11 h. ago Wife Of Killer Cop Shuts Down Business Over Fear Of Reprisal Attack  

Wife of the Calabar killer cop, Inspector Effiong Bassey, who went berserk on Sunday and opened fire on passersby, has shut down her provision shop for fear of reprisal attacks by families of the deceased. LEADERSHIP gathered that the son of the deceased, who died as a result of gunfire victims, had vowed to retaliate against the […]

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40 h. ago Agents petitions Police, demands arrest, prosecution of terminal operator

Tribune Online Agents petitions Police, demands arrest, prosecution of terminal operator   The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has petitioned the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command over alleged theft and criminal conversion of container Nos. FFAU 2082021; CAIU7022981; MSDU 7666283 by Ekko Premier Container and Allied Service. NAGAFF, in a statement signed recently by the National […] Agents petitions Police, demands arrest, prosecution of terminal operator Tribune Online

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4 d. ago One Killed, Two Injured As Mentally Unstable Policeman Angrily Opens Fire On Bystanders

At least one civilian has been killed after a policeman, described as mentally deranged, shot three persons in Calabar, Cross River State. It was gathered that the horrible incident happened on Sunday when the police inspector, identified as Effiong Bassey opened fire near Atakpa Police Station, along Watt Market Road. In a statement by the […] The post One Killed, Two Injured As Mentally Unstable Policeman Angrily Opens Fire On Bystanders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe

By Christopher Oji The intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 , Adegoke Fayoade, has thwarted an alleged  attempt by the Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State, Oluwashina Ogungbade, to discontinue investigations into murder allegations against Elijah  and four other persons. The Ogun State […] The post IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Inspector goes berserk, kills one, injures two others in Calabar

Tribune Online Police Inspector goes berserk, kills one, injures two others in Calabar An officer from the Cross River Police Command, Inspector Effiong Bassey, shot and killed one civilian and seriously injured several others on Sunday morning after returning from a night shift. According to sources cited by the Tribune Online, Inspector Bassey refused to surrender the AK-47 rifle assigned to him and blocked the station’s gate, preventing […] Police Inspector goes berserk, kills one, injures two others in Calabar Tribune Online

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5 d. ago One feared dead as policeman opens fire in Calabar, injures two

Tragedy struck in Calabar, Cross River State on Sunday when a police inspector, whose identity remains undisclosed, opened fire near Atakpa Police Station along Watt Market Road, killing one person and injuring two others. Eyewitnesses recounted that the inspector had just returned from duty but refused to surrender his rifle, exhibiting erratic behaviour. As fellow Read More

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5 d. ago Osun Crisis: Community Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention As Adeleke Imposes Curfew

Following the escalation of the crisis in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin communities in Osun State, the people of Ilobu have called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to  help the end incessant attacks by the neighbouring communities. The national […]

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7 d. ago Survivors of Abuja tanker explosion in stable condition — Hospital

Tribune Online Survivors of Abuja tanker explosion in stable condition — Hospital An Inspector of Police, Rachael Chukwuemeka, and two other victims of Wednesday’s tanker explosion receiving treatment at a private hospital in Abuja are in stable condition, the hospital has confirmed. Survivors of Abuja tanker explosion in stable condition — Hospital Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Rivers: IGP orders deployment of police personnel amid emergency rule

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel and resources to Rivers State following the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement released by Force Headquarters, the deployment is a collaborative effort between the Armed Forces and other security agencies. The development is […] The post Rivers: IGP orders deployment of police personnel amid emergency rule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PICTORIAL: Kano Police Arrest 10 Suspects For Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Recover N4.8m Cash, Arms, Ammunition

In compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to all Police Commands and Formations to develop an action plan aimed at minimising crimes, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, upon assumption of duty on March 17, 2025, re-jigged the Command’s Intelligence and Operational capabilities, and […]

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8 d. ago Police confirm death of Inspector, 12 gunmen in fierce battle

The police in Benue State have confirmed the death of 12 bandits and one police officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, in Buruku Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the spokesperson for the state command, Catherine Anene, said the Operation Zenda Joint Task force members embarked on raids across the state Read More

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8 d. ago AIG emphasises strict supervision of DPOs, police special units at send

The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, Mustapha Bala has emphasised regular checks and supervision of Divisional Police Officers and tactical units of the police to ensure their activities comply with the rule of law. AIG Bala, who is the immediate past Rivers State Commissioner of Police stated this during a special Read More

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9 d. ago Police Inspector, 11 Bandits Killed During Gun Battle In Benue

A Unit Commander of the Benue State Joint Security Taskforce, code named ‘Operation Zenda’ has been killed alongside eleven (11) suspected armed bandits terrorising the Sankera axis of the state. Sankera axis is comprised of Katsina/Ala, Ukum and Logo local government areas of Benue State. The police officer was killed when security agents engaged the […]

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1 week ago IGP Launches Zulum’s 110 Vehicles, 280 Houses For Police, Others

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has distributed 110 new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies. The exercise was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who commended the initiative, describing Zulum as a “performing governor” in the fight against insecurity in the […]

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1 week ago Borno Gov’t Presents 110 Vehicles, 280 Houses, Others To Security Agencies

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has distributed 110 new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state. The distribution was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who commended the initiative and described the governor as a “performing governor” in […]

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2 w. ago Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army

Tribune Online Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated 110 operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles, and housing quarters to the police and army to enhance security operations in the state, which is recovering from over a decade of Boko Haram insurgency. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the Government House in Maiduguri on Friday, attended by Inspector […] Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Reps Ask IGP To Arrest FCDA Boss, Others Over Alleged Breach Of Building Code

The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, over the alleged breach of the building code in the nation‘s capital, Abuja. Through its Committee on Public Petition, the House also ordered the arrest of Muktar Galadima, […]

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2 w. ago Police scrap law dismissing unmarried officers over pregnancy – AIG

The Nigeria Police Force has abolished regulations that previously mandated the dismissal of unmarried female officers who became pregnant while in service. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Aishatu Baju, who is the most senior female officer in the Force, confirmed this development on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Baju explained Read More

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2 w. ago IG redeploys 25 senior officers amid mass compulsory retirement

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the transfer of 25 senior officers to various commands and departments across the country. Our correspondent gathered that the transfers followed the mass compulsory retirement of senior officers who had either completed 35 years of service or reached the 60-year age limit. This was as the Read More

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2 w. ago Court to rule on case between ‘retired’ Police officers, PSC, IGP, other March 11

Tribune Online Court to rule on case between ‘retired’ Police officers, PSC, IGP, other March 11 The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) will on March 11 deliver ruling on the suit filed by Courses 18, 19, and 20 (Force Entrants ( of the Police Academy challenging their forceful retirement from Nigeria Police Force by the Police Service Commission (PSC), Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Force Secretary. The officers, […] Court to rule on case between ‘retired’ Police officers, PSC, IGP, other March 11 Tribune Online

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