The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief in Port Harcourt, recovering seven master keys allegedly used to steal vehicles. The suspect, identified as Felix Clark, was apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit during a routine patrol on Abacha Road in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) on May 5, 2025. According
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening security within the nation’s marine and blue economy sectors. This assurance was given during a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The IGP emphasized
As preparations intensify ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa State has issued a strong advisory to the public, particularly livestock traders, to remain alert and cautious against the circulation of counterfeit currency during the festive period. The warning was issued on Thursday in Dutse through a statement signed by the
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has commended the Ministry of Police Affairs for its recent donation of seven Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAVs) to the Nigeria Police Force. The handover ceremony took place on May 28, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Police Affairs,
In a solemn and emotionally charged ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, May 23, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, presented insurance cheques to the families of 1,235 police officers who lost their lives in active service. The event, which took place at the IGP Smart Conference
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the diversion and illegal sale of agrochemical products valued at ₦184 million. According to police authorities, the suspects allegedly diverted a truckload of 1,925 cartons of Roundup 360XL herbicide, originally consigned to Springfield Agro Limited, a Lagos-based company. The truck
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals alleged to be part of a burglary syndicate terrorising residents in Uyo and surrounding communities. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that the suspects were arrested at various locations in the state following
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the diversion and illegal sale of agrochemical products valued at ₦184 million. According to police authorities, the suspects allegedly diverted a truckload of 1,925 cartons of Roundup 360XL herbicide, originally consigned to Springfield Agro Limited, a Lagos-based company. The truck
The Bauchi State Police Command has successfully dismantled an illegal fertiliser manufacturing operation, arresting five suspects and seizing large quantities of counterfeit fertiliser and related materials. The operation followed intelligence reports received by the Command’s Monitoring Unit, leading to the arrest of Muhammad Abubakar at his residence in Magaji Quarters. Officers recovered six bags of
