Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle formerly Twitter and announced that, In a sweeping shake-up within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the replacement of Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), appointing Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Okon PlacidContinueContinue reading “Police Shake-Up: Disu Appoints Okon Placid As New Force PRO, Hundeyin Relieved; Giwa Heads Newly Created Media Office”
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GALLANTRY REWARDED: GANYE DPO, CSP MUHAMMED YAHAYA NUHU, EMERGES ADAMAWA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
In a resounding endorsement of courage, professionalism, and people-centred policing, CSP Muhammed Yahaya Nuhu, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ganye Local Government Area, has been honoured as “The Gallant Officer of the Year” by the Adamawa State Police Command.The prestigious award was presented by the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State, in recognition of CSPContinueContinue reading “GALLANTRY REWARDED: GANYE DPO, CSP MUHAMMED YAHAYA NUHU, EMERGES ADAMAWA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR”
KIDNAPPING CRACKDOWN IN ADAMAWA: POLICE NAB TWO IN SONG, RECOVER ARMS AND CHARMS
Security operatives storm Balma village hideout, bust kidnapping syndicate in coordinated raidThe Adamawa State Police Command has scored a major breakthrough in its sustained war against kidnapping and other violent crimes, with the arrest of two suspected kidnappers and the recovery of dangerous weapons and criminal items in Song Local Government Area.In a statement issuedContinueContinue reading “KIDNAPPING CRACKDOWN IN ADAMAWA: POLICE NAB TWO IN SONG, RECOVER ARMS AND CHARMS”
NBA BLASTS POLICE OVER ‘ILLEGAL’ TINTED GLASS POLICY, WARNS OF NATIONWIDE HARASSMENT, EXTORTION
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has launched a blistering attack on the Nigeria Police Force over its decision to resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy, describing the move as illegal, unconstitutional, and a dangerous assault on the rule of law.Raising the alarm at a press conference, the NBA President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN,ContinueContinue reading “NBA BLASTS POLICE OVER ‘ILLEGAL’ TINTED GLASS POLICY, WARNS OF NATIONWIDE HARASSMENT, EXTORTION”
SHOCK AT POLICE HQ AS ACP SLUMPS, DIES MID-MEETING IN EBONYI
The Ebonyi State Police Command has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola, who collapsed and died during an official management meeting in Abakaliki.The tragic incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the office of the Commissioner of Police, where seniorContinueContinue reading “SHOCK AT POLICE HQ AS ACP SLUMPS, DIES MID-MEETING IN EBONYI”
POLICE SMASH BANDIT SUPPLY CHAIN IN KWARA, NAB TWO ARMS COURIERS, KIDNAP KINGPIN
In a major breakthrough against banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), in collaboration with the Kwara State Police Command, have busted a notorious bandit supply route, arresting two suspected kidnappers and arms couriers during a covert operation in Kwara State.The intelligence-led sting operation was carriedContinueContinue reading “POLICE SMASH BANDIT SUPPLY CHAIN IN KWARA, NAB TWO ARMS COURIERS, KIDNAP KINGPIN”
CONFUSION IN THE RANKS: Police Ignore Tinubu’s Order, Remain Guarding Corporate Firms — “We Have Not Been Asked To Leave”
In a surprising twist that raises fresh questions about command compliance within Nigeria’s security architecture, Mobile Police Force officers deployed to major companies and corporate installations across Abuja have remained firmly at their duty posts—despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP protection duties nationwide.President Tinubu had, onContinueContinue reading “CONFUSION IN THE RANKS: Police Ignore Tinubu’s Order, Remain Guarding Corporate Firms — “We Have Not Been Asked To Leave””
BREAKING: PSC Fixes Promotion Exams for 652 Senior Officers — Tight Security, Mandatory Escorts Ordered
Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that, in a major development within the Nigerian Police hierarchy, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially scheduled promotion examinations and interactive sessions for no fewer than 596 Superintendents of Police (SPs) and 56 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) as the Force embarks onContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: PSC Fixes Promotion Exams for 652 Senior Officers — Tight Security, Mandatory Escorts Ordered”
INTELLIGENCE BREAKTHROUGH: ADAMAWA POLICE BUST THREE-MAN KIDNAP SYNDICATE AFTER TERRIFYING THREAT CALL
PRESS RELEASEAdamawa State Police CommandINTELLIGENCE-LED POLICING: THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS ARRESTED IN ADAMAWA In a decisive security breakthrough, the Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers following a swift and intelligence-driven operation aimed at safeguarding the lives and property of residents.The arrest was triggered by a distress complaint received on 19th November 2025 fromContinueContinue reading “INTELLIGENCE BREAKTHROUGH: ADAMAWA POLICE BUST THREE-MAN KIDNAP SYNDICATE AFTER TERRIFYING THREAT CALL”
Passengers rescued after hours of panic as Warri–Itakpe line suffers another derailment — NRC, Police, and Senate move to address worsening rail safety concerns.
The Warri–Itakpe train line was thrown into chaos again on Sunday as a passenger train derailed in Adogo community, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State — barely a week after operations resumed from a previous derailment in Delta State.According to the Kogi State Police Command, officers swiftly moved into action to rescue dozens ofContinueContinue reading “Passengers rescued after hours of panic as Warri–Itakpe line suffers another derailment — NRC, Police, and Senate move to address worsening rail safety concerns.”
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