In a major boost to Nigeria’s security education, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has greenlit 10 new postgraduate programmes for the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil. This major academic expansion opens fresh doors for advanced studies in cutting-edge security and professional disciplines. The official nod comes on the heels of a thorough resource verification visit by an NUC delegation, which meticulously evaluated the Academy’s faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and learning infrastructure before giving the go-ahead for full-time operations. Announced in an official academy release on Friday, June 19, the approved curriculum covers…
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Bridging the Divide: How ‘D’ Division’s Community Policing Restored Harmony in Bauchi Neighbourhoods
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a significant stride toward lasting peace and community harmony, the Divisional Police Officer of ‘D’ Division in Bauchi, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, successfully facilitated a series of reconciliation meetings aimed at healing rifts and ending youth skirmishes across several local communities. The interventions brought together community elders and youths from Jahun, Unguwar Dem, Yan Yamawa, Abuja House, and Unguwar Kuka, as well as representatives from Sabuwar Kasuwa, Unguwar Kur, and Fadan Bayak. These areas had recently experienced friction due to Sara-Suka and thug-related clashes, making…
Kogi School Attack: Vice Principal, Two Others Killed as Security Forces Foil Mass Abduction
Armed bandits wearing military uniforms stormed Government Secondary School in Iluke Bunu, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday morning, killing three people—including the Vice Principal, Mr. Ganiyu Anifowose. The assailants disrupted an ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in an attempt to kidnap students, but a joint team of military personnel and local vigilantes successfully repelled the attack and rescued the students unharmed. The assault began at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, according to residents within the locality. The armed group reportedly timed…
Abducted Oyo Students, Teachers Freed: Police Break Silence on Release
The Oyo State Police Command has strongly refuted viral online claims that the abducted students and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area have been freed. Labeling the rumors as false, misleading, and unsubstantiated, police authorities urged the public to disregard the misinformation. The clarification came via a statement on Thursday, June 4, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, who implored citizens to rely strictly on official channels. “Oyo Police Command wishes to categorically debunk the viral messages currently circulating across various social media platforms alleging that the pupils…
Lagos Police Dismiss Viral Ikorodu Arms Arrest Video as Stale; Warn Against Disinformation
A viral video showing a major arms arrest in Ikorodu is stale and misleading, the Lagos State Police Command declared on Sunday May 31. Refuting the circulating footage, police authorities clarified that the incident took place over three years ago and has no bearing on present-day realities. Security agencies have since issued a stern warning against the recycling of old content, stating that the deliberate spread of disinformation will be met with full legal prosecution. SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, condemned the circulation of the old video,…
30 Malian Trafficking Victims Rescued by Police in Nasarawa
A major transnational human trafficking syndicate has been dismantled by the Nigeria Police Force. The operation spanned the Federal Capital Territory and nearby communities, culminating in the rescue of 30 Malian nationals being exploited in Nasarawa State. In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer DCP Anthony Okon Placid revealed that operatives tracked the network to residential apartments in Mararaba and Karu, where the victims were kept confined. Law enforcement authorities confirmed that 13 suspects have been taken into custody. At the center of the ring is the alleged mastermind, Abdul Ngaki. He was arrested…
Maritime Police, PEBEC Move to Clear Lagos Port Gridlock, Boost Security, and Root Out Graft
Driven by a mandate to optimize port logistics, the Maritime Police Command, Headquarters Annex, Lagos actively participated in the inter-agency Lagos Port Corridor Clean-Up and Enforcement Exercise on May 14–15, 2026. The exercise was led by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Okunade Ronke Nurat, the command’s involvement targets the critical bottlenecks of extortion and traffic congestion. This strategic enforcement ensures cargo flows freely while significantly boosting security and operational efficiency. The enforcement operation was announced on Saturday, May 16, by ASP Adebayo Rasheed Adebayo, Public Relations Officer for the…
Bauchi Adolescents’ Rogue Marriage Lands Them with Police
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Action Committee on Gender-Based Violence, led by the Chairperson and First Lady of Bauchi State, Aisha Bala Mohammed, has handed over adolescents involved in an unauthorized marriage. A statement by Zainab Garba Musa, Press Secretary to the First Lady, Bauchi State said the incident involved a young girl and boy who allegedly conducted marriage rites without parental consent or approval. Friends of the youths reportedly assumed the roles of guardians (Al-Wali) and Imam during the process. The youths were apprehended by the Commander…
Kano Shocked as Woman Burns Husband, Co-Wife, and Children
Kano residents are in shock after a woman, Maryam Muhammad, allegedly doused her 28-year-old co-wife, Firdausi Musa, and her two young children with petrol and set them ablaze in the Hotoro area of the Kano metropolis. Stunning the local community, the horrific attack took place late Monday night in the Mai Allo area of Hotoro. While the suspect remains in custody at the Mariri Police Division, the injured children, Khadija Ya’u, 7, and Ismail Ya’u, 3, are undergoing emergency treatment with their mother at the Dala National Orthopaedic Hospital and…
Extortion Crackdown: IGP Imposes 200-Metre Restriction on POS Operators Near Police Stations
In a strategic move to boost transparency and curb extortion, Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has barred Point-of-Sale (POS) operators from operating within 200 metres of all police formations nationwide. The strict directive aims to sanitize police environments and eliminate illicit financial transactions near commands. Enforcement of the new perimeter takes immediate effect, with the police high command warning senior officers that strict disciplinary action will be taken if violations occur under their watch. The signal specifically targets the ‘alarming proliferation’ of POS spots near stations, linking their presence to…