News Report – July 23, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has recorded another major breakthrough in its efforts to stem the tide of violent attacks in Benue State, with the arrest of additional gun runners connected to recent killings in the region. The operation, led by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department, resulted in the
ABUJA — A wave of frustration swept through the Federal Capital Territory on Monday as scores of retired Nigerian police officers took to the streets in protest, decrying the continued non-payment of their pensions despite years—some spanning over three decades—of active service to the nation. The demonstrators, most of whom are senior citizens and visibly
The Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement addressing the recent peaceful protest staged by a group of retired police officers, setting the record straight on the circumstances surrounding the demonstration and reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding their rights and dignity. The protest, held earlier this week in various parts of the country, saw
In a determined push against the rising tide of kidnapping and banditry across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued 31 victims in two separate operations carried out in Taraba and Edo States. The operations, which were executed by police tactical units and supported by local security networks, form part of an intensified
In a major crackdown on human trafficking, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully dismantled two notorious trafficking syndicates operating across multiple states, arresting 11 suspects and rescuing several victims. The coordinated operation, carried out by operatives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance. According to the Force Public
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive wanted for a multi-million Yuan tax fraud in China. The suspect, identified as a Chinese national, had been on the radar of international
LAGOS – Ahead of Saturday’s local government elections across Lagos State, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the deployment of no fewer than 30,000 personnel to maintain law and order, while issuing a stern warning to political thugs and mischief-makers to steer clear of violence or face the full weight of the law. The Lagos
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Inspector General of Police has filed a lawsuit against a Nigerian national, Abu Arome, and three Ghanaian citizens for their alleged involvement in the forgery of a corporate share allocation document belonging to a Nigerian company. According to court filings, the defendants are accused of criminally altering official documents relating
A 25-year-old man, Ayomide Oluwadamilare, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the alleged murder of his former employer, Mr. Kola Adun, and an attempt to sell the deceased’s vehicle shortly after the incident. According to police sources, the tragic event occurred in Akute, within the Ifo Local
In a renewed effort to enhance public engagement and strengthen internal communication frameworks, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced the second phase of a specialised training for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs), with a strong focus on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The programme, a product
