Gombe, Nigeria – The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has jailed two Nigeria Police officers and one Nigeria Immigration officer over N1.6 million employment fraud. The court presided over by Justice T.G. Ringin, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, convicted and sentenced two Police officers: Yusuf AbdulKarim Bature and Musa Philip and one Immigration officer,…
Awka, Nigeria – The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Zone 13 of Nigeria Police Force (NPF), SP Josephine Ihuniwo, has been honoured with the award of well-dressed Officer of the Year 2024 by the World Peace Advocate. Converseer reports that the event, held at the Zone 13 Police Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State, on Tuesday, and…
Ilorin, Nigeria – Kwara State University (KWASU) confirmed on Tuesday that the individual reportedly beaten to death by police in the Tanke area of Ilorin was a former student of the institution. Ayeyemi Sulaiman, 27, allegedly died following an encounter with police officers who allegedly assaulted him after attempting to use a Point of Sale…
Akamkpa, Cross River State – In a tragic escalation of violence, gunmen dressed in military camouflage ambushed a police inspector at a quarry site in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State. The inspector, whose name has not yet been disclosed, was reportedly killed Thursday evening, with assailants seizing his AK-47 rifle, bearing Breech No….
Glasgow, United Kingdom — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, and a delegation from Nigeria have arrived in Glasgow to participate in the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly. The event, taking place from November 4-7, gathers police leaders and security chiefs from 196 member countries, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in combating global…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a sweeping raid aimed at dismantling a cybercrime network, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals, for alleged cybercrimes and hacking activities that may pose a serious threat to national security. The operation, which took place at a building near the Next Cash and Carry area…
Anambra East, Anambra State – Police operatives attached to Otuocha Area Command, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, have shot and killed a youth in the area. It was gathered that the youth had a disagreement with the policemen at a checkpoint when one of them quickly pulled the trigger and shot him…
Calabar, Cross River State – Ahead of the Local Government Elections set for Saturday, November 2, 2024, the Cross River State Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has issued an order restricting movement across all 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the state. The restriction will take effect from 6:00 am…
Abuja, Nigeria – Mr Martins Otse, popularly known as VDM, is scheduled to appear in court today on charges of impersonation linked to the unauthorised use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms. The case follows a viral social media video in which Otse allegedly donned police attire without permission, raising concerns about the misuse of official…
Calabar, October 29, 2024 – Ahead of the November 2, 2024 local government elections, Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gryogon Augustine Grimah, has assured residents of a peaceful and secure electoral process. Speaking to the press following a security briefing led by Governor Bassey Otu, on Monday, Grimah emphasised the commitment of the…
