23-yr-old lady shoots, kills police officer in office
The Imo state Police Command has confirmed the death of a police officer, Cosmas Ugwu, who was allegedly shot and killed by his girl friend in a police station. The…
Differentiate Special Constabulary from regular police officers, Arase tells I-G
The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mr Solomon Arase, has called for urgent steps to differentiate the Special Constabulary from regular police officers. Arase, a retired Inspector-General of Police, made the…
Woman who assaulted step daughter will be prosecuted – Commissioner
Zamfara State Government will prosecute the woman suspected to assault her 12-year-old step daughter in Tsafe local government area (LGA). The state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Social Development,…
Climate Change: Nigeria Police to launch ‘Go Green Initiative’ January – I-GP
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to launch a “Go Green Initiative” in 2024, as a climate solution to support Nigeria’s transition to a low carbon economy. The Inspector…
Police in Ogun confirm 6 friends died after taking alcohol
Police in Ogun on Saturday confirmed the death of six friends after taking alcohol in their friends house in Ogbogbo, Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state. It was…
Police rescue day-old baby dumped near septic tank in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says a day-old female baby has been found dumped near a septic tank on Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin…
Police dismiss officer for alleged baby theft
The Police Command in Lagos State has approved the dismissal of Insp. Samuel Ukpabio, over alleged baby theft. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the dismissal on Thursday on…
Kaduna: UNICEF trains Police on procedures for handling children in contact with law
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has trained Police Officers in Kaduna on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling children who come in conflict with the law. At the opening…
Alleged blasphemy: Sokoto State Gov. calls for calm, as Police confirm killing of 1
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a butcher, Usman Buda Mai Hanji for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad. Also, the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has has…
Police in Lagos rescue baby abandoned under parked bus
Operatives of the Police Command in Lagos State have rescued a baby abandoned under a parked bus in Mile 12 area of the state. Spokesperson for the command, SP Benjamin…
Appointment of I-G, prerogative of President — PSC
By Monday Ijeh The Police Service Commission (PSC) says the appointment of Inspector General of Police (I-G) is the prerogative of the President with the endorsement of the Police Council.…
Police confirm death of 70-year-old knocked down by a horse rider in Ringim
Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that a 70-year-old man, knocked down by a horse rider in Ringim area of the state on Saturday, has died. The Police spokesperson in…
2 men kill own father over cheating with side chick
Mr Emekeme Joseph popularly known as Semikolo, the Chairman of Covenant Suites a hotel chain is dead. Joseph who is a Deacon of Winner’s Chapel fell gravely ill after his…
Police arrest mother, one other over alleged attempt to sell 9-month-old baby
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested a mother and another woman, who allegedly attempted to sell a nine-month-old baby. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed…
Police arrest 10 suspected rapists, thugs in Bauchi
No fewer than 10 suspects have been arrested by the Police Command in Bauchi for various crimes and criminal conspiracies in the state. This is contained in a statement on…