Officers Accuse IGP Egbetokun of Favoritism and Undermining the Force’s Integrity Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is once again at the center of controversy following allegations of irregular promotions under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. Aggrieved officers have accusedContinueContinue reading “Outrage as Police Promote Deputy Senate President’s ADC Twice in One Year, Violating Service Rules”
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Crackdown in Abuja: Police Arrest 17 Drug Suspects, Notorious Car Thief, and Arms Smuggler in Sweeping Raids
By: Zagazola Makama The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities, arresting 17 suspected drug peddlers, a notorious car thief, and an armed suspect in separate sting operations across Abuja. The successful raids, conducted by multiple police divisions, have dealt a significant blow to criminal networks operating within theContinueContinue reading “Crackdown in Abuja: Police Arrest 17 Drug Suspects, Notorious Car Thief, and Arms Smuggler in Sweeping Raids”
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Police Justify Withdrawal of Speaker Meranda’s Security Amid Power Struggle
The political crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a new turn following the temporary withdrawal and subsequent reinstatement of the security detail attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, has clarified that the withdrawal was merely an administrative audit and not a politically motivated act.ContinueContinue reading “Lagos Assembly Crisis: Police Justify Withdrawal of Speaker Meranda’s Security Amid Power Struggle”
Justice Azuka’s Murder: Anambra Police Admit Lapses as Two Suspects Remain at Large
The Anambra State Police Command has come under fire following its admission of operational failures that led to the escape of two suspects linked to the brutal murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly.The revelation has sparked widespread outrage, with stakeholders, political figures,ContinueContinue reading “Justice Azuka’s Murder: Anambra Police Admit Lapses as Two Suspects Remain at Large”
Scandal at MOPOL 39: Missing Pistol Resurfaces Amidst Forgery, Cover-ups, and Internal Corruption
Authorities at the Nigerian Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) 39 Base in Osogbo, Osun State, have recovered a pistol that was mysteriously lost by an officer at a beer parlour near the base—a scandal that has rocked the police unit following an investigative exposé by SaharaReporters.For months, security operatives had been searching for the missing firearm,ContinueContinue reading “Scandal at MOPOL 39: Missing Pistol Resurfaces Amidst Forgery, Cover-ups, and Internal Corruption”
Deadly Ambush: Gunmen Kill Two Elite Police Officers in Jos Attack
In a shocking escalation of violence, gunmen ambushed a Nigerian police patrol team in Jos, Plateau State, killing two officers attached to the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). The tragic attack occurred on Tuesday night along Little Rayfield Road in Jos South Local Government Area at approximately 7:30 p.m.The slain officers, identified as Inspector Fatoye FemiContinueContinue reading “Deadly Ambush: Gunmen Kill Two Elite Police Officers in Jos Attack”
IGP Deploys Crack Team to Rescue Kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader, Warns Against Speculation
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to ensure the swift and safe rescue of Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on February 17, 2025, while traveling to Abuja.This decisive move underscores the Nigerian Police Force’s commitment to tackling insecurity andContinueContinue reading “IGP Deploys Crack Team to Rescue Kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader, Warns Against Speculation”
MOPOL Officer Loses Pistol at Beer Parlour, Triggers Panic as Nigerian Police Scramble for Missing Firearm
A Nigerian police officer attached to the MOPOL 39 Base in Osogbo, Osun State, has reportedly lost his service pistol at a beer parlour near the base, sparking serious concerns over the handling of firearms within the Nigeria Police Force, SaharaReporters has exclusively learned.The incident, confirmed by a senior police officer at the base, hasContinueContinue reading “MOPOL Officer Loses Pistol at Beer Parlour, Triggers Panic as Nigerian Police Scramble for Missing Firearm”
Niger Police Detain Officer Over Accidental Shooting of Immigration Personnel in Minna
The Niger State Police Command has taken swift action following an unfortunate incident in Minna, the state capital, where a police officer accidentally shot an immigration personnel while attempting to disperse a group of hoodlums.The development was announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, confirming that the officer responsible has been taken intoContinueContinue reading “Niger Police Detain Officer Over Accidental Shooting of Immigration Personnel in Minna”
IGP Egbetokun Orders Police Commands to Slash Crime Rate by 50% in 2025
In a bold move to strengthen national security, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has tasked all police commands across Nigeria with implementing a comprehensive strategy to slash crime rates by 50% in 2025.The directive was issued at the opening of the 5th Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO) inContinueContinue reading “IGP Egbetokun Orders Police Commands to Slash Crime Rate by 50% in 2025”
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