Thursday, June 18, 2026

SWAT

June 16, 2026

State Police: NPF will not be disbanded, says IGP Disu

Mr Disu said the clarification was imperative to address concerns among operatives surrounding the creation of the state police.

Olatunji Disu
April 29, 2026

Five kidnapped Gateway poly students rescued in Ogun: Police

The police command in Ogun says it has rescued five students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, whom gunmen kidnapped in the Saapade area.

November 21, 2025

Police nab suspected bandit gun fixer, suppliers in Kwara

He praised the military, police and the SSS for recent deployments in Kwara.

Kwara CP, Adekimi Ojo
June 7, 2024

Ogun: Butcher stabs rider for allegedly having affair with wife

Mr Yusuf said Mr Ogunrinde allegedly stabbed Mr Daniel in the neck and arm, after which he escaped with the rider’s motorcycle.

Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (Credit: Punch Newspaper)
May 11, 2022

SWAT operatives harassed, cocked gun at me: Actor Nnani

Nigerian actor Akah Nnani has accused operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) of harassing him during a stop-and-search operation on the Road Bridge linking Osborne from the Third

Akah Nnani
November 3, 2020

#LekkiMassacre: #EndSARS group raises four questions Nigerian government must answer

Beyond #5For5, #EndSARS Policy Team also seeks resolution of three other issues around police response to the historic campaign.

#EndSARS protest used to illustrate the story
October 20, 2020

#EndSARS: Buhari can deploy force to restore law and order, says Tinubu

The former Lagos governor makes the case for cessation of protests in yet another controversial statement.

APC Chieftain, Bola Tinubu.
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