Nigeria Police Force – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:46:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Nigeria Police Force – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 State Police and the Questions Nigeria Can No Longer Avoid https://www.theinfostride.com/state-police-and-the-questions-nigeria-can-no-longer-avoid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/state-police-and-the-questions-nigeria-can-no-longer-avoid/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:46:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475682 Nigeria’s post-1999 democratic era has coincided with one of the gravest crises of state authority in the country’s history, with the state appearing weak and incapable of defending its authority. Fundamentalist Islamist groups, ethnic militants, gangs, secessionist movements, cult groups, organised criminal groups, and political thugs, among others, have relentlessly challenged the state to a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/state-police-and-the-questions-nigeria-can-no-longer-avoid/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police Force Betrayed VeryDarkMan Despite Him Trying To Build Their Image – DKokopee https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-betrayed-verydarkman-despite-him-trying-to-build-their-image-dkokopee/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-betrayed-verydarkman-despite-him-trying-to-build-their-image-dkokopee/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:20:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392901 Popular singer, DKokopee has come out to say that VeryDarkMan has been detained by the police over the unauthorized use of police uniform. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, VDM is set to be arraigned in court tomorrow because the Nigeria Police refused [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-betrayed-verydarkman-despite-him-trying-to-build-their-image-dkokopee/feed/ 0 VDM’s Unauthorized Use Of Our Uniform Undermines Our Values And Integrity – Nigeria Police Force https://www.theinfostride.com/vdms-unauthorized-use-of-our-uniform-undermines-our-values-and-integrity-nigeria-police-force/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vdms-unauthorized-use-of-our-uniform-undermines-our-values-and-integrity-nigeria-police-force/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392267 The Nigeria Police Force has come out to say that it has launched an investigation into the use of its uniform by social critic, Very Dark Man. Recall that a video of VDM dressed in police uniform and addressing himself as ‘CSP Very Dark Man’ went viral recently, and Nigerians have been reacting. Also reacting, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vdms-unauthorized-use-of-our-uniform-undermines-our-values-and-integrity-nigeria-police-force/feed/ 0 Why Osun Police refuses to charge their acclaimed suspect to Court over alleged N650.8m POF Fraud – CHRSJ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-osun-police-refuses-to-charge-their-acclaimed-suspect-to-court-over-alleged-n650-8m-pof-fraud-chrsj/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-osun-police-refuses-to-charge-their-acclaimed-suspect-to-court-over-alleged-n650-8m-pof-fraud-chrsj/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 22:39:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378425 A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has carpeted the Osun State Police Command of refusing to charge their acclaimed suspect, Mr Talabi Adeniyi Sunday to Court after Sixteen(16) days in their custody over an alleged N650.8m Proof Of Fund (POF) fraud. CHRSJ, also alleged that Mr. Talabi who [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-osun-police-refuses-to-charge-their-acclaimed-suspect-to-court-over-alleged-n650-8m-pof-fraud-chrsj/feed/ 0 Portable Arrest: CHRSJ Condemns Nigeria Police’s Involvement in Debt Recovery https://www.theinfostride.com/portable-arrest-chrsj-condemns-nigeria-polices-involvement-in-debt-recovery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/portable-arrest-chrsj-condemns-nigeria-polices-involvement-in-debt-recovery/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 22:11:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378418 A human rights body, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has strongly condemned the men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the way and manner they employed in arresting the Lagos-based singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable- ZahZu Zeh” over an alleged failure to pay for the Fourteen Million Naira [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/portable-arrest-chrsj-condemns-nigeria-polices-involvement-in-debt-recovery/feed/ 0 Osun Police Begins Investigation of Deposed Alawo, Adegboye Taiwo over Forgery Scandal, Age Falsification, Identity Theft, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-police-begins-investigation-of-deposed-alawo-adegboye-taiwo-over-forgery-scandal-age-falsification-identity-theft-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-police-begins-investigation-of-deposed-alawo-adegboye-taiwo-over-forgery-scandal-age-falsification-identity-theft-others/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:28:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364635 Osun State Command of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has set to investigate the alleged forgery scandal, perjury, identity theft, falsification of age, and usage of fake and forged documents ravaging the illegal selection/or election, approval appointment and subsequent installation of a deposed new Alawo in Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State, Mr Adegboye Taiwo [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-police-begins-investigation-of-deposed-alawo-adegboye-taiwo-over-forgery-scandal-age-falsification-identity-theft-others/feed/ 0 Activist renew call for Immediate Removal of Olokode as Osun Police Commissioner over Extra-Judicial Killings https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-renew-call-for-immediate-removal-of-olokode-as-osun-police-commissioner-over-extra-judicial-killings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-renew-call-for-immediate-removal-of-olokode-as-osun-police-commissioner-over-extra-judicial-killings/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:07:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327424 Ahead of the Osun State Governorship election slated to hold on July 16th, 2022, a human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, has renewed the call for immediate removal of Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Taoheed Olokode over extra-judicial killings of innocent citizens of the State by the men of Nigeria Police Force [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-renew-call-for-immediate-removal-of-olokode-as-osun-police-commissioner-over-extra-judicial-killings/feed/ 0 Naira abusers risk jail terms, CBN warns https://www.theinfostride.com/naira-abusers-risk-jail-terms-cbn-warns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/naira-abusers-risk-jail-terms-cbn-warns/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:25:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304209 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that it is working with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to bring to justice individuals who abuse the naira. The CBN warned those involved in such actions to desist [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/naira-abusers-risk-jail-terms-cbn-warns/feed/ 0 Moral Re-Orientation Of The Nigeria Police Force Is Important – Muhammed Adamu https://www.theinfostride.com/moral-re-orientation-of-the-nigeria-police-force-is-important-muhammed-adamu/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:29:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242425 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu has come out to say that a total moral re-orientation of the police is compulsory if they want to gain the trust of Nigerians. Represented by Peter Ogunyanwo, the DIG in-charge of Research and Planning, he said this during his official visit to the Oyo State Police Command, [...]

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]]> We Acknowledge The Fact That There Is Insecurity In Nigeria – Nigeria Police Force https://www.theinfostride.com/we-acknowledge-the-fact-that-there-is-insecurity-in-nigeria-nigeria-police-force/ Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:22:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230920 Nigeria Police Force Spokesman, Frank Mba is of the opinion that the Force can overcome Nigeria’s rising security issues despite the difficulty it is currently battling with. The Force has been blasted for the increasing insecurity in Kaduna and Zamfara where many have been kidnapped for ransom or killed in the past few months. But, [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Is Still Under Probe – Nigeria Police Force https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-is-still-under-probe-nigeria-police-force/ Sat, 24 Nov 2018 19:27:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221714 The Nigeria Police Force has announced that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is still under probe for his connection to the gang that killed 33 people during a robbery attack in Offa, Kwara State in April. Nine police officers and at least 24 others lost their lives when a group of around 30 armed robbers attacked [...]

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]]> The Nigeria Police Force Shares D’banj’s Pain – Edgal Imohimi https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nigeria-police-force-shares-dbanjs-pain-edgal-imohimi/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:31:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209689 The Nigerian Police Force has released a press statement over the death of D’banj’s son, Daniel the third. The police in its statement condoled with the music star and his family over the demise of his son. “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Edgal Imohimi, on behalf of officers and men of Lagos State [...]

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]]> The Welfare Of The Personnel Of The Nigeria Police Force Is Important – Ibrahim Idris https://www.theinfostride.com/the-welfare-of-the-personnel-of-the-nigeria-police-force-is-important-ibrahim-idris/ Sat, 30 Sep 2017 02:04:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183466 Mr Ibrahim Idris, has sgown massive commitment of the force to improve the welfare of the officers to ensure a functional police force. “In my inaugural speech on July 22, 2016, I said the Nigerian police force will henceforth be guided by international core values of policing with integrity. ‘’This is to ensure that the [...]

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]]> Constables Should Not Succumb To Bending Of The Rules – Ibrahim Idris https://www.theinfostride.com/constables-should-not-succumb-to-bending-of-the-rules-ibrahim-idris/ Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:59:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183242 Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned new police constables against acts capable of rubbishing the image of the Nigeria Police Force. Idris said that the constables must perform their duties in total obedience to the rule of law; while ensuring that human rights of any member of the public would be duly respected. “You must put [...]

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]]> Lagos Police PRO makes new CP’s Hotline Public https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-pro-makes-new-cps-hotline-public/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 10:30:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180682 The Lagos Police Command Public Relations officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, has made public the telephone number of the new Lagos Police Commissioner, Ag./CP Edgal Imohimi for the purpose of distress and emergencies. Ag./CP Edgal Imohimi was Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations until last week when he replaced CP Fatai Owoseni as the Lagos [...]

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]]> Nigeria Police Force No Longer Take Bribe – Jimoh Moshood https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-no-longer-take-bribe-jimoh-moshood/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:53:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178770 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has come out in full force to condemne a recent report of bribery among police officers as misleading. A survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that bribes were paid 82.3 million times by Nigerians between 2015 and 2016, and police officers were said to have requested directly [...]

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]]> Kidnapping: IGP declares State of Emergency in Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Highways https://www.theinfostride.com/kidnapping-igp-declares-state-of-emergency-in-abuja-kaduna-zaria-highways/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:58:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174185 Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has initiated unprecedented overhaul of police formations on Kaduna highway. He had ordered the immediate redeployment of Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, all other Officers, Inspectors and Rank and File serving in the Police Divisions and stations abutting the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria highways, notorious for kidnapping and robberies. All police officers [...]

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]]> Nigeria Police promote ACP, 6 CSPs in Lagos, Intensifies Training on Use of Fire Arms https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-promote-acp-6-csps-in-lagos-intensifies-training-on-use-of-fire-arms/ Mon, 29 May 2017 17:07:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166717 The Nigeria Police Force has promoted some of its senior officers in Lagos to the post of Deputy Commisioner of Police (DCP) and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). In a statement released by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Olarinde Famous-Cole, the promoted senior officers were decorated today by the Assistant Inspector-General of [...]

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]]> Group raises Alarm over Fate of Shot Detainees in Police Custody https://www.theinfostride.com/group-raises-alarm-over-fate-of-shot-detainees-in-police-custody/ Thu, 25 May 2017 20:33:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166256 A human right organisation, the Save Lagos Group has raised an alarm over the fate of two detained citizens in police custody whom the group said have been shot by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on trumped up allegations. A statement issued by the Convener of the Save Lagos Group, Comrade Adeniyi A. Sulaiman [...]

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]]> Rivers Police Commissioner Wants To Kill Me – Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-police-commissioner-wants-to-kill-me-nyesom-wike/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:45:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161539 Governor Nyesom Wike has alleged that the new Rivers state police commissioner has been ordered to kill him. Wike said the state police boss was given the instruction by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris. According to Daily Post, the Governor said this on Saturday, April 8, 2017, while speaking with newsmen. Wike said [...]

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]]> Civil Society condemns Policemen for Shooting Two UNIOSUN Students, wants the Officers prosecuted for Murder https://www.theinfostride.com/civil-society-condemns-policemen-for-shooting-two-uniosun-students-wants-the-officers-prosecuted-for-murder/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:56:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154804 A civil group, the Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State (CSCEOS) has strongly condemned the trigger-happy Plain Police officers for shooting the two students of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo at the weekend, saying that the affected Police officers should be charged for attempted murder without further delaying by the Police [...]

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]]> Land Dispute: Rights Activist drags Osun Monarch before Police https://www.theinfostride.com/land-dispute-rights-activist-drags-osun-monarch-before-police/ Sun, 08 Jan 2017 15:41:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153504 …As Police commences investigation A rights activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi, Alimi Sulaiman has dragged the paramount ruler of an ancient town in Osun State, the Alawo of Awo, Oba Musa Olatunbosun Adebayo, Akinsilo II before the authority of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone IX, Osogbo [...]

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]]> 15-Year Remembrance: CSCEOS urges Police to re-open Bola Ige, Olagbaju’s Brutal Murder https://www.theinfostride.com/15-year-remembrance-csceos-urges-police-to-re-open-bola-ige-olagbajus-brutal-murder/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:48:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152106 Following the recent reported directive of President Muhammadu Buhari and the calls by the well meaning Nigerians that the brutal killing of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, SAN, be revisited, a Civil Society Organization (CSO), the Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State (CSCEOS) has [...]

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