The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has urged political parties to desist from holding unauthorised political rallies in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfom John said in a statement in Uyo on Monday that police approval was required for any political rally to hold. John said that the command had received…
The Police Command in Ondo State says it arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, in connection with raping and killing an elderly woman, one Olaseni Veronica ‘f’ in Iboropa Akoko Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident happened on Friday at Iboropa Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area of…
The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has intensified security measures to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, said this in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Wednesday in Kaduna. He said that tactical commanders, intelligence…
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed that three persons were killed and 11 others injured when bandits attacked Jikamashi town in Musawa Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Aliyu Abubakar, made the confirmation in a statement on Wednesday in Katsina. According to him, on March 10, at about 6.05…
The Kogi State Security Trust Fund (KGSSTF) has presented patrol vehicles to key security agencies operating in the state to help strengthen their operations and enhance rapid response to emerging threats. The vehicles were presented to the agencies on Wednesday in Lokoja . The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beneficiaries include the…
Police in Cross Rivers have warned applicants in the ongoing constable recruitment screening exercise against all forms of financial inducements. The Recruitment Team Lead, DCP Victor Bekep, issued the warning at the official commencement of the exercise on Tuesday in Calabar. He emphasised that the recruitment process is strictly merit-based. Bekep urged applicants to conduct…
The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the arrest of a member of the Cross River House of Assembly, Mr Ovat Agbor, for alleged wife battering. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the spokesman of the command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation in Calabar on Monday. According to Eitokpah, Agbor, who…
The Police Command in Lagos State has inaugurated a new divisional station for the Eko Strike Force aimed at strengthening security operations across the state Speaking during the inauguration held on Monday at Shomolu, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Mr Olohundare Jimoh said the Eko Strike Team was created to support activities of the…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer. The outgoing FPRO, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the appointment in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Hundeyin described Placid as “a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training and international peacekeeping”….
The Police Service Commission (PSC) says no fewer than 121,596 applicants were screened out from the 161,873 application received in the ongoing recruitment process of Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Chairman, PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters, Dr Taiwo Lakanu said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Lakanu said that…
