Police officer arrested for allegedly stabbing father of young man who had an argument with his girlfriend
A police officer in Ekiti State has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man at his home in Ise-Ekiti. The incident happened after the victim’s son had a disagreement with a female classmate, who is said to be the officer’s girlfriend. The victim’s daughter posted videos online, asking for justice for her injured father. She […]
Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has begun an investigation after a viral video showed some police officers assaulting a civilian. The video, which surfaced on Facebook, was reportedly recorded along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20, 2025. In response, the police command confirmed that the officers involved have been identified and are now being […]
Alleged police extorting of N62m: RULAAC petitions PSC
A human rights group, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has asked the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an independent investigation into serious allegations against officers of the Enugu State Police Command. The case involves a businessman, Olu Agwu, who claimed he was abducted in Abia State, blindfolded, and taken to […]
Police deny asking Nigerians to beat, stone officers searching their phones
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun instructed citizens to attack officers who request to search their phones. The false report went viral on social media, causing confusion. A message circulated online, claiming that the IGP advised Nigerians to “beat up any policeman who asks to […]
Osun Government Confirms Arrest of Anti-Kidnapping Squad Leader
The Osun State Government has confirmed the arrest of Moses Lohor, the leader of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad in the state, following allegations of attempted murder. This decision came after an order by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to immediately arrest and prosecute Lohor and members of his team. The announcement was made […]
IGP Urges Nigerians to Avoid Reporting Police Misconduct on Social Media
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has called on Nigerians to stop reporting police misconduct on social media. He made this appeal during a recent conference for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and communication experts held in Asaba, Delta State. He said, “We appeal to the public not to resort to social media […]
UK Police Dismiss Nigerian-British Officer For Biting Colleague At Birthday Party
A Nigerian-British police officer in the UK, Shola Balogun, has been dismissed for allegedly biting a colleague during a birthday party. The incident happened on April 22, 2022, at Goals Sports Bar in Bexleyheath, Kent, where around 70 guests had gathered to celebrate a 40th birthday. Balogun, an officer at Bromley Police Station, reportedly got […]
Kwara Police File Charges Against Dismissed Officers for Killing Polytechnic Student
The Kwara State Police Command has charged three police officers in court over the death of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student from Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin. The officers—Abiodun Kayode, James Emmanuel, and Oni Philip—were dismissed from their jobs after being linked to Ishola’s death. On October 18, DSP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the police spokesperson, stated […]
Imo Police Command Initiates Thorough Investigation into Actor Young C’s Allegations Against Anti-Narcotics Unit
The Imo State Police have launched an investigation following serious claims made by actor Young C against the Anti-Narcotics Unit and the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). This announcement came from the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma. In a viral video, Young C shared his experience from October 11 when he and his crew […]
Officers Identified and Under Interrogation Following Allegations of Harassment and N1M Extortion from Corps Members
Recently, a troubling incident involving police officers in Lagos has come to light, raising serious concerns about misconduct and accountability within the force. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that they are investigating allegations against several officers who were seen in a viral video allegedly harassing and extorting corps members. The incident took place […]