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City Boy Movement addresses controversy regarding Police Commissioner’s attendance at Lagos inauguration
The City Boy Movement has defended the presence of Lagos Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai at its recent inauguration, stating that his attendance was a standard security duty rather than a political endorsement.
Osun State Government Secretary and Others Detained in Vote Buying Probe
Police in Osun State have arrested the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and five others following a raid that uncovered millions of naira and election-related documents.
Police Unable to Present PFIPC Leader to House Investigative Panel
The Nigeria Police Force stated that they cannot release PFIPC chief Adeyemi Adeniyi to the House of Representatives without a specific court order.
Yobe Police Chief Warns Against Misconduct and Extortion
Yobe State Police Commissioner Usman Kanfani Jibrin has warned officers that misconduct, including extortion and uniform violations, will result in disciplinary action as part of a move to improve departmental professionalism.
Sokoto Police Free 32 Captives During Anti-Bandit Operation
Sokoto police and military forces rescued 32 hostages and halted a bandit raid in Rabah, though four civilians were killed during the initial attack.
Lawmakers Direct Police to Present Alleged Fake Investment Agency Head on Wednesday
A House committee has ordered the police to produce the lead suspect in a fake government investment council investigation by Wednesday.
Osun Assembly Speaker and APC Youth Group Demand Probe into INEC Office Breach
Following an alleged break-in at an INEC office in Osun State, local political figures and the APC youth wing have traded accusations while demanding an immediate police investigation.
Police Chief Orders Probe into Viral Stop-and-Search Misconduct
IGP Olatunji Disu has launched an investigation into police officers involved in a viral video showing unprofessional conduct and ethnic slurs on the Lagos-Benin Expressway.
NPF Launches Investigation into Misconduct on Lagos-Benin Expressway
Inspector General Olatunji Disu has ordered an investigation into police officers filmed acting unprofessionally and using derogatory ethnic remarks on the Lagos-Benin Expressway.
Police deny reports of shoot-on-sight order against illegal gun owners
The Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations that Inspector-General Olatunji Disu authorized a shoot-on-sight policy for illegal firearm carriers, calling the viral reports a misrepresentation of his recent comments.