Police

Police heighten patrols and security visibility along diversionary routes following closure of First Niger Bridge for emergency maintenance works. The Anambra State Police Command, has ordered more deployment of police operatives to alternative routes to be used by travelers as a result of the closure of the First Niger Bridge....

Police have foiled a terrorist attack targeting the convoy of the APC governorship candidate in Borno, averting a potential tragedy. The Nigeria Police Force says its tactical personnel have foiled an attack on the convoy of Borno State APC governorship candidate Mustapha Gubio and other political figures. The incident occurred...

FCT Police detains four police officers for allegedly extorting N53,000 from ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, during an illegal stop-and-search operation in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained four police officers for allegedly extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences...

EXCERPT: Senate Leader Bamidele says proposed policing reforms improve security while preventing arbitrary political control through constitutional safeguards and oversight. Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has once again, put up a robust defence for the proposed State Police Bill, insisting that the legislation contained comprehensive constitutional safeguards to prevent...

Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji says all 36 states support state police and will expedite approval of constitutional amendments. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said all 36 state governors support the creation of state police and are prepared to fast-track the approval of the necessary constitutional amendments to ensure its...

Senate approves constitutional amendment bill establishing state police, targeting improved security coordination and faster response to threats across Nigeria. The Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police services across Nigeria, marking a major shift in the country’s security architecture. The bill was approved on Wednesday...

Lawmakers pledge speedy passage and debate safeguards against political abuse after Tinubu transmits State Police Bill. President Bola Tinubu Tuesdayformally transmitted the proposed State Police Bill to the Senate, setting the stage for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s policing architecture, as the Upper Chamber signalled their readiness to fast-track consideration...

Oyo police dismiss claims Sunday Igboho rescued abducted residents, urging public to avoid spreading misinformation. The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo rescued two residents abducted in Igbope, describing the claim as false and misleading. The police reaction followed widespread reports and...