Amid the lingering emirship tussle in Kano State, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II for investigations into an “incident that occurred during Sallah Celebration” at the palace. In a letter addressed to Mr Sanusi and dated April 4, the emir was “invited to Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police…
The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest. A Civil Society Organisation, the Take-It-Back movement, and other groups had announced a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. In a statement on Friday, the National Coordinator of TIB, Juwon…
The Police in Otu-Jeremi Division, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a forty eight, 48 year old father living with HIV AIDS for defiling his 10-year old daughter. According to DAILY POST, the suspect, identified as David, was arrested Friday morning. Medical examination conducted by the Police indicated constant penetration of…
The Kaduna State Police Command has disowned an impostor, Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), who was spotted wearing a police uniform and making inciting comments on social media. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, who posed as a police officer, had threatened reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s remarks followed the brutal killing…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has promised to tackle the challenges of police officers in Somalia. Egbetokun gave the assurance when he received a courtesy visit from Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security of the African Union Commission. He assured the Ambassador that the NPF was taking proactive…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all State Police Commands to organize free medical outreaches, humanitarian programs, and distribute palliatives to communities as part of activities marking the 2025 National Police Day celebration. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, announced this in Abuja on Wednesday, stating that the event, scheduled…
A Kaduna State police officer, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has threaten reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s remarks followed the brutal killing of 16 northerners in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. In a fiery Facebook comment on Tuesday, Dan-Taki swore by Almighty God, vowing that northerners would take…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Rivers State Police Command has arrested a cleric, identified as Elijah, over alleged homosexuality. Elijah, the General Overseer of a new-generation church in Port Harcourt, was reportedly apprehended after a leaked video surfaced showing him in a compromising situation. Sources told PUNCH Metro that the pastor’s troubles began when a…
The police have asked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial district of Kogi State. The State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya. According to the statement, the Kogi police boss…
The Delta State Police Command has been accused of allegedly torturing a 24-year-old man, Paul Obukowho, to death. This is as the Police Public Relations Officer of the state Command, SP Bright Edafe, said the deceased was not tortured and if the family feels there is any foul play, an autopsy is the last resort….