Police, British High Commission train 55 CTU operatives in intelligence, combat skills

Police, British High Commission train 55 CTU operatives in intelligence, combat skills

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the British High Commission, has concluded a two-week intensive training programme for 55 personnel of the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, on Saturday, the police said the training, held at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, focused on advanced intelligence and Close Quarter Battle (CQB) […]

July 27, 2026 14

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Police, DTRA, ONSA strengthen capacity against weapons of mass destruction

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strengthened its capacity to prevent, detect, investigate and respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) as well as explosive threats through a strategic partnership with the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The initiative culminated in the final phase of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Curriculum Development Workshop […]

July 25, 2026 38

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Anambra Police Meet Alor Leaders as Probe into Student’s Death Continues

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Anambra State Police Command has assured residents that investigations into the suspected murder of a 23-year-old female student in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area, are ongoing and that those responsible will be brought to justice. The assurance came as a delegation of Alor community leaders, led by the President General, Emmanuel Ojukwu, and accompanied by traditional chiefs, visited the State Police Command to support […]

June 28, 2026 13

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Police Deploy Tactical Teams to Sagamu–Benin Expressway After Security Incident

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Ogun State Police Command has deployed additional tactical operatives to the Sagamu–Benin Expressway following a security incident around the J4 axis of the highway. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the deployment was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, after the command received a distress call on Thursday. The command said four units […]

June 28, 2026 13

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No Bomb, No Terror Link in Mushin Explosion, Police Confirm

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Lagos State Police Command has ruled out terrorism, sabotage or the use of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the explosion that occurred on June 22 at No. 19 Way Street, Mushin, Lagos. Addressing journalists on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, said forensic and technical investigations by the Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear […]

June 28, 2026 17

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Police Dismiss Viral Katsina Video Claim, Say Armed Men Are Registered Vigilantes

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a viral video showing a police officer interacting with armed men in Katsina State depicts collaboration with bandits, describing the narrative as false and misleading. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, the armed individuals seen in the video are registered members of the Vigilante […]

June 25, 2026 25

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Police, NPTF Commission New Command, Divisional Headquarters in Taraba

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) have commissioned a new Taraba State Police Command Headquarters and a modern Divisional Police Headquarters in Yorro Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen security infrastructure and enhance policing in the state. The projects were inaugurated on Wednesday by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu, alongside the Taraba […]

June 25, 2026 19

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IGP Disu Bans Unauthorised Social Media Activities by Police Personnel

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to desist from unauthorised social media activities capable of undermining the integrity, professionalism and public image of the Force. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, the directive follows growing concerns over the increasing trend of police personnel creating videos, […]

June 25, 2026 11

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IGP Disu Reaffirms Nigeria Police Commitment to Global Peacekeeping

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to international peacekeeping operations as it joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, paid tribute to peacekeepers around the world for their courage, professionalism and sacrifices in promoting global peace and […]

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