News Category - Security
TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS AT IJEDE CREEK IN IKORODU, LAGOS, RELEASED
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the victims were released following a manhunt by a combined team of security agencies and local vigilante group.
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NDLEA STRENGTHENS DRUG WAR PARTNERSHIP WITH US-DEA THROUGH TRAINING, JOINT OPERATIONS
The understanding was reached during a meeting between NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) and the Country Attache of US-DEA, Ms. Daphne Morrison in Abuja.
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POLICE INSPECTORS PROMOTION INTERVIEW: TIME TO GET IT RIGHT - PSC CHAIRMAN
Some zones could not commence the exercise on Monday due to some other pressing and important competing national events.
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PSC STAFF ARRIVE 17 POLICE ZONAL COMMANDS FOR INSPECTORS PROMOTION INTERVIEW
PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), warned that the promotion interview was not a do or die exercise, insisting that the Commission would deal with any one who tried to compromise its integrity.
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WOMAN BITES OFF PENIS OF ESTRANGED LOVER IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
Sources knowledgeable about the incident told reporters that a fight broke out between the two, during which Gift managed to grab Sunday's penis and bites off the cap with her teeth.
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FORCE HQTRS SAYS POLICE HELICOPTER IN VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVED IN LEGITIMATE OPERATION IN KOGI STATE
Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the operation in question was carried out on Saturday, May 10, 2025, by joint security forces, including local vigilante groups, and hunters around the Obajana axis of Kogi State.
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NDLEA GETS FORENSIC LABS IN ABUJA, ENUGU; TRAINS 20 OFFICERS
Breaking the agelong jinx is a significant milestone in the Agency’s history, says Marwa . As US-INL donates forensic equipment to enhance Lagos lab
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25-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED IN EPE, LAGOS WITH HUMAN BODY PARTS FOR MONEY RITUAL
The recovered human organs have been deposited at the General Hospital, Epe, for preservation while the case has been transferred to Edo State Police Command for continuation of investigation and prosecution.
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CMS-MARINA BRIDGE ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST SUSPECT, RECOVER N20M GOODS STOLEN FROM MOVING TRUCK
CSP Hundeyin said detectives at the Ebute-Ero division were notified about the incident and they swung into action, tracked down one of the thieve at the Marina under-bridge car park, and also recovered the stolen goods.
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VANDALS, RECOVER OPERATIONAL TOOLS
The suspects, Peter James ‘m’, aged 26, and Lesipi Adamu ‘m’, aged 24, were intercepted while removing iron rods from concrete barriers along the road at Ile Zik area.
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PSC PARTNERS POLICE AFFAIRS MINISTRY FOR EFFICIENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND FOCUSED POLICE FORCE
PSC Chairman commended the initiative, stressing that it will open better and rewarding channels of communication between the two government Agencies.
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OGUN CP INTERVENES IN NANS PROTEST ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY OVER STUDENTS LOAN SCHEME
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, said the NANS protest caused temporary disruption of vehicular movement on the expressway before the intervention of CP Ogunlowo.
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ELEMORO DPO REDEPLOYED, AS LAGOS CP ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED ABUSE OF OFFICE
The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police also extended invitation to the lawyer concerned for a meeting with the investigative committee at his own convenience.
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LET YOUR FINDINGS OFFER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: RIVERS SOLAD CHARGE COURSE PARTICIPANTS
He emphasized the significance of their study tour to Rivers State, saying that there were prevailing security threats to lives and property, which necessitated the intervention of the current administration through the proclamation of a state of emergency.
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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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