Tag: #NigeriaPolice
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FCT POLICE DENY ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION ON LT. AHMED YERIMA, CALLS MEDIA REPORTS FALSE
The Police Command in Abuja has firmly denied reports of any attack or assassination attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima, describing the stories circulating in some media outlets as false and misleading. SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, clarified in a statement that Lt. Yerima was only stopped during a routine police stop-and-search…
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NIGERIA URGED TO BOOST POLICE COLLABORATION TO FIGHT ILLEGAL ARMS
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), through its South-West Zonal Director, retired Commissioner Abiodun Alamutu, is calling for stronger teamwork with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to tackle the spread of illicit weapons. During a visit to Lagos State Police Commissioner Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, Alamutu highlighted…
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70 YEARS OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA POLICE: HONOURING COURAGE, RESILIENCE, AND SERVICE
The Nigeria Police Force is set to celebrate 70 years of women in policing this December 3 and 4, marking seven decades of dedication and bravery since the first policewomen joined in 1955. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force Public Relations Officer, announced that the event will be held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Inspector-General…
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DANTAWAYE MILLER TAKES CHARGE AS NEW FCT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
Fresh leadership in Abuja! Mr. Dantawaye Miller assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, pledging to strengthen security and community partnerships. Coming with over 20 years of service, Miller replaces CP Ajao Adewale following a redeployment by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. A seasoned officer from Kaduna State,…
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TINUBU PRESIDES OVER POLICE COUNCIL, GREENLIGHTS MAJOR REFORMS FOR NPF
President Bola Tinubu chaired a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, approving a robust institutional framework to accelerate reforms in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Key among decisions is boosting funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) by removing its six-year sunset clause and doubling its statutory deduction from 0.5% to 1% of…
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NIGERIA POLICE TEMPORARILY SUSPEND TINTED GLASS ENFORCEMENT PENDING COURT HEARING
The Nigeria Police Force has paused enforcement of the tinted glass regulation permit ahead of a court hearing on October 16 challenging the rule. The decision follows a meeting between I-G Kayode Egbetokun and the Nigerian Bar Association’s President Afam Osigwe, focusing on legal adherence and public confidence. Vehicle owners are encouraged to regularize their…
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COURT ORDERS POLICE TO HALT TINTED GLASS PERMIT ENFORCEMENT, MAINTAIN STATUS QUO
Federal High Court in Warri steps in to pause tinted glass permit enforcement amid legal challenge. The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has directed the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain the status quo by suspending enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy pending full court hearing. The order follows…
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POLICE URGED TO ENFORCE TINTED GLASS LAW WITH PROFESSIONALISM IN ONDO, EKITI
AIG Ajani Omolabi warns officers against extortion; motorists must comply or face sanctions. Assistant Inspector-General Ajani Omolabi, overseeing Ondo and Ekiti, called on police to enforce the tinted glass permit law professionally, warning strict disciplinary action for misconduct. Motorists without permits must register online at possap.gov.ng and complete physical verification at police commands or replace…
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TRIBUTE TO LATE SOLOMON ARASE: LEGENDARY I-G CELEBRATED FOR INTEGRITY AND SERVICE
Nigeria’s police family honors a disciplined, humane leader who left a lasting legacy. Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun and former I-Gs gathered in Abuja to pay tribute to Solomon Arase, highlighting his exceptional blend of intellect, discipline, and humanism since joining the police in 1981. Arase moved steadily through the ranks, serving with quiet confidence…
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IGP APPOINTS CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN AS NEW POLICE SPOKESMAN, REDEPLOYS DCP ADEJOBI TO DELTA
Experienced communicator Hundeyin takes charge as Force Public Relations Officer amid routine police reshuffle. Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun named CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, former Lagos Police spokesperson, as new Force PRO, succeeding DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, who moves to Delta as Deputy Commissioner. Hundeyin’s strong background in communication and international peacekeeping is set to boost transparency and public…
