The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspectors-general of Police (AIGs), Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma as Deputy Inspectors-general of Police (DIGs). DIG Ciroma will replace DIG Ali Janga, who has retired from service and had…
Police spokesman Mba off to Kuru for NIPSS
The Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, a Commissioner of Police has handed over the duties and responsibilities of the Force Public Relations Department to his Deputy, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent (CSP) who takes charge of the…
Hit-and-run driver killed missing Vanguard reporter – Police
A hit-and-run driver killed the missing Vanguard reporter, Tordue Henry Salem, who was found dead on Thursday, Police authorities have stated. The Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, disclosed this on Friday while parading the driver that killed Tordue…
IGP deploys FCID officers after attack on Gov Ortom
The Inspector–General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu on Sunday ordered immediate deployment of a team of specialised investigators from the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Abuja to Benue State. The deployment, according to the IGP, is to provide additional investigative…
Police arrest 50 suspects for violent crimes
Police yesterday said they arrested 50 suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, possession of firearms and trafficking hard drugs. Force spokesman Frank Mba said this during a media briefing in Abuja. He said one AK47 rifle, seven locally-made pistols, 2,496…
IGP replies Amnesty, says policemen didn’t shoot #EndSARS protesters
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has rejected reports by global rights organisation, Amnesty International, that police officers shot at #EndSARS protesters. He described Amnesty’s report of October 21, 2020, that police personnel shot at peaceful protesters as “untrue, misleading…
*Flood sweeps away teenager in Lagos (DailyTrust) *Police arrest northern youths at Lagos border (Punch)
Flood sweeps away teenager in Lagos (DailyTrust) Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Emergency officials in Lagos Tuesday morning intensified search for a missing 17-year-old girl, simply identified as Ayisat, who was reportedly washed away after Monday’s downpour. The Lagos…
Soldiers killed three cops, freed kidnap kingpin — Police (Punch)
The Nigeria Police Force has accused some unidentified soldiers of shooting to death three police officers and a civilian along the Ibi-Jalingo Road, Taraba State. The Force added that several other officers were also injured during the attack. The police…
You can request to search officers, demand arrest warrant –Police (Punch)
The police say Nigerians have the right to search officers in select circumstances. Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, said this in a statement titled, ‘(Part 2) Tips For Safe And Cordial Conducts During An Arrest’ on Monday. According to…
Why we can’t investigate stealing of pants for juju —Police (Punch)
The Nigeria Police Force says it cannot investigate the stealing of pants for spiritual reasons because there is no evidence. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Frank Mba, said this during a live television programme on NTA, ‘Good Morning Nigeria’, on…