Inspector General of Police Orders Dismantling of Illegal Roadblocks Across Nigeria

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the removal of all illegal road blocks by unlawful revenue collectors across the country.

Police Uncovers Fake Embassy In Lagos, Arrest Chinese And Nigerian Masterminds

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said it has discovered fake embassy operating in Lagos where many innocent members of the public had been swindled.

Governor Ambode Ups Death Insurance Policy of Police Officers Serving in Lagos To N10m

Governor Ambode

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday announced an increment to the death insurance benefit for police officers who die in active service to the State to N10 million, saying that his administration would stop at nothing to ensure the safety of all citizens in the State.

Lawmakers Summon Nigeria Police Boss Over Indiscriminate Extrajudicial Killings

The House of Representatives has summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to appear before it over escalating cases of extra-judicial killings in the country by his men.

IGP Prohibits Police Officers From Illegally Accessing Mobile Phones of Citizens

Nigeria's Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase issued a circular today, January 4, 2016, directing officers and men of the Nigeria Police to forthwith desist from accessing people’s mobile telephones illegally.

A 'House' Divided Against Itself? Nigeria Police Arraigns Sergeant, Three Others for ‘Kidnapping’ Fellow Policemen

The Anti-Pipeline Unit of the Police on Tuesday arraigned four men, including a police sergeant, at the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly kidnapping nine policemen at Arepo, near Ikorodu in Lagos.

Security Alert! New Tactics Criminals Use on ATM Users; Drugged Handkerchiefs

The Nigeria Police on Friday advised members of the public using ATM at various banks to be security conscious as some criminals now disguised as customers queuing to withdraw money.

Eid-el Fitr: Nigeria Police Boss Call For Vigilance, Orders Tight Security

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered tight security for Nigerians across the country to ensure a violence free Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Eid-el-Fitr is an Islamic festival to mark the end of the month of Ramadan fast.

Arase directed Command Commissioners of the Police force nationwide to improve vigilance and look out for vulnerable points that were prone to attacks from terrorists.

He gave the directive in a statement issued in Abuja and made available to journalists.

The statement, signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Force, Emmanuel Ojukwu, instructed that special attention be paid to all places of worship and critical public places.

“The Police High Command is hopeful that the operational strategies adopted by the Force and renewed collaboration with the public will yield positive results,” he said.

The IGP, in the statement, felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria as they conclude the Ramadan fast as he enjoined them and other citizens to maintain utmost vigilance.

“Nigerians should courageously continue to support the police and provide useful information towards preventing and unearthing crimes and their perpetrators,”he added.

Source:
Voice of Nigeria

Nigeria Police Set To Commence Stop And Search On Roads And Highways Nationwide

The Police in Nigeria have started a special stop and search operation on roads and highways nationwide, with emphasis on roads in and out of major cities and towns.

Armed Pirates Raid Nigeria Police Armoury, Seize Weapons

Armed pirates attacked the Nigerian Marine Police Armoury in Calabar, Cross River State, early Monday, seizing a large cache of weapons, police and sources said.

Love Triangle: Police Corporal Kills Inspector, Girl-friend, Self

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Ag. IGP Orders Removal of Police Road Blocks Across Nigeria

Ag IGP Solomon Arase

Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has ordered the immediate dismantling of all police roadblocks nationwide, describing them as points of corruption and constituting public nuisance as well as causing police-citizens friction.

Abuja Police Commissioner Warn Nigerians Not To Tamper With Crime Scenes

The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Wilson Inalegu, has said that the police’s inability to solve many crimes in Nigeria is largely because Nigerians often tamper with crime scenes.

Police Declare 10 Bankers Wanted Over N125m Fraud

The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos State on Sunday declared 10 suspected bankers wanted over alleged N125.1 million scam.

Human Rights Lawyer - Falana Wants Police To Stop Parading Suspects In Public

Mr. Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has described as illegal the popular tradition of the Nigeria Police whereby suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and other alleged criminals are paraded in public or before the press prior to charging them to court.

How Nigerian Officials Aid Indian Company in Corrupt Practices, Former Staff Reveals

Interview:

Mr. Jonathan Abimbola was a former Safety Officer of the Indian company, African Fertilizers and Chemicals Nigeria Limited. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, he reveals things about the operations of the Indian company in Nigeria.

Fingerpointing Narrative: Nigeria Police Blame DSS For Bungling Aminu Ogwuche Case

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Insecurity: Nigeria Police To Screen, Monitor Vigilante Groups

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IG of Police Orders Probe Force Weapons - Ojukwu

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Suleiman Abba, has ordered an audit of the weaponry of the force throughout the country.

State Commissioners of Police Now Permitted To Issue Tinted Vehicle Glass Permit

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