Category: Police

Terror Raids Leave Two Niger Communities Ghost Towns as Residents Flee.

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Thousands of residents from the Borgu and Agwara local government areas of Niger State have recently fled to Segbana, Benin Republic, following a wave of persistent terrorist attacks. This mass exodus across the border underscores Nigeria’s escalating security and humanitarian crisis, contributing to a staggering national figure of over 3.7 million internally displaced persons as of early 2026. In a brazen act of defiance, terrorists struck a community in Borgu Local Government Area in the early hours of Tuesday—barely 24 hours after Governors Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara…

Honest Uniform: Officer Returns ₦2.6m Mistakenly Transferred in Borno.

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NPF Officer Mohammad Alhaji Muhammad has earned widespread praise for returning ₦2.6 million mistakenly sent to his account. According to a post by Bello Jafar on Friday, February 6, 2026, the officer’s swift action serves as a model of professional conduct and honesty within the Nigeria Police Force. According to the viral post by Bello Jafar, Officer Muhammad’s integrity was put to the test when ₦2.6 million from a Moniepoint customer landed in his UBA account by mistake. Rather than stay silent, the Borno-based constable took proactive steps to trace…

Career Boost: NPF Elevates 74,352 Officers in Massive Promotion Drive Nationwide

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially confirmed the promotion of 74,352 officers across various ranks nationwide since January 2025. In a firm response to recent scrutiny, the Force dismissed all allegations of favoritism or irregularities, maintaining that the exercise was strictly merit-based and transparent. According to a statement released on Sunday, February 8, by the Force Public Relations Department, the promotions span both senior and junior cadres—from Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank and file. However, a detailed breakdown reveals that 11 Assistant Inspectors-General…

From Highway Kidnappers to Fake Lawyers: Bauchi Police Tighten the Noose

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded significant successes against crime in January 2026, arresting suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, car thieves, impersonators, and fuel suppliers to bandits across the state. The achievements were disclosed to press men yesterday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer SP Nafiu Habib on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police (CP) Sani-Omolori during the Command’s first press briefing of the year. SP Habib said that the police recovered stolen vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles, firearms, and large quantities of ammunition, while promptly returning…

Police Smash Bandit Gang Behind National Park Killings; 7 Arrested

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Two weeks after the fatal raid on Old Oyo National Park, the Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of seven members of the 10-man armed gang allegedly behind the January 6, 2026 assault. The attack on forest rangers in the Oloka area tragically claimed five lives, and those currently in custody include the group’s suspected mastermind. Confirming the major breakthrough on Saturday, Police Spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka revealed that the gang’s alleged mastermind and ringleader are now behind bars. The duo was part of the 10-man squad that…

From Uniform to ‘Korope’: Retired CSP Turns Mini-Bus Driver, Alleges Brutality by Former Colleagues in Lagos

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Isiagu Joseph, a retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), has leveled serious allegations against a serving Inspector, claiming he was assaulted and humiliated for operating a commercial mini-bus (Korope) in Lagos. The retired senior officer describes a harrowing encounter where his former colleagues allegedly targeted him despite his years of service. Recounting the ordeal, Joseph stated that the confrontation occurred on January 8, 2026, near the Alausa Secretariat. He alleges that the Inspector subjected him to a physical assault and verbal abuse, purportedly claiming that a retired CSP driving a…

’’Umar, Please Don’t Kill Me’’: Neighbours Recount Chilling Last Words of Kano Mother Slain by Nephew

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Saturday, January 17, 2026, will forever be a dark milestone for the Chiranchi area of Dorayi, Kano. On that afternoon, a blood-chilling tragedy turned a peaceful weekend into a nightmare. The heinous murder of a mother and her six children has shattered a community once defined by its close-knit bonds and quiet routines. In the days since, Kano State has remained in a state of shock, the air heavy with unanswered questions. One neighbor, Malam Bala Abubakar, recalled the moment the peace was broken; he was preparing for his afternoon…

Clergy Report 160 Worshippers Kidnapped in Dual Raids; Police Force Refutes Claims

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Over 160 worshippers were kidnapped in twin attacks on churches in Kaduna, Nigeria, on Sunday, January 18. A senior church leader reported that armed gangs targeted the congregations during services, the latest in a series of ransom-driven abductions. This incident marks the latest in a wave of mass abductions sweeping Nigeria, where armed groups—locally referred to as ‘bandits’—systematically target both Christian and Muslim communities. These gangs frequently strike northern and central regions to extort ransom payments. Witnesses described Sunday’s assault as a coordinated strike, reporting that gunmen wielding ‘sophisticated weapons’…

IGP Kayode Egbetokun Felicitates With Retired CP Fatai Owoseni On His Conferment As Atunlushe -Ilu Adini of Oyo State

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The Nigeria Police Force joins the people of Oyo State in celebrating CP Fatai A. Owoseni (Rtd) following his installation as the Atunluse-Ilu Adini. Conferred by the highest Islamic authorities in the state, this honour recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service to national security and community development. The ceremony took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Central Mosque, Ibadan, Oyo State. For the NPF, this title serves as a proud confirmation of CP Owoseni’s legacy of excellence, further solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s security…

New Era at Maritime Command: AIG Ronke Nurat Okunade Takes Charge as 24th Head

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The Maritime Police Command, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, announces a new leadership chapter with the assumption of duty of AIG Ronke Nurat Okunade, fsi, as its 24th Assistant Inspector-General of Police. Formally taking the helm in Lagos, she succeeds AIG Chinedu Oko, psc, following a strategic deployment by IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. AIG Okunade is committed to advancing the Command’s mandate to secure Nigeria’s vital waterways through enhanced professionalism and operational vigor. In a press statement issued on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Public Relations Officer for the Maritime Police…