Police

The Oyo and Ogun states Police Commands have deployed tactical teams on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over the recent incessant kidnappings on the road. The development is followed by the commands’ move to restructure and remodel their…

The Ogun State Police Command has warned motorists and motorcyclists against driving on alternate lanes (also known as ‘one way’) during gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The command’s spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, made this known in a…

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has acquired three high-powered unmanned aerial vehicles for improved armed surveillance operations. The UAVs, he said, would help checkmate criminal activities in the country. According to…

President Muhammadu Buhari says he has approved “befitting” salaries for the police, urging them to tackle the nation’s internal security threats as they may impact negatively on the peaceful conduct of 2023 elections. Mr Buhari gave the…

Following the death of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that all members of the singer’s domestic staff are currently in police custody. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this to…

The Oyo State Police Command has said investigation had begun on the abduction of an unspeci­fied number of motorists along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday night. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Com­mand,…

Inspector general of police Usman Baba has released emergency numbers nationwide amid a warning from the United States of possible terror attacks in Abuja. The U.S. issued terror alert warning American citizens about potential terror…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has received 20 of the 60 Operational vehicles donated to 16 security outfits by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations…

Apostle Johnson Suleman has alleged foul play by the police after one of the gunmen who opened fire on him was quickly shot to death. Mr Suleman, a controversial preacher who leads Omega Fire Ministry International, escaped death by the…

The Edo State Police Command, on Saturday reacted to the assassination attempt on Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries. The outgoing state Police Commissioner, AIG Abutu Yaro, ordered the withdrawal of the Divisional Police…