Law Enforcement

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismissed claims that it poisoned Nigerian singer Mohbad. The artist died last week under mysterious circumstances. A video had surfaced showing Mohbad in distress on a hospital bed. This led to public accusations against the NDLEA. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA spokesman, clarified the situation. He stated that …

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The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Haruna Garba, has confirmed the arrest and detention of a Department of State Services (DSS) operative. The operative was involved in a shooting incident at a market in Abuja, leaving several people injured. The incident occurred after a disagreement between the DSS operative and a fashion …

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has donated a range of security equipment to the State Police Command. The donation aims to enhance the state’s security infrastructure. The Governor presented the equipment at the Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado Ekiti. He emphasized that peace and security are the bedrock of good governance. The donation includes ten …

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The Cross River police command has quashed rumours about the vanishing of men’s private parts in Calabar. Spokesperson SP Irene Ugbo clarified while presenting 13 suspects apprehended in August. Ugbo stated that their investigations revealed the rumours to be unfounded. She emphasized that there was no truth to claims of disappearing manhood in the city. …

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As the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal prepares to deliver its judgment on Wednesday, both the military and police have issued warnings against any unlawful activities. Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, cautioned against any plans to incite violence on the verdict day. The tribunal is set to rule on petitions challenging the …

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted various illegal substances at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. These include ephedrine, skunk, and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the substances were concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper. They were destined for South Africa and Kenya. …

NDLEA Seizes Ephedrine and More at Lagos Airport, Arrests Suspects Read More »

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested 35 individuals for illegal mining in Rivers State. The suspects are apprehended in the Rumuokarali/Rumualogu community within the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a man, Daniel Mathew, for attempting to defile a 15-year-old girl. The Rivers State Command of …

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Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police Force Public Relations Officer, has advised Nigerians to engage with their state PPROs before contacting him. The statement was released on his official X account, formerly Twitter. Adejobi emphasized that he cannot attend to thousands of calls and messages daily. He urged the public to contact their state PPROs for …

Force PRO Urges Contacting State PROs Before Escalating Issues Read More »

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed four Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) to proceed with compulsory retirement. The DIGs affected are Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Ambakina Jitiboh, Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa, and Adeleke Adeyinka Bode. The PSC issued the directive under its statutory powers. These powers are outlined in the 1999 Constitution and the Commissions …

Police Commission Retires Four DIGs, Announces New Appointments Read More »

Anambra State’s Police Commissioner, Aderemi Adeoye, has rewarded a police inspector with N250,000. The inspector, Charity Oyor, rejected a bribe from suspected thieves. Oyor was on traffic duty in Onitsha Main Market. She spotted a bus carrying bundles of suspicious cables. Instead of explaining, the driver offered her a bribe. Oyor rejected the offer and …

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