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””
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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”
Outrage as Abuja Police Officers Assault, Extort N350,000 from Motorist Over Fake Insurance Check
A Nigerian motorist has narrated a harrowing experience of police brutality and extortion at the hands of officers from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in Abuja. The victim (name withheld) revealed that officers attached to the Kubwa Phase 4 Police Station stopped him along Arab Road under the pretense of enforcing third-party insuranceContinueContinue reading “Outrage as Abuja Police Officers Assault, Extort N350,000 from Motorist Over Fake Insurance Check”
Clash of Forces: Two Police Officers Abducted as NSCDC, MOPOL Engage in Gunfight at Ondo Mining Site
A violent confrontation between operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers at a mining site in Ondo State has escalated into a full-blown crisis, leading to multiple injuries and the abduction of two police personnel.According to SaharaReporters, the heated clash erupted around 4:15 PM on Wednesday atContinueContinue reading “Clash of Forces: Two Police Officers Abducted as NSCDC, MOPOL Engage in Gunfight at Ondo Mining Site”
Nigeria Police Refutes Allegations of 3,907 Missing Firearms, Clarifies Audit Report
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strongly refuted recent media reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armories. In a statement released via its official X handle, the Force described the claims as misleading and based on outdated records from a 2019 report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (AuGF).ContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Police Refutes Allegations of 3,907 Missing Firearms, Clarifies Audit Report”
EXCLUSIVE: How Nigeria Police Shielded Cryptocurrency Fraudster Jesam Michael Amidst $87.6 Million Scam
Sahara Reporters has exposed a shocking case of alleged police complicity in shielding Jesam Michael, CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), from justice despite his involvement in a massive cryptocurrency fraud.Michael, identified as one of Nigeria’s most notorious cryptocurrency fraudsters, reportedly defrauded investors of a staggering $87.6 million, leaving victims unable to withdraw their principalContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: How Nigeria Police Shielded Cryptocurrency Fraudster Jesam Michael Amidst $87.6 Million Scam”
Betrayal in Uniform: Lagos Police Commissioner Allegedly Ousts DPO for Resisting Political Influence
In a move that has sparked outrage and concern, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Ishola Olanrewaju Olawale, has allegedly redeployed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijeshatedo, Mushin Police Division, for refusing to release criminal suspects found in possession of firearms.According to Sahara Reporters, the now-removed DPO, identified only as Matthew, was ousted shortlyContinueContinue reading “Betrayal in Uniform: Lagos Police Commissioner Allegedly Ousts DPO for Resisting Political Influence”
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