52 Suspects Arrested In Ekpoma For Looting, Vandalism — IGP The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that 52 suspects were arrested during the recent protests in Ekpoma, Edo State, for alleged looting and vandalism. According to the IGP, residents of Ekpoma and neighbouring communities had taken to the streets to protest the rising cases of kidnapping in the area. However, the protests were reportedly hijacked by criminal elements who engaged in the destruction of property and looting, leading to the arrests. The police leadership reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights of peaceful protesters while warning that criminal acts would be dealt with in accordance with the law. #EdoState #NigeriaPolice #SecurityUpdate #NigeriaNews

BREAKING: Police Inspector’s Accidental Gunshot Kills Colleague, Injures Another in Rivers State Tragedy struck in Rivers State on Sunday as a Nigerian police inspector, Victor Okus, accidentally discharged his firearm inside a vehicle, shooting two fellow officers during a transit from Life Camp to their quarters. The incident occurred around 1:00pm in Port Harcourt while the officers were travelling together. Both victims, attached to 14 PMF Yola, were rushed to Nobsams Hospital, where Inspector Ibrahim Sani was confirmed dead, while Inspector Daniel Dauda is receiving treatment. Okus, attached to Hintex Logistics under 19 PMF, has been disarmed, detained, and declared a defaulter as investigations continue. #BreakingNews #NigeriaPolice #RiversState

Anambra Police Identify 28-Year-Old Suspect Behind Violent Masquerade Attack in Awgbu The Anambra State Police Command has identified a 28-year-old suspect linked to the violent conduct that occurred during a recent masquerade outing in Awgbu community. The identification followed widespread public concern and reports of assaults and intimidation of residents during the event. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, as authorities continue efforts to address the incident and restore calm in the community. #AnambraNews #NigeriaPolice #PublicSafety #CommunityNews

19-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Injuring Three Police Officers in Edo State A 19-year-old driver, Nsikak Okon, has been arrested in Edo State after injuring three police officers during a series of reckless driving incidents. According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed the development on X, the arrest followed the circulation of a viral video showing the suspect being apprehended. Reports by Punch stated that Okon was driving a heavily tinted vehicle without number plates when he first encountered police officers and sped past them dangerously. On his return, the suspect allegedly nearly knocked down one officer before deliberately ramming into three others shortly afterward. Two of the injured officers have since been treated and discharged, while the third remains under medical care. Okon is currently in custody as investigations continue. #EdoState #BreakingNews #NigeriaPolice #RecklessDriving #TrafficOffence

Police Abandon Ikiriki Station in Enugu After Deadly Attacks by ‘Unknown Gunmen’ Nigeria Police have abandoned the Ikiriki Police Station in Enugu South since 2021 following repeated deadly attacks by suspected “unknown gunmen.” Sources say officers were forced to withdraw and merge operations with Uwani Division after assaults between 2019 and 2021 that killed personnel and saw weapons looted from the armoury. A recent visit shows the station overgrown, damaged and deserted. Residents fear the absence of police presence has weakened security in the area. The Enugu State Police Command has yet to explain why the station remains abandoned despite claims of improved security. #EnuguInsecurity #NigeriaPolice #SouthEastCrisis

Nigeria Police Summon Rights Group CAPTI Over Alleged Human Rights Abuses by Imo ‘Tiger Base’ Operatives The Nigeria Police Force, through its Police Monitoring Unit at Force Headquarters, Abuja, has summoned the Coalition Against Police Tigerbase Impunity (CAPTI) following a petition detailing alleged torture and human rights abuses by operatives of the Imo State Tiger Base Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The invitation, issued under Reference No: CR: 3000/1GP.SEC/PMU/OPS/ABJ/VOL:/261/78 on January 8, 2026, requested CAPTI representatives and victims’ relatives to attend an interview on January 12, 2026, to provide further details on the allegations. CAPTI, citing short notice, logistical constraints, and the need for adequate preparation, informed the police that it could not attend the scheduled meeting. The rights group, headquartered in Lagos, expressed its commitment to constructive engagement with the Nigeria Police Force while highlighting challenges in mobilizing stakeholders on short notice for a meeting in Abuja. The coalition emphasized the importance of accountability, justice, and protection of citizens’ fundamental rights, while acknowledging the police’s willingness to engage with civil society on matters of public concern. #NigeriaPolice #HumanRights #CAPTI”

IGP Olukayode Egbetokun Deploys DIG Gumel, Reassigns 17 Commissioners to Strengthen Police Operations Across Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has deployed newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel to lead the Force Intelligence Department and reassigned 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic commands, departments, and formations nationwide. The redeployments, announced by Force PRO CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, aim to enhance operational capacity, leadership, public safety, and service delivery within the Nigeria Police Force. Key appointments include CP Aina Adesola to Delta State, CP Umar Mohammed Hajedia to Kebbi State, CP Iyamah Daniel Edobor to Bayelsa State, and several senior officers to specialized units like anti-human trafficking, maritime, and community policing. Officers were charged to demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in their new assignments. #NigeriaPolice #IGPDeployments #DIGGumel #PoliceReassignments #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement

Former Skybet Front Desk Officer Detained by Nigerian Police Over Alleged Ponzi Scheme by Chinese-Owned Firm, Held Through Christmas and New Year Peace Ikpo, a former office administrator and front desk officer at Skybet (B-Sports Gaming Limited), a Chinese-owned company in Abuja, has been re-arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police over allegations that the firm operated a Ponzi scheme. Ikpo was initially arrested on July 6, 2024, and released on bail a week later, subsequently complying with police reporting directives. However, on December 22, 2025, she was re-arrested after honoring a police invitation and has been detained in solitary confinement through the Christmas and New Year holidays. Sources say Ikpo’s role at Skybet was administrative, limited to receiving correspondence and running errands, with no decision-making authority. Despite this, she remains in custody while the company is under investigation. The case has raised concerns over prolonged detention and due process for individuals linked to corporate investigations. #SkybetPonziScheme #PeaceIkpoDetained #NigeriaPolice #AbujaNews #PonziInvestigation #ChineseCompanyInNigeria #DueProcess #AbujaCrime #FIDNigeria #CorporateFraud

Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement After Court Order The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order that halted the move. The police confirmed that they have entered an appearance in the case, filed preliminary objections, and formally requested the court to vacate the interim order. Pending the court’s decision, enforcement of the tinted glass permit requirement has been put on hold across the country. The development comes amid public debate and legal challenges surrounding the policy, with motorists and civil groups raising concerns over its implementation. #NigeriaPolice #TintedGlass #CourtOrder #Fintter

Nigerian Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement as Court Adjourns Case to January 20 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has paused enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide after a Federal High Court issued an interim order restraining the force. The policy, initially set to resume on January 2, 2026, had been announced on December 15, 2025, citing public safety and security concerns. The Police have formally applied to vacate the interim order and have raised preliminary objections in court, which has adjourned the matter to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings. In the meantime, enforcement remains suspended. IGP Kayode Egbetokun emphasized the Police’s commitment to the rule of law and assured the public that updates and guidance will be provided following the court’s decision. : #TintedGlassPolicy #NigeriaPolice #CourtAdjournment #NPF #PublicSafety #RuleOfLaw #NigeriaNews #SecurityUpdate

Tanker Crashes Into Senate President Akpabio’s Convoy in Ibadan, Kills Police Dispatch Rider Weeks to Retirement A tragic road accident in Ibadan, Oyo State, has claimed the life of a police dispatch rider attached to Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s convoy after a petrol tanker rammed into the procession on Sunday. The Senate President disclosed the incident during plenary on Tuesday, confirming that the deceased officer, DSP Ibrahim Hussaini, died instantly after being run over while escorting the convoy from the Ibadan airport following an official engagement. Akpabio revealed that the officer, a native of Kogi State, was buried shortly before the Senate session and left behind two wives and four children. Hussaini, who had served in the Senate President’s convoy since 2023, was reportedly due for retirement in 2026. The incident sparked solemn reactions in the Senate, with lawmakers observing a minute of silence in his honour. In response to the tragedy, Akpabio appealed to ministries, departments and agencies to offer automatic employment to the deceased officer’s children, pledging to personally secure their jobs if necessary. The fatal crash has renewed concerns over the safety of security personnel attached to convoys and the growing risks faced by police dispatch riders on Nigerian roads. T #Akpabio #RoadAccident #NigeriaPolice

IGP Egbetokun Approves Mobilisation of 700+ Police Officers to Counter-Terrorism Unit The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has sanctioned the mobilisation of over 700 police officers across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory and Police Mobile Force, to strengthen the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU). The move comes amid ongoing threats from terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings. The internal police signal, dated December 18, 2025, detailed the deployment numbers for each state, with the FCT Command contributing the highest at 121 officers. Senior police formations were instructed to release personnel to proceed with the deployment, underscoring a nationwide effort to bolster counter-terrorism capabilities. #NigeriaPolice #CounterTerrorismUnit #IGPEgbetokun

Nigeria Police Chief Orders Nationwide Shake-Up, Reassigns Dozens of Senior Officers The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an extensive redeployment of senior officers across Nigeria, affecting dozens of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) and Superintendents of Police (SUPOLs). The postings, effective January 1, 2026, cover Mobile Police units, Interpol, Anti-Human Trafficking, Maritime, Disaster Management, Intelligence, Finance, and specialized tactical units like Bomb Disposal, K-9, and Mounted Police. Key area commands and state commands have also been reshuffled to strengthen operational efficiency. The IGP emphasized that officers must strictly adhere to the Force’s disciplinary hierarchy and not wear higher ranks until officially promoted. #NigeriaPolice #PoliceShakeUp

Nigerian Army Arrests Four Policemen on VIP Escort Duty for Defying President Tinubu’s Order, Wearing Disguises to Evade Withdrawal The Nigerian Army has arrested four police officers for allegedly violating President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from non-essential VIP escort duties. The officers, drawn from different Police Mobile Force units in Abuja, were apprehended while providing unauthorised armed protection to a VIP. Security sources revealed that the policemen allegedly disguised themselves in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)-like uniforms to evade detection. Their arrest has reignited concerns over widespread non-compliance with the presidential order, as investigations reveal that many withdrawn officers reportedly returned to VIP duties through bribery, disguises, and informal arrangements. The incident exposes deep enforcement lapses within the Nigeria Police Force and raises questions about accountability, corruption, and the effectiveness of ongoing security reforms. #NigeriaPolice #TinubuDirective #VIPSecurity

Missing Nigerian Police Inspector Found Dead in Benue Bush Weeks After Disappearing During Joint Security Operation The decomposed body of Inspector Mohammed Yakubu, a Nigerian police officer declared missing months earlier, has been found in a bush in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Yakubu, attached to the 13 Police Mobile Force and deployed to the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force, reportedly disappeared on June 13, 2025, while on official duty in Tse Keleke, a community known for persistent insecurity. His corpse was discovered on December 18, 2025, near the area where he was last seen. As of the time of reporting, the Benue State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement, while investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of security personnel operating in volatile parts of Benue State amid rising attacks on officers. #BenueInsecurity #NigeriaPolice #SecurityCrisis

Court Declares Police Wanted Notice on Lagos Lawyer Illegal, Orders Retraction and Apology A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Nigeria Police Force acted unlawfully by declaring Lagos-based lawyer Emmanuel Chinyere Orji wanted without a court order. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa held that the Police exceeded their constitutional powers and violated Orji’s fundamental rights by publishing his name and photograph in national media and on its website. The court nullified the publication, directed the Inspector General of Police to retract the notice and issue a formal apology, but dismissed Orji’s N1 billion damages claim. The judgment reinforces that law enforcement agencies cannot declare a citizen wanted without judicial authorization. #NigeriaPolice #FundamentalRights #LagosCourt

Fraudster Arrested in Osun After Stealing Woman’s BVN, Offering ₦10m Bribe to Bury Case A major identity-theft ring has been uncovered in Osun State after fraudsters used a woman’s BVN and NIN to open a MoniePoint account, later offering her ₦10 million to drop the case. Despite the suspect’s arrest with over 150 stolen identities, police handling has raised serious concerns as the suspect was released on bail and the victim’s BVN remains blocked. #IdentityTheft #Cybercrime #NigeriaPolice

Family Petitions IGP as Ogun Policemen Accused of Torturing Okada Rider to Death The family of 28-year-old motorcyclist Saheed Ganiyu Ayinde has petitioned Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that officers at the Ago-Iwoye Divisional Police Headquarters tortured him to death while in custody. According to the petition submitted through their lawyer, Ayinde was arrested alongside his roommate after being falsely linked to a robbery. He was reportedly chained, brutalised, and repeatedly tortured by Inspector Yakub Adams until he died in detention, with witnesses describing his clothing soaked in blood. The family condemned the police for extra-judicial killing, extortion, and human rights violations, accusing officers of attempting to conceal Ayinde’s death. They demanded a full investigation, protection for witnesses, and disciplinary action against all officers involved. The petition warns that failure to act could heighten tensions within the community. #PoliceBrutality #OgunState #JusticeForSaheed #HumanRights #NigeriaPolice #ExtraJudicialKilling #IGPEgbetokun #SecurityNews #RuleOfLaw #SaharaReporters

Nigerian Police Threaten Journalists In Kano, Detain Reporter Over Facebook Post The Kano State Police Command has come under heavy criticism after detaining and threatening Abdulaziz Aliyu, a journalist with Waraka TV, over a Facebook post, while also attempting to discredit the Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) for condemning the harassment. Aliyu said he was lured to the police station under false pretences. “A police officer who identified himself as CSP Sabo called me, claiming I was linked to a stolen phone investigation. But when I got there, it turned out to be about a Facebook publication I made,” Aliyu explained. He was reportedly detained for more than two hours at the Court Road Area Command in Gyadi-Gyadi on September 9, 2025, before being released on bail around 10pm with instructions to return the next day. The post in question was linked to a Hausa historical programme aired on Karama Radio about Sarkin Zazzau Malam Jafaru Ɗan Isiyaku, ruler of Zazzau from 1937 to 1959, which was also shared on Waraka Online TV. Following the incident, ASKOJ condemned the growing harassment of journalists, warning that press freedom was under siege. “The increasing cases of police invitations and detentions of journalists across the country are deeply worrying and must be condemned. Journalism is constitutionally recognized, yet some individuals intoxicated by power see it as a threat and use state resources to intimidate and harass journalists,” ASKOJ chairman Yakubu Salisu stated. However, the Kano Police Command denied detaining Aliyu, insisting he was only “invited” following a written complaint. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa further accused Salisu of misinformation and threatened legal action, adding that neither Aliyu nor Salisu were registered members of the NUJ. Despite the denial, journalists and rights activists in Kano view the police response as a threat and attempt to silence the press. 📌 Source: SaharaReporters #PressFreedom #Kano #NigeriaPolice

The Nigeria Police Force has declared businessman Elusoji Oluwasegun Roland wanted over an alleged ₦1.2 billion fraud involving luxury cars and real estate. According to the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Lagos, Roland obtained ₦232 million for a 2024 Mercedes Benz GLE 63S, ₦525 million for one mansion, and another ₦450 million for a second property. The offences, committed in the United States in November 2023, are linked to conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and stealing. A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a warrant for his arrest. Roland, described as a Yoruba man in his 40s, dark-complexioned, 5ft 2in tall, with distinctive features including thick lips, rounded chin, and a large forehead, was last traced to Conroe, Texas, USA. #FraudAlert #NigeriaPolice #FinancialCrime