SP Adeh Wins 2024 IGP Public Relations Officer Award
Oluwakemi Kindness Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh has emerged as the 2024 IGP Public Relations Officer of the Year, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in police communications. She was honoured at the 2nd Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation Ceremony held Wednesday night in Abuja, where she topped a competitive list of nominees, including […]
Police Appeals for Calm After Blast in FCT
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command on Monday called for calm after an explosion occured along the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass. The Command in confirming the explosion says upon recieving a distress report regarding the explosion, officers of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit were immediately deployed to the scene. Speaking in a statement, the command […]
FCT Police, Army to Deepen Strategic Cooperation for Abuja Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness In the bid at bolstering inter-agency collaboration and deepen strategic cooperation, the FCT Police command and the Army Garrison Abuja have pledged to work in synergy for the safety of all residents. The pledge follows a historic visit by the Commander Army Garrison Abuja, Major General W.M. Dangana, to the Commissioner of […]
FCT CP Orders Massive Raid on Criminal Hideouts
Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has ordered all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under his command to conduct massive raids on identified criminal flashpoints and hot spots across the territory. This strategic move is aimed at dislodging criminal elements and ensuring the continued safety and security of all residents […]
Regional Security: Police Partners INTERPOL To Strengthen Data Sharing
Oluwakemi Kindness In a move aimed at significantly enhancing internal security and law enforcement capabilities through international partnership and collaboration, a delegation from INTERPOL led by Cyril Gout, the Executive Director Police Services on Tuesday visited the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The visit to IGP Egbetokun who doubles as the Chairman of the […]
Police Day; Preaident Tinubu Vows To Stamp-Out Internal Security Challenges
Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu on Monday reassured that his administration will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the resolution of internal security challenges such as banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping. Coming on the heels of renewed killings in Plateau, and other parts of the country, the President pledges to effective policing, safety of lives […]
IG of Police Rescinds Emir Sanusi’s invitation on Kano killings
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday made a U-turn on its earlier invitation extended to Emir Mohammed Sanusi the II in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Sanusi to provide his account of the […]
Seek Formal Permission Before Camping, Hiking – FCT Police Mandates
Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command on Tuesday advises members of the public, especially youth groups, organizations, and hiking enthusiasts, to take necessary precautions before embarking on camping and hiking activities. This advice comes in light of recent security concerns and the need to ensure the safety of all participants. The Commissioner of Police, FCT […]
NILDS DG Proffers Solutions to Evolving Security Threats
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman has stressed the need to amend Act of 1986 primary law regulating Private Security Companies in Nigeria. Prof. Sulaiman stressed the imperative for the amendment of the law on Tuesday in his opening remarks at A […]
Police Reforms; Minister Seeks European Unions Support
Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has sought for the partnership and support of the European Union to actualize police reforms. This is as he reiterated the efforts of the Federal Government to create a more responsive and professional police service in Nigeria. Senator Gaidem stated this during the courtesy visit […]