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Nigeria police return $23,000 scam money to Cayman Islands victims

The Nigeria Police Force has handed over $23,000, recovered from a suspected international romance scammer, to the British High Commission in Abuja. The funds were seized from Achufusi Obioma, a Nigerian under investigation for allegedly defrauding a Cayman Islands resident through an online romance scam. In a statement on Friday, NPF spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said […]

State police bill scales second reading at House of Reps
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Police bust N7.7bn telecom airtime, data theft

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested six suspects over the alleged hacking of a telecommunications company’s system to divert airtime and mobile data valued at N7.7 billion. In a statement on Wednesday, the force spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the suspects unlawfully accessed the company’s core systems to carry out the operation. Those arrested […]

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Over 400,000 apply as police recruitment gets two-week extension

No fewer than 400,000 Nigerians have applied for the 50,000 police constable positions advertised nationwide, according to the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force. The recruitment exercise has been extended by two weeks due to low application numbers from some states, including Lagos. The PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Mr Torty […]

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AGF orders police probe into Abuja estate dispute

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has requested a police investigation into allegations of intimidation and destruction of property at River Park Estate, Abuja. This directive is contained in official correspondence issued by the then Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, M.B. Abubakar, and reviewed by Nairametrics. The intervention comes several months […]

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River Basin Authority partners police to boost food security

The Hadejia–Jam’are River Basin Development Authority has pledged to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to enhance food security across its operational areas. The managing director of the agency, Rabiu Bichi, made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the commander of MOPOL 9 Kano, ACP Mu’awiya Abubakar. Mr Bichi said the partnership aligned with President […]

State police bill scales second reading at House of Reps
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Police launch investigation into Ondo meter warehouse fire

The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into a reported arson attack on a warehouse in Okitipupa, which resulted in the destruction of prepaid electricity meters valued at over ₦10 million. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday. He described […]

Appeal Court overturns Emefiele’s asset forfeiture order
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Police storm Emefiele’s Abuja residence

Oluwanifemi Ojo Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force reportedly stormed the Abuja residence of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, The PUNCH reported. AMBusiness reports that this is coming about 24 hours after the operatives of the Department of State Services stormed the CBN governor’s office, following his return to the country on Monday after […]