunna (JIBWIS) First Aid Group based in Zaria, Kaduna state, ‎have been arrested and handed over to the police. According to Daily Trust, the Police Area Commander in charge of Zaria headquarters, Muhammad D.‎ Shehu, confirmed the arrest.... Read More

arrested, boko haram, police, suspects, Zaria

November 19, 2015

Is this the end of police harassment, rights abuse and bribe taking?

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is finally tired of the negativity that trails the mention of its name. Widely notorious for being inefficient, corrupt and sometimes inhumane, the force has launched a scheme to re-brand and change this negative image to something positive. Force spokesperson, Abayomi Shogunle, who spoke on Thursday, said the NPF launched a Complaints... Read More

Bribery, brutality, force, human rights, NPF, police

November 18, 2015

Two wanted Boko Haram members arrested in Maiduguri (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops have arrested two wanted Boko Haram suspects. One of the insurgents, Abubakar Sadiq, who works as a night watchman, was arrested on Tuesday, along Lagos Street Maiduguri, in Borno state. Acting Director, army public relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman, revealed on Wednesday that the Nigeria Police, Borno State Command, also arrested another Boko Haram kingpin, Mohammed Usman, at Abuja... Read More

arrest, boko haram, police, troops

November 17, 2015

How politicians plan to use thugs, police uniforms to manipulate Kogi elections – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, says the force has uncovered plans by some politicians in Kogi to clothe thugs in police uniform during the state governorship election slated for Saturday, November 21. Arase, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Lokoja, at a stakeholders’ forum, said the primary objective of the shady politicians was to disrupt the... Read More

election, Kogi, police, politicians

November 17, 2015

Real life love-scammer (with female disguise) exposed in Ajegunle

A man has been arrested for taking advantage of his fellow men by dressing like a woman and swindling them of their money. Joseph Offor, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson revealed details of the arrest on Monday, November 16. According to Offor, the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 4:30pm in the process of... Read More

AJEGUNLE, criminal, Justice, lagos, police, woman

November 16, 2015

What President Buhari told INEC, Police during last night’s 5-minute meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari held a brief meeting with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian Police Force on Sunday, November 15. The meeting, which lasted for only 5-minutes became necessary as a result of the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. Also, the Peoples Democratic Party, had alleged that... Read More

Bayelsa, election, INEC, Kogi, Meeting, police, president buhari

November 15, 2015

How Police arrested 8 teenagers during initiation into ‘Black Scorpion Cult’

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight students for allegedly belonging to the Black Scorpion Cult Group in Kara area of Sagamu Local Government Area in Ogun State. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Ogun police spokesperson, revealed to journalists on Sunday, November 15 that the suspects were rounded up during a cult initiation ceremony. Among the... Read More

cultist, NPF, Ogun, police, School

November 14, 2015

Opinion: Nigeria’s killer cops and the savagery that possesses them

He ran the best time in the world that year. He was certainly our best individual prospect in the 1981 world athletics championships; but when he honoured our country’s invitation to the pre-championships trial, he was shot dead by by a trigger-happy police man at Ojuelegba. We lost Dele Udoh, an enterprising 400 meters runner,... Read More

Killer cops, nigeria, police

November 13, 2015

Tired of being sued, SARS adopts a common sense approach

According to the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has plans to adopt less lethal weapons for its operations. During the launch of Nigeria Police Force, Complaint Response Unit (CRU) and at the Police Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, November 13, IGP Arase revealed that Tasers alternatively known as stun... Read More

Abuja, IGP, lethal, NPF, police, SARS, weapons

November 7, 2015

Police and Civil Defence clash over 33,000-litre petrol tanker

Spoiler alert- The men with the guns won! There was a battle of the fittest and the most armed when the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ogun State command met head on with some policemen just as they were escorting a 33,000-litre impounded petrol tanker to their office on Friday. Kareem Olanrewaju, NSCDC spokesperson... Read More

clash, NSCDC, petrol, police

November 6, 2015

Biafra protest: Police promises ‘stiff resistance’

The Nigeria Police Force has warned Biafra agitators against proceeding with the planned protest across South Eastern states. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other Pro-Biafra groups are believed to be planning a massive protest over the detention of Nnamdi Kanu. However, a statement released on Friday, by the Force spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, said the Biafra agitators... Read More

biafra, police, protest, violence

November 2, 2015

Ambode appoints retired AIG as new LASTMA boss

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has appointed a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Christian Akioja Olakpe, as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The appointment was communicated via a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Habib Aruna, on Monday. Haruna stated that the new LASTMA boss’ appointment is... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, ambode, Christian Akioja Olakpe, lagos, Lastma, police

October 29, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 9 big moments from Republican debate | APC wants Fayose’s aide arrested | How Apple became world’s most valuable company | More stories

100 Boko Haram suspects declared wanted. Leadership Police arrests 4 for impersonating military personnel. Vanguard Court adjourns Dasuki trial. Punch Emir of Kano sacks Ciroman Kano. Leadership APC calls for arrest of Fayose aide, commissioner over murder of NURTW chairman. Vanguard Reps to probe GEJ’s airport projects. Nation Emir of Kano explains why there is... Read More

boko haram, Fayose, jonathan, Osinabjo, police, tracklist

DSS

October 16, 2015

How fake DSS official was arrested in Bayelsa

Bayelsa State Command of the Department of State Services has arrested a man, who has been pretending to be a staff of the service and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. The fake DSS official, named Emmanuel Udo Akpan, was dismissed from the Delta State Police Command in 2013. He had been on the police wanted list... Read More

Bayelsa, DSS, impersonation, police

October 3, 2015

‘A male and female suicide bomber’ responsible for Abuja blasts

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has condemned the bomb blast that occurred in Kuje and Nyanya areas in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Friday night. Force spokesperson Olabisi Kolawole, released a statement saying that the attacks were carried out by suicide bombers, a male and female. The Police chief was quoted to... Read More

Abuja, Arase, bomb blast, police

September 29, 2015

“We didn’t know Olu Falae paid ransom to kidnappers” – Police IG

The police has defended itself against the recent revelation, regarding the release of former Secretary of Government of the Federation, Olu Falae. Falae, who was in captivity for 4 days, reveled on Monday that his family made ransom payment to his abductors before he was released. His revelation was in contrast to what the police... Read More

falae, kidnap, police, ransom, released

September 29, 2015

How blogger got in trouble for writing about Governor Amosun’s wife

A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. Ojo- who is being detained at the Command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta- is in trouble for penning a story about the alleged involvement of the Olufunso Amosun, in money laundering. The blogger had written that Ogun state governor’s wife, was detained by the... Read More

blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, Ibikunle Amosun, London, money laundering, Olufunso Amosun, police

September 28, 2015

Police lied? Olu Falae reveals that ransom was paid before his release

Contrary to what was earlier reported, former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Olu Falae, has confessed that his family paid ransom to his kidnappers before he was set free on Thursday, September 24. Falae purportedly revealed on Monday, that the kidnappers freed him after receiving payment from his family. Although the amount paid is yet to be... Read More

falae, kidnappers, police, ransom, SGF

September 24, 2015

8 arrested in connection with Saraki’s attack

8 people have been arrested in connection with the attack on Senate President, Bukola Saraki and other dignitaries at the Ilorin Yidi Praying ground on Thursday. Saraki was earlier attacked at the Eid Kabir prayer ground in Ilorin, Kwara state when protesters threw missiles and various objects at Saraki and other dignitaries in attendance. The Kwara state... Read More

Ilorin, kwara, police, protesters, Saraki

September 24, 2015

Police to get involved in Boko Haram war

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase says that the Police will get involved in the eradication of Boko Haram once and for all in the country. Arase revealed this via a statement issued by the Force Spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, in Abuja on Thursday when a delegation from the U.S. Embassy led by Amb. Daniel Mozena, visited him... Read More

Arase, insurgency, police, soldiers

September 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election | Why I’m being persecuted – Bukola Saraki | Lamido and sons were in court yesterday | More stories

‘Saraki is greedy and APC doesn’t want him as Senate President’. YNaija PDP super delegates endorse Dickson as sole candidate. Vanguard Timipre Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election. YNaija Falae: Family offers kidnappers N2m as ransom, OPC launches manhunt. This Day Lamido and sons were in court yesterday. YNaija Military recovers more villages in Borno.... Read More

Amaechi, APC, boko haram, police, Saraki, soldiers, tracklist

September 20, 2015

Saraki reportedly relocates from his personal residence

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reportedly relocated from his personal residence in Maitama District in Abuja. It is believed that Saraki made the decision to relocate from his home, to the official Guest House of the Office of the President of the Senate due to strategic and security reasons. The relocation is strategic as it may deter... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Code of conduct tribunal, police, relocation, the Nation

September 19, 2015

Police to promptly arrest Bukola Saraki

The police has vowed to make sure the senate president, Bukola Saraki is promptly arrested. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole, in a telephone interview on Friday said the inspector general of police, Solomon Arase will see to the arrest without delay. “We are going to promptly arrest the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki... Read More

Arase, arrest, NASS, police, Saraki

September 15, 2015

These Army impersonators were arrested in Lagos

Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni paraded three persons impersonating soldiers, and one, who was impersonating Air Force personnel and three car snatchers. The impersonators are Markus Gabriel (22) from Ngwa in Abia State, Ikemefuna Ude (39) from Agwu (Enugu). Their Air Force accomplice is Dare Tijani (28) from Ikire in Osun State. Owoseni... Read More

airforce, car snatchers, fake soldiers, police, robbers

September 15, 2015

Akwa Ibom governor’s driver being investigated for impersonating Police

Following the revelation at the weekend that the driver of Akwa Ibom governor, was a Police impersonator, the state Police Command has began investigation into the matter. Governor Emmanuel Udom’s driver, Edet Bassey, was accused of constantly donning the uniform of Police officer, while carrying out his duties. Consequently, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole, has... Read More

Akwa Ibom governor, driver, Edet Bassey, impersonator, police

September 13, 2015

Punch reminds us that Joseph Mbu is still in the Police Force

Just in case you’d forgotten, the folks at Punch Newspapers, have issued a reminder that the self acclaimed ‘Lion of the Police Force’, AIG Joseph Mbu, is still very much around. Many were starting to wonder what may have befallen Lion Mbu. Even though he has gone quiet and drifted into oblivion since the beginning... Read More

Joseph Mbu, Olabisi Kolawole, police, punch

September 9, 2015

Police arrest 22 MASSOB members from 4 Eastern states

The Police Force has arrested 22 members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and those of the Indigenous People of Biafra in 4 states in the Eastern region of Nigeria. Police said four suspects were apprehended in Anambra, six in Imo, 11 in Delta and one in Abia state.... Read More

biafra, MASSOB, police, violence

September 5, 2015

Pastor, wife arrested over N500,000 purchase of baby

71-year-old retired pastor of a pentecostal church in Abia State, Rev. Chima Egbochiogum, and his wife, Ugo, have been arrested for an alleged illegal adoption of a baby. The couple were paraded by the commissioner of Police, Joshak Habila, who allegedly said that they bought a stolen baby. Apparently, they were both discovered when a notorious... Read More

71, buying, pastor, police, wife

September 1, 2015

Enugu police say no Boko Haram member was arrested there

The Enugu State Police Command has said that no Boko Haram member was arrested in the state. The DSS had said previously that it caught 20 suspected Boko Haram commanders in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Plateau and Gombe states. Now the police in Enugu say they’re not aware of this. Police spokesman Ebere Amaraizu said, “There is... Read More

boko haram, DSS, Enugu State, police

August 31, 2015

IGP reduces number of police orderlies of state governors from 150 to 62

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has reduced the numbers of Policemen attached to each of the 36 states Governors, from 150 to 62. President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier given the IGP the directive to prune the number of policemen attached to dignitaries, and redeploy all policemen withdrawn from the role to regular police duties. Arase,... Read More

Arase, deployment, police

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