A probe panel investigating alleged misconduct within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is scrutinizing the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their potential contribution to severe overcrowding in the nation’s custodial facilities. Accusations leveled against the NPF include prolonged detention without trial and […]
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Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has announced a bold initiative to reduce crime rates in Nigeria by 50% by the year 2025. This directive was shared during the 5th Edition of the Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers held in Abeokuta on Monday, themed “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security […]
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Elisha Jeremiah, along with two other individuals, who were kidnapped by armed assailants on January 29, 2025. Moses Yamu, the Public Relations Officer for the Command, shared the details of the operation in a […]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially announced the appointment of Miller Dantawaye as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kogi State and Betty Otimenyin for Edo State. This decision was communicated by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations for the PSC, in a statement […]
The Nigeria Police Force said it has written to Amnesty International, demanding a public apology and retraction of its publication against the force over human rights violations during the End-Bad-Governance protest. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said […]
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in relation to the alleged gang-rape of a 12-year-old girl, identified as Miss Esther, in Okpella, located in the Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of Police Umoru Ozigi made the announcement during a meeting in Benin City […]
The Edo Command of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) recently convened a conference aimed at tackling the rising tide of crimes in Edo State. The event, held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Agency, brought together stakeholders from across the state to forge a united front against crime. […]
In preparation for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, a massive deployment of 35,000 police officers has arrived in the state to maintain law and order. This extensive deployment of law enforcement personnel underscores the commitment of security agencies to create a conducive atmosphere for the electoral process, thereby […]
In an effort to bolster security measures in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has taken a significant step by launching a vigilante group. This group is designed to serve as a special unit, working in conjunction with the Police Force and other security agencies within the state. The vigilante group […]
On Sunday, the Edo State Police Command announced that it had freed 17 people who had been kidnapped along the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Assuring the people of the state that efforts were underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the thugs, the command spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, stated in a press […]