Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Special Weapons and Tactics

May 28, 2026

Ogun: 2,500 police operatives to provide security during Ojude Oba festival

The police command in Ogun says 2,500 operatives and specialised operational assets will provide security during the 2026 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode.

Ojude-Oba (credit: channels)
November 9, 2025

SWAT team busts Ondo sex trafficking syndicate, rescues 15 girls

Police said a suspect, Jayeola Joshua, was arrested along with two others, while 15 young girls aged 20 to 26 were accommodated in an apartment in Alagbaka, Akure.

Police officers
November 7, 2023

Ondo: I prefer drug trafficking to stealing, suspect tells police

Monday Joseph, a 27-year-old suspect arrested for cultivating Indian hemp in Ondo, says he prefers drug trafficking to armed robbery.

Indian hemp
May 10, 2021

We receive weapons from SSS agents, split ransom payments: Bandits

The bandits also said some police officers have been a part of the conspiracy that has fueled insecurity across Nigeria.

A composite of SSS Officers and Bandits used to illustrate the story
October 13, 2020

Confusion as police rename SARS as SWAT, America’s specialised military unit

While SARS was designed to wear mufti and quietly investigate armed robbery; SWAT responds to active shooter, terrorism and hostage situation.

SWAT
October 13, 2020

Nigeria renames SARS as SWAT, copying American model

Under fire from citizens pushing back against decades of police brutality, the police look to America to find a fitting name.

Mohammed Adamu, IGP