The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State in response to the recent surge in deadly attacks across several communities. The visit marks a significant move by the Nigeria Police Force to restore peace and intensify security operations in the troubled region. During his arrival, the IGP held a closed-door
Abuja | June 15, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has recovered several vehicles stolen from different parts of the country and smuggled into Ghana and Niger Republic, as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on cross-border criminal syndicates. The operation, led by the Interpol Unit of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), also led
June 14, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has extended the deadline for enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to August 12, 2025, following growing feedback and concerns from the public. The extension was announced on Saturday by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, through a statement issued by the Force
In a decisive show of strength and coordination, the Nigeria Police Force, in synergy with other security agencies, has made commendable progress in its nationwide clampdown on violent crime, recording significant achievements in Delta and Katsina States. These latest operations, carried out with precision and guided intelligence, have led to the rescue of multiple kidnapped
In a bid to ensure orderliness during this year’s June 12 Democracy Day activities, the Lagos State Police Command and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have reached an agreement to hold all protest-related events at a single designated venue. The consensus was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday, attended by police representatives,
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated fraud syndicate operating via WhatsApp and targeting high-profile Nigerians, including politicians, business executives, and public officials. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, the syndicate was apprehended after weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance by the Police Cybercrime Unit. The operation, according
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that specialized in using WhatsApp to defraud high-profile Nigerians, including public office holders, senior government officials, and prominent businesspersons. The arrest follows weeks of coordinated intelligence gathering by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja. Acting on credible intelligence, the
A tragic incident has thrown the Umuoba-Uratta community in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State into mourning, following the death of a 20-month-old boy who was reportedly struck by a stray bullet while sleeping beside his mother. The heartbreaking event occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Monday when an unidentified bullet reportedly penetrated the
In a decisive blow against criminal activities, Nigerian police operatives have successfully neutralized seven suspected kidnappers and arrested five armed robbery suspects, recovering two AK-47 rifles and five stolen vehicles in coordinated operations across Delta and Kaduna States. These efforts highlight the Nigeria Police Force’s ongoing commitment to curbing violent crimes and ensuring the safety
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday convened a high-level strategic conference with senior police officers across the country at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, aimed at reviewing ongoing security operations and fine-tuning strategies to address emerging threats to national peace and stability. The closed-door meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners
