Monday, July 6, 2026

Nigeria Police Force

July 4, 2026

Abducted woman, two-year-old son rescued in Kwara

Police operatives rescued an abducted woman and her son from a forest in Bode Sadu, Kwara State.

Forest hideout in Bode Sadu
June 30, 2026

Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in FCT, Nasarawa

An AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and livestock were recovered during the operations.

Armed policemen
June 30, 2026

Police engage Warri school proprietors, religious leaders to strengthen security 

Mr Imade described the media as an indispensable partner in promoting peace in society.

Police officer
June 30, 2026

Don’t jeopardise your future for temporary pleasure, Bayelsa governor tells corps members

Mr Diri commended the corps members for their discipline, resilience and active participation throughout the three-week orientation programme.

Corps members
June 30, 2026

Agbakoba offers ‘South Africa’ solution to shield state police from governors’ abuse

A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has drawn on the Constitution of South Africa to suggest ways to prevent governors from abusing state policing.

South African and Nigerian police officers
June 30, 2026

Constitutional protection urged for police, INEC, EFCC, CBN to check corrupt president, governors

“These institutions should enjoy security of tenure; their funding should be a direct charge on the Consolidated Revenue Fund,” said Mr Agbakoba.

NEC, EFCC, CBN, NPF
June 30, 2026

State Police: Agbakoba warns against president, governors having sole control over security chiefs’ appointments, removal

What we recommend is an interlocking appointment, funding, and removal process like that which governs the judiciary.

Tinubu with governors
June 28, 2026

SGF condemns killing of MACBAN chairman, demands swift justice

The SGF described the incident as a direct attack on the peace, reconciliation and mutual trust that communities across Benue had worked hard to rebuild over the years.

Ardo Risku Mohammed
June 23, 2026

Rivers CP orders detention of officers caught extorting motorist

The police commissioner in Rivers, Gbenga Adepoju, has ordered the arrest and detention of some officers caught in a viral video on Monday, extorting a motorist.

Olugbenga Adepoju
June 22, 2026

Oyo to hold mass burial for unclaimed corpses after seven-day notice

She reiterated that the government remains committed to maintaining acceptable public health standards.

Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi