Monday, June 29, 2026

CSP Benjamin Hundeyin

January 28, 2026

Police arrest six suspects over N7.7 billion telecom fraud

Mr Hundeyin said the suspects were responsible for the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources.

Police officer
January 7, 2026

Police celebrate retired DIG Nwobodo’s installation as Enugu monarch

Mr Nwobodo said that the coronation reflected his lifetime of exemplary service.

Godwin Nwobodo
January 6, 2026

IGP Egbetokun orders deployment of newly promoted DIG, 16 CPs

Mr Hundeyin said the deployments to strategic departments, commands, and formations nationwide were intended to strengthen operational capacity.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Credit: @policeng)
December 16, 2025

Police arrest nine suspected gunrunners, bandits’ drug supplier

Mr Hundeyin said the operations led to the rescue of some kidnapped victims and the recovery of dangerous firearms and illicit drugs.

Police Officer
October 8, 2025

IGP Egbetokun charges 10,000 new constables to serve with diligence

Mr Hundeyin said the recruits had been exposed to modern policing standards, ethical values, and practical field operations.

Kayode Egbetokun
September 21, 2025

Three police officers killed, seven missing after bandits ambush tactical team in Benue

He said the attack that occurred on Friday led to the death of three police officers, with seven others missing.

Bandits attack
September 3, 2025

Police nab 23 alleged cultists over Lekki-Ajah killings

The police command in Lagos has arrested 23 suspected cultists over the alleged killing of three persons in the Lekki-Ajah area.

Armed police officers on duty
September 1, 2025

Police detain sexagenarian for allegedly drugging, raping 24-year-old woman

The spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect drugged the survivor before raping her without her consent.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
August 31, 2025

Police restrict egungun festival to approved Lagos’ venues, ban street parades

The police stated that the measure would help prevent clashes between rival egungun groups.

Egungun festival
August 31, 2025

Police apprehend car theft syndicate, recover vehicle

The police spokesperson said the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.

Police officers