The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested a police officer captured in a viral social media video allegedly threatening violence, authorities said on Thursday. The command identified the officer as Assistant Superintendent of Police Newton Isokpehi, who serves in the state command. In a statement, the police said the officer was promptly identified...
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Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Firearm Possession In Ogun
Police in Nigeria’s Ogun state have arrested two men over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm. Police said on Sunday that the suspects, identified as Adeola Mathew, 47, and Rasheed Omoniyi, 48, were arrested in Ifo area of the state following what police described as an intelligence-led operation. Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi said detectives from...
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Disu Orders Nationwide Town Hall Meetings To Boost Policing
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed Commissioners of Police across the country to intensify community policing efforts through regular town hall meetings and improved public accessibility within their commands. A statement by the Police said Disu issued the directive during an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and journalists at the Force Headquarters...
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Nigeria Police Fix Dates For Constable Recruitment Exams
The Police Service Commission said it has scheduled April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of applicants seeking enlistment as police constables, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force. The commission said the examinations would be conducted at designated centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. It added that only...