The Adamawa State Police Command has strongly condemned the mishandling of firearms at the just-concluded Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) National Convention in Demsa Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on February 18, 2025, left eight individuals injured after a locally made firearm accidentally discharged during the event. Preliminary investigations revealed thatContinueContinue reading “Adamawa Police Condemn Firearm Mishandling at LCCN Convention, Warn Hunters and Vigilantes Against Carrying Arms to Public Gatherings”
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PSC Promotions Amid Scandal: 100 Senior Police Officers Elevated Despite Age Falsification Controversy
In a move that has stirred controversy, the Nigerian Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted 100 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), even as the force grapples with a deepening age falsification scandal.The promotion list, obtained by Sahara Reporters on Tuesday, includes several notable officers such asContinueContinue reading “PSC Promotions Amid Scandal: 100 Senior Police Officers Elevated Despite Age Falsification Controversy”
Shock Escape: Two Suspects in Anambra Lawmaker’s Murder Vanish from Police Custody
In a dramatic turn of events, two suspects linked to the brutal murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, the late lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody.The shocking development was announced by Sahara Reporters on its official X handle, sparking widespread concern over security lapses withinContinueContinue reading “Shock Escape: Two Suspects in Anambra Lawmaker’s Murder Vanish from Police Custody”
BREAKING: Anambra Police Bust Notorious Child Trafficking Ring, Arrest Fake Doctor, Rescue 10 Victims
In a major crackdown on child trafficking, operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have dismantled a notorious syndicate involved in child stealing and trafficking. The operation led to the arrest of three suspects, including a fake medical doctor, and the rescue of 10 malnourished children.The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu,ContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Anambra Police Bust Notorious Child Trafficking Ring, Arrest Fake Doctor, Rescue 10 Victims”
Osun LG Crisis: Police Condemn Violence, Vow to Crush Perpetrators as IGP Deploys Tactical Squads
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strongly condemned the escalating violence in Osun State, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. In response to the crisis, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical squads to restore law and order in the state.The police madeContinueContinue reading “Osun LG Crisis: Police Condemn Violence, Vow to Crush Perpetrators as IGP Deploys Tactical Squads”
“Moshood Jimoh Appointed Lagos Police Commissioner: A New Era for State Security”
In a landmark development, the Police Service Commission has officially appointed Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command. This announcement was shared through the official X handle of Channel Television, sparking excitement across security circles in the state and beyond.A statement issued by Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of PressContinueContinue reading ““Moshood Jimoh Appointed Lagos Police Commissioner: A New Era for State Security””
MYSTERY IN OGUN: POLICE INSPECTOR FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM AS FEMALE COMPANION VANISHES
A tragic and mysterious incident has unfolded in Ogun State as the lifeless body of a Nigerian police inspector, identified as Haruna Mohammed, was discovered in a hotel room under suspicious circumstances. Adding to the intrigue, the woman who checked into the hotel with him in the early hours of Saturday, February 15, 2025, hasContinueContinue reading “MYSTERY IN OGUN: POLICE INSPECTOR FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM AS FEMALE COMPANION VANISHES”
Relentless Onslaught: Nigerian Police Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Recover Arms, and Rescue Hostage in Major Security Operations
In a bold and strategic offensive against violent and organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recorded significant victories in its ongoing battle to restore security across the country. Through well-coordinated intelligence-driven operations, police operatives neutralized seven terrorists, arrested a high-profile suspect, rescued a kidnapped victim, and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, andContinueContinue reading “Relentless Onslaught: Nigerian Police Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Recover Arms, and Rescue Hostage in Major Security Operations”
Scandal in Enugu: Police Commissioner Accused of Extorting ₦62 Million from Businessman Under False IPOB Allegations
A major corruption scandal has rocked the Enugu State Police Command, as the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an independent investigation into allegations that Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, and his officers extorted ₦62 million from a businessman, Mr. Olu Agwu.ThisContinueContinue reading “Scandal in Enugu: Police Commissioner Accused of Extorting ₦62 Million from Businessman Under False IPOB Allegations”
IGP Expands Gender-Based Violence Desks Nationwide, Strengthens Police Commitment to Justice
…Police Establish Specialized GBV Desks in All Divisions to Enhance Victim Support and Swift Justice In a landmark move to reinforce its commitment to human rights and justice, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions across Nigeria. ThisContinueContinue reading “IGP Expands Gender-Based Violence Desks Nationwide, Strengthens Police Commitment to Justice”
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