Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the constitution of a Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as part of his administration’s renewed commitment to combating the growing …
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Peace and Security
Police Train VCRU, Tactical Officers on Human Rights, Professional Conduct in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has conducted a one-day refresher training for officers and personnel of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and other tactical units, aimed at …
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating on social media that a police officer was seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State, clarifying …
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NDLEA Uncovers Another Industrial-scale Clandestine Meth Laboratory in Oyo Forest
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck yet another decisive blow against transnational drug syndicates following the discovery and dismantling of a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine …
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Peace and Security
IGP Bans Unauthorized Social Media Use by Police Officers, Orders Strict Enforcement
Isiyaku Ahmed The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to refrain from engaging in unauthorized social media activities that …
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Oyo State Government has imposed a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following heightened security concerns in the affected communities. The curfew, approved …
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Peace and Security
DIG Calls for Stronger Community-Security Partnership to Defeat Banditry, Kidnapping
Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DIG Suleiman Mohammad Abdul, has called for stronger collaboration between security agencies and communities, warning …
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Former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a national emergency on insecurity as part of efforts to address the worsening security challenges …
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to retire a total of 1,516 officers nationwide over the next two years following the release of statutory retirement lists for personnel due …
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The Plateau State Police Command has recorded another major success in its campaign against drug-related crimes with the arrest of 25 suspected drug dealers and the recovery of cannabis, controlled …