The Police on Monday arraigned two men before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos, over the alleged theft of three cows valued at N12 million. The defendants, Adamu Abdullah, 30, and Bachari Muhammed, 23, whose residential addresses were not disclosed, are standing trial on charges of conspiracy and stealing.They, however, pleaded not guilty to…
A 32-year-old man, Godwin Udoka, was on Monday arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos, over the alleged theft of company property valued at N1.2 million. Udoka, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing charges bordering on stealing and conduct likely to breach public peace. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The framework was presented on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja. Barau, who also chairs the Senate…
By Adeyemi David The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various commands, formations, and departments across the country. The directive was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to enhanced security collaboration with the Anambra State Government ahead of the state’s second term inauguration. The IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South East Zone, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, paid a courtesy…
By Adeyemi David Vice-President Kashim Shettima has vowed that perpetrators of the recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri will be decisively confronted, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to ending terrorism. Shettima made the declaration on Wednesday during a visit to victims receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital following the deadly explosions that rocked…
By Yinka Oduntan The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the rank of Commissioners of Police. The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the commission, Torty Kalu, disclosed this in…
By Adeyemi David The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into the recent incident at Government Technical College involving officers from Kemta Police Station, emphasizing its commitment to due process and accountability. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, said the matter has been referred…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Police Force has raided several illegal recycling sites in Onitsha and its environs, arresting suspects involved in the destruction and resale of returnable packaging materials belonging to beverage manufacturers, a development industry stakeholders say is causing major economic losses. The operation, carried out in collaboration with beverage companies, targeted facilities…
By Seun Ibiyemi Newly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday declared his support for the establishment of state police, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s push for security reforms. Disu spoke with State House correspondents shortly after he was sworn in as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read also:…
