19 h. ago Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for their efforts in sustaining peace and security across Oyo State and the nation. He gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG Fred Ikokotu, to the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, […] The post Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago IGP confab: Edo police nab 30 suspected kidnappers, reads riot act

Commissioner of Police, Edo State, Monday Agbonika, has warned criminals to stay away: “Edo State will be too hot for them to operate. We arrested 30 suspected armed robbers and kidnappers and rescued five victims.” He spoke at the Inspector General of Police Conference in Abuja, recently, saying: “My vision is to focus on proactive […] The post IGP confab: Edo police nab 30 suspected kidnappers, reads riot act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Champions League: PSG suffer injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

By Seyi Babalola Paris Saint-Germain has suffered a big setback ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match against Arsenal. This comes after the French Ligue 1 winners stated on Friday that their star attacker, Ousmane Dembele, suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s Champions League victory against Arsenal. “Ousmane Dembele has strained his […] The post Champions League: PSG suffer injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police for Zone 10, Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has called on Nigerians to pray for police officers undertaking rescue missions in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the Police Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, Grimah emphasised the need for citizens to view […] The post Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to inter-agency and international cooperation in combating transnational crime. Egbetokun made this pledge during a meeting with Lord David Hanson, UK Minister of State for Home Affairs, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Tuesday. […] The post IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Akpabio, Eno, IGP, Others Bag Police Excellence Service Awards

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Ekaette; Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno; the inspector general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; and other eminent Nigerians have been bestowed with excellent service awards by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. The commissioner of Police (CP), Baba Azare, who doled out the awards, explained that […]

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1 week ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

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1 week ago One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Nearly one year after, the Chairmam of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, yesterday, raised the alarm that the killers of Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, were walking freely without prosecution. In a statement […] The post One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigerian Policeman Emerges Best Graduating Student In Chinese Varsity, Meets IGP Egbetokun

In line with his commitment to promoting professional growth, academic excellence, and capacity development within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, received Sergeant Peter Theophilus Tanko at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, following his outstanding academic feat in the People’s Republic of China. Sergeant Tanko, an officer […]

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2 w. ago IGP Orders Withdrawal Of Mobile Police Officers From VIPs Amid Insecurity Challenge

Inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police mobile force personnel from private individuals across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the Spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, said that the move was part of the reorganisation of the Police Mobile Force and to strengthen internal security. Egbetokun […] The post IGP Orders Withdrawal Of Mobile Police Officers From VIPs Amid Insecurity Challenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IGP Rejigs Police Mobile Force, Withdraws Personnel From Unauthorised Duties

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the immediate reorganisation of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) as part of efforts to strengthen internal security and enhance operational readiness. The directive was unveiled during a conference with PMF Squadron Commanders at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. A statement signed by the Force […]

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2 w. ago Ed Sheeran Gifts Declan Rice A Signed Guitar Celebrating Stunning Free Kicks

Declan Rice has revealed that he received a signed guitar from Ed Sheeran, which pays tribute to his remarkable free kicks during Arsenal’s Champions League quarterfinal victory over Real Madrid. In the first leg at home, Rice scored two stunning free kicks—his first in a competitive match—which played a crucial role in Arsenal’s impressive 5-1 […]

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2 w. ago Easter: IG orders tight security, deployment of personnel to churches

As Christians in Nigeria join others around the world to mark the 2025 Easter celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered tight security measures across the country to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free holiday. In a statement on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP extended warm Easter Read More

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2 w. ago Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted

By John Ogunsemore Ihuoma Julia Nneji has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding a retraction, within 48 hours, of a “Wanted Person” declaration made on her by the Nigerian Police Force, through the National Cyber Crime Centre, Abuja (NPF-NCCC). Nneji, daughter of ABC Transport founder Frank Nneji, also demanded a written apology […] The post Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Netizens Call For Fairness As Cyberstalking Allegation Lands David Nwokorie In Police Custody

Amid growing public concern over the impartiality of law enforcement agents in high-profile cases, calls have emerged for a fair hearing in the ongoing legal tussle involving David Nwokorie and Genevieve Okpara, daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hilary Okpara. Nwokorie was arrested last week by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department […]

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3 w. ago IG unveils police intelligence school in Kwara, advocates modern policing

IThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Share, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to enhance intelligence-led policing. According to a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the inauguration Read More

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3 w. ago Arsenal, Real Madrid UCL Quarterfinal Outcome Sparks Violence In Kano

Violence erupted in Fagge local government area of Kano State on Wednesday night as football fans engaged themselves in free for all fight following the outcome of the quarterfinal match between Real Madrid and Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). The unrest was triggered by Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Arsenal, sealing a 5-1 […]

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3 w. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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