By Seun Ibiyemi The Delta State Police Command has foiled a planned cult attack and dismantled armed robbery networks operating in Warri, Ughelli and Sapele, arresting several suspects and recovering three firearms and 27 rounds of live ammunition. The Command said the breakthroughs were achieved through intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the CP-Special…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested seven suspects following a violent communal clash between youths in the Otto and Ijanikin communities along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, which left one person dead. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Read also:Tinubu urges Senate to amend constitution for…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, received the newly appointed Tunji Disu in Abuja on Thursday, congratulating him on his appointment and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the Nigeria Police Force effectively. “I warmly congratulate you on your appointment as Inspector-General of Police,” Dr. Oyetola…
By Adeyemi David The Delta State Police Command has recorded major operational breakthroughs with the arrest of suspected drug traffickers and a robbery suspect, alongside the recovery of 1,520 packets of prohibited drugs and a locally made firearm. The Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, disclosed that the arrests were made in separate intelligence-led operations aimed…
By Olakunle Oke The Ogun State Police Command has provided an update on the case involving Abigeal Nsikak, popularly known as Mirabel on TikTok, following a rape allegation she made online. According to the Command, the complainant reported at the police station where she was received and subsequently taken to a medical facility for examination…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate constitutional amendments that would provide for the establishment of State Police. The President made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.Tinubu…
By Seun Ibiyemi Tunji Disu is a senior Nigerian police officer with more than three decades of experience in law enforcement, widely recognised for his operational leadership and strategic approach to policing. He has been appointed as the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun after a directive by President Bola Tinubu.Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, from office and appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Tunji Disu as his successor. Sources indicate that Egbetokun was directed to resign Tinubu to Governors: We will establish State Police to curb insecurityduring a meeting with the President at…
Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). A source in the presidency told Channels Television that Egbetokun resigned from the position on Tuesday. More to follow….
By Adeyemi David The police on Friday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Faseun Ojo, before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a mobile phone valued at N170,000. Ojo, who has no fixed address, is facing a one-count charge of stealing. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp. Olubu Apata, told the court…
