Police Force

Apr
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Speaks As Vehicle Crushed 7-Year-Old Girl To Death In Ondo During President’s Wife Visit

Police Speaks As Vehicle Crushed 7-Year-Old Girl To Death In Ondo During President’s Wife Visit

FGN, Mishap, News Flash, Police Force
Police Speak As Vehicle Crushed 7-Year-Old Girl To Death In Ondo During President’s Wife Visit The Ondo State Police Command has said that the convoy of the President’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was not involved in an auto crash that led to the death of a seven-year-old girl in Akure, the state capital on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The spokesperson for the Command, Olusola Ayanlade, in a statement, said the president’s wife was on a visit to the state on Thursday to distribute empowerment kits and equipment. “Eyewitness accounts and preliminary investigations conducted by the Ondo State Police Command have…
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Apr
17
2025
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Police Reject N1 Million Bribe, Arrest Two Car Thieves

Police Reject N1 Million Bribe, Arrest Two Car Thieves

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security
Police Reject N1 Million Bribe, Arrest Two Car Thieves The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves who attempted to bribe its officers with ₦1,000,000 during an operation. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident took place on April 11th, 2025, around 3:00 PM during a routine patrol in the Birnin Kuka village area of Mashi Local Government Area. DSP Aliyu explained that officers attached to Border Patrol Zone 4, Katsina, flagged down a green Toyota Corolla LE, which was driven by Mubarak Kabir, 26, and Adamu Hashim, 27, both residents of Kurna…
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Apr
04
2025
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National Police Day: ABIA CP Holds Strategic Conference, Charges Officers To Uphold Professionalism And Human Rights

National Police Day: ABIA CP Holds Strategic Conference, Charges Officers To Uphold Professionalism And Human Rights

Abia State, Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force, Security
NATIONAL POLICE DAY: ABIA CP HOLDS STRATEGIC CONFERENCE CHARGES OFFICERS TO UPHOLD PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS In commemoration of the National Police Day celebration, the Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa held a strategic conference with officers of the Command, which included Area Commanders, DPOs, HODs and Tactical Team Commanders at the Command's Officer's mess, Umuahia. During the meeting, the CP urged officers to uphold the highest standards of service, reflecting the evolving modern Nigeria Police Force of international standard. He also encouraged routine stakeholders engagement, educating members of the public against the rising cases of mob…
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Apr
03
2025
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Abia State Police Command Community Engagement Activities For The 2025 National Police Day

Abia State Police Command Community Engagement Activities For The 2025 National Police Day

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security
PRESS RELEASE 02/04/2035 ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL POLICE DAY In commemoration of the National Police Day on 7th April 2025 and in compliance with the community engagement directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, from 3rd to 7th April 2025, the Abia State Police Command will host series of community engagement programs designed to foster the spirit of commitment, qualitative service, and partnership. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDES Thursday, 3rd April 2025 – Officers’ ConferenceThe activities will begin with a conference for officers of the command at the Officers’…
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Mar
23
2025
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Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others

Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others

Accident, Crime, News Flash, Police Force
Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others Reports has it that an armed police officer barricaded a busy road in Calabar and started shooting sporadically at passerbys. It was gathered that the tragic incident happened at Atakpa junction near Watt Market, Calabar, in Cross River state. An eyewitness account reveal that the armed policeman started shooting sporadically at innocent Nigerians in the morning, March 23. The eyewitness further reveal that the police, who appeared to be mentally unwell, barricaded the road with no entrance to Watt Market. This singular act made people to running away for…
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Mar
23
2025
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IGP Warns Policemen Against Unlawful, Prolonged Detention

IGP Warns Policemen Against Unlawful, Prolonged Detention

Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force, Security
IG Warns Policemen Against Unlawful, Prolonged Detention The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against unlawful and prolonged detentions. He stressed that any officer found violating constitutional provisions on human rights will face serious consequences. This is detailed in a statement released on Sunday, and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The IG reaffirmed the police leadership’s commitment to upholding human rights and ensuring due process in all detention procedures. The statement, titled “Human Rights: IGP Warns Personnel Against Incessant, Unlawful Detentions,” cautioned against detentions beyond the legally stipulated…
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Mar
21
2025
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IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule

IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule

News Flash, Police Force, Politics, Security
IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel and resources to Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the move is intended to bolster security, protect lives and property, and secure critical infrastructure in the state. According to the statement, the deployed operatives will collaborate with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the South-South state. It added that Egbetokun reassures citizens that while individuals have the…
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Mar
21
2025
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Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Established Scorpion Tactical Team

Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Established Scorpion Tactical Team

Abia State, News Flash, Police Force, Security
PRESS RELEASE 20/03/2025 Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Establishes Scorpion Tactical Team The Abia State Police Command has disbanded the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and the Command’s Special Squad (CSS). In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has been established. This squad will be led by SP Ibe Daniel as Commander, with DSP Eze Augustine as 2i/c. This decision is part of the command’s administrative and operational measures to ensure compliance with the rule of law and promotion of a professional police force in Abia State that…
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Mar
20
2025
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Abia Police Command Upholds Discipline: Dismisses An Officer For Unethical Conduct

Abia Police Command Upholds Discipline: Dismisses An Officer For Unethical Conduct

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Police Force
PRESS RELEASE 19/03/2025 Abia Police Command Upholds Discipline: Dismisses an Officer for unethical conduct The public is hereby notified that AP/NO 338736 Inspector Kufere Moses, formerly serving at Mopol 55 PMF Aba and attached to UBA Bank Guard in Aba, Abia State has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, effective 21st February 2025. He has also been de-kitted, and all police accouterments have been retrieved from him. This action follows administrative disciplinary measures taken against him by the command for Discreditable Conduct and offenses against discipline. The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, reaffirms the Command’s…
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Mar
16
2025
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It’s Unfair To Generalist Police As Corrupt – FPRO

It’s Unfair To Generalist Police As Corrupt – FPRO

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security
It’s Unfair To Generalise Police As Corrupt — FPRO The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned against stereotyping the entire police force as corrupt. In a post on X.com on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised that many police officers are decent and God-fearing individuals who work to protect citizens’ lives and property with integrity and self-esteem. He wrote, “It’s unfair to generalise that the Police and corruption are 5 and 6, as many officers in the force are decent and even have the fear of God; who have conscience, are responsible, contented, and kind. “Don’t trample on the rights…
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