Category: Police and Interior Affairs

Tinubu Approves Egbetokun’s Exit, Appoints Tunji Disu as Acting Police Chief

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Tinubu Approves Egbetokun’s Exit, Appoints Tunji Disu as Acting Police Chief

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, bringing an early end to his tenure as the nation’s top police officer. The development was confirmed in an official statement from the Presidency, marking a significant leadership change within the country’s security architecture. Egbetokun, who was appointed in June…

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EFCC, Police Strengthen Anti-Corruption Collaboration in Kwara

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EFCC, Police Strengthen Anti-Corruption Collaboration in Kwara

In a strategic move to deepen cooperative efforts in the fight against corruption and financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force have renewed their commitment to enhanced collaboration in Kwara State, Nigeria. The initiative was solidified on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, when the Acting Zonal Director of the…

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Security Chiefs Visit Woro After Deadly Bandit Attack, Assure Residents of Safety

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Security Chiefs Visit Woro After Deadly Bandit Attack, Assure Residents of Safety

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a deadly bandit attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, which occurred on Monday, February 3, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m., leaving several residents dead and properties destroyed. In response to the incident, Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday led a high-powered security delegation…

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Police Inspector Shoots Two Colleagues During Altercation in Port Harcourt, One Feared Dead

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Police Inspector Shoots Two Colleagues During Altercation in Port Harcourt, One Feared Dead

An Inspector of Police identified as Victor Okus has been taken into custody after he allegedly shot two of his colleagues during an altercation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the Nigeria Police Force. The shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Next Cash and Carry Supermarket along…

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Court Halts Police January 2 Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

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Court Halts Police January 2 Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force has officially suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide following an interim court order restraining the action. The decision comes barely weeks after the Force announced plans to resume enforcement as part of measures to strengthen public safety and internal security. On December 15, 2025, the Police had…

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IGP Orders Nationwide Redeployment of Senior Police Officers

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IGP Orders Nationwide Redeployment of Senior Police Officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a major redeployment of senior officers across the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), affecting commands, divisions, and specialized units nationwide. The directive, issued via a police wireless message from the Force Security Department in Abuja, takes effect from January 1, 2026. According to the official communication,…

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Kwara Police in Swift Operation, Rescue Abducted Mother, Baby, and Others in Igbonla Community

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Kwara Police in Swift Operation, Rescue Abducted Mother, Baby, and Others in Igbonla Community

In another decisive operation against rising cases of kidnapping and banditry, the Kwara State Police Command has rescued three abducted victims unhurt following a coordinated response to a distress call from Igbonla community. The rescue operation, carried out under the proactive leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, psc, mnips, underscores the Command’s renewed…

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Kwara Police Rescue Kidnap Victim Unhurt in Omu-Aran Forest, Arrest Two Suspects

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Kwara Police Rescue Kidnap Victim Unhurt in Omu-Aran Forest, Arrest Two Suspects

The Kwara State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing war against kidnapping and other violent crimes, confirming the successful rescue of a victim and the arrest of two suspects in Omu-Aran. According to an official statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the operation was executed following…

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Police Nab 12 Suspects in Abuja Apartment Robbery That Left Journalist, Guard Dead

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Police Nab 12 Suspects in Abuja Apartment Robbery That Left Journalist, Guard Dead

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of twelve individuals in connection with the violent robbery that took place at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, on September 29, 2025, where ARISE News journalist Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami lost their lives. At a press conference held on Saturday at the…

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Kwara Police Debunk Fake News on Alleged Kidnap and Murder of Female Officer

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Kwara Police Debunk Fake News on Alleged Kidnap and Murder of Female Officer

The Kwara State Police Command has strongly refuted viral social media claims alleging that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered. In an official press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi (anipr), the Command described the story as false, misleading, and capable of inciting public…

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