FG, Police Propose Drones, CCTV to Improve Highway Security
The federal government and the police have announced plans to deploy drones, CCTV cameras and security control centres along major highways in an effort to strengthen road safety and tackle crime. The proposal was discussed on Monday during a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in […]
INEC Warns Insecurity Could Threaten 2027 Elections in Nigeria
Nigeria’s electoral commission has warned that rising insecurity across the country could undermine efforts to hold free, fair and credible elections in 2027. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, raised the concern on Wednesday during a visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, in Abuja, as preparations for […]
Police Recover 140 Firearms, Arrest Suspects in Nationwide Crackdown on Crime
Nigeria’s police say they have recovered 140 firearms and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition during nationwide operations targeting armed robbery and kidnapping networks. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, disclosed the figures on Tuesday during a security briefing in the capital, Abuja. According to a statement by police spokesperson Anthony Okon Placid, the […]
Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Officers Assigned to VIPs
The Nigeria Police Force has begun withdrawing officers assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals across the country, following an order from President Bola Tinubu. A memo issued by the Special Protection Unit (SPU) instructed all personnel deployed to VIPs and special duties to return to their bases immediately. The directive is part of a […]
PSC Elevates 1 DIG, AIG, 11 CPs, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Police Service Commission has elevated the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Dankwara Adamu Mohammed to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police. Mohammed who will represent the North East Geopolitical zone, replaced retired DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya who has since retired from Service. The Commission also approved the […]
Kwara Rep Sends SoS To Tinubu, Gov, IGP, DSS, Says Constituency Overwhelmed By Insecurity
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A House of Representatives member, representing Edu/Patigi/Moro Federal Constituency, Ahmed Saba, has cried out to President Bola Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Director of DSS and other security agencies over the overwhelmingly impact of insecurity in his constituency, saying that life has become unbearable for his people. […]
Two Ghanaian Women Rescued After Falling Victim to Cross-Border Romance Scam
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued two Ghanaian women who were kidnapped after falling victim to a Facebook romance scam run by a cross-border criminal syndicate. The victims , 48-year-old Anastasia Arthur, also known as Baidoo, and Amaseerwaa Konadu, were freed on May 1 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after a coordinated sting operation by […]
Akpabio Petitions IGP Over Alleged Assassination Plot By Natasha, Calls For Investigation
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, calling for a probe into assassination allegations made against him by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition dated April 3, 2025, Akpabio denied the accusation and called for the prosecution of Akpoti-Uduaghan for criminal defamation. The petition, which was […]
Breaking: IGP Makes U-Turn, Withdraws Invitation to Sanusi
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has rescinded the invitation that was previously issued to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi Muhammad II. The police chief instructed the Kano State command to gather the monarch’s statement concerning the incident within the State. Egbetokun issued the order via the police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stating that the […]