52 h. ago Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh has advocated a shift in narrative in the way Nigerians relate with security agencies. She urged Nigerians to begin highlighting the countless acts of bravery, sacrifice, and gallantry shown by security agents instead of constantly digging up negative videos about […] The post Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians

Federal Capital Territory Police Command has appealed to Nigerians to start making positive narrative about security agencies in the country. The Command stated that the effort will help in combating crimes and makes criminal elements understand the consequences of their actions. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appeal was made in a statement by Spokesperson for […] The post “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest

By Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said its operatives have arrested three notorious bandits and kidnappers who have been on its wanted list for some time. The suspects, Abdulkadir Abubakar of Mpape, FCT, Mohammed Tasiu Sani, 25, of Rigina, Kaduna State, and Suleiman Jibrin, 27, from Sabon-Gayan, Kaduna State, were […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PDP relocates BoT meeting to new venue after security blockade

Tribune Online PDP relocates BoT meeting to new venue after security blockade The party expressed concern over the takeover of its secretariat by armed policemen from the FCT Police Command. PDP relocates BoT meeting to new venue after security blockade Tribune Online

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4 d. ago FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat

Tribune Online FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims circulating that its operatives sealed the secretariat of the main opposition party... FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Joint Security Forces Neutralise Two Armed Robbers In Kaduna

Two armed robbers were killed and two others arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command in a joint operation with military personnel. The incident occurred at Gashash Estate in Barnawa, where eight hoodlums, armed with a locally made pistol and other dangerous weapons, invaded a residential compound and made away with […] The post Joint Security Forces Neutralise Two Armed Robbers In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT Police Commissioner warns officers against illegal detention, extortion 

Ajao Adewale has issued a strong warning to all officers under his command, directing them to desist from illegal detentions, extortion. read more FCT Police Commissioner warns officers against illegal detention, extortion 

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1 week ago Illegal detention: FCT CP warns against bribes, orders release of detainees

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Commissioner of Police for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Command, Ajao Adewale, has warned officers and men of the command to stop illegal detentions, extortion, and unlawful interference in civil disputes, particularly land-related cases. Adewale, has also called on  residents not to offer bribes to police officers under any guise. He said […] The post Illegal detention: FCT CP warns against bribes, orders release of detainees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Abuja CP Warns Police Officers Against Illegal Detention, Extortion Of Suspects

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has issued a firm directive to all officers, warning against illegal detention, meddling in civil matters, especially land disputes, and extortion. This follows reports of unlawful detention of citizens for bailable offences, extortion of complainants and suspects, and police interference in civil cases. FCT Police […]

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1 week ago Police arrest notorious assassin, recover cache of arms, ammunition in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A notorious hired killer, Wasiu Akinwande aka Olori Eso, has been arrested by the police in Lagos. In a Saturday statement, police spokesman in Lagos, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the 44-year-year suspect was arrested on Friday, June 20, in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State after several attempts by […] The post Police arrest notorious assassin, recover cache of arms, ammunition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that its counter-insurgency and other security operations conducted in the last two years led to the killing of 6,260 terrorists, while 14,138 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals were apprehended in joint military operations conducted across the country. The troops also rescued 5,365 kidnapped […] The post Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious kidnap suspects long wanted for a series of high-profile abductions and murders within the FCT and its environs, marking a major operational success in its ongoing effort to combat violent crimes. Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, who made this […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Sowore Is More Competent Than Peter Obi” — Seun Kuti Declares

Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has declared that Omoyele Sowore, a political activist and media publisher, is more competent than Peter Obi, a former Anambra governor, sparking discussions about political leadership in the country. During a live stream shared on X on Thursday, Kuti also condemned kidnappers, bandits, herdsmen, and corrupt elites, addressing the […] The post “Sowore Is More Competent Than Peter Obi” — Seun Kuti Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarimpa Hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, FCT command, have launched a manhunt and investigation into the death of a lady, from Benue State, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel in Gwarimpa. The police said a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her […]

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2 w. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FCT police investigate death of woman found bound, unconscious in Gwarinpa hotel room

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has opened a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, also known as Tessy, whose unconscious body was discovered with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The incident, which has […] The post FCT police investigate death of woman found bound, unconscious in Gwarinpa hotel room appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarinpa Hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), FCT Command, have launched an investigation into the death of a lady, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel room in Gwarimpa District of Abuja. The police said following a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind […]

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2 w. ago Insurgency: Army Chief, Oluyede seeks media collaboration in addressing insecurity

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for collaboration between the media and the Nigerian army to win the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other security challenges bedeviling the nation. He said the collaboration has become necessary saying the Nigerian Army, had strived to […] The post Insurgency: Army Chief, Oluyede seeks media collaboration in addressing insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG

As the security situation in the country continues to deteriorate, a Methodist Bishop, Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, has advised the Nigerian Government to seek external help to end all insecurity bedevilling the country. Nigeria has been grappling to contain herdsmen attacks, banditry, and kidnapping witnessed in Benue, Plateau, Edo, Kaduna, and Borno, among other states. In […] The post Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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