7 h. ago How gunmen killed two Chinese nationals, escort in Abia – Police

The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police escort by gunmen, in an attack along the Uturu-Aguukwu-Amaya road in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, it was stated that the attack took place Read More

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14 h. ago Gunmen Kill Two Chinese Experts, Police Escort In Abia Attack

Gunmen have killed two Chinese expatriates and a police escort in Abia State. The tragic incident occurred, in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Abia State Police Command, the attack happened while the expatriates and their security detail were traveling to their company site in the Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu community. Police […] The post Gunmen Kill Two Chinese Experts, Police Escort In Abia Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Two Chinese expatriates, police inspector killed in Abia ambush

Two Chinese expatriates and a policeman have been killed in an ambush by armed men in Abia State. Four other Chinese expatriates and two police officers were, however, rescued by security operatives. The attack occurred on April 4, 2025, while the group was en route to a company site in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Read More

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47 h. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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7 d. ago Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm

Tribune Online Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travellers by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State, which led to the death of the travellers. Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm Tribune Online

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8 d. ago IGP condemns mob action against travelers in Edo State, orders thorough investigation

Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, has strongly condemned the brutal mob action carried out by a local vigilante group against read more IGP condemns mob action against travelers in Edo State, orders thorough investigation

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8 d. ago Natasha recall: Senator petitions IG, Kogi CP as kinsmen tackle INEC

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, over alleged forgery of signatures. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the petitions were submitted to the IG and the police commissioner on Friday afternoon. Some members of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents, led by one Read More

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8 d. ago Adeleke promises vehicles, gadgets to boost Amotekun’s operations

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said Amotekun Corps in the state would soon get operational equipment, motorcycles, and vehicles to enable operatives to perform optimally. The assurance came after the chairman, Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Assistant Inspector General of Police, Wale Abbas (retd.), had placed the demands of the command which Read More

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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