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Nigeria Police Force
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Governor Adeleke Urges Stronger Security Efforts Against Criminality
Governor Ademola Adeleke has praised the successful rescue of abducted individuals in Oyo State, calling on security forces to sustain their coordinated efforts against crime nationwide.
Abuja Court Rules Against Non-Specialist Lawyers Representing Police in Civil Suits
The National Industrial Court has barred police officers outside the Specialist Legal Cadre from representing the Force in civil cases and ordered the deployment of legal officers to every police station in Nigeria.
Police Chief Tunji Disu Advocates for State-Level Policing to Enhance Local Security
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu explains that state-level policing will improve community engagement and intelligence gathering while reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to international peacekeeping efforts.
Nepalese man claims Nigerian police facilitated massive N1.6 billion travel fraud
A Nepalese national claims that officers at Nigeria's Police Force headquarters helped facilitate a N1.6 billion travel scam orchestrated by a Cameroonian businessman.
Two Detained After In-Flight Smoking Incident Sparks Panic on Air Peace Jet
Two passengers were arrested after smoking on an Air Peace flight from South Africa to Lagos, causing an emergency alarm and panic among passengers.
Gov Alia Backs Operation Handshake to Tackle Border Crime in Benue
Governor Hyacinth Alia has officially supported the police-led Operation Handshake, a new initiative designed to dismantle criminal networks operating along the borders of Benue and Kogi states.
Nigerian Police Apprehend 21 Individuals for Cybercrime and Fraud
Nigerian authorities have arrested 21 people for various cybercrimes, including a massive billing fraud against MTN and an international identity theft syndicate.
Federal Court orders N100m payment by police for 22-year-old’s death in Delta
A Calabar court has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay N100 million in damages for the unlawful killing of 22-year-old Onyekachi Mba in 2025.
Calabar Federal Court orders N100m payout by Police for fatal incident involving 22-year-old
A Federal High Court in Calabar has ordered the Nigeria Police and four other respondents to pay N100 million in damages for the death of 22-year-old Onyekachi Mba.
Osun Governorship Candidate Calls for Crackdown on Election Violence
Zenith Labour Party candidate Olufemi Adesuyi is calling on security forces to hold political violence perpetrators accountable ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election.