Imo: Police officers face orderly room trial over alleged extortion, unprofessionalism
The Imo State Police Command has begun disciplinary action against some of its officers accused of extortion and unprofessional conduct. The officers are expected to face an orderly room trial following complaints from members of the public. The move shows the command’s resolve to maintain discipline and restore confidence in policing within the state. According […]
Lagos: Five-year-old files suit against police over alleged kidnap
A surprising legal action has emerged in Lagos after a five-year-old child filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, accusing officers of involvement in an alleged kidnapping incident. The suit, filed through the child’s legal guardians, claims that the young victim was unlawfully taken and subjected to emotional trauma as a result of the […]
FCT Police redeploy DPO over viral assault video in Ushafa
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division following the circulation of a viral video showing the officer slapping a young man during an arrest. The incident, which went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, […]
Meeting Disruptions: ADC, SDP Police In Court, Get ₦15 Million Compensation
A High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered the Kaduna State Police Command to pay ₦15 million in damages to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) for unlawfully disrupting their political meetings held on August 30 and September 4, 2025. The ruling, delivered by Justice Murtala J. Zubairu, also included a […]
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu shares video of alleged Anambra police officers forcefully entering someone’s apartment without presenting a Search warrant
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu has posted a video online showing what he says are police officers from the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, forcing their way into a man’s home without showing any search warrant. According to Gwamnishu’s statement, the officers accused the resident of being a cult member and insisted on arresting him. […]
Atiku condemns police over Sowore’s detention
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the police over the reported mistreatment and arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore by the team working under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). He described the incident as a misuse of power. Atiku, who ran for president under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, made […]
Kenya: President Ruto condemns death of man in police custody
Kenyan President William Ruto has spoken out about the recent death of a man while in police custody. The incident has led to national outrage as the country prepares to remember last year’s major demonstrations demanding change. The man, aged 31, was taken into custody in western Kenya. He had made social media posts accusing […]
Nasboi accuses police officer of asking him to transfer money to betting account
Popular Nigerian comedian and musician, Nasboi, has shared a surprising story involving a police officer. According to him, the officer asked him to transfer money—not to a personal account, but to a Sporty Bet account. Nasboi is currently going around Nigeria for his nationwide tour and shared this strange experience on his X (formerly Twitter) […]
Court orders el-Rufai to pay N900m damages over unlawful arrest of Southern Kaduna elders
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has ruled that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, must pay N900 million in damages. This decision was made because of the illegal arrest and detention of nine elders from the Adara community in Kajuru, which took place in 2019. The judge, Hauwa’u Buhari, gave the ruling on Tuesday, […]
Imo police demote officer caught on camera assaulting man (photos/video)
The Imo State Police Command has responded to a disturbing video showing its officers assaulting a man along the Owerri–Aba Road. In the footage, the officers were seen slapping and kicking a man who appeared to be a passenger in a commercial vehicle. The officers involved in the incident have been identified as Inspector Ofem […]