Police Force

Feb
13
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
3,907 Arms Went Missing Before Egbetokun’s Tenure – Police Respond To Senate Panel

3,907 Arms Went Missing Before Egbetokun’s Tenure – Police Respond To Senate Panel

National Assembly, News Flash, Police Force
3,907 Arms Went Missing Before Egbetokun’s Tenure – Police Respond To Senate Panel The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says 3,907 weapons did not go missing from its armoury during the tenure of Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP). On Tuesday, the senate committee on public accounts queried the NPF over the missing firearms. The disappearance of the ammunitions was contained in a 2019 report issued by the office of the auditor-general of the federation. Egbetokun nominated Suleiman Abdul, an assistant inspector-general (AIG), to respond to the senators’ queries. Lawmakers rejected the police representative’s “unsatisfactory explanations” on the subject and…
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Feb
11
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3 Billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife

Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3 Billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife

News Flash, Police Force, Security
Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. The Nigeria Police Force has mandated its personnel to pay what it tagged “2025 Police Officers’ Wives Association due”. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. A signal obtained by SaharaReporters showed that officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) would pay N12,000 each while Inspectors and rank and file are expected to pay N6000 each. They were ordered to…
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Feb
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq

Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Police Force, Security
Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? Introduction Nigeria is a Country of multidimensional ethnic and religious loyalties that preceded and superseded our modern governments. Nonetheless, as a modern State, we must ensure our rules and laws stand above our loyalties to ethnic groups, religious and political leaders. The evils of ethnicity and religion have been a threat to our national strength and honour. Our Country is what protects us and shares rights and responsibilities. For the State, the Primary Responsibility of every government is the welfare and security of the people. Embedded in this responsibility is the protection and preservation…
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Feb
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Arrest Suspect Who Concealed Gun, Ammunition In Transistor Radio

Police Arrest Suspect Who Concealed Gun, Ammunition In Transistor Radio

Crime, News Flash, Police Force
Police Arrest Suspect Who Concealed Gun, Ammunition In Transistor Radio The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its commitment to strengthening national security is yielding results. In a statement issued on Sunday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said officers recently carried out a series of operations across the country resulting in the arrest of a suspect concealing firearm and live ammunition in a transistor radio. Adejobi said the officers of the Lagos police command arrested the suspect identified as Wisdom Obi at the Abule-Ado axis of the state. He said the 24-year-old suspect was riding an unregistered motorcycle when he was stopped…
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Feb
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security, South East
Popular Anambra Celebrity Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Tiwaraaki Has Been Arrested Popular celebrity Native Doctor, Akwa Okukotiwaraki has been picked up by men of the Anambra State vigilante operatives, Agunaechemba. Akwa Okuko was picked up on Saturday according to a post on Soludo TV Facebook page. He was arrested following allegations that he prepares juju for kidnappers who masquerade as yahoo boys, terrorising the state. According to a post on the platform, “Akwa Okuko tiwaraki n’Oba denies okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the Security Agency.”
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Feb
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl

THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl

Crime, News Flash, Police Force
THISLIFE: Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy For Defiling Three-Year-Old Girl The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has stated that it has arrested a 10-year-old boy identified as Bright James following an allegation that he defiled a three-year-old girl. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Uyo, the state capital, following reports that James was illegally detained. She disclosed that the suspect voluntarily admitted to the offence without coercion, adding that the suspect would be charged to court on Monday, February 10, 2025. She said, “The attention of the Akwa Ibom State…
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Feb
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide

Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide

Crime, Obituary, Police Force
Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide A police officer identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979 on Saturday committed suicide in Kontagora town, Niger State. This was confirmed in a signal shared by the Nigerian police which SaharaReporters obtained. It stated that Bawa took his own life by hanging himself from the ceiling. According to the wireless message, the deceased’s father, Mr. Usman Bawa, a resident of Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported the incident to the police authorities. It was stated further that the lifeless body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital Kontagora, where a…
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Feb
08
2025
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Governor Alex Otti Moves To Expand Power Distribution In ABIA State, Discusses Security With The AIG

Governor Alex Otti Moves To Expand Power Distribution In ABIA State, Discusses Security With The AIG

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Police Force, Power & Energy
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI MOVES TO EXPAND POWER DISTRIBUTION IN ABIA STATE, DISCUSSES SECURITY WITH THE AIG. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR today Friday, February 7th, held a meeting with a team from Geometric Power Limited led by the Chairman, Prof. Barth Nnaji and he Managing Director of Stanvian Energy and Transcorp Power, Afam, Engr. Vincent Ozoude to deliberate and agree on the modalities to wheel more energy into the Ukwa Area of the State to support productivity. The Governor was joined in the discussion by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public…
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Feb
02
2025
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Police Warn Motorists, Begin Enforcement Of Third-Party Insurance Across Nigeria

Police Warn Motorists, Begin Enforcement Of Third-Party Insurance Across Nigeria

Accident, News Flash, Police Force
Police Warn Motorists, Begin Enforcement Of Third-party Insurance Across Nigeria The police on Saturday began the enforcement of the Third-Party Insurance Policy across the country. Police commissioners in several states including Lagos, Kogi and Akwa Ibom, told residents that they would commence enforcement in compliance with a directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The police chief had ordered that the enforcement should commence on 1 February. LagosThe Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, stated his position in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. Mr Ishola said the enforcement aligns with Mr Egbetokun’s directive.…
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Jan
31
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Otti Hands-Over 5 APC Vehicles To Police, Vows Never To Allow Public Assets To Deteriorate

Otti Hands-Over 5 APC Vehicles To Police, Vows Never To Allow Public Assets To Deteriorate

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Police Force
OTTI HANDS-OVER 5 APC VEHICLES TO POLICE, VOWS NEVER TO ALLOW PUBLIC ASSETS TO DETERIORATE. Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has handed over 5 newly refurbished and retrofitted Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles to the Nigerian Police Force. Speaking while handling over the vehicles in Government House Umuahia, Governor Otti said that his administration on assumption of office 20 months ago met the vehicles in terrible states of disrepair. "When we came in exactly 20 months ago, on the 29th of May 2023, we saw littered here these vehicles in very terrible states of disrepair," Gov. Otti stated. The…
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