Category Archives: POLICE

ABUJA — In an unprecedented show of unity and desperation, retired police officers across Nigeria stormed the streets on Monday, braving heavy rains and harsh conditions to protest what they describe as “decades of neglect, humiliation, and economic slavery” under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).From Abuja to Benin City, Jos to Calabar, Ilorin to Jalingo,ContinueContinue reading “Tears in Uniform: Retired Police Officers Protest Nationwide Over ‘Deadly’ Pension Scheme, Demand Justice and Dignity”

In a landmark development aimed at strengthening the operational and leadership framework of the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of several senior officers in a sweeping exercise that reaffirms its commitment to professionalism, meritocracy, and global best practices in policing.A total of 12 Commissioners of Police have beenContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Police Service Commission Elevates Top Brass in Sweeping Promotion Exercise to Bolster National Security”

A joyous wedding celebration turned into a scene of grief and horror on Friday afternoon in Unguwar Liman, Magama Jibia area of Katsina State, as a 10-year-old boy was tragically killed and a woman severely injured by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a member of the Nigerian Hunter Group.The incident occurred around 2:50 p.m.ContinueContinue reading “Tragedy at a Wedding: Stray Bullet Kills 10-Year-Old Boy, Injures Woman in Katsina”

In a major breakthrough in the battle against kidnapping and violent crimes, the Enugu State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnap syndicate, arresting five suspects and killing one during a series of coordinated sting operations across the state.The Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the intelligence-led operations, carriedContinueContinue reading ““I Was Invited for Crime in Enugu”—Kidnap Suspect Confesses as Police Burst Syndicate, Recover ₦10m Ransom”

A storm of outrage has engulfed the Federal Capital Territory as the Nigerian Police on Wednesday arraigned popular Abuja-based pastor, Amos Isah, before the FCT High Court in Maitama over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl inside his church auditorium.Pastor Amos Isah, the founder of Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada,ContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Abuja as Police Arraign Pastor Amos Isah Over Shocking Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Girl Inside Church”

In a move that has sparked outrage across Nigeria’s law enforcement and human rights circles, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the demotion of six detained officers who served as administrators of a WhatsApp group used to discuss and mobilize for a planned protest against poor police welfare and a controversial pensionContinueContinue reading “Crackdown in the Ranks: IGP Egbetokun Demotes WhatsApp Admins, Dismisses Officer Over Planned Police Welfare Protest”

Omoyele Sowore, fiery human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has launched a blistering attack on Nigeria’s ruling class, accusing them of indulging in luxury while police officers, who risk their lives daily, are abandoned to suffer in disgraceful poverty. Speaking during a candid appearance on Channels Television’s TheContinueContinue reading ““Senators Feast While Policemen Starve”: Sowore Slams Nigeria’s Elites, Backs Nationwide Police Strike Over Rotting Welfare”

In a bold and controversial move aimed at stifling dissent ahead of a planned nationwide protest, the Nigerian Police Force has initiated a covert roll-call system to monitor and track officers suspected of sympathizing with the July 21, 2025 demonstration against poor welfare conditions and a broken pension system.Multiple sources within the Force confirmed toContinueContinue reading “Tension in the Ranks: Nigerian Police Launch Surveillance Roll-Call to Quash Officers Backing July 21 Protest Over Poor Welfare and Pension Crisis”

In a bold move that underscores rising tension within the ranks of the Nigeria Police Force, Inspector Emoruwa Olabode, attached to the Idanre Police Station in Ondo State, has been transferred to Abuja following his arrest for allegedly sharing a message in a police WhatsApp group about a planned nationwide protest set for July 21,ContinueContinue reading “Crackdown on Dissent: Ondo Inspector Arrested Over WhatsApp Protest Message, Whisked to Abuja Amid Growing Police Unrest”

The Adamawa State Police Command has issued a stern warning against the rising threat of violence following two brazen arson attacks in Lamurde and Guyuk Local Government Areas. In a press release shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Command condemned the deliberate acts of “mischief by fire” which occurred on July 2,ContinueContinue reading “🔥Tension in Adamawa: Police Launch Manhunt Over Arson Attacks in Lamurde, Guyuk LGAs🔥Command Warns Against Escalation, Vows Swift Justice”