Police Deploy 1,803 Personnel For Hitch-Free Easter Celebration
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed 1,803 personnel alongside operational assets across Abuja to ensure a safe and hitch-free Easter celebration. The deployment, which covers churches and recreational centres across the territory, is part of proactive measures to reinforce existing security arrangements and safeguard residents during the festive period. […]
Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Airport Meeting with Plateau Attack Victims
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu over criticism of his recent visit to Plateau State, explaining that security and logistical constraints necessitated his decision to meet victims of the Palm Sunday attacks at the airport. The visit followed deadly attacks in parts of Plateau State that left dozens dead and triggered […]
IGP Orders Sustained Operations to Restore Peace in Plateau
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered sustained security operations to restore peace in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area. Speaking during an operational visit to the state, the IGP condemned the March 29, 2026 attack which resulted in the loss of […]
Plateau Killings: IGP Disu Orders Massive Deployment to Restore Peace
By: Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a massive deployment of security assets to Plateau State to restore calm and ensure the arrest of those responsible for the recent killings. This follows the attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of innocent citizens. In response, […]
Police Day 2026: “Security Is Everyone’s Business,” FCT Police Charge Residents
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to take responsibility for maintaining peace and shun electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general election. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, made the call on Wednesday during a community engagement held as part of activities marking National Police Day […]
Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Names Disu Acting IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindmess President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President received Egbetokun’s resignation letter earlier in the day and commended him for […]
Police–Banking Sector Alliance Against Cybercrime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has strengthened collaboration with the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria as part of renewed efforts to combat cybercrime and financial fraud across the country. The partnership was reinforced during a high-level visit by bank chief executives to the NPF-NCCC headquarters in Abuja, […]
Ebonyi Genocide Claim Baseless, Misleading — Ogah
By Oluwakemi Kindness An Ebonyi state lawmaker in the 10th House of Representatives, Chinedu Ogah has dismissed allegations of genocide against his Governor, Francis Nwifuru, describing the claims as false, inflammatory, and capable of heightening tensions in the state. Speaking with Parliamentary reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, the lawmaker said accusations made by human rights […]
Joint NASS Committee Faults Non-Release of Interior Ministry Capital Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the non-release of capital funds allocated to the Federal Ministry of Interior, describing it as a major setback to project execution and institutional performance. Speaking during the ministry’s budget defence in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee, […]
FCT Police Announce Movement Restriction Ahead of 2026 FCT Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of security measures for the 2026 Area Council Elections. The restriction, which exempts essential service providers and accredited election officials, forms part of […]