Amnesty demands justice for man who died in Imo police custody
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Imo State Government and police authorities to implement a coroner’s recommendations into the death of 32-year-old Japheth Njoku in police custody at Tiger Base, Owerri, and ensure accountability for those found responsible. The organisation made the call in a statement posted on its X platform on Sunday, following […]
Eid-el-fitr: Police warn politicians against turning Eid ground to political rally
The Police in Kwara have warned politicians in the state not to turn Eid praying ground into a political rally during the Eid-fitr prayers. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Mohammed Bagega, gave the warning in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ajayi Okasanmi on Wednesday in Ilorin. “I […]
IPOB, ESN kill 21 police officers in Akwa Ibom ― CP Andrew
By Harris Emanuel – Uyo The Police in Akwa Ibom State say they have lost no fewer than 21 personnel, 9 vehicles, and 11 firearms in the series of attacks allegedly orchestrated by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in conjunction with Eastern Security Network (ESN). Commissioner of Police, Amiengheme Andrew, disclosed this when governor Udom […]
Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 2,000 in Lagos, assures calmness during celebrations
Mr Paul Ayeni, the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State, said the corps had deployed 2,000 personnel ahead of the Eid-el Fitr celebrations in the state. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, Ayeni assured residents of safety of their lives, property and other […]
Eid-el-fitr: NSCDC deploys 1,855 personnel to beef up security in Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, says it has deployed 1,855 personnel to beef up security during the Eid-el-fitr celebrations. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Commandant, Mr Edenabu Eweka, and made available to the newsmen on Tuesday in Akure. Eweka said that the personnel had […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Police deploy 4,500 personnel in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa says it has deployed 4,500 personnel to ensure hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ramhan Nansel, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Lafia. Nansel quoted the Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, as congratulating Muslims in […]
