*Arrests 12 suspects in connection with arson in Edo Godsgift Onyedinefu The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, NPM, has ordered the immediate nationwide deployment of anti-riot police unit, the Police Mobile Force (PMF). The orders are coming on the heels of increasing attacks including acts of arson and malicious damage to
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New Police SWAT Team Begins Training
Godsgift Onyedinefu Amidst protests, The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has announced that the training of the Special Weapons and Tactical Team (SWAT), has began at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training School, Ila Oragun, Osun State and the PMF Training School, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State. The IGP reiterated
Breaking: IGP Dissolves SARS, Emplaces Measures to Protect Citizens
Senator Iroegbu In the finest spirit of democratic, citizen-centred and community policing, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) across the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they hitherto existed. The IGP, in a statement on Sunday by the Force
Ondo Guber: IGP Promises to Replicate Gains Recorded in Edo
Godsgift Onyedinefu The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has assured that the Police Force will replicate and advace the gains recorded during the Edo Gubernatorial Election in the forthcoming Ondo Governorship Election, scheduled to hold October 10. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer,
Boko Haram Attacks: Police, Security Agents More Determined to Secure the Country–IGP
*Condemns attack on security convoy in Borno Godsgift Onyedinefu The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has condemned the attack on a security convoy in Borno State by armed men suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists. The convoy came under attack on Friday 25th September, 2020 along Monguno – Cross Kawua road
Police Investigating Alleged Dehumanising Treatment of Hotel Staff in Delta State–IGP
Godsgift Onyedinefu The Nigerian Police Force says it has begun investigations into the alleged dehumanizing treatment on the Signatious Hotel Staff in Warri, Delta State. To this end, the Police urged the public to remain calm as the Police intensify efforts towards unravelling the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Inspector-General of
Edo Election: IGP orders Restriction of Vehicular Movement
Godsgift Onyedinefu As parts of efforts to ensure public order and safety, during the Edo Gubernatorial election slated to hold on Saturday, 19th September, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 11:59PM on Friday, 18th September, 2020 – 6pm on Saturday, 19th
IGP Deploys DIG, AIG, Eight CPs for Edo Elections
*Bars security aides from accompanying VIPs, political appointees on election day Godsgift Onyedinefu The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has deployed Adeleye Olusola Oyabade, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Research and Planning, to supervise the general security arrangement for the Edo gubernatorial election slated to hold
Army-Shiites Clash: Islamic Movement Petitions IGP on the Movie ‘Fatal Arrogance’
Jude Johnson The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shiites, has petitioned the Inspector general of police and Films and Censorship board over a movie titled 'Fatal Arrogance' which is currently being shot in Enugu. This was made known to pressmen today in a press statement released by Ibrahim
Nigeria Police, NHRC, CLEEN Foundation Deplore Abuse of Citizens Rights by Security Agents
*Vows to tackle rising cases of violations by personnel *As CLEEN Foundation launches complaints platform for citizens Senator Iroegbu and Godsgift Onyedinefu The Nigeria police force has frowned at the abuse of citizens' rights by its personnel and other law enforcement agents, with a pledge to synergize with relevant agencies and civil