Tag: #PoliceReform
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IGP WARNS POLICE OFFICERS AGAINST MISCONDUCT, ABUSE OF POWER
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned police officers across the country against misconduct, abuse of power and unprofessional behaviour. Speaking during a visit to the Edo State Police Command in Benin, the IGP said the Nigeria Police Force would no longer tolerate acts capable of damaging public trust and the image of the force.…
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IGP CRACKS DOWN: OFFICERS TO BE DISMISSED, PROSECUTED OVER DELTA KILLING
The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate dismissal and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers involved in the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The directive, reportedly backed by senior police authorities including the Force leadership, follows investigations into the incident, which has sparked outrage and calls for justice.…
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RIVERS POLICE SHAKE-UP: TACTICAL TEAMS SCRAPPED, NEW UNIT TAKES OVER
The Nigeria Police Force in Rivers State has dissolved its tactical teams, rolling out a new structure aimed at boosting efficiency and professionalism. Announcing the move in Port Harcourt, police spokesperson Blessing Agabe said the decision follows a directive from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu. The disbanded units have now been merged into a newly…
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WHEN THE BADGES GO BAD: EDO POLICE BUST EXTORTION RING
In a twist that sounds like a crime movie script, Edo Police say they’ve arrested officers yes, officers accused of turning checkpoints into cash points, extorting residents in Benin before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. In a major clean-up operation, the Edo State Police Command has nabbed six serving…
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POLICE SHAKE-UP: I-G REDEPLOYS TOP OFFICERS NATIONWIDE
Fresh postings across the police force—newly promoted AIGs and CPs get strategic roles to boost security and efficiency. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted senior officers across key commands and departments nationwide. According to the Nigeria Police Force, the move targets better operational efficiency, stronger leadership, and…
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STATE POLICE WON’T FIX INSECURITY — GOOD GOVERNANCE WILL
As calls for state police grow louder, experts warn: without strong laws, accountability and better governance, it could create more problems than it solves. Renowned criminologist Prof. Etannibi Alemika says state police is not a magic fix for Nigeria’s insecurity. According to him, crime thrives more because of poor governance, weak institutions, poverty and injustice,…
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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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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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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FORMER I-G SOLOMON ARASE
Nigeria loses a policing titan whose reforms and dedication shaped national security for decades. President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sadness over the death of former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase at 69. Praising Arase’s transformative leadership and key initiatives like the Intelligence Response Team and Safer Highway Patrols, Tinubu highlighted his decades of service from…
