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Nigeria Police rejects IPI allegations, reaffirms commitment to Press Freedom, Due Process

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rejected what it described as unfounded and misleading allegations by the International Press Institute (IPI) linking the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to the alleged wrongful arrest of a journalist. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Force said the IGP neither authorized nor condoned the arrest, harassment, or intimidation of any journalist, describing attempts to associate him with the incident as unsupported by facts. According to the statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the…

IGP Egbetokun opens 2025 PPROs Conference, sets new agenda for strategic police communication

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, December 8, 2025, declared open the 2025 Annual Conference of Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) of the Nigeria Police Force, held at the Police Resource Centre, Abuja. In his keynote address, the IGP described the annual gathering as “a strategic national engagement and a critical platform for strengthening police-public communication, shaping national narratives constructively, and deepening public trust.” He noted that modern policing is now defined not only by operational efficiency but also by the transparency, accuracy, and responsiveness of…

Ex IGP Alkali Baba launches dual Biographies, says documenting experience will strengthen policing knowledge

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has officially launched two extensive biographies chronicling his life, policing journey and leadership experience, saying the publications were conceived to enrich national security discourse and provide strategic guidance for serving and future law enforcement leaders.   Speaking at the launch event held on Saturday at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Abuja, the former Police Chief said he initially resisted attempts by biographers to document his story, fearing it could be misinterpreted as self-glorification while still in office. He eventually agreed, he explained, after…

VIP Escorts Withdrawn: Police record full compliance with Presidential Order in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recorded a high level of compliance with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive prohibiting the deployment of police personnel for VIP escort and guard duties.   A special enforcement team was constituted to monitor adherence, and on 6 December 2025, field operations were carried out across major locations in Lagos State, including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and other strategic points. The exercise revealed “satisfactory and commendable” compliance, with no unauthorised deployments observed and no arrests made.  …

Tinubu declares national security emergency, orders massive recruitment into Army, Police

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, directing an immediate large-scale recruitment drive across Nigeria’s security agencies to tackle rising threats across the country.   In a State House statement issued on Wednesday, the President authorised the Nigeria Police Force to recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, raising the total new intake to 50,000 officers. He also approved expanded recruitment for the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to strengthen frontline operations nationwide.   The President further granted approval for the police to utilise National Youth Service Corps…

IGP appoints SP Orvenonne Ikwen as new National Coordinator of POCACOV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Orvenonne Ikwen as the new National Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV).   POCACOV is a national initiative of the Nigeria Police Force focused on non-kinetic strategies for combating cultism, drug abuse, gender-based violence, cyber-related vulnerabilities, and other social vices through community-driven and preventive approaches.   According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the appointment is in line with…

Police nab Lil Kesh’s attacker in Kano, probe victim’s female companion

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Adewale Mathew, who allegedly attacked and robbed Nigerian hip hop artiste, Keshinro Ololade Sodiq, popularly known as Lil Kesh, at the Chevron-Lekki area of Lagos.   The suspect, who had been on the run since the July 19, 2025 incident, was tracked and apprehended in Kano State by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, following credible intelligence.   Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, had directed DCP Dayo Akinbisehin of the SCID to ensure…

PSC warns Nigerians against fake Police recruitment advert

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has cautioned Nigerians, particularly youths interested in joining the Nigeria Police Force, against falling victim to fraudulent online recruitment advertisements. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, said the Commission has not yet commenced the 2025 recruitment exercise. He stressed that any online advertorial currently in circulation is fake, fictitious, and diversionary. Ani urged prospective applicants to disregard such publications, reiterating that the recruitment exercise will only be announced officially…

NUJ FCT Council passes Vote of confidence on Grace Ike …. refers former Chairman Ogbeche to Police over alleged Cyberattack

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has passed a vote of confidence on the Comrade Grace Ike-led executive during its Monthly Congress held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Union’s Secretariat in Utako, Abuja.   The Congress, which had over 450 members in attendance, took a serious turn during the “State of the Union/Nation” session when allegations emerged that a former Chairman of the Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, had unlawfully accessed and altered the Union’s verified social media handles. He was accused of changing…

Child Abuse: MURIC Commends Nigeria Police over arrest of Fauziya Gidado

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Nigeria Police for arresting Fauziya Gidado, a woman accused of torturing and brutalizing her 14-year-old house help, Bashariya.   According to MURIC, Fauziya was arrested on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her Sokoto home and transferred to the Nigerian Police Headquarters in Abuja for further investigation.   The organization praised the police for their prompt action, saying it demonstrated a high standard of professionalism.   MURIC had previously demanded the arrest and prosecution of Fauziya, citing allegations of enslavement, subjugation, and severe…