Police set to establish quick intervention squad to tackle rising crime menace

Police set to establish quick intervention squad to tackle rising crime menace

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the establishment of a specialized Quick Intervention Squad to tackle the increasing menace of crimes and criminality in Nigeria. During his inaugural conference with Strategic Police Managers in Abuja, Egbetokun … Continue reading Police set to establish quick intervention squad to tackle rising crime menace

Lagos police arrest syndicate defrauding filling stations with fake alerts

Lagos police arrest syndicate defrauding filling stations with fake alerts

The Lagos State Police Command has made a significant discovery involving a criminal syndicate specializing in defrauding filling stations of substantial sums of money using counterfeit electronic payment alerts. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer … Continue reading Lagos police arrest syndicate defrauding filling stations with fake alerts

Teenage terrorist sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting attack on soldiers and police

Teenage terrorist sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting attack on soldiers and police

A Muslim convert, 19-year-old Matthew King, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for planning a terrorist attack on British police officers and soldiers after being radicalized online during the pandemic. King expressed his desire to kill military personnel and made … Continue reading Teenage terrorist sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting attack on soldiers and police

Over 31,000 police personnel promoted as IGP implements manpower development policy

Over 31,000 police personnel promoted as IGP implements manpower development policy

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has given his approval for the promotion of 31,465 police personnel. This includes the promotion of 24,991 sergeants to inspector, 194 corporals to sergeant, and 6,280 constables to corporal cadres. The announcement … Continue reading Over 31,000 police personnel promoted as IGP implements manpower development policy

Controversy surrounds alleged remarks by Kogi state commissioner of police on Seun Kuti's assault

Controversy surrounds alleged remarks by Kogi state commissioner of police on Seun Kuti’s assault

The alleged remarks made by Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Akeem Yusuf, have sparked criticism among Nigerians. It is reported that Yusuf hinted that the body of Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti could have been dumped in the lagoon around Third … Continue reading Controversy surrounds alleged remarks by Kogi state commissioner of police on Seun Kuti’s assault

Femi Falana to provide legal aid as Seun Kuti faces prosecution for alleged assault on police officer

Femi Falana to provide legal aid as Seun Kuti faces prosecution for alleged assault on police officer

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, has announced his intention to provide legal representation to Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, who sought his assistance after being accused of assaulting a police officer. Falana confirmed that Kuti … Continue reading Femi Falana to provide legal aid as Seun Kuti faces prosecution for alleged assault on police officer