I-G inaugurates Schools Protection Squad in Niger State
The Inspector – General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the Schools Protection Squad (SPS) in Niger state as part of the safe schools initiative. The I-G inaugurated…
Police confirm electrocution of factory worker in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the electrocution of a casual worker at at a factory in Isolo area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,…
Police nab 2 “one-chance” armed robbery suspects in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has arrested two suspects for alleged “one-chance” robbery operations in the state. “One-chance” refers to a robbery operation were armed robbers use…
30-year-old woman remanded for allegedly assaulting, robbing police officer
30-year-old woman, Comfort Yughemba, was, on Tuesday, remanded by a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court for allegedly resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, robbery, raising false alarm and inciting breach of public…
Court remands man, 36, for allegedly stabbing woman to death
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Benin High Court on Monday ordered the remand of 36-year-old Philip Ayo for allegedly stabbing one Patience Aiyanyor to death. The Police Prosecutor, Mr Emmanuel Ekibade,…
Sanction lawyers impeding trial of Yahaya Bello—Okai urges NBA, security agencies
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA A PDP Chieftain in Kogi, Mr Usman Okai, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to sanction a group of ‘so-called’ lawyers…
Police clarifies deployment of officers at Rivers Assembly quarters
About 30 heavily armed policemen and Armoured Personnel Carriers have been stationed at the Rivers House of Assembly quarters, further escalating political tensions in the state. The deployment follows claims…
Abuluya bags peace award From PCRC for promoting peace in Nasarawa State
” •••• Award will spur me to do more, says Abuluya••••” Mr Mandy David Abuluya, the Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee ( PCRC) in Nasarawa State, has bagged peace award…
Rivers Crisis: Edwin Clark seeks IGP’s intervention to restore peace, order
The leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Dr Edwin Clark, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene and resolve the political crisis in…
Activists Condemn Abduction of Journalist Investigating alleged Corruption, Abuse of Public Trust
, By Perpetua Onuegbu, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Over 30 groups of activists have frowned at police abduction of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) by…