The Nigeria Police Force has explained that the arrest of activist and politician Omoyele Sowore was to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists in Abuja. He said Sowore, who allegedly led protesters into a restricted …
Global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International (AI), has condemned the reported use of force and mass arrests during ongoing protests in Abuja on Monday, demanding the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Monday, Amnesty International Nigeria …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of office by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dantawaye Miller, as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Command. Miller takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed to another strategic position by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. …
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has graduated 10,000 newly recruited constables from its training institutions across the country, marking a significant milestone in efforts to boost manpower and enhance national security. Nationwide Passing Out Parade The Passing Out Parade (POP) took place simultaneously on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, across all designated police colleges and training …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reassured retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing their pension concerns and improving living conditions. Federal Commissioner, Inspectorate Department of PenCom, Chief Sam Chigozie Uwandu, gave the assurance during his maiden official visit to police retirees in Enugu State. Uwandu revealed that …
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has directed Border Patrol Commanders nationwide to intensify efforts in securing Nigeria’s borders and maritime corridors. Speaking on Friday at a conference with the commanders at Force Headquarters, Abuja, Egbetokun described them as the nation’s first line of defence against external threats and urged proactive measures to prevent cross-border …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday expressed deep shock over the passing of his predecessor, former IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing his death as a painful loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has strengthened its engagement with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to improve the welfare of officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). PenCom’s Director General, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, on Wednesday led a high-level delegation to Force Headquarters in Abuja for a strategic meeting with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), …
