Withdraw Mine? Then Withdraw the President’s, Vice President’s, Others Too — Sen. Ningi Condemns Selective Enforcement of Police Escort Order

The Senate session turned heated on Tuesday after Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) sharply criticized the withdrawal of police orderlies attached to lawmakers, accusing the executive of enforcing President Bola Tinubu’s directive selectively.

Raising a Point of Order, Ningi said he woke up to discover that his only police orderly had been withdrawn, insisting he was not opposed to the President’s November 23, 2025 directive—which ordered police escorts attached to VIPs to return to regular security duty—but furious that lawmakers appeared to be the first targets. “I woke up today and was told my police orderly had been withdrawn. I have no problem with that, but I want the same action applied across the board—they should also withdraw the president’s, vice president’s, ministers’, and others’ police escorts,” he said, lamenting what he described as a double standard.

Ningi further fumed that while senators were stripped of protection, “businessmen, foreign nationals, and celebrity entertainers” were still moving around with full police escorts, openly flouting the presidential directive. His outburst prompted the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, to reveal that the Senate leadership had already held an emergency meeting to seek an exemption for lawmakers, warning that the sudden withdrawal exposed members to unnecessary d+nger. In the meantime, the Senate directed its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate the alleged selective enforcement. The committee has four weeks to report back to plenary.

Kaduna Trader Arrested After Facebook Post Criticising Governor Uba Sani’s Handling of Presidential VIP Security Order

A Kaduna trader, Abubakar Idris (Comrade Danhabu), has been arrested after criticising Governor Uba Sani on Facebook for allegedly failing to enforce President Tinubu’s directive withdrawing police officers from VIP protection duties. Danhabu was arrested two days after the post, interrogated by the Kaduna Commissioner of Police, and remanded in prison by a magistrate until January 13, 2026. His family alleges political influence behind the arrest, noting that he is married with two children and cares for an ailing mother. In the post that triggered the detention, he accused top Kaduna officials of still moving around with police escorts despite the presidential order.


#HumanRights #Kaduna #UbaSani

About 20 NBM (Aye) cultists were arrested by the Edo State Police after a cult leadership handover event at Auchi Polytechnic (Kanem Bornu HT). We hope the strict anti-cultism laws in Edo State will apply fully so others can learn.

Non-cultists (Free Men), we hope you are watching. Reject Cultism.

Fear Grips Enugu Community as Hoodlums Attack Secondary School Amid Leadership Crisis

Residents of Mburubu Community in Nkanu East, Enugu State, are living in fear after hoodlums reportedly sponsored by political actors attacked the Community Secondary School, vandalising classrooms and school property. The attacks are linked to a prolonged traditional leadership dispute. Police confirmed the assault and are investigating, while parents and elders urge urgent government intervention to restore peace and protect students.


#EnuguCommunityCrisis #SchoolAttackNigeria #PoliticalViolence

Reckless shooting by NDLEA injures youth in Ngurore market in Yobe

A youth sustained injuries following a reckless shooting incident by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Ngurore Market, Yola North Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that on 10 December 2025 at about 1000 hours, NDLEA officers stormed a ghetto area inside the market, firing their weapons sporadically.

During the operation, a stray bullet struck 22-year-old Abubakar Hassan of Jambutu community, causing injuries to his stomach and right leg.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ngurore visited the scene, and the victim was evacuated to Banene Hospital, Ngurore, where he is currently receiving treatment and responding to medical care.

Residents have expressed concern over the conduct of security personnel during operations in public spaces, urging agencies to exercise restraint to prevent civilian harm.

NDLEA are yet to release an official statement on the incident.
#ndlea_nigeria
#DHQNigeria
#HQNigerianArmy

BREAKING NEWS: The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially launched the recruitment portal for 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). As directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to significantly expand the force's manpower while prioritizing transparency and merit in the selection process.

Anambra Journalist Accuses Police, NSCDC of Harassment and Detention at State Assembly Complex

Awka-based journalist Izunna Okafor has alleged that police and NSCDC officers attached to the Anambra State House of Assembly harassed, assaulted, detained, and seized his phones while he attempted to cover a budget defence session. Okafor said the operatives blocked his entry, demanded unnecessary confirmation, pushed him, confiscated his devices for recording the encounter, and later attempted to force him into detention. He claimed he was only released after intervention from officials and resisted calls to write an apology letter. The Police Command, however, denied the allegations, insisting no journalist was detained and that officers only enforced standard security protocol.



#AnambraNews #PressFreedom #PoliceBrutality

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has announced the successful discovery and shutdown of a large-scale fake drug manufacturing site in Ojo area of the state.

AAC Accuses Tinubu Government of Human Rights Abuses, Demands Shutdown of Imo Police Tiger Base

The African Action Congress (AAC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of enabling widespread human rights abuses by security agencies, calling for the immediate closure of the Imo Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, popularly known as Tiger Base. In a statement signed by the party’s spokesperson, Rex I. Elanu, the AAC alleged that the facility has been associated with unlawful detentions, enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings—particularly targeting South-East residents.
The party also condemned the reported killing of 10 women protesters by Nigerian Army personnel in Adamawa State, describing the incident as a grave violation of citizens’ rights. AAC demanded independent investigations into both the Imo and Adamawa incidents and urged Nigerians to resist what it calls systemic oppression under the Tinubu administration, insisting that a revolutionary alternative is needed to protect citizens’ dignity and safety.

Sowore Moves Freely In Lagos Despite Police ‘Wanted’ Notice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore appeared publicly in Lagos on Wednesday, attending two major events despite being declared “wanted” by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, on November 3, 2025.

Where he appeared

1. NBA Ikeja Human Rights Day Event

He participated in a panel discussion on safety, security, and mass killings in Nigeria.

The event took place just a few meters from the Lagos State Police Command headquarters.



2. UNILAG – Gani Fawehinmi Integrity Award (HEDA)

Sowore attended and received a warm welcome from students and activists.




Why police declared him wanted

The police linked him to alleged disturbances during protests against the Oworonshoki demolitions, which many groups described as illegal and inhumane.

Legal response

Sowore has filed a ₦500 million fundamental rights lawsuit against:

The Nigeria Police Force

IGP Kayode Egbetokun

CP Moshood Jimoh


He argues:

He was declared wanted without any invitation, warrant, or charges.

His rights to dignity, liberty, and movement were violated.

He has never been contacted legally and would have honoured any lawful invitation.


He is seeking:

Permission for substituted service of court processes

An interim injunction stopping the police from arresting, harassing, or declaring him wanted

A stay on the “wanted person” declaration


Public reaction

#Humanrightsgroupssaythepolicedeclaration

#Unlawful

#Vindictive

#Politicallymotivated

Nasarawa Community Accuses Police of Aiding Criminal’s Fake Escape After Alleged Bribe

Residents of Cajah Estate in New Karshi, Nasarawa State, have accused police officers of deliberately enabling the escape of a notorious thief known as Doyin after allegedly collecting a bribe. The suspect, infamous for repeated break-ins, was arrested for stealing an air conditioner but reportedly “escaped” from custody in what residents describe as a coordinated cover-up. Community members claim the police fabricated the escape narrative to shield officers involved in releasing him.
The incident has heightened fear in the estate, with residents demanding a transparent investigation and accountability for officers implicated. The Nasarawa State Police Command says an inquiry has been launched and promised that findings will be made public.

Viral Video Shows Injured Lagos Police Officer Accused of Theft as Command Launches Investigation

A viral video has surfaced showing a Lagos police officer with a torn uniform and bloodied mouth pleading for help as a mob accuses him of theft. Residents, shouting “Ole! Ole!”, surrounded the officer while filming the confrontation, resisting attempts by other policemen to rescue him. The Lagos Police Command, through its spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that an investigation has begun to establish the officer’s identity and the circumstances behind the incident.

Ilorin Airport Security Stops Man Attempting to Stow Away on Overland Airways Flight to America

Security personnel at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin arrested a man, Segun Martins, after he attempted to hide beneath an Overland Airways aircraft preparing for takeoff. The suspect gained unauthorized access to the airside and positioned himself near the aircraft’s tyres, mistakenly believing the domestic flight was headed to the United States. Ground security intercepted him immediately and handed him over to the Airport Police Command for interrogation. Authorities say investigations into the security breach are ongoing.

Insecurity: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police From VIPs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his directive for police officers attached to VIPs to be withdrawn and reassigned to communities facing serious security threats.
He also instructed the Minister of Interior to collaborate with the IGP and NSCDC to ensure that NSCDC officers replace the withdrawn police personnel.

#NigeriaNews #SecurityUpdates #Tinubu #NSCDC

According to reports, the FCT High Court Enforcement Unit and police stormed Obi Cubana’s ‘Cash Flow’ club and removed him from the Abuja lounge on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Wuse II. It’s the second time he has been evicted from the property.

Enugu Court Remands Suspect Over Killing of 19-Year-Old Loveth Uloma

An Enugu State Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Emmanuel Nwangwu, the prime suspect in the killing of 19-year-old Loveth Uloma in Nsukka. Nwangwu was arraigned on a charge of murder following a police investigation confirming he violently assaulted the teenager inside a pharmacy, leading to her death. The case, which sparked widespread public outrage, has been forwarded to the Ministry of Justice for legal review. The Enugu State Police Command assured the victim’s family that justice is underway as the suspect remains in the Enugu Maximum Correctional Centre.

#Enugu

#Justice

#LovethUloma

State Police, death penalty for kidnappers’ll address insecurity.

~ South West leaders say

Tinubu Reaffirms Withdrawal of Police From VIP Escorts, Orders Strict Clearance for Exceptions

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his directive withdrawing police officers from VIP escort duties, insisting that only individuals who secure his personal approval through the Inspector-General of Police will receive special protection. Speaking before the Federal Executive Council meeting, Tinubu said the decision aims to redeploy security personnel to critical national security operations, particularly the fight against kidnapping and terrorism. He ordered the Interior Minister and NSCDC to replace withdrawn police escorts with civil defence operatives and directed the NSA and DSS to review nationwide security deployments. Tinubu also emphasised arming forest guards. The directive follows a national debate reignited by Wole Soyinka, who criticised the excessively large convoy attached to Seyi Tinubu, calling it a misuse of security resources.

FCT Police Arrest Abuja Resident Accused of Supplying Ammunition to Zamfara Bandits

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 32-year-old Ahmed Abubakar from Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits in Zamfara State. The arrest, made on December 7, followed actionable intelligence received by the Command’s Tactical Team. Investigations revealed that Abubakar had been working with an associate, Yusuf Mohammed, to procure 1,000 rounds of ammunition, allegedly under instructions from his uncle and key accomplice, Ahmed Yakubu, who is currently at large. Police say the suspect is in custody as efforts continue to dismantle the wider criminal network fueling insecurity in the region.

Ex-Kano Anti-Graft Boss Compares Corrupt Nigerian Politicians to Deadly Drug Cartels

Former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, says combating corruption in Nigeria is as dangerous as confronting Colombian drug cartels. Speaking at the launch of the 19th Compendium on 100 High-Profile Corruption Cases in Lagos, he revealed that investigations during his tenure exposed billions in diverted public funds, fraudulent PPP projects, and illicit IGR schemes linked to powerful political figures, including former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Magaji warned that corruption fuels poverty, insecurity, and banditry in the North, describing corrupt politicians as ruthless actors willing to kill to protect stolen wealth. He alleged that some policemen are being used against him despite having legal authorization to prosecute cases. The event, organized by HEDA to mark International Anti-Corruption Day, emphasized youth involvement in shaping a future of integrity.