President Tinubu Declares April 7 As National Police Day
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to create a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, motivated and equipped with modern tools and technology, to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. Speaking yesterday during the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, President Tinubu represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, formally designated […]
Take-It-Back Protesters Defy Police Warning In Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, others
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged demonstrations in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
Police IG Cautions Officers Against Unlawful Arrest, Prolonged and Illegal Detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has charged personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to respect the fundamental rights of suspects. In a statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned officers against unlawful arrests and illegal detention of suspects for prolonged periods, insisting that adherence to legally stipulated detention […]
DSS calls on 20 Governors to support State Police
A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services (DSS), Adams Abuh, has called on 20 GOVERNORS yet to support the creation of STATE POLICE to expedite action. Abuh, in an interview yesterday, said the escalating security challenges of banditry and kidnapping in the country demand urgent response from federal and state governments. The […]
