The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Deputy PPRO Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. Adebisi, who succeeds Benjamin Hundeyin (recently…
Detectives from the Kebbi State Police Command have arrested six individuals in connection with the theft of gold ornaments worth over ₦109.5 million in Ka’oje town, located in Bagudo Local Government Area. In a statement released on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed that the arrests followed a complaint filed on September 4, 2025,…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has submitted a formal petition to the Police Service Commission (PSC), accusing officers within the Kaduna State Police Command of unprofessional conduct and violations of the Police Act, 2020. In his letter, El-Rufai emphasized the need for accountability and discipline within the force, stating that the PSC must be…
Summary:Troops of 12 Brigade, Lokoja, have killed Kachalla Bala, a notorious bandit commander, along with five gang members during Operation Egwua A Tite II in Kogi State. According to Brigade spokesman, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the operation, conducted between September 1st and 5th, 2025, led to major breakthroughs, including the rescue of kidnapped victims and recovery…
The Osun State Security Network, Amotekun Corps, has captured a notorious kidnap kingpin known as “Bishop”, after a gun battle at his hideout in Isokun, Ilesa, on Saturday evening. According to Amotekun Commander Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the suspect, long on the wanted list of multiple security agencies, was arrested alongside an accomplice, while other gang…
The United Nations has strongly condemned the killing of 63 people, including 5 soldiers and 58 civilians, in a brutal attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Darajamal village, Borno State. UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Fall expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that “civilians should never be a target.” He called on Nigerian authorities…
In a continued push to eliminate banditry and restore peace in Kogi State, troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have intensified efforts under Operation EGWUA A TITE II, successfully neutralising scores of armed bandits and rescuing kidnapped victims across multiple operations. The operation, which began on September 1, 2025, targets criminal enclaves in the…
The Lagos State Police Command has distanced the Police personnel of the command from insinuations linking it to party politics and political issues in Lagos State. (2) The allegations by a section of a political party of the police personnel supporting one political party against the other are completely false, misleading, and a disservice to…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 16 passengers who were kidnapped on Friday along the Benin-Auchi Road. Police spokesperson Moses Yamu announced on Saturday, stating that efforts to locate and free the remaining victims are ongoing. He noted that the police were working in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters to…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. The announcement was made in a statement by the outgoing police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to the Delta State Police Command….
