Police

Aiyedatiwa says Ondo is ready for state police as Oshiomhole and Falae advocate broader security reforms. The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and elder statesman, the Olu-Abo of Ilu-Abo, Oba Olu Falae, called for deeper democratic reforms, stronger security coordination and sustained commitment to democratic governance....

Senate passes state police bill for second reading, seeks stronger local policing structure to address Nigeria’s rising insecurity challenges. A bill seeking to establish state police and transfer policing powers to subnational governments in order to strengthen internal security architecture across the federation on Thursday scaled through the second reading...

The Nigeria Police Force has announced an immediate ban on the use of vehicles with unregistered or concealed number plates, warning that offenders will be subjected to appropriate sanctions. The Force said the measure is intended to enhance public safety, strengthen security operations and improve the capacity of law enforcement...

Police arrest a suspect after investigators trace the source of an alleged AI-generated voice note impersonating Tinubu. A suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged AI-generated voice note falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu, according to claims by investigators involved in the case. Sources familiar with the investigation...

Nigeria Police trained senior officers on artificial intelligence to improve policing, governance, innovation and responsible law enforcement practices. The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened the capacity of its officers in the use of artificial intelligence for law enforcement following the successful conclusion of the Second AI-POL Leadership Dialogue Workshop on...

Police caution Nigerians against reprisals, saying South African nationals and businesses remain protected under Nigerian law. The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned members of the public against carrying out reprisal attacks on South African nationals, businesses, diplomatic facilities and other interests in Nigeria following reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians...