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Video: Police arrest officers filmed begging foreign biker for money in Oyo State

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested some of its officers caught in a viral video begging a foreign biker for money in Oyo State. This was made known in a statement by the Force PRO, Muyiwa Adejobi on Friday. The statement said that the Constabularies were arrested by the police authority for their “unprofessional, unacceptable, […]

Identity of policewoman killed in deadly Benue bank robbery revealed

Identity of policewoman killed in deadly Benue bank robbery revealed   By Rachel Okporu Fadoju A policewoman, identified as Emmanuella Ankyov, has been revealed as the security officer among seven people killed during a robbery incident in the Otukpo area of Benue State. Naija News reported that suspected armed robbers, on Friday, at about 3 […]

‘You and your officers need to reason straight’ – Mr. Macaroni carpets police over ‘expensive phone saga’

‘You and your officers need to reason straight’ – Mr Macaroni carpets police over ‘expensive phone saga’ By Justina Otio Nollywood actor and skitmaker, Adebowala Debo Adedayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has weighed in on the “expensive phone saga.” Naija News recalls that the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi had […]

Force PRO ‘attacked’ over photo of pretty police officer By Victoria Chukwuani The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has come under heavy criticism after sharing a photo of a pretty police officer, DSP David Victoria, on social media holding an expensive phone and wearing a luxury wristwatch. This comes after the […]

Police warn persons in possession of illegal firearms to submit them

By James Agberebi The Osun State Police Command has called on members of the public who are in possession of illegal firearms to submit them at the Divisional Police Headquarters nearest to them.  This was disclosed in a statement by spokesperson for the Commissioner of Police Osun State Command, Osogbo, Opalola Yemisi Olawo. Olawo said […]

Police neutralise alleged sit-at-home enforcer in Ebonyi State

Police neutralise alleged sit-at-home enforcer in Ebonyi State The Ebonyi Police Command said it neutralised a suspected member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), allegedly trying to enforce the sit-at-home order in the state.   The command disclosed this in a statement issued in Abakiliki by its Spokesperson, SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, and made […]

Tension as police exchange gunfire with Ebubeagu in Imo State

By Richard Ogunsile   There was tension in Imo State on Wednesday after operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and Ebubeagu Security Network reportedly engaged in a gunfire exchange. Reports reaching Naija News revealed that the chaotic incident happened at the Imo State Ministry of Justice Secretariat. According to Leadership, the incident resulted in a […]

Police reacts to video of seven officers escorting man with cow

By Chukwuani Victoria   The spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force Muyiwa Adejobi has reacted to the viral video of seven policemen seen escorting a yet-to-be-identified man walking with a cow. This comes after a Twitter user Oluyemi Fasipe aka Yemi Fash brought Adejobi’s attention to the video on Wednesday. Fasipe shared the video asking, […]

IGP Egbetokun orders police convoys to observe traffic regulations

Photos: Kayode Egbetokun Arrives Police Headquarters, Resumes As New IGP By Olugbenga Ige The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed all police convoys nationwide to observe traffic rules and regulations. Naija News reports that Egbetokun gave the directive during a meeting with Squadron leaders and Tactical Commanders on Monday at the Force […]

Mobile police to be withdrawn from VIPs – IGP Egbetokun (We have heard that before)

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olukayode Egbetokun said personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) would be withdrawn from VIPs escort and guard duties. Egbetokun said this on Monday in Abuja at a conference with the Police Tactical Commanders. He said the force would re-evaluate the responsibilities of the PMF to ensure their effective […]