Deji Adeyanju, counsel to Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed that the social media critic and influencer has been granted ‘very stringent bail’ after his arraignment over alleged impersonation. Tribune Online reports that Police detained VeryDarkMan after honouring…
Police teargas protesters in Abuja
Protesters who converged on the Utako market area of Abuja have been dispersed with teargas by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The protesters were said to have gathered at the busy market in the early hours of Tuesday when…
No rest until Nigeria is safe — IGP Egbetokun
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged that the Nigeria Police Force will not rest until the country is safe and secure for all its citizens and residents. Egbetokun made this commitment on Sunday in Abuja while addressing the…
Recruitment: Police/PSC agree on final merit list
The Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission have finally reached an agreement regarding the final merit list for the recruitment of police constables into the Nigeria Police Force. A statement from police headquarters said, “Following extensive deliberations and…
Kidnapping: Police review issuance of tinted glass permit
The Police headquarters in Abuja on Thursday said it has concluded its review of the issuance of tinted glass permits, previously banned in June 2022. In a bid to enhance national security and curb criminal activities facilitated by the misuse…
Police arrest cops for extorting N29m from Abuja businessman
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of its officers who abducted a businessman in Abuja and extorted N29.9m from him in January. The force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development on Tuesday through his X handle (@Princemoye1), while…
As insecurity rises, a time to decentralize Nigeria Police Force — Magnus Onyibe
In the past few weeks, both traditional and social media platforms have been flooded with news about the rampacious activities of various bandits in and around Abuja, the federal capital city and seat of political power. Kidnapping for ransom and…
Drama as ‘kidnapper’ greets Tinubu during confession
There was a mild drama during a parade of criminal suspects at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command, when suspected notorious Abuja criminal, Chinaza Philip-Okoye, acknowledged President Bola Tinubu, while being quizzed by journalists. The Nigeria Police Force had…
Same sex marriage remains illegal in Nigeria — Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated that same sex marriage is an unnatural offence in Nigeria and remains illegal. This followed the recent upload of a viral video on social media, where some individuals who identified themselves as queer…
Police arrest LG Chairman ‘plotting’ to assassinate Benue speaker
The Nigeria Police Force yesterday announced the arrest of a Chairman of a Local Government Area in Benue State and one other person involved in an alleged assassination plot. The police said that it successfully arrested the two suspects through…