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Nigerian Police

April 6, 2025

Nigerians have right to protest against Tinubu’s government, Amnesty International tells police

The global human rights group said that any act capable of undermining their freedom of assembly is illegal.

Nigerian Police, Amnesty International and #EndBadGovernance
April 6, 2025

Police say protest against Cybercrime Act mischievous, call for cancellation 

“Behind every prosecution under the Cybercrime Act is a story of fear, silencing, and injustice,” the Take It Back Movement said in a post on X.

Armed police and Take It Back protesters
March 29, 2025

Ebonyi: Police arrest man for snatching motorcycle, stabbing owner to death

The police spokesman said the suspect had attempted to forcefully take the victim’s motorcycle by stabbing him while he was in motion with him.

Nigerian Police
March 24, 2025

Video: Nigerian police officer stole phones from my shop, says Ondo trader

A CCTV video has exposed an armed policeman picking telephones from a shop amidst unrest in Idogun, Ose LGA Ondo.

Screenshot of police taking phone
March 23, 2025

Imo police nab three over kidnapping of businessman, recover weapons

Mr Ibe was abducted on Feb. 22 at about 8:00 p.m. in Egbu, Owerri.

Nigerian Police
March 9, 2025

We need drones, trackers, other hi-tech gadgets to end kidnapping in Ondo: Police Chief

The police boss attributed the incessant kidnappings in the state to the influx of immigrants.

Wilfred Afolabi
March 9, 2025

Police arrest 11 as youths, secondary school students fight over girl in Niger

The command’s spokesman said the investigations revealed that the incident started between two boys, including one Umar Idris, fighting for a girl’s attention.

Nigerian Police Force
March 6, 2025

IGP Egbetokun orders immediate posting of seven DIGs

The Force had ordered the immediate retirement of senior police officers following an investigation into allegations of age falsification.

IGP Egbetokun
February 28, 2025

Nasarawa: Police support families of deceased personnel with over N39 million

He encouraged the recipients to invest the funds in profitable ventures that would secure the future of their families.

police
February 25, 2025

NDDC recommends psychiatric tests for police officers as IGP Egbetokun orders 50% crime reduction 

“As it stands, only 370,000 officers are responsible for the security of over 230 million people,” said the NDDC chair.

Armed policemen; IGP; armed policewomen