News Category - Security
MAY DAY: PSC CHAIRMAN CELEBRATES WORKERS, POLICE OFFICERS FOR SACRIFICES
The PSC Chairman reminded them of the need to support the programmes and policies of the Government and as public servants must be absolutely loyal to constituted authorities.
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PSC CHAIR LEADS BOARD MEMBERS TO IKOT EKPENE ON 3-DAY INDUCTION PROGRAMME
The ceremony will provide a platform for the PSC board members to engage critical stakeholders on strategies for the strenghtening of the institutional capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and deepening accountability in law enforcement governance.
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IGP CELEBRATES SEGT. THEOPHILUS TANKO FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP AT CHINESE UNIVERSITY
His academic journey began with a one-year mandatory course in Chinese language at Nanjing Normal University, after which he proceeded to Jiangsu Police Institute for his Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
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MAJ.-GEN NWACHUKWU BOWS OUT, AS LT.-COL ANELE BECOMES FIRST FEMALE ARMY SPOKESPERSON
The emergence of Lt.-Col Anele follows the redeployment of Maj.-Gen Nwachukwu to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Abuja.
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NAF MAKES HISTORY: OFFICIALLY ABSORBS FIRST SET OF EX-JUNIOR AIR WOMEN
The development comes as NAF extends its Absorption Policy, initially designed exclusively for graduates of the Air Force Military School (AFMS), known as Ex-Junior Air Men (Ex-JAMs), to include their female counterparts from Air Force Girls' Military School (AFGMS).
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NDLEA INTERCEPTS COCAINE CONCEALED IN SAUDI-BOUND RELIGIOUS BOOKS, ARRESTS BANDITS SUPPLIER WITH DRUGS IN PRIVATE PART
The hard drugs shipment was uncovered at a courier company in Lagos on Tuesday April 15, 2025 when officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation were searching through export going to Saudi Arabia.
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2 SECURITY OPERATIVES KILLED IN OPERATIONS AGAINST BANDITS IN WESTERN KOGI STATE
The Kogi State Government assures citizens that normalcy has been restored in the affected areas, and further operations are ongoing to ensure a total purge of criminal elements.
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MARWA MOTIVATES OFFICERS, AS NDLEA COMMISSIONS STAFF QUARTERS, REHAB FACILITY IN KANO
The NDLEA Boss acknowledged the sacrifices being made daily by officers of the agency in a bid to rid the country of illicit drugs, and urged them to continue to stand up to the challenge of the drug menace.
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3 NDLEA OFFICERS IN HOSPITAL FOR GUNSHOT WOUNDS DURING ABUJA RAID
NDLEA operatives recovered 74 bottles of codeine, 10 litres of codeine syrup, 48grams of tramadol 225mg and 4.9kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis, as well as five android phones from the location.
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EASTER HOLIDAYS: AIG ZONE 2 ASSURES LAGOS, OGUN RESIDENTS OF ADEQUATE SECURITY
In a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ayuba Umm, extended greetings to all Christian faithful on the celebration of Easter, and urged the general public to go about their celebrations without fear of violence or harassment.
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POLICE TAKE CUSTODY OF 2 YOUNG BOYS FOUND WANDERING ON LONG BRIDGE, OGUN STATE
The Police spokesman said the boys are currently in police custody, as the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, directed that they should be given medical care and welfare support.
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DEFEND YOURSELVES AGAINST PRO-FULANI MILITIA KILLING SPREE IN PLATEAU AND BENUE - SMBLF
The group noted that it may appear that the Nigerian state had surrendered its sovereignty and territory to the wanton violation by an ethnic nationality which members are acclaimed to have no respect for the territorial boundary and integrity of modern nation states.
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EASTER HOLIDAYS: POLICE ON RED ALERT IN LAGOS
Wishes all Christian Faithfuls a delightful and Happy Easter Celebration.
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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND BOOST SECURITY SURVEILLANCE FOR EASTER CELEBRATION
The Federal Government declared public holidays on Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, for Easter celebrations.
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POLICE FOIL ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, RECOVER FIREARM, AMMUNITION
In their bid to escape from the scene, the suspects abandoned a black bag in the process, which contained a Beretta pistol, with one live ammunition, as well as a cutlass, a knife, and assorted charms.
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PHOTO NEWS: POLICE OFFICERS WIVES ON COURTESY VISIT TO LAGOS CP, OLOHUNDARE JIMOH
The Courtesy visit at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, Ikeja, was led by the wife of the CP and Chairperson of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Lagos Chapter, Mrs Oluwatoyin Risqat Jimoh.
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OBI HAILS "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" DECLARATION AGAINST INSECURITY BY NORTHERN TRADITIONAL RULERS
Obi said "Let us work together to build a Nigeria where every citizen feels safe, valued, and empowered."
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EASTER HOLIDAYS: 2,250 NSCDC OPERATIVES FOR SECURITY DUTIES IN LAGOS
NSCDC State Commandant said areas of special attention include the protection of critical assets and infrastructure.
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VIRAL VIDEO OF POLICE RECEIVING HANDOUTS FROM CHINESE NATIONALS: IGP ORDERS DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Force has zero tolerance for such unprofessional behaviour and other forms of misconduct, which undermine public trust and confidence - Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
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PHOTO NEWS: LAGOS CP DISCUSSES SYNERGY WITH BRIGADE COMMANDER
The visit was at the Headquarters 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ikeja.
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2 PERSONS RESCUED FROM COLLAPSED 3-STOREY BUILDING ON LAGOS ISLAND
The incident happened this Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025, at No.4, Agarawu Street, beside Agarawu Primary Health Centre, Lagos Island.
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The suspect is presently undergoing psychological evaluation, as initial observations suggest signs of mental instability.
Read More →POLICE INVESTIGATE EXPLOSION INSIDE CCTV DEALER SHOP AT IKEJA, LAGOS
The scene was swept by the EOD Experts of command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the Explosion.
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PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS
The operations involves significant reinforcements, including additional units of tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones for enhanced surveillance, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), units of Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
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IGNORE THE FAKE NEWS OF ABIA GOVERNMENT ENGAGING ESN TO FIGHT CRIME
"For the records, the government of Abia State under the leadership of Dr. Alex Otti could not have contemplated embracing the services of none-state actors to fight criminals and insecurity of any kind in any part of the state."
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POLICEMEN INVOLVED IN OMOLE ESTATE FRACAS NOT FROM LAGOS STATE COMMAND – PPRO
He also urged the management and residents of Omole Estate to report any incident of concern to the police and ensure to follow up on the investigation, instead of resorting to self-help.
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MARSHALS ARREST 3 FOREIGNERS FOR ILLEGAL MINING IN NASARAWA
The Commander of the Mining Marshals, John Attah Onoja, led the operation at a heavily guarded illegal mining site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
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POLICE CLEANUP PUBLIC SPACES IN LAGOS TO CELEBRATES MAIDEN NIGERIA POLICE WEEK
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the first week of April every year should be observed as Police Week, culminating on April 7 as National Police Day.
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GO RESTORE SANITY IN EDO STATE - PSC CHAIRMAN DIRECTS NEW CP AGBONIKA
CP Monday Agbonika was formerly in charge of the Police Mounted Troop, and he replaces CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin.
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MAIDEN NATIONAL POLICE DAY: OGUN STATE MAPS OUT SERIES OF ACTIVITIES
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, said the commemoration began Wednesday April 2, 2025 with the flag off of the re- construction of POWA Acquisition Centre at the Command Headquarters.l, Eleweran.
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