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Police kill two gunrunners in Zamfara

NewsDeskNgJan 9, 2023January 9, 20230

Two gunrunners have been killed in Zamfara State by the police tactical operatives. The police also intercepted four AK-47, 200 rounds of live ammunition, charms, three live shells, four rocket RPGs, 3 explosive shells and 151 rounds of live ammunition. SP Mohammed Shehu, the State Public Relations Officer, in a...

KONGONET lauds police continuous engagement with stakeholders ahead of 2023 election.

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2023January 7, 20230

*calls for investigation into attacks on police personnel’s, Okene explosion *tasks kogi government on immediate rehabilitation and support to 2022 flood victims Kogi Ngos Network (KONGONET), has recommend a continuous engagement with stakeholders by the Nigeria Police Force as the general elections draw nearer. This was part of the recommendations...

Police arrest 61 suspected political thugs in Kano

NewsDeskNgJan 6, 2023January 6, 20230

The Kano State Police Command on Thursday, said 61 suspected political thugs had been arrested in its efforts to rid the state of all forms of crimes and criminality, especially during political campaigns. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Mamman Dauda, made the disclosure in a statement issued...

775 constables graduate from Police Training School in Sokoto

NewsDeskNgDec 31, 2022December 31, 20220

No fewer than 775 Police constables on Friday graduated from the Police Training School in Sokoto State. The Police Recruitment Scheme under the year 2022 batch involved a total of 10,000 trainees that passed out across the country. The event took place simultaneously in four Premier Colleges and 12 Police...

Katsina Police kill 54 terrorists, lose 5 officers in 2022 – CP

NewsDeskNgDec 31, 2022December 31, 20220

The Police Command in Katsina State said it had successfully neutralised no fewer than 54 suspected terrorists and lost five officers in gun battles from Jan. 2022 to date. The Commissioner of Politics in the, Mr Shehu Umar-Nadada disclosed this during the end of the year press briefing on Friday...

I remain committed to improving Police Officers’ welfare- IGP

NewsDeskNgDec 31, 2022December 31, 20220

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has reiterated his commitment and concern toward improving the welfare of police officers for effective service delivery. Baba made the assertions, while inaugurating the Ultra Modern Police Station and Barrack in Ado-Awaye, Iseyin Local Government area of Oyo State. on Friday evening. The...

Police debunk alleged hoodlum attack on INEC facility in Ebonyi

NewsDeskNgNov 30, 2022November 30, 20220

The Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Garba, on Wednesday, said that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office located in Iboko community, Izzi Local Government Area, which was gutted by fire was never attacked by hoodlums. The Commissioner insisted that there was no external attack on the INEC facility,...

Police arrest two female students for assaulting teacher in Edo

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

The Edo State Police Command has arrested two female students of Adesuwa Secondary School, Benin, for allegedly assaulting a teacher. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday in Benin City. Nwabuzor said preliminary investigation revealed that the students were the...

Cross-dresser Bobrisky Slams Papaya Ex For Attending Party With Police

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

Controversial cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris aka Bobrisky, has bashed socialite, Abike Halima Raheem, known as Papaya Ex, for attending a party with police escorts. Bobrisky said this via his Snapchat on Sunday while reacting to the interaction he had with Papaya Ex earlier. He said, “Why did you come with Police...

Police arraign 2 for alleged cheating in Benue

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The Police in Benue on Friday arraigned Victor Idoko and Paul Hule before a Makurdi Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged criminal conspiracy and cheating. The Police Prosecutor, Insp Jonah Uletu, told the court that the case was reported by Mr Jeremiah Mbachaga of Behind Kanshio Makurdi at ‘E’ Division Makurdi...