The Buhari Presidency and the Increasing Police Brutality – By Tochukwu Ezukanma

By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | February 13, 2023 – There is an Igbo saying, “Eze mua amu, ndi odibo ya e tiwa si ba isi”. This loosely translates to, “if the king laughs, his servants will become delirious with laughter.” In other words, servants are out to impress their master, and prove their loyalty […]

Police arrest ASP for allegedly shooting Lagos female lawyer to death

  Late Bolanle Raheem (R) Police in Lagos State have arrested an Assistance Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to Ajah Division for allegedly killing a female lawyer on Christmas Day. Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Monday. He stated two other police officers who were with the ASP were also arrested for […]

Oyo State Police Speak On Alleged Assassination Attempt On Peter Obi

Oyo State Police Speak On Alleged Assassination Attempt On Peter Obi By paulcraft The Oyo State Police Command has refuted claims that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was assassinated during a rally at the Lekan Salami, Adamasingba Stadium last week. WITHIN NIGERIA reported that there was a commotion at the LP campaign […]

Police to sanction officer for carrying Atiku wife’s bag

By Wale Odunsi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said a police officer attached to Titi Abubakar will be sanctioned for carrying her bag. The officer was pictured carrying a handbag at the comminioning an office Titi opened for her husband’s 2023 campaign. Titi is the wife of Atiku Abubakar, former vice president and Peoples Democratic […]

‘Unacceptable’, Police react to orderly carrying Atiku’s wife handbag

‘Unacceptable’, Police react to orderly carrying Atiku’s wife handbag By Efosa Taiwo The Nigeria Police have described as unacceptable the action of a policewoman carrying a handbag alleged to belong to Titi Abubakar, the wife of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The yet-to-be identified orderly was captured in a series of photos carrying […]

Video: Police arrest rights activist Prof Zainab Abiola, maid for brutalizing orderly

Police arrest rights activist Prof Zainab Abiola, maid for brutalizing orderly By Wale Odunsi SEE VIDEO BELOW The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has condemned the grievous assault of a female officer, Inspector Teju Moses. Teju was brutalized by her principal, Prof. Zainab Duke Abiola, and her domestic staff, comprising the housemaid Rebecca […]

You’ve no right to respond if policeman in uniform slaps you, Force PRO tells Nigerians

You’ve no right to respond if policeman in uniform slaps you, Force PRO tells Nigerians By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja The Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said no Nigerian has the right to confront policemen or retaliate, even if the cop slapped a ‘civilian.’ Speaking through his Twitter account, the Force PRO […]

Police assure EFCC of support in fight against financial, economic crimes

The Police Command in Enugu State has assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of its support in the fight against financial and economic crimes in the state. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmed Ammani, gave the assurance on Friday in Enugu during a courtesy call by Mr Johnson Oshodi, EFCC Zonal Commander. […]

Victims of police brutality receive N289m as FG appeals for forgiveness

By Ameh Ochojila, Abuja The Federal Government, yesterday, disbursed N289 million to 74 victims of police brutality as compensation for various rights infractions by the police. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in accordance with its statutory role, offered symbolic disbursement of compensation to the various victims whose rights were breached at its Headquarters in […]

One Injured as Soldiers, Police Clash in Osun

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo One policeman was reportedly injured  when some uniformed soldiers engaged with policemen in gun duel at the popular Ajegunle Spare parts market, Area, in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital Spear parts dealer, traders residents around the area  scamper for safety as some soldiers and police officers clashed following a minor disagreement that […]

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