5 h. ago IGP Charges Newly Promoted Senior Officers On Ethical, Results

The inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has described promotion within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as a deliberate, merit-based process that reflects institutional confidence in officers’ leadership capacity, judgement, and readiness for higher responsibility. Speaking at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior police officers, the IGP said the elevation of officers to senior […]

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6 h. ago IG decorates 21 senior police officers, urges ethical leadership

IGP Kayode Egbetokun decorates 21 newly promoted senior police officers, urging them to demonstrate ethical, results-driven leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-decorates-21-senior-police-officers-urges-ethical-leadership/

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8 h. ago Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order

The military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in contravention of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of policemen from VIP protection duties. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest occurred on Dec. 17 at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort duty. […] The post Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Yuletide: Kogi CP deploys personnel along Lokoja–Abuja highway

Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has deployed adequate and reinforced police personnel along the Lokoja–Abuja Highway to ensure public safety, effective traffic control, and the prevention of traffic congestion and potential road accidents. According to press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Kogi State Police Command, CSP […]

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14 h. ago PICTORIAL: Kebbi First Lady Donates ₦5m, Bags Of Rice To Police Widows For Christmas

Kebbi State First Lady, Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir, has donated ₦5 million and 500 bags of rice to the widows of deceased mobile police officers. Hajia Nasir, who was represented by Hajiya Uwani Usman Ankwai, described their late husbands as heroes. Nasir stated this when she visited police barracks in Birnin Kebbi to provide support […]

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48 h. ago S’African court remands four cops for Nigerian motorist killing

A South African court has remanded four traffic police officers accused of the killing of Nigerian motorist Osinakachukwu Onu. They were denied bail. Read More: https://punchng.com/safrican-court-remands-four-cops-for-nigerian-motorist-killing/

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57 h. ago Kogi CP Assures Residents Of Adequate Security During Christmas Season

Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has assured the people of the state that his personnel will do everything under the law to ensure peace and safety during the Yuletide season. CP Kankarofi, who stated this in a message signed by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP William Ovye Aya, […]

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3 d. ago Another Nigerian killed in South Africa as Police arrest four officers

Osinakachukwu Onu, a Nigerian national has been shot dead during a traffic operation on the N12 highway in Klerksdorp, North read more Another Nigerian killed in South Africa as Police arrest four officers

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3 d. ago Akpabio asks Tinubu to reconsider withdrawal of police from federal lawmakers

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider a directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached read more Akpabio asks Tinubu to reconsider withdrawal of police from federal lawmakers

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4 d. ago Police not served with court order stopping tinted glass permit enforcement — FPRO

The Nigeria Police Force states it has not been officially served a court order to stop enforcing the tinted glass permit, countering media reports of an i Read More: https://punchng.com/police-not-served-with-court-order-stopping-tinted-glass-permit-enforcement-fpro/

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4 d. ago Police kill nine criminals in FCT, lose six officers in three months

The FCT Police Command reveals its latest crime statistics, reporting nine criminals killed and six officers lost in three months. Learn about recent arres Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-nine-criminals-in-fct-lose-six-officers-in-three-months/

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4 d. ago PSC promotes over 760 police officers nationwide, elevates Gumel to DIG

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 760 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force read more PSC promotes over 760 police officers nationwide, elevates Gumel to DIG

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5 d. ago Denying your spouse sex could attract jail term – Ghana Police

A Ghana Police official states that denying your spouse sex is a form of emotional abuse under law, potentially leading to a two-year jail term for either Read More: https://punchng.com/denying-your-spouse-sex-could-attract-jail-term-ghana-police/

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5 d. ago IGP orders withdrawal of Police officers attached to presidential escort

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the immediate withdrawal of the Police personnel attached

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6 d. ago Ajaero, Sowore, Others Gather For Nationwide Protest Against Insecurity

There is also a deployment of security personnel on the ground, comprising the police, civil defence, and officials of the Department of State Service (DSS). The post Ajaero, Sowore, Others Gather For Nationwide Protest Against Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Gunmen kill villlage head, abduct retired Customs officer in Osun

Gunmen threw an Osun community into panic, killing a village head and abducting a retired Customs officer. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-villlage-head-abduct-retired-customs-officer-in-osun/

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7 d. ago NBA Threatens IGP, FPRO With Contempt Suit Over Planned Tinted Glass Enforcement

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, over plans to resume enforcement of the suspended motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy. In a statement signed on Tuesday, NBA President Afam Osigwe said […]

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8 d. ago Police to conduct shooting exercise in Ogun, assure residents of safety

The Ogun State Police Command will conduct a shooting range exercise for officers in Abeokuta, assuring residents that strict safety measures are in place. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-to-conduct-shooting-exercise-in-ogun-assure-residents-of-safety/

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8 d. ago Yuletide: Police boost security for festive season in Ogun, restate fireworks ban

Ogun State Police Command boosts Yuletide security for the 2025 festive season, deploying officers and enforcing a strict ban on all fireworks and bangers. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-police-boost-security-for-festive-season-in-ogun-restate-fireworks-ban/

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1 week ago Police present ₦33m to families of fallen officers in Anambra

The Anambra Police Command presents ₦33.2m in welfare cheques to 54 families of fallen officers, reinforcing its commitment to supporting heroes’ families. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-present-%e2%82%a633m-to-families-of-fallen-officers-in-anambra/

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