THE Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the police operatives only arrested riotous individuals who were engaged in criminality during the ongoing nationwide protest. Adejobi said this during the monthly news conference organised by The Strategic Communication Inter-agency Policy Committee (SCIPC) hosted by the Department of States Services …
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Protest: Police Arrest TikTok User Over Incitement
THE Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested a young man with a Tik Tok account, Dan_Mallam68, who in a viral video called on the public to attack petrol stations, security operatives and destroy critical state and private infrastructure. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this during a …
Read More »IGP Denies Imposing Curfew, Labels Report As False, Mischievous
THE Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked the rumours circulating in some media outlets, specifically https://www.dockaysworld.com.ng/, that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a curfew starting at 4 p.m. in anticipation of planned nationwide protests. The NPF has categorically dismissed thes reports as false and mischievous. …
Read More »Police Deny Selling Falomo Barracks, Announce Development Plans
THE Nigeria Police Force has clarified misconceptions surrounding the redevelopment of police barracks, particularly the Falomo Barracks in Lagos State. According to a statement on Tuesday via X, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police counter what it describes as “misleading write-ups and social media …
Read More »30-year old Man Arraigned Over Alleged Breach of Trust, Cheating
THE Police on Wednesday, arraigned a 30-year old man, Najib Umar, at a Kano Sharia Court over alleged breach of trust and cheating. Najib, who resides at Fagge Quarters, Kano, is facing a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust, cheating and mischief. The Prosecutor, Insp Abdullahi Wada, told …
Read More »Police Commence e-Central Motor Registry Enforcement July 29
The Nigeria Police Force says it will begin the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) from July 29. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, called on users to comply by registering their vehicles. Adejobi said the …
Read More »Abuja-based Pastor Abducted By Suspected Gunmen
A pastor known only as Àjàyí, based in Abuja, was reportedly kidnapped by suspected kidnappers from the El-Rufai Estate in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The abduction occurred after a period of relative peace experienced by the residents, following a recent series of kidnappings in the …
Read More »Police kill 3 Bandits In Katsina, Rescue Kidnap Victims
THE Katsina State Police Command says it has succeeded in thwarting a kidnapping attempt, killed three suspected bandits, and rescued all the abductees. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, who disclosed this, said the incident occurred at Duya village, Maibakko Ward, in Sabuwa Local Government Area. “On June 7, 2024, …
Read More »Police Arrest 70-year-old Suspected Bandit, Recover Arms In Kaduna
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested a 70-year-old suspected bandit/kidnapper operating in Kaduna State. This was made known on Tuesday in a statement issued to journalists by ASP Mansir Hassan, Kaduna Police State Command spokesperson. However, the statement disclosed that the septuagenerian was arrested in Tundun-Jukun, a …
Read More »NPF Begs Labour To Shelve Strike, Follow Legal Protocols
THE Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on organized labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike and adhere to legal procedures to avoid a breakdown of law and order. Acknowledging the right to advocate for workers’ interests, the NPF stressed the need for compliance with laws governing such actions. In …
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