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Category: Security

  • Again, armed men attack Senator Natasha’s Kogi family home

    The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that armed men attacked the Kogi family home of the embattled Senator representing Kogi Centeal, Natasha-Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family compound was similarly attacked in April, but no arrest was made  at the time. This confirmation came after the arrest of one suspect, Jose Suberu,  at the scene of the…

  • Benue Killings: Military Begins Aerial Surveillance as IGP Takes over State Security

    The Nigerian military has deployed aerial surveillance across Makurdi and its environs in the wake of the deadly attacks on Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday. Men and officers of the Nigerian Police in the state also dispersed protesters on Sunday using teargas cannisters. It was earlier…

  • IGP Egbetokun Appoints AIG Longe as First Female Force Secretary

    The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Yetunde Longe, as the first female Force Secretary of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Wednesday, announced that the appointment was in alignment  with the vision of promoting gender inclusivity…

  • Abiodun Lauds Police  Security Efforts in Ogun

    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended the Nigeria Police Force for its efforts at securing lives and properties in the state. Abiodun gave the commendation on Tuesday when he received the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the South-West region, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, who was in his office on a…