A total of 547,774 applications for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force have so far been received in the Police Recruitment portal which closes next Sunday, November 26, 2023 which will be exactly the 6 weeks mandatory requirement for such exercise by the Federal Character Commission. The Portal was opened on the 15th
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Police recruitment: Anambra in rear lead
Police Service Commission (PSC) has disclosed that Anambra State is taking the last position in applications received so far in the ongoing recruitment for General Duty Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani in a statement on Wednesday, said Kaduna has the highest number of
Read moreFamily of man killed by police officer in Akwa Ibom cries for justice, alleges intimidation
The family of a farmer, Umog Charlie, allegedly killed by a police inspector identified as Oliver Akang in Akwa Ibom State, has cried out for justice. The family also said the command had offered them N1.3m as compensation to let the matter rest. According to the family, Umog was murdered on Asutan Street, Off Barracks
Read moreShun acts capable of tarnishing security operatives image – Police warns Vigilante
Members of Anambra State Vigilante Service has been warned to shun acts capable of bringing the security outfit to disrepute by working according to the law establishing community policing. The Divisional Police Officer, Oyi Council Area, Mr Chuks Nwoke gave the charge at Amaugo village square Odumodu Umunya, during the commissioning of Odumodu Enu and
Read morePolice sack officer for raping 16-year-old in detention
The Benue State Police Command has dismissed and charged a constable, Belasa Iyangedue for raping a 16-year-old kept in detention. The Daily Vendor learnt that the victim was detained for defamation. While in detention at the Divisional Police headquarters, Tse Agbaragba in the Konshisha Local Government Area of the state, the constable who pretended to
Read moreKwara State gets new CP
A new Commissioner of Police has been appointed for Kwara State. He is Olaiya Victor Mobolaji. His appointment is with immediate effect, following approval by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun(IGP). Until his appointment, the Kwara Police Commissioner was the Commissioner of Police, INEC, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Mobolaji will replace CP Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi
Read moreTrack down purveyors of videos of killing of soldiers in Anambra – CP urges Cybercrime Unit
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye has described as “enemies of the people” purveyors of old video clips of burning of a commercial bus at Nanka and killing of soldiers at Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of the State. The CP, in a statement by Command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga warned those behind
Read moreCP orders dismantling of non-security roadblocks in Benue
Benue State Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka(CP) has ordered the dismantling of non-security roadblocks in the state. He said the Benue State Police Command will effect the arrest of persons involved in such an obnoxious act. The CP gave the order after his tour of some parts of the state where he observed with dismay
Read moreAnambra CP visits family of slain cop, insists speedy justice
Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye on Monday visited family of the late ASP Anthony Ogobodo, the police officer killed in a motor accident last weekend by driver of a shuttle bus. He prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the loss and assured them that justice would be speedily
Read moreAnambra Police rewards female officer with N250,000 for rejecting bribe in Onitsha market
A female police officer who rejected bribe from a driver transporting goods suspected to have been stolen have been rewarded by the Anambra State Police Command. The traffic warden, Inspector Charity Oyor was said to be on duty in Onitsha, the commercial city of the state when the driver of the vehicle ladened with cables
Read moreImprove surveillance to enhance Anambra security – CP tells officers
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye has charged officers to improve surveillance and operational positioning to enhance security safety within Awka, the state capital. Adeoye gave the charge on Friday when he prayed surprise visit to ‘B’ Divisional Police Headquarters. Awka. He commended the officers for their commitment and dedication to duty, urging them
Read moreAnambra CP empathizes with cops injured by hoodlums
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP, Aderemi Adeoye has reassured officers in the state that their welfare would remain paramount to the leadership of the Force. Adeoye gave the assurance during a visit to two police operatives, who sustained injuries during a Joint Security Force onslaught against insurgents in a criminal camp at Orsumoghu. He
Read moreI served for 10 years in Anambra – New CP
…says being posted to Anambra State is like a homecoming for him The New Commissioner of Police of Anambra State, Mr Aderemi Adeoye has stated that being posted to Anambra State is like a homecoming for him. He said he is not new to the state having served for 10 years in the 90’s.
Read moreEra of police extortion over under my watch – AIG Yaro
…warns officers within the zone to desist from extorting members of the public The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone13, Ukpo, Mr. Abutu Yaro has warned all officers within the zone to desist from extorting members of the public who run to them for assistance. Yaro who is feared for his
Read moreCP probes DCO accused of torturing policewoman for rejecting sexual advances
…victim claims the DCO tortured her because she turned down his sexual advances Following a video that has gone viral on social media, the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, CP Sunday Faleye, has quizzed the Divisional Crime Officer, DCO, of Ode-Omu Police Division, Matthew Ajayi. The Daily Vendor reports that Matthew Ajayi was accused
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