Nigeria Police Force
Coverage of Nigeria Police Force in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Police Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 15 Suspects in Nationwide Operations
The Nigeria Police Force rescued 12 kidnapped victims and arrested 15 suspects during nationwide operations. They also recovered firearms, ammunition, stolen vehicles, and other exhibits across 11 states within 24 hours.
- IGP bans officers from TikTok, Facebook content creation
IGP Olatunji Disu has prohibited Nigeria Police Force officers from creating or monetizing content on social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube while identifying themselves as police members. The directive was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Nigeria Police Force gets new spokesperson
The Nigeria Police Force has appointed a new spokesperson, replacing Anthony Placid, a deputy commissioner of police who was appointed to the role three months ago.
- Nigeria: Police Confirm Rescue of Abducted Woman, Twin Sons in Ibadan, Neutralise Two Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Two suspects were neutralized during the operation.
- Presidency reacts to critics comparing Adelabu’s relatives to Ogbomoso’s abducted schoolchildren
The Presidency responded to critics who compared relatives of ex-Minister Adebayo Adelabu to the abducted schoolchildren in Ogbomoso. The Nigeria Police Force announced the rescue of Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, a relative of Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, sparking public debate on social media.