Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force
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President Bola Tinubu is spearheading an initiative to reform and enhance the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force through significant improvements in the education sector. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, held a meeting with Inspector-General…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is the primary beneficiary of this event, undergoing significant reforms in education and training to improve its professionalism and security delivery.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force has dismissed and arrested several officers in Nigeria — Rivers State for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion, and other criminal activities. Two separate syndicates were uncovered, with…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is taking action to dismiss, arrest, and prosecute officers involved in criminal activities, aiming to strengthen discipline and accountability within its ranks.
May 15, 2026 · 9 articles
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The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force in Nigeria — Edo State, led by Commissioner Monday Agbonika, conducted a major crackdown on violent crimes between March and May 2026. This operation resulted in the arrest of…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, specifically its Nigeria — Edo State Command, conducted the major crackdown on violent crimes, arresting suspects and rescuing victims.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
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On May 15, 2026, gunmen invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School/L. A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo State, abducting pupils, students, and staff,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is the primary agency responding to the attack, intensifying search-and-rescue operations, intelligence gathering, and tactical deployments to secure victims' release and apprehend perpetrators.
May 16, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is the primary entity whose retired personnel are protesting their inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which they describe as detrimental to their welfare.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area, Nigeria — Kwara State, in the early hours of Saturday, May 2, 2026. The assault resulted in the deaths of…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force suffered casualties in the attack on its Police Mobile Force camp, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
May 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for May 28 in a suit filed by the Break the Silence Foundation. The suit seeks to compel the Nigeria —…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is the primary respondent in the suit, being compelled to reopen the investigation into Mohbad's death due to public dissatisfaction with its initial handling.
May 04, 2026 · 9 articles
Accidents
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad, arrested six suspected kidnappers in Nigeria — Kaduna State on April 3, 2026. The suspects, including Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bagudu, Yau Murtala,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force successfully arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued several victims, demonstrating effective law enforcement against criminal syndicates.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Police Special Fraud Unit, has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate responsible for diverting over N713.9 million from customers' accounts. This breakthrough followed a complaint from a financial…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, specifically its Police Special Fraud Unit, uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate and arrested two suspects, demonstrating its commitment to combating financial crimes.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
International
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its International — Interpol National Central Bureau Abuja, successfully arrested and repatriated Chinese fugitive Xu Qing to China. Xu Qing was wanted in China for his alleged involvement…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force successfully arrested and repatriated Xu Qing, demonstrating its commitment to international collaboration against transnational crime.
May 06, 2026 · 22 articles
Domestic
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the immediate dismissal and criminal prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers involved in the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Nigeria —…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is the institution facing scrutiny due to the extrajudicial killing by its officers, leading to internal disciplinary actions and a reiterated commitment to zero-tolerance for abuse of power.
Apr 28, 2026 · 78 articles
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The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force sealed the national headquarters of the Arewa Consultative Forum in Kaduna, citing intelligence about potential clashes between rival factions ahead of a scheduled National Executive Council meeting. The Arewa…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force sealed the Arewa Consultative Forum's headquarters, citing intelligence about potential clashes between rival factions, an action the Arewa Consultative Forum described as illegal and unjustified.
May 03, 2026 · 18 articles
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The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Nigeria —…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations.
May 08, 2026 · 14 articles
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The Nigeria — Ondo State Police Command, specifically its Special Anti-Cultism Squad, arrested 24 suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity during a planned initiation ceremony in Ile-Oluji, Nigeria — Ondo State on May 10, 2026.…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, specifically its Nigeria — Ondo State Command and Special Anti-Cultism Squad, conducted the operation and arrested the suspected cultists.
May 13, 2026 · 11 articles
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The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force's Nigeria — Kaduna State Command has arrested 10 suspected armed bandits and arms dealers in a series of intelligence-led operations across Nigeria — Kaduna State. These operations, which took…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, specifically its Nigeria — Kaduna State Command, conducted the intelligence-led operations, arresting suspects and recovering firearms, which positively impacts its public image and effectiveness.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Armed hoodlums on motorcycles carried out coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, and Community Grammar School/L.A Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo State on May 15,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, specifically the Nigeria — Oyo State Police Command, is leading the manhunt and rescue operation for the abducted victims and perpetrators.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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On May 8, 2026, a coordinated terrorist attack targeted the Nigeria — Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Nigeria — Yobe State. The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force confirmed the tragic loss of…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force suffered the loss of 17 officers in a terrorist attack on the Nigeria — Nigerian Army Special Forces School, impacting its personnel and operations.
May 16, 2026 · 15 articles
Domestic
Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission, has warned that escalating insecurity across Nigeria poses a significant threat to the conduct of free, fair, and credible general elections in 2027. During…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, led by Olatunji Rilwan Disu, pledged robust collaboration with the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure peaceful and credible elections by implementing intelligence-led policing and enforcing electoral laws.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Nigeria — Benue State Command, led the rescue operation, arrested seven suspects, and clarified the identity of the victims. They are actively working to secure the release of all abducted individuals.
Apr 16, 2026 · 87 articles
International
Samuel Ugberease, also known as 'Putsammy', 'Putput', and 'Sammy', a Nigerian cyber fraud suspect, was extradited by the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force to the United States on May 14, 2026. He faces charges of…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force successfully extradited Samuel Ugberease to the United States, demonstrating its commitment to combating cybercrime and international financial fraud.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force for arresting three individuals—Kingsley Akunemeihe, Chigozie Success Ihebom, and John Suruochi Nwanorue—over alleged defamatory reports concerning the marital status of Tony Elumelu,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force arrested three individuals based on a complaint from United Bank for Africa regarding alleged defamation, sparking debate over the appropriateness of police involvement in civil matters.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Richard Peter, a 32-year-old suspect from Nigeria — Lagos State, was arrested by the Zone One Police Headquarters in Nigeria — Kano State for allegedly defrauding 38 female students of Bayero University Kano. He lured…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, specifically the Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano, investigated the fraud, arrested Richard Peter, and recovered stolen items.
May 14, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, specifically the Nigeria — Ogun State Police Command, filed the nine-count charge against Portable (musician) and is investigating the alleged assault on him while in custody.
Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Ebonyi State government has lifted the curfew imposed on Amasiri Community in Afikpo Local Government Area, three to four months after deadly attacks on Okporojo Village. The violence, linked to a long-standing…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, represented by its Commissioner, confirmed ongoing investigations into related killings and assured prosecution of those responsible.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Six students from the Faculty of Engineering, Gudi campus of Nasarawa State University, along with one visitor, were abducted by unknown gunmen from an off-campus lodge in Anguwar Ninzo, Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area, Nigeria…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is actively involved in the rescue operation, aiming to track down the abductors and ensure the safe return of the students.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Kolade Eluyera, reportedly the son of the Nigeria — Accord Party women leader in Irewole Local Government Area of Nigeria — Osun State, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Ikire. This incident has sparked…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force is investigating the killing and has deployed additional operatives to the area, but is also accused by the Imole Campaign Council of slow response to previous warnings of political violence.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Political tensions are escalating in Nigeria — Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with the Imole Campaign Council, supporting Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress of orchestrating the…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force has been called upon to investigate the alleged vandalism and political violence in Nigeria — Osun State. The Nigeria — Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the incident.
May 08, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force was directed by Nigeria — Kano State government to investigate the organizers and sponsors of the banned Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi group and to halt its activities.
Dec 12, 2025 · 7 articles
Accidents
A tragic incident occurred in the Ikotun area of Nigeria — Lagos State where suspected cultists stormed a post-wedding celebration, resulting in the deaths of two individuals: the bride's father and a hypeman identified as…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Nigeria — Lagos State Command, is investigating the double homicide and has confirmed the incident.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Gunmen attacked LA School and Community Grammar School in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area of Nigeria — Oyo State, resulting in the killing of a teacher and the abduction of an unspecified number of pupils.…
Impact: Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force has deployed a tactical response team and is coordinating intelligence and operational measures to rescue the abducted pupils.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force provided security supportAbuja Building Collapse Kills Five
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Olatunji Rilwan Disu
inspector general
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force
Olatunji Rilwan Disu serves as the Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force
Benjamin Hundeyin
spokesperson
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force
Benjamin Hundeyin serves as a Superintendent of Police and the Public Relations
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