The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the transfer of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi from his position as Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations in the Delta State Command. In a statement, the IGP said the posting is strategic given the…
The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, the Police Service Commission has announced. Until his new rank, Adejobi was an assistant commissioner of police. The Nigeria Police Force has announced the elevation of its Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, from…
By Boluwatife Hamidat Olanite and Golden Munet Amedu The Kano State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has applauded the Nigeria Police Force for the prompt arrest and transfer of one Fauziya Gidado, who is accused of severely abusing a 14-year-old house help, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement issued on…
… as LG chairman brokers peace, vows justice The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ifo Police Division, SP Kamorudeen Olabisi said that a number of arrests have been made following the killing of a trader, Mrs. Blessing Eze, at Ifo Market on Friday, June 6, 2025. The DPO spoke at a peace meeting called by the…
Section 197 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Resisting public officersAny person who in any manner obstructs or resists any public officer while engaged in the discharge or attempted discharge of the duties of his office under any order, Act, law, or Statute, or obstructs or resists any person while engaged in the discharge…
Following reported cases of stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State where many lives were lost at funfair and palliative distributions events, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has called for caution and end to such unorganised events in the country. Egbetokun who described the incidents as worrisome scenarios said it calls for urgent…
The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday apprehended Hon. Ladi Adebutu, the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His arrest was in connection with the disturbances that occurred during the local government elections in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area, on Saturday. Adebutu’s arrest followed his recent release from the Department of State…
The trajectory of a nation’s development in all areas is linked and often directly proportional to the strength of its security architecture. Many scholars have viewed security not only as the absence of war but as the overall well-being of a nation’s citizenry. This broad perspective aligns with the principles and concept of the “New…
… Embark on Show of force exercise In an attempt to forestall likely post election crisis as the Edo 2024 Governorship Elections gradually winds down, the Nigeria Police Force has activated a post-election security strategy. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in-charge of the Elections, DIG Frank Mba, who activated the post-election security strategy…
By Amidu Arije The Nigeria police said it recorded arrest of 2,740 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and others across the country in the last one month. During the arrest, a total of 4,087 arms and ammunitions were recovered, the force public relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has said. Adejobi in a statement in Abuja on…
