Nigeria police – 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=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Nigeria police – 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 Delta Police Command Orders Banks to Strengthen Security Ahead of Ember Months https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-command-orders-banks-to-strengthen-security-ahead-of-ember-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-command-orders-banks-to-strengthen-security-ahead-of-ember-months/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467189 The Delta State Police Command has directed banks across the state to strengthen their security measures as part of efforts to curb criminal activities during the ember period. Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, gave the order on Tuesday in Asaba during a strategic security meeting with members of the Bankers’ Forum. Represented by the Deputy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-command-orders-banks-to-strengthen-security-ahead-of-ember-months/feed/ 0 Women Allegedly Caught In Compromising Position Declared Wanted https://www.theinfostride.com/women-allegedly-caught-in-compromising-position-declared-wanted/ https://www.theinfostride.com/women-allegedly-caught-in-compromising-position-declared-wanted/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:42:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464566 Security operatives have intensified efforts to locate Adeola Adebogun and Yetunde Biodun, who are currently wanted in connection with an alleged same-sex relationship and assault. According to a police report, Adeola and Yetunde were allegedly found in a compromising position at Adeola’s residence in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State by a concerned resident, Mr. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/women-allegedly-caught-in-compromising-position-declared-wanted/feed/ 0 Army Personnel Arrested in FCT for Attempting to Sell Stolen Vehicle https://www.theinfostride.com/army-personnel-arrested-in-fct-for-attempting-to-sell-stolen-vehicle/ https://www.theinfostride.com/army-personnel-arrested-in-fct-for-attempting-to-sell-stolen-vehicle/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408797 A 33-year-old Nigerian Army personnel, Lance Corporal Yusuf Yunnusa, has been arrested by the police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. The arrest was disclosed by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, via a post on his X handle on Sunday. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/army-personnel-arrested-in-fct-for-attempting-to-sell-stolen-vehicle/feed/ 0 FCT Police Investigate Fatal Train Accident in Gwagwa-Idu https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-police-investigate-fatal-train-accident-in-gwagwa-idu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-police-investigate-fatal-train-accident-in-gwagwa-idu/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=406393 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched an investigation into a fatal train accident that claimed the life of an unidentified woman along the Gwagwa-Idu railway line. In a statement on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed that the incident occurred on Monday, March 24, 2025. According to Adeh, the police [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-police-investigate-fatal-train-accident-in-gwagwa-idu/feed/ 0 Lil Smart Admitted To Falsely Accusing Naira Marley – Nigeria Police https://www.theinfostride.com/lil-smart-admitted-to-falsely-accusing-naira-marley-nigeria-police/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lil-smart-admitted-to-falsely-accusing-naira-marley-nigeria-police/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:20:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402728 Nigeria Police have arrested rising singer, Lil Smart for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying and falsehood against Naira Marley. Recall that Lil Smart alleged that his former boss and Zinoleesky had attempted to kidnap him last year, and warned that they should be held responsible if anything happened to him. Reacting via a press statement hours [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lil-smart-admitted-to-falsely-accusing-naira-marley-nigeria-police/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police Recover 115 Stolen Vehicles, Rescue 387 Kidnap Victims in One Month https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-recover-115-stolen-vehicles-rescue-387-kidnap-victims-in-one-month/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-recover-115-stolen-vehicles-rescue-387-kidnap-victims-in-one-month/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402368 The Nigeria Police Force has announced the recovery of 115 stolen vehicles and the rescue of 387 kidnap victims across the country in January 2025. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing in Abuja, highlighting the successes recorded during various operations nationwide. According to Adejobi, the Intelligence Response [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-recover-115-stolen-vehicles-rescue-387-kidnap-victims-in-one-month/feed/ 0 The Nigeria Police Should Invite Mohbad’s Brother For Questioning – Joseph Aloba https://www.theinfostride.com/402082-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/402082-2/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:40:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402082 Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Mohbad, has urged the Nigeria Police to summon the deceased’s brother to provide insights into the circumstances surrounding his death. He recently had his say during a press conference organised by Yomi Fabiyi regarding justice for Mohbad, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his attempts to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/402082-2/feed/ 0 Police Arrest Suspected Yahoo Boy for Alleged Ritual Killing of Corps Member https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-suspected-yahoo-boy-for-alleged-ritual-killing-of-corps-member/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-suspected-yahoo-boy-for-alleged-ritual-killing-of-corps-member/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400507 Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected internet fraudster, identified as Ajayi, for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Salome Enejo, for ritual purposes. The arrest followed an incident on Sunday in Agwan Sarki, Orozo, a boundary area between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where the suspect was caught with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-suspected-yahoo-boy-for-alleged-ritual-killing-of-corps-member/feed/ 0 Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists, Recover Arms in Edo State https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-cultists-recover-arms-in-edo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-cultists-recover-arms-in-edo-state/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394901 The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity in possession of arms and ammunition. The suspects, identified as Osamudiamen James, 44, and Omokaro Joseph, 44, were apprehended by operatives of the Raiders Squad, according to the state’s Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, who disclosed the development to journalists [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-cultists-recover-arms-in-edo-state/feed/ 0 Clash Between Illegal Mining Groups in Minna Claims Tricycle Rider’s Life https://www.theinfostride.com/clash-between-illegal-mining-groups-in-minna-claims-tricycle-riders-life/ https://www.theinfostride.com/clash-between-illegal-mining-groups-in-minna-claims-tricycle-riders-life/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394391 A deadly clash between rival illegal mining groups, Anguwan Kampani and Galaxy, in Minna, Niger State, escalated into chaos, leading to the death of a tricycle rider allegedly shot by police operatives during an intervention on Friday. The incident triggered outrage among tricycle riders, who blocked the major highway around the state secretariat, halting vehicular [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/clash-between-illegal-mining-groups-in-minna-claims-tricycle-riders-life/feed/ 0 Bauchi State Police Arrest Young Suspect in Armed Robbery Case https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-state-police-arrest-young-suspect-in-armed-robbery-case/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-state-police-arrest-young-suspect-in-armed-robbery-case/#respond Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386454 The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usama Mohammed, on charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, and armed robbery. This arrest follows a distress call made by a victim on August 2, 2024, reporting a violent home invasion by a group of armed robbers. In a statement released to journalists on Sunday, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-state-police-arrest-young-suspect-in-armed-robbery-case/feed/ 0 Kano Police Arrest 269 for Looting During EndbadGovernance Protest https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-police-arrest-269-for-looting-during-endbadgovernance-protest/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-police-arrest-269-for-looting-during-endbadgovernance-protest/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 21:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386300 The Kano State Police Command has apprehended 269 individuals in connection with looting and violence during the EndbadGovernance protest that took place on Thursday. The arrests reflect a concerted effort by law enforcement to restore order and address the disruption caused by the protests. According to a detailed update from the Kano State Police Command, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-police-arrest-269-for-looting-during-endbadgovernance-protest/feed/ 0 Police Confirm Abduction of Kabba/Bunu LG Chairman in Kogi State https://www.theinfostride.com/police-confirm-abduction-of-kabba-bunu-lg-chairman-in-kogi-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-confirm-abduction-of-kabba-bunu-lg-chairman-in-kogi-state/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386291 The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the abduction of Hon. Zacheous Dare Michael, Chairman of the Transition Committee of Kabba/Bunu Local Government in Kogi State. InfoStride News reported that Michael and members of his entourage were kidnapped on Friday evening by unknown gunmen along the Kabba-Okene expressway in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-confirm-abduction-of-kabba-bunu-lg-chairman-in-kogi-state/feed/ 0 Rivers State Govt Criticizes Nigeria Police Over Alleged Lopsided Service https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-govt-criticizes-nigeria-police-over-alleged-lopsided-service/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-govt-criticizes-nigeria-police-over-alleged-lopsided-service/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385211 The Rivers State government has criticized the Nigeria Police for allegedly failing to impartially fulfill its constitutional responsibilities of protecting lives and property in the state. This response followed a clash on Wednesday between supporters of Martins Amaewhule, factional speaker of the state House of Assembly, and supporters of the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-govt-criticizes-nigeria-police-over-alleged-lopsided-service/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 Nigeria Police Announces Medical Screening Venue and Schedule for Police Recruitment in Anambra, Enugu https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-announces-medical-screening-venue-and-schedule-for-police-recruitment-in-anambra-enugu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-announces-medical-screening-venue-and-schedule-for-police-recruitment-in-anambra-enugu/#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:30:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375654 The Zone 13 of the Nigeria Police Force, comprising Anambra and Enugu States, has disclosed the venue and schedule for the General Duty and Specialist Constable recruitment medical screening in both states. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Ihunwo, in Enugu. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-announces-medical-screening-venue-and-schedule-for-police-recruitment-in-anambra-enugu/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police Force to Review Ban on Tinted Glass Permits https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-to-review-ban-on-tinted-glass-permits/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-to-review-ban-on-tinted-glass-permits/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371416 The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to review its ban on tinted glass permits, which was initially imposed in 2022 due to concerns about the role of tinted glass in aiding crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, illegal transportation of firearms, and human trafficking. In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-to-review-ban-on-tinted-glass-permits/feed/ 0 Imo State Police Launches Manhunt for Suspected IPOB-ESN Elements https://www.theinfostride.com/imo-state-police-launches-manhunt-for-suspected-ipob-esn-elements/ https://www.theinfostride.com/imo-state-police-launches-manhunt-for-suspected-ipob-esn-elements/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370212 The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has directed a massive manhunt for suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) believed to be behind the recent attacks in Okigwe. These attacks targeted the Correctional Service Farm Settlements, Umualomoke, and the residence of Senator Patrick Ndubeze in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/imo-state-police-launches-manhunt-for-suspected-ipob-esn-elements/feed/ 0 Abia State Police Investigate Invasion of ABN Studio https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-police-investigate-invasion-of-abn-studio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-police-investigate-invasion-of-abn-studio/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:30:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368863 The Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing police officers invading the live studio of an Umuahia-based online Radio/TV station, ABN, during an arrest operation. According to Mr. Ifeanyi Okali, the Director of ABN, the police officers stormed the station’s Azikiwe road location in Umuahia during a live program [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/abia-state-police-investigate-invasion-of-abn-studio/feed/ 0 Over 22,000 Applicants Undergo Screening for Police Constable Recruitment in Bauchi State https://www.theinfostride.com/over-22000-applicants-undergo-screening-for-police-constable-recruitment-in-bauchi-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/over-22000-applicants-undergo-screening-for-police-constable-recruitment-in-bauchi-state/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366849 The Nigeria Police Force’s ongoing recruitment for Constables has attracted over 22,000 applications from individuals across the 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State. The applicants are currently undergoing a rigorous screening process at the Police Training School in Bauchi. The screening process, which commenced on Monday, involves thorough scrutiny by various government agencies, including [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/over-22000-applicants-undergo-screening-for-police-constable-recruitment-in-bauchi-state/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police Force Announces Commencement of Recruitment Screening https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-announces-commencement-of-recruitment-screening/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-announces-commencement-of-recruitment-screening/#respond Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366616 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has set January 8, 2024, as the date for the commencement of physical and credentials screening for applicants seeking to join the rank of Police Constables in the General Duty and Specialist Cadres. This information was disclosed in a statement signed by the NPF spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-announces-commencement-of-recruitment-screening/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police Force Suspends POCACOV Operations for Holistic Review and Revitalization https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-suspends-pocacov-operations-for-holistic-review-and-revitalization/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-suspends-pocacov-operations-for-holistic-review-and-revitalization/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366474 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the immediate suspension of the operations of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), a community policing initiative and public relations tool within the Force Public Relations Department. This decision, communicated through a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumiyiwa Adejobi, is part of a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-force-suspends-pocacov-operations-for-holistic-review-and-revitalization/feed/ 0 Taraba State Police Command Assures Tight Security for Yuletide Season https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-state-police-command-assures-tight-security-for-yuletide-season/ https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-state-police-command-assures-tight-security-for-yuletide-season/#respond Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365277 The Taraba State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced heightened security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful Yuletide season across the state. This assurance was conveyed by Police Commissioner Joseph O. Eribo through a press statement released on Saturday, as reported by the command’s spokesperson, Usman Abdullahi. According to the statement, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-state-police-command-assures-tight-security-for-yuletide-season/feed/ 0 Nigerian Police Presents N110 Million Cheques to Families of Fallen Officers https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-police-presents-n110-million-cheques-to-families-of-fallen-officers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-police-presents-n110-million-cheques-to-families-of-fallen-officers/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:14:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363624 In a solemn ceremony at the command headquarters in Asaba, the Nigerian Police presented cheques totaling over N110 million to the families of 33 deceased officers. The cheques, issued on behalf of Inspector General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun, are part of the IGP Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Schemes, customary offerings to the next [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-police-presents-n110-million-cheques-to-families-of-fallen-officers/feed/ 0 Onne Customs Area 11 intercepts Ammunitions, handover Two Suspects to Police https://www.theinfostride.com/onne-customs-area-11-intercepts-ammunitions-handover-two-suspects-to-police/ https://www.theinfostride.com/onne-customs-area-11-intercepts-ammunitions-handover-two-suspects-to-police/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:40:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359657 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Onne, Port Harcourt Area 11 Command on Friday said it has intercepted a pistol, 9mm munitions and handed over two suspects, to the Nigeria Police Force. The Command was also said to have generated over N246B between January to October 2023. The Command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Baba Imam made this [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/onne-customs-area-11-intercepts-ammunitions-handover-two-suspects-to-police/feed/ 0 Kalejaiye Family battle against Land Grabbers and Chinese Investors in Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/kalejaiye-family-battle-against-land-grabbers-and-chinese-investors-in-ogun-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kalejaiye-family-battle-against-land-grabbers-and-chinese-investors-in-ogun-state/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:59:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356694 In a distressing tale of land grabbers and encroachment, the Kalejaiye family of Ogere Remo in Ogun State, Nigeria, finds themselves embroiled in a long-standing battle to reclaim their farmland. For years, this farmland was the lifeblood of the family, providing sustenance and a source of livelihood. However, their lives took a devastating turn when [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kalejaiye-family-battle-against-land-grabbers-and-chinese-investors-in-ogun-state/feed/ 0 Imperative Of Drones In Policing In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/imperative-of-drones-in-policing-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/imperative-of-drones-in-policing-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:33:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352960 In view of the existence of ungoverned spaces, under-served areas, low personnel ratio, and limited resources available to the Nigeria Police Force policing the country appears like rocket science. However, there is a need for an eye in the sky to provide superior intelligence to security agencies that would enable professionalism, high performance, and adequate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/imperative-of-drones-in-policing-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Police arrest Illegal Ogun Monarch and Four Others over Land Grabbing, Trespass, Attempted Murder https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-illegal-ogun-monarch-and-four-others-over-land-grabbing-trespass-attempted-murder/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-illegal-ogun-monarch-and-four-others-over-land-grabbing-trespass-attempted-murder/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:41:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351724 The men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) attached to the Special Investigation Department (SID) of the Criminal Intelligent and Investigation Department (FCIID), Alagbon, Ikoyi-Lagos, had arrested the acclaimed monarch of Oluke-Orile town, via Itori in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Mr Ishau Adeola Balogun, over alleged attempted murder, trespass, peculiar insult, public [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-illegal-ogun-monarch-and-four-others-over-land-grabbing-trespass-attempted-murder/feed/ 0 Rights group condemns Handcuffed on Fela’s son, Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-condemns-handcuffed-on-felas-son-seun-kuti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-condemns-handcuffed-on-felas-son-seun-kuti/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 12:41:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347366 A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has strongly condemned the way and manner the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) treated the son of legend Afro beat Musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti by putting handcuffed in his hand like common criminal, saying that those political class which they mortgaged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-condemns-handcuffed-on-felas-son-seun-kuti/feed/ 0 Extra-Judicial Killing: Activist backs Aragbiji over Cousin’s Murder https://www.theinfostride.com/extra-judicial-killing-activist-backs-aragbiji-over-cousins-murder/ https://www.theinfostride.com/extra-judicial-killing-activist-backs-aragbiji-over-cousins-murder/#respond Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:19:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=321652 A rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman has thrown his weight behind the position of Osun monarch, the Aragbiji of Irabiji, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV over the killing of his Cousin, Prince Saheed Olabomi by trigger happy Police Officer, one Sergeant Adamu Garauba on July 27th, 2021, during the gridlock at the Oke-Oniti [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/extra-judicial-killing-activist-backs-aragbiji-over-cousins-murder/feed/ 0 Baba Ijesha Can’t Be Denied Bail For A Bailable Offence – Yomi Fabiyi https://www.theinfostride.com/baba-ijesha-cant-be-denied-bail-for-a-bailable-offence-yomi-fabiyi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/baba-ijesha-cant-be-denied-bail-for-a-bailable-offence-yomi-fabiyi/#respond Sat, 08 May 2021 20:50:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=292743 Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has come out to ask the Nigeria police to release his colleague, Baba Ijesha, on bail. He recently revealed this on his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, it is against the law to hold a suspect without trial, and it is illegal to deny anyone [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/baba-ijesha-cant-be-denied-bail-for-a-bailable-offence-yomi-fabiyi/feed/ 0 Major Shake Hits ‘PANTI’ As Police Redeploy DCP Yetunde Longe https://www.theinfostride.com/major-shake-hits-panti-as-police-redeploy-dcp-yetunde-longe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/major-shake-hits-panti-as-police-redeploy-dcp-yetunde-longe/#respond Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:04:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=282265 The on-going shake-up in the Nigerian Police System enabling transfers of Senior Police Officers (SPOs) to various formations and offices has also hit the State criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Lagos State Police Command. The State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos on Friday, 15th of January 2021, witnessed the redeployment of the Officer-In-Charge [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/major-shake-hits-panti-as-police-redeploy-dcp-yetunde-longe/feed/ 0 #EndSARS Protests: Activist urges Judicial Panels Not To Spare Any Erring Police Officer, advises IGP against Provocative Order https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protests-activist-urges-judicial-panels-not-to-spare-any-erring-police-officer-advises-igp-against-provocative-order/ https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protests-activist-urges-judicial-panels-not-to-spare-any-erring-police-officer-advises-igp-against-provocative-order/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:36:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=273292 As Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by some States of the federation against the brutality, human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings of Nigeria Police, particularly, its unit of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), as directed by the Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, began sittings. A human and civil rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman has urged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protests-activist-urges-judicial-panels-not-to-spare-any-erring-police-officer-advises-igp-against-provocative-order/feed/ 0 EndSARS Protest: Activist condemns Violent Attack on Governor Oyetola in Osun State https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protest-activist-condemns-violent-attack-on-governor-oyetola-in-osun-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protest-activist-condemns-violent-attack-on-governor-oyetola-in-osun-state/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:39:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=272078 A renowned human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, who backs the #EndSARS protest, has strongly condemned the penultimate Saturday violent attack on the life of Osun State Governor, Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola, thanking God for saving the life of the Governor during the violent attack, urging the Governor to ensure that the government fish [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protest-activist-condemns-violent-attack-on-governor-oyetola-in-osun-state/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police Is Ignorant And Not Grateful – CDHR https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-is-ignorant-and-not-grateful-cdhr/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:18:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237859 Members of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, on Wednesday, have protested against the invasion of their national secretariat at Ikeja, Lagos, by men of the Lagos State Police Command. The protesters sang solidarity music as they flaunted placards that demanded respect for the constitutional rights of the people. The group, led by [...]

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]]> The Performance Of Nigeria Police Is Key To Nigeria’s Security – Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/the-performance-of-nigeria-police-is-key-to-nigerias-security-saraki/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:53:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230510 Senate President, Bukola Saraki has told the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to relax because the eighth National Assembly has plans to pass two pending police related bills before they step aside. The bills in question are the Police Reform Bill and the Police Trust Fund Bill. Saraki issued the assurance as he received [...]

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]]> Saraki, Dogara describe Current Situation in Benue State as a Desecration of Legislative Sanctity https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-dogara-describe-current-situation-in-benue-state-as-a-desecration-of-legislative-sanctity/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:01:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=212191 Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, have described as “a desecration of the legislative sanctity”, the on-going situation in Benue State in which eight out of the 30 members of the State House of Assembly have commenced impeachment process against the Governor and with the support [...]

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]]> RedAce Staff alongside Governor Ambode, Others walk to end Sexual, Domestic Violence https://www.theinfostride.com/redace-staff-alongside-governor-ambode-others-walk-to-end-sexual-domestic-violence/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:05:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202219 In support of the continuous war against domestic and sexual violence in Lagos State by the Lagos State Domestic Violence Response Team (DSVRT), Nigeria’s foremost Media Institution, RedAce Company alongside Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday walked against the age-long menace of sexual and gender-based violence. The solidarity walk which attracted [...]

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]]> Nigeria Police Has Its Accountability Process – Fatai Owoseni https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-has-its-accountability-process-fatai-owoseni/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:44:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198577 The Police Command in Benue is interrogating the Divisional Police Officer in- charge of Gboko A Division over the Wednesday killing of seven persons. Mr Fatai Owoseni revealed that some persons had been arrested in connection with the killings. “We have arrested some suspects and of course the (Nigeria) Police has its accountability process. “At [...]

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]]> Lagos Police Command has Destroyed over 200 Kidnappers’ Dens https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-police-command-has-destroyed-over-200-kidnappers-dens/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:56:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181576 The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Imohimi Edgal has disclosed that there is no more kidnappers’ camp in the state following the destruction of over 200 camps hitherto operated by the men of the underworld. Mr. Edgal, stated this on Thursday at a workshop tagged “Towards a Safe and Secured Learning Environment”, organized [...]

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]]> DCP Imohimi Edgal Lagos Police Commissioner, Imohimi appoints RRS Boss, Disu As Chair Investigative Panel https://www.theinfostride.com/dcp-imohimi-edgal-lagos-police-commissioner-imohimi-appoints-rrs-boss-disu-as-chair-investigative-panel/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:23:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181008 The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State Police Command, Ag/CP Imohimi Edgal has instituted a panel to investigate the alleged report of police corruption, bribery and sexual molestation. The members of the panel include, Commander RRS ACP Tunji Disu as the chairman, Emma Nnadozie as the vice chairman, CSP Adedeji kemi and other members who [...]

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]]> Nigeria Police Must Be Properly Equipped – Yakubu Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-must-be-properly-equipped-yakubu-dogara/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:30:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176245 The Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Monday pledged his backing for proper equipping, staffing and training of the Nigerian Police to enable it to perform properly. Dogara said at the opening of a public hearing on a Bill to establish Security Services Welfare Infrastructure Development Commission in Abuja, that the legislature would support [...]

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]]> Crime Watch: Enugu Police Command releases Emergency Numbers and Social Media Contacts https://www.theinfostride.com/crime-watch-enugu-police-command-releases-emergency-numbers-and-social-media-contacts/ Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:18:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175921 The Enugu State Police Command yesterday released her emergency telephone numbers and social media contact addresses for residents to use to reach the police in their collaboration in the battle against crimes. The command’s spokesman, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, told our correspondent in Enugu that members of the public should collaborate with the police to sustain [...]

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]]> N100m Ransom: Police gun-down 5 Suspected Kidnappers in Ogun State https://www.theinfostride.com/n100m-ransom-police-gun-down-5-suspected-kidnappers-in-ogun-state/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:54:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174050 The Ogun State Police Command disclosed on Wednesday, July 26 that its officers shot dead five suspected kidnappers on Tuesday night after a failed attempt to collect a N100 million ransom. Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said this on Wednesday while parading the corpses of the suspected kidnappers to journalists at [...]

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]]> Nigeria Police to set up Anti-Piracy Unit in All States to boost Creative Industry https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-to-set-up-anti-piracy-unit-in-all-states-to-boost-creative-industry/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:37:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173725 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has announced in Abuja on Monday, July 24, 2017 that the Nigeria Police is to set up anti-piracy unit in all the 36 states of the Federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to combat the piracy of intellectual property in the country. Idris made the [...]

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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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]]> BADOO Cult Saga: Lagos Police make Top Officers, Divisions’ Phone Numbers public https://www.theinfostride.com/badoo-cult-saga-lagos-police-make-top-officers-divisions-phone-numbers-public/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:23:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172113 It has become imperative that the Lagos State Police Command makes available the telephone directory of the command headquarters Ikeja, Area commands and their divisions to the general public. This information is to serve as a preventive method for members of the public to report criminals & criminal activities as well as report emergency incidents [...]

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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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