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Nigeria Police Force
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AIG Okunade Denies Police Authorization of Illegal Port Checkpoints
AIG Okunade Ronke denies that police authorized illegal checkpoints near Lagos ports, as authorities launch a crackdown on extortion and unauthorized roadblocks along critical trade corridors.
June 24, 2026
Police Launch Specialized Violent Crime Unit in Kebbi State
DIG Sulaiman Mohammed Abdul has launched a new technology-focused Violent Crime Response Unit in Kebbi State to improve proactive security measures and intelligence-led policing.
June 24, 2026
Nigeria Police Force Plans Crackdown on Fully Tinted Vehicles
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has announced that the force will soon begin enforcement against the use of fully tinted vehicles, citing their role in facilitating criminal activity and endangering law enforcement officers.
June 23, 2026
Police Chief Disu Restricts Social Media Usage for Officers
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has forbidden personnel from using social media in ways that compromise the professional image of the Nigeria Police Force.
June 23, 2026
Nigeria Police Launch Health Initiative to Boost Personnel Well-being
The Nigeria Police Force has launched the Know Your Number health campaign in Kwara State to detect preventable conditions and improve officer wellness.
June 23, 2026
Accord Party requests removal of Osun Police Chief due to election-related violence
The Accord Party is calling for the removal of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, citing a lack of response to political violence and the killing of a teenager ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
June 23, 2026
Former Ondo lawmaker takes IGP to court following pre-primary election arrest
Former Ondo lawmaker Ayodeji Arowele is suing the police for N50 million, alleging his arrest hours before his party's primary election violated his fundamental rights.
June 23, 2026
Former Ondo Legislator Files Lawsuit Against Police Chief Following Pre-Primary Arrest
Former Ondo lawmaker Ayodeji Arowele has sued the Inspector General of Police, alleging his constitutional rights were violated during an aggressive arrest on the day of his party's primary election.
June 23, 2026
Police Leadership Denies Recruitment of Former Insurgents
DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie has clarified that the Nigeria Police Force does not recruit deradicalized former terrorists, emphasizing that standard vetting procedures remain mandatory.
June 22, 2026
DIG Adegoke Fayoade Promises Impending Rescue of Oyo Abductees
DIG Adegoke Fayoade reassures the public of the imminent rescue of kidnapped students and teachers in Oyo State while outlining a modernization strategy for the Nigeria Police Force.
June 22, 2026