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
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,
