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Inspector General of Police

December 28, 2022

Court orders release of man held by police since December 14 without prosecution

The police arrested his client upon a petition by the community, but had held him in detention without prosecuting him since December 14, his attorney said.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali
December 14, 2022

Court vacates order sentencing IGP Baba to three-month imprisonment

The court’s reprieve halted any likelihood of IGP Usman Baba being jailed for three months.

Usman Baba Alkali
November 30, 2022

2023 Elections: IGP warns police officers against partisanship

The police chief further urged the personnel to remain non-political, diligent and firm and avoid being sentimental while discharging their duty.

Nigerian Police/Usman Baba Alkali
November 11, 2022

IGP Baba appoints new police commissioners for states, formations

IGP Baba has approved new police commissioners for three states and five formations to enhance operational and administrative effectiveness.

Usman Baba Alkali
October 28, 2022

Terror Alert: Police chief rolls out emergency numbers to avert attack 

The IG ordered the activation of all emergency numbers across the country to full capacity for a 24-hour prompt response.

IGP; STATE DEPARTMENT
October 17, 2022

Jumoke Oyeleke killed by ‘police bullet’ at Yoruba Nation rally: Coroner

The coroner asked the IG of police to fish out the officers involved in the killing so as to “forestall further accidental killings.”

October 12, 2022

Families of deceased policemen get N40.6 million death benefits in Kebbi 

The CP said that the IGP in his commitment to improve the welfare of officers and men of the force had introduced several welfare packages for the police.

October 5, 2022

NDLEA signs MoU with Interpol to share criminals data

Mr Marwa said drug business was international in scope.

National Central Bureau and Vice President, Interpol Africa, Garba Umar and NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa
September 28, 2022

Campaign: Police warn political parties against inflammatory speeches, actions

The commissioner warned persons who might want to engage in violence to desist from it as the force was ready to deal firmly with such characters.

Commissioner of police in Plateau Bartholomew Onyeka
September 22, 2022

IG orders prosecution of professor over assault on police orderly

The police orderly was reportedly assaulted at the Professor’s Garki, Abuja residence on Tuesday, for refusing to do house chores as it was a breach of her official duty.

Assaulted policewoman