The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has announced the establishment of an ad hoc committee tasked with the comprehensive review of firearms licensing and regulations by the Nigeria Police Force in line with the Firearms Act and other extant laws, in the interest of public safety […]
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a sweeping ban on street trading activities in Abuja. This directive, delivered during an address to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Wednesday, has generated widespread discussion and debate. Nyesom […]
The Nigeria Police Force hereby wishes to provide an update on the ongoing investigation regarding the recent declaration of the duo of Ndiana Abasi Idongesit Udom ‘m’ and Peace Ekom Robert ‘f’ wanted on July 22nd, 2023, in the media and through our official social media platforms. Ndiana Udom has […]
During a news briefing held on Monday in Doma, Major Joseph Afolasade, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 4 Special Forces Command located in Doma, disclosed: “On Aug. 5, 2023 at about 11pm, troops of the command intercepted three suspected railtrack vandals during a routine patrol […]
Reportedly, a man named Taye Agbaje is alleged to have murdered his younger brother’s two children in a wooded area in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. The incident occurred on August 6th, when Taye visited his sibling’s residence in Kemta Abata, Abeokuta. He took the two young girls with […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has executed a successful operation resulting in the capture of 14 individuals suspected of participating in internet fraud. The operation transpired in Makurdi, Benue state, signifying a pivotal advancement in the EFCC’s endeavor to combat financial crimes. According to statements from EFCC spokesperson […]
A 40 year-old banker, Andrew Nwadiashi and eight internet fraudsters has been convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. The others are Osawa Marvellous, Etinosa Ogieva, Erharruyi Osaigbovo, Isaac Godstime Eghosa, Obasohan Kelvin, Evans Jessa Mike, Timothy Odion […]
Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi, the Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), revealed that the agency has achieved a significant milestone in combating human trafficking. Since 2004, they have successfully secured 624 convictions, with 80 of them attained last year, marking the highest number […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to draw public attention to a fraudulent LinkedIn Account impersonating the person, and office of the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. The account was obviously created by some unscrupulous and criminal elements to defraud unsuspecting public members and users of social […]
In a bid to combat the increasing threat of cybercrimes and strengthen Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced its collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Certified Fraud Investigator of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) on digital forensics. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, expressed […]