Category: Police

‘No Such Order’: Police Clarify Lethal Force Rumours Surrounding IGP Disu

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The Nigeria Police Force has moved to debunk a wave of “shoot-on-sight” rumours trailing recent comments by the Inspector-General of Police. IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu clarified that his remarks in Makurdi, Benue State, were completely taken out of context, emphasizing that no illegal lethal force mandate was ever issued to personnel. Clearing the air, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Aniedu, explained that the Inspector-General’s directive was strictly a reminder that only legally authorized security personnel are permitted to carry firearms. “The Nigeria Police Force has flagged a misleading report…

Beyond Applause: Why Nigeria Must Honour and Reward Its Security Heroes

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— By: Dr. Philip B. OlusolaLead City University, Ibadan. In recent times, Nigerians have celebrated numerous successes recorded by the nation’s security forces against terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, oil thieves, and other violent criminal groups. Every successful rescue operation, every criminal network dismantled, and every community reclaimed from the grip of violence is rightly welcomed as a victory for the nation. Yet, beyond the headlines and official commendations lies a question that deserves far greater attention: what becomes of the men and women whose courage makes these victories possible? The answer…

Irony: How Abuja Police Patrol Officers Extorted the ICPC Chief

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In a shocking twist of enforcement targeting the enforcer, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested four patrol officers for setting up an illegal checkpoint and extorting Nigeria’s top anti-corruption boss. The rogue operatives unknowingly picked the ultimate target, triggering a swift and severe clampdown from police leadership. We bring you the exclusive details from the Sooth News desk. The four FCT police officers are now in custody after allegedly forcing the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), to…

Tragedy in Jigawa: One Dead, Over 30 Feared Drowned in Ringim Vessel Mishap

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Tragedy has struck Jigawa State after a vessel conveying about 40 passengers capsized in the Ringim Local Government Area, leaving over 30 people feared drowned Emergency rescue teams are currently locked in a race against time to locate survivors. We bring you the latest details from the Sooth News desk. The disaster occurred on Sunday evening, July 19, 2026, in the Malamawar Yan Dutse community. The vessel was transporting approximately 40 passengers, predominantly female farmers, laborers, women, and children—when it suddenly overturned while crossing the river. The incident has plunged…

Troops Foil ISWAP School Raid in Borno; 46 Rescued, Casualties Reported

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In a fierce defense of national security, joint forces from Operation Hadin Kai and the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) have crushed an ISWAP plot to kidnap students from the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Monguno, Borno State. The decisive interception halted what could have been a catastrophic mass abduction. Detailing the battlefield breakthrough in a Sunday press briefing, Operation Hadin Kai’s acting military information officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, confirmed that joint security forces successfully evacuated 46 students to safety during the chaotic firefight. The assault commenced under the…

World PR Day: How Strategic PR Secures National Progress — Lagos NIPR Chair, Samuel Ayetutu

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In commemoration of World Public Relations Day 2026, the Chairman of the NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has congratulated PR practitioners across Nigeria, with special recognition to members of the Lagos Chapter. He urged professionals to champion strategic communication as a vital catalyst for nation-building, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development. In a statement released on Thursday by the NIPR Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the Chapter Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, described this year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” as both timely and instructive.…

PSC Cleans House: 4 Senior Officers Dismissed, 10 Demoted as 31 Face Penalties

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In a major move to strengthen institutional discipline, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers and penalized 31 others for various acts of misconduct. According to a statement released Tuesday by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Mr. Torty Njoku Kalu, the decisions were reached during the Commission’s plenary meeting at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, reaffirming the PSC’s commitment to accountability within the Nigeria Police Force. According to the Commission, the four senior officers were ousted after an internal inquiry found them guilty of…

Kano Police Seize 81 Vehicles with Hidden Plates

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In a statewide crackdown on vehicle anonymity dubbed “Operation Clean Plates,” the Kano State Police Command on Monday, July 6, impounded 81 vehicles across the state. The massive enforcement targeted motorists plying the roads with covered, defaced, or missing number plates. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori vowed that all offenders will face prosecution, directly linking the illegal practice to criminal activity. Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, confirmed this during a press conference at the Motor Traffic Division office on BUK Road, Kano. CP Bakori stated that the…

NDLEA Seizes China-Dubai Drugs in Ladies’ Bags; Grandparents Arrested for Peddling to Kids, Wanted Couple Cornered

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Age is no barrier to crime. This was starkly proven in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, where operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Godfrey Orji, 84, and Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, 75. The grandfathers are now cooling their heels in custody for allegedly running an illicit drug ring targeting teenage secondary school students. According to a Sunday statement by NDLEA Spokesman Femi Babafemi, Pa Obiora was busted on Friday, June 19, following tip-offs that he was retailing narcotics to students from his patent medicine store at 4…

Bauchi Police and Top DIGs Unite with Community Leaders to Fight Crime

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Police Command hosted a high-powered Security Stakeholders Engagement and Consultative Meeting featuring the Coordinating Deputy Inspector General of Police for the North East, DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan, and DIG Ibrahim Baba Zango. The strategic forum brought together a diverse group of community gatekeepers, including government officials, traditional and religious leaders, heads of sister security agencies, academics, and civil society organizations. The primary objective of the meeting was to review ongoing crime-fighting initiatives, identify emerging threats, and forge stronger community partnerships across the state.…