In a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has rescued 46 victims of human trafficking and arrested 7 suspects involved in both human trafficking and transnational cybercrime. According to an official statement, the first operation stemmed from intelligence received from INTERPOL
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially responded to a disturbing video circulating widely on WhatsApp and various social media platforms, showing a school-aged girl allegedly smoking cannabis. The video has sparked widespread concern among parents, educators, and community leaders about the rising exposure of minors to illicit substances. The
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
The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old man, Mohammed Umar, for allegedly disguising as a woman and gaining access to a church in Ngurore, Yola South Local Government Area. The suspect, a resident of Abuja Road in Yola, was apprehended on Sunday, May 18, 2025, inside the Lutheran Church of
ABUJA — In a renewed crackdown on violent crimes, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested two suspected kidnappers, rescued seven kidnapped victims, and recovered arms and ammunition in coordinated operations across various parts of the country. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued a strong warning to state police commands regarding the overreliance and potential abuse of Tactical Units, urging them to prioritize the functionality of established police departments, particularly at state headquarters. The commission expressed concern that some state commissioners have allowed these Tactical Units to overshadow and undermine the
