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RECRUITMENT OF 50,000 POLICE OFFICERS: PSC HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS MEETING;

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Commits to Gender Inclusivity, Openness, and Federal Character Compliance

 

By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Police Service Commission (PSC), according to its spokesman, Torty Njoku Kalu, has convened a strategic stakeholders meeting with the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Federal Character Commission to fine-tune the process for the recruitment of 50,000 police officers into the Nigeria Police Force.

 

Kalu disclosed that the meeting which held at the PSC headquarters in Abuja, focused on ensuring a seamless, transparent, and credible recruitment exercise that upholds the principles of fairness, equity, and merit.

 

He said In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), who was represented by DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to an open and inclusive process that will strengthen the capacity and diversity of the Nigeria Police Force. DIG Lakanu is a Board Member and Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Nigeria Police Force Matters.

 

 

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya, who led the delegation from the Ministry, expressed optimism and assured of the Ministry’s collaboration.

 

Key resolutions from the meeting include:

 

Strict adherence to the Federal Character principles as enshrined in the Constitution to ensure equitable representation across all states and geopolitical zones.

A strong emphasis on gender inclusivity, with deliberate measures to encourage and facilitate the recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Assurance of a transparent, technology-driven process that will be publicly accessible and free from undue interference.

 

The collaborating agencies in the meeting which held on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, agreed to work in synergy to uphold the integrity of the exercise, promote national unity, and deliver a recruitment process that meets the expectations of Nigerians.

 

The Police Service Commission assures all prospective applicants and the general public that the recruitment will be conducted with the highest level of accountability and in compliance with extant laws and guidelines.

 

Further details and timelines for the recruitment will be communicated in due course.

Drug war: NCWS commends President Tinubu, Marwa, seeks collaboration with NDLEA

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By Ebinum Samuel     The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another term of five years, a decision the Council says will further strengthen and consolidate the ongoing effort against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. National President of the NCWS, Princess Edna Azura who gave the commendation when she led other leaders of the Council on a courtesy visit to Marwa at the Agency’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 called for more collaboration between the women’s group and NDLEA in the area of joint sensitization programmes in schools, markets, and communities as well as training of women leaders in drug use prevention, treatment and care.     “We want to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this wonderful opportunity that he has given you extra five years. We are very, very grateful. This renewal is a clear national endorsement of your monumental contributions to national security, public health, women and youth protection. We are confident that your continued leadership will further fortify the nation’s fight against drug trafficking and promote sustainable peace and stability”, she noted. She described Marwa’s leadership at NDLEA as transformative and inspiring. “Over the years, you have demonstrated what strong ethical and visionary public service truly means. Under your leadership, the Agency has recorded unprecedented achievements from dismantling sophisticated drug trafficking networks to intercepting record level quantities of illicit substances, improving intelligence driven operations, expanding community based preventive education and strengthening rehabilitation pathways for victims of substance abuse. We are very grateful for that. These achievements are not just institutional milestones, they represent hope for millions of families, especially women and children, who often suffer the silent painful consequences of drug related crime, domestic challenges and societal instability”, she stated. While seeking further partnership with NDLEA in the fight against the drug scourge, Princess Azura said “at NCWS, we have also been actively mobilising women, mothers, teachers and community groups to participate in the fight against substance abuse. Our ongoing school outreach programmes, advocacy forums and community sensitisation campaigns across the states have proven that when women are fully engaged, prevention becomes more effective.” She said the NCWS is eager to explore strategic areas of cooperation with NDLEA, including training of the Council’s national officers and state leaders as community anti-drug ambassadors; joint advocacy campaigns targeting mothers and caregivers; rehabilitation and reintegration especially for women and youths affected by substance abuse, among others. In his response, Marwa expressed appreciation to the NCWS leaders for the visit and their kind remarks about him and President Tinubu. He said as the umbrella body for all women societies across the country, it is imperative for NDLEA to partner with the NCWS. He said the Agency considers the drug menace as Nigeria’s number one problem today because it affects everyone and every community directly or indirectly, adding that with a population of about 15million drug users, there’s the need for a whole of society response. “So, this is a big challenge and government cannot handle it alone, we have to have the whole of society to work with us. So NCWS, we don’t have any bigger partners than you because you are the mothers handling families all over the country, and it is very, very critical that you stand up. You have to stand up and be part of this struggle to redeem the souls of our young boys and girls, including the women who are afflicted”, he stated. The NDLEA boss assured the women leaders that the NDLEA will not only partner with them but will equally organise Drug Use Prevention, Treatment and Care (DPTC) training to equip them for the task ahead in 2026. “We will hold a DPTC training for you, we usually to do that for governors’ spouses and I think we will tailor it to exactly what you will need, so that you can also take it down to the states, and down to the grassroots.” He urged them to also buy in and take ownership of the current push for drug integrity test for intending couples as part of efforts to discourage substance abuse and encourage early detection and treatment, especially among the youth.

Gunmen hijack bus, kidnap 14 passengers in Imo, 5 Rivers varsity students

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Gunmen abducted 19 people in Rivers and Imo states, including five students from Rivers State University, yesterday.   This happened on the same day that the House of Representatives requested the federal government to apprehend the murderers of five police officers in the Bauchi village last week.   Following the resignation of Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru on Monday, President Bola Tinubu selected the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as his replacement. He also met with security officials to discuss the country’s security situation.   In the Rivers attack, gunmen suspected of being members of a cult organisation kidnapped at least five students from Rivers State University’s Emohua Satellite Campus early yesterday. The victims were reportedly taken at gunpoint from their off-campus residence in Emuoha in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state.   It was gathered that students living outside the campus last week protested persistent attacks and harassment by cultists and appealed to the RSU management to relocate them to the main campus in Port Harcourt for safety.   However, at a pre-convocation briefing on Monday, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, ruled out closing the Emohua campus or relocating students, stating that the university was addressing security concerns through engagements with community leaders, council authorities, and security agencies.   A student, who narrowly escaped the abduction but pleaded anonymity, said the gunmen invaded their residence around 2 am and shot dead the security dog before proceeding to seize the victims. “He was running after me and even shot at me; I don’t know how many times. I couldn’t look back because I was focused on escaping. “Someone from the bush then ran after me. I had to run faster to the gate. Some of our students, about four or so, are missing now,’’ the student said. The latest incident followed last week’s alleged robbery attack in Rumuji, barely hours after the vice chancellor’s assurances. Spokesperson of the Rivers State police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the abduction, describing the perpetrators as cultists. They were abducted by cultists. In the early hours of Tuesday (yesterday), a group of cultists numbering five stormed an isolated area of Rumuchi/Rumuohia, shot sporadically, and abducted five persons to an unknown destination,” she said.   While disclosing that the police had launched a manhunt for the abductors, the police scribe said, “We have put efforts in place for their safe rescue. As I speak, the commissioner of police has gone there with tactical teams to ensure they regain their freedom.”   Efforts to get the reaction of officials of the state government at press time yesterday proved abortive.   On the attack in Imo, gunmen suspected to be herdsmen reportedly hijacked an Aba-bound bus with 14 passengers at the Ngor Okpala area of Imo State on Monday evening. Eyewitness accounts said the gunmen emerged from the bush, shot sporadically, and took control of the bus, which had left Owerri for Aba, Abia State.   The situation, according to the witnesses, led to pandemonium, as other vehicles either reversed abruptly or screeched to a halt, while passengers scampered for safety.   “They came out of the bush and started shooting and then kidnapped passengers in a fully loaded bus. Many passengers ran out of their vehicles; some ran into the bush, others ran back. The situation was terrifying,” a source said.   Recall that suspected herders had in May 2025, abducted about 18 passengers in like manner in the same area.   A few weeks after that incident, more than 20 other passengers were reportedly kidnapped in the same area, while two persons were killed in the attack.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Henry Okoye, said the incident was yet to be reported to the command.   “The incident has not been reported to the Police. Nevertheless, the commissioner of police has deployed tactical units to embark on robust fact-finding patrols along the Owerri–Aba Express Road. Further details will be communicated in due course,” Okoye said.   The Sun

Security Summit Calls for Stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration to Tackle Terrorism

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By Ebinum Samuel 

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‎Stakeholders in Nigeria’s security architecture on Tuesday renewed the call for stronger institutional collaboration as a critical tool for counter-terrorism and crime control at a one-day inter-agency lecture and awards ceremony organised by Razornews in Lagos.

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‎The conference, themed “Institutional Collaboration as a Tool for Counter-Terrorism and Crime,” was held at the event hall of Shoregate Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, and attracted senior officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigerian Customs Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), among other security and safety institutions.

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‎Delivering the keynote address, the Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Attah Onoja, Commander, Mining Marshal, stressed that no single agency could successfully combat Nigeria’s complex security challenges in isolation. He noted that emerging security threats require coordinated intelligence sharing, joint operations and sustained partnerships across institutions to achieve lasting results.

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‎Also speaking, the Guest Speaker, Dr. Bone Chinye Efoziem, Managing Director of Strict Guard Security Services, underscored the increasing importance of public-private partnerships in internal security. He said private security outfits and host communities must complement government efforts through effective intelligence gathering and early warning systems.

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‎At the end of deliberations, participants issued a communique capturing key resolutions and policy directions. The communique affirmed that Nigeria, as a social system, has institutions structurally established and entrusted with specific functions, particularly the Armed Forces, Police, Immigration, Customs, NSCDC and NDLEA.

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‎It stressed the urgent need for inter-agency collaboration in tackling crimes such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and smuggling.

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‎The communique stated:“Nigeria as a social system has institutions structurally established and entrusted with certain specific functions. Among such institutions are the security agencies of the state like the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Immigration, Nigerian Customs Service, Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corp, National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency.

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‎“Criminality in Nigeria has no boundary; hence all security agencies should play inter-agency roles in combating all crimes like terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, smuggling etc.

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‎“Inter-agency collaboration among the various security agencies is non-negotiable.

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‎“Collaboration and partnership among state security agencies and non-state actors like community vigilante groups have become inevitable.”

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‎The document further urged the promotion of patriotism and nationalism among both state and non-state security actors, stressing that insecurity knows no boundary and recognises no religion.

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‎It noted:“Promotion of the culture of patriotism and nationalism among state security agencies and non-state actors is absolutely necessary.

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‎“Since insecurity has no boundary and does not recognize religion, tribe, political or social class, the fight against it should be devoid of sectional bias or other mundane considerations. The national interest of Nigeria with respect to security should be placed over and above religion, tribe, political affiliation or social club interest.”

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‎Participants also resolved that greater roles should be assigned to the nation’s traditional institution in the area of community policing, noting that traditional rulers must assist in identifying and reporting criminal elements within their domains.

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‎The communique added:“More roles should be assigned to the nation’s traditional institution with respect to community policing. Since criminal elements often live in the communities, traditional rulers should be charged with the responsibility of communal security by ensuring that any criminal elements in their midst are reported or handed over to the law enforcement.

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‎“Traditional rulers should learn to promote welfarism in their domain by ensuring that community resources are harnessed for the good of citizens but not a few greedy individuals. For example, community lands should be utilized equitably in a manner that the average citizen has land for agricultural purposes that can lead to food security instead of a situation where some traditional rulers connive with external land grabbers to dispossess the community of its land, thereby creating food insecurity which ultimately leads to other crimes.

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‎“Traditional rulers should upscale their awareness creation highlighting the fact that not all non-indigenes in their community are criminals. The offense of one non-indigene resident in a community should not be used to generalize that all non-indigenes in the community are criminal suspects. For example, the nomadic Fulani herdsmen had lived peacefully for years in various communities in the South of Nigeria but advent of attacks by some criminally minded Fulani crime suspect has regrettably brought fears.”

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‎In a major policy recommendation, the document suggested that the Federal Government could consider granting amnesty to armed bandits and terrorists willing to drop their weapons, alongside structured education for the largely illiterate population of the criminals.

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‎It stated: “The Federal Government could consider granting amnesty to armed bandits and terrorists if they are ready to drop their weapons with a subsequent education of the largely illiterate population of the killer bandits and terrorists. This is because they are highly driven by illiteracy and lack of employment.”

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‎The communique further identified availability of illicit funds, illegal arms and ammunition, unemployment and enhancing drugs as major drivers of criminality across the country. It also decried the lack of political will to check illegal mining of solid minerals, which it described as a major source of criminal funding.

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‎It said: “Availability of illicit funds, availability of illegal arms and ammunition and lack of employment opportunities, and availability of enhancing drugs are serious underlining reasons for the increase in number of criminals in Nigeria.

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‎“Lack of political will to check the illegal mining of solid minerals in parts of the country e.g. mining of gold in Zamfara by unnamed retired military generals. The illegal mining is a major source of funding of criminality in those parts of the country.

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‎“Criminality can be checked through local and international collaborations. Local collaboration includes setting of joint task forces, community policing initiative, public/private security partnership while international collaboration can include Interpol, cyber security partnership at the global level.”

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‎It further recommended tighter military-police synergy, stating that:“The military and police can collaborate and establish a control centre where decisions on quick responses can be taken to shorten decision and action periods if the agencies are operating independently,”

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‎“The police should work out a way of collaborating with communities on how to get early and relevant intelligence that could enable field officers to reach where the criminals hibernate in community forests.”

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‎The communique declared that: “Security is no longer territory centred but people-centric. Therefore, security forces and non-state actors, like traditional rulers, civil society organisations, religious leaders should be highly engaged in any effort to checkmate criminality in the country.”

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‎High-level contributions also came from His Imperial Majesty, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi Telu I, who spoke on community-based peacebuilding and traditional conflict resolution; Rear Admiral O. A. Bankole (rtd), who represented the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olanrewaju Moshood Jimoh, who represented the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

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‎The royal father emphasized the need for traditional institutions to remain central to grassroots security management, while the military and police representatives reaffirmed the commitment of the armed forces and the police to deeper inter-agency cooperation.

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‎The conference climaxed with the presentation of awards to deserving officers and members of the public in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions to national security.

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FCT Police Bust Notorious Car-Snatching Syndicate, Recover Six Stolen Vehicles, N15m

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

The FCT Police Command, according to its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that acting on credible intelligence and supported by digital forensic reconstruction, has arrested four members of a notorious armed robbery and car-snatching syndicate. The recoveries were made by Jabi, Gwagwalada and Mabushi Divisions, which recovered a total of three stolen vehicles.

She revealed that the Command’s Scorpion Squad subsequently expanded the investigation, leading to the arrest of additional suspects and recovery of four more vehicles, and the seizure of over ₦15 million cash.

 

The recovered vehicles include:

A black Toyota Prado SUV, 2008 model, Reg. No: RSH 967 JJ, recovered by Jabi Division,

A grey KIA Optima, 2009 model, Reg. No: RMY 88 AA, recovered by Mabushi Division,

A grey Toyota Corolla, recovered by Gwagwalada Division,

A grey Toyota Corolla, Reg. No: JUX 890 AA, recovered by the Scorpion Squad,

An ash-coloured Toyota Camry (pencil-light), Reg. No: APR 459 AE, recovered by the Scorpion Squad and

 

A black Toyota Corolla, Reg. No: 578 AA, recovered by the Scorpion Squad.

 

 

Investigations led to the arrest of four suspects identified as Dalhatu Bashiru (an ex-convict), Nwadigo Emmanuel, Uchenna Kalu, and Alhaji Jazuli Adamu. The principal receiver, Alhaji Jazuli Adamu, was arrested in Fagge LGA of Kano State with ₦15,280,000 (Fifteen Million, Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira), money intended for the latest batch of stolen vehicles.

 

Further findings revealed that he works closely with an accomplice, Alhaji Abdulkarim Gabeida Ibrahim, a citizen and resident of the Niger Republic, who coordinates the resale of stolen vehicles in Niger Republic. He is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him.

 

All suspects and recovered exhibits are in police custody as investigations continue to track down other fleeing members of the gang.

 

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, commended the officers for their dedication to securing the FCT. He urged vehicle owners to install functional car trackers to aid quick recovery when necessary and encouraged residents to support police operations by providing credible information through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938.

Akugbene, Okoloma & Okuama Communities: Delta Police Command Preaches Peace

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

The Delta State Police Command today, convened a high-level stakeholders’ peace meeting involving representatives of Okwama, Okoloba, and Akugbene communities to address emerging tensions arising from boundary disputes, fishing rights, and other related disagreements.

 

The meeting, according to the Command Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Edafe Bright, commenced at approximately 1200 hours at the Area Command, Warri, brought together community leaders, youth representatives, security stakeholders, and traditional authorities for frank deliberations aimed at preventing conflict and restoring lasting peace.

 

In his opening remarks, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda emphasised that the Command would not allow preventable disputes to undermine the peace and stability of Delta State. He described the meeting as a proactive initiative designed to listen to all concerns, mediate fairly, and reinforce the commitment to peaceful coexistence. The CP warned that any attempt to breach the peace or resort to self-help measures would attract firm and decisive police action.

 

 

Stakeholders in attendance, including the Ag. President General of Okwama community, representatives of the Okoloba community led by Dr David, and delegates from the Akugbene community, expressed gratitude for the timely intervention of the Police Command. They acknowledged that the unresolved issues primarily revolve around boundary adjustments and fishing rights, and they reaffirmed their readiness to cooperate for the greater good of all parties. Additional inputs were provided by Pastor Edewor, Mr Prince (Youth President, Okoloba), Chief Okoloko Tata (Akugbene), Comrade Cletus (Akugbene), Aaron Young (Okwama), and others who shared valuable perspectives on restoring trust and strengthening communal relations.

 

Following extensive deliberations, all parties adopted several key resolutions. Community leaders agreed to caution their youths against carrying arms during fishing activities and to discourage any acts of self-help capable of provoking violence. It was unanimously resolved that no community should impose boundaries on waterways, and that all individuals should be free to fish without intimidation or obstruction. Stakeholders further agreed that the request letter previously submitted to the State Government on boundary adjustments must be diligently followed up to ensure appropriate governmental attention and implementation.

 

 

It was also agreed that the DCP Operations, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, will invite the Chairmen of the affected Local Government Areas for a follow-up meeting with the Commissioner of Police to review strategies for monitoring activities along the waterways, in line with resolutions reached during the 2024 Government House Annexe meeting. Furthermore, any individual or group that violates the peace agreements or engages in conduct likely to disturb public order will be arrested and handed over to the Area Commander for prosecution. A Peace Committee WhatsApp platform will also be created to strengthen communication, enhance early-warning systems, and promote sustained engagement between Okwama and Okoloba stakeholders.

 

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, commended all participants for their maturity, cooperation, and genuine commitment to peace. He assured the public that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-led and community-based policing strategies to prevent violence and safeguard the lives and property of all residents. The CP urged the communities to uphold the resolutions reached and to embrace continuous dialogue as the most effective tool for conflict prevention and peaceful coexistence.

Naval Officer Who Clashed With Wike Weds Heartthrob In Kaduna

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Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, the Nigerian Navy officer who became popular after his encounter with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has married his heartthrob in Kaduna.

 

 

 

The wedding video began circulating online this week, showing Yerima seated beside his bride during a traditional ceremony at her family home.

 

 

An elderly woman, believed to be a relative of the bride, sat between the couple in the usual northern setting.

 

 

 

Yerima gained nationwide attention when a clip of him engaging the FCT Minister over a land matter in Abuja went viral.

 

 

 

Many who watched the video felt he handled the situation with courage and control.

Recall that reports emerged two weeks ago that an assassination attempt was made on Yerima following his clash with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

 

 

 

However, the spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh dismissed the claim that no incident was reported or recorded anywhere.

 

 

 

Reacting, in another statement, FCT police clarified that it was a normal stop-and-search process and not the assassination attempt as reported in the media.

 

 

 

Part of the police second statement read that: “The attention of FCT Police Command has been drawn to publications by an Instagram blogger, “Mazitundeednut,” alleging an attack on one Lt. Ahmed Yerima at NNPC junction in Kubwa area of the FCT. FCT Police Command wishes to state that these publications are false and grossly misleading.

 

PSC Disclaims Fake Online Recruitment Portals

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

 

The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has become aware of false information circulating on various social media platforms and unofficial websites, claiming that the Commission has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

 

In a press statement issued and signed by Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission’s Head, Protocol and Public Affairs,the general public is hereby alerted that these publications are FAKE and entirely misleading. It says that they are the handiwork of fraudsters seeking to deceive and exploit unsuspecting citizens.

 

The Police Service Commission, thereby wishes to state categorically that no recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force is currently ongoing, and no such portal has been opened by the Commission.

 

The statement disclosed that when recruitment officially commences, it will be announced through official channels only. These, it revealed include:

Advertisements in reputable National Newspapers,

Official announcements on the Commission’s verified website: www.psc.gov.ng and

Official Press Releases from the Commission.

 

The public is strongly advised to disregard and ignore any such fake news and to only rely on information from the aforementioned official sources to avoid falling victim to scams.

 

Any purported recruitment portal not published on the Commission’s official website is fraudulent and should be reported to the police accordingly.

Police Recover Bodies of Kidnapped Cameroonian Women in Anambra

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The Police in Anambra have confirmed the recovery of two female bodies believed to be among three Cameroonian women reportedly kidnapped in the state.

 

According to police authorities, the bodies were found in the Omambala River, Anambra West Local Government Area of the state.

 

In a statement released on Saturday, the spokesman for Anambra Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, says the discovery followed intensive search operations conducted on Friday evening by operatives from the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in collaboration with professional divers and local volunteers.

 

Ikenga added that both bodies had been deposited in a mortuary for further examination and necessary investigative procedures.

 

The statement reads in part, “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigation into the alleged kidnapping of three Cameroonian women in the state.

 

“Recall that police investigators had earlier arrested two suspects: Nonso Augustine Akpeh and Kingsley Akpeh, who are currently assisting operatives with vital information.

 

“In continuation of these efforts, on the evening of 28th November 2025, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, working in collaboration with professional river divers and local volunteers, conducted an intensive search along the Omambala River in Anambra West Local Government Area.

 

“During the operation, the team recovered two female decomposed bodies believed to be victims of the kidnapping incident. The operatives immediately contacted the family of the kidnapped victims, who positively identified the recovered bodies as his wife, Mrs. Bognou Alice and his niece Miss Sandra.

 

“Both bodies have been deposited in a mortuary for further examination and necessary investigative procedures.”

 

According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police (CP) Ikioye Orutugu, while extending condolences to the bereaved family and friends, ordered intensified search efforts to recover the remaining missing victim.

 

“The CP has also directed all units involved to strengthen operational activities aimed at apprehending the third suspect, Uchenna Nicholas Mmadu, who is currently on the run, to ensure he faces the full weight of the law.

 

“The Commissioner further reassures the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, maintaining security, and delivering justice,” the police stated.

ANAMBRA POLICE INTENSIFIES SECURITY SURVEILLANCE AND PATROLS IN RESPONSE TO CIRCULATING PANIC-INDUCING VOICE NOTES AND UNVERIFIED SECURITY MESSAGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Anambra State Police Command, through its spokesman, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, has reassured the public especially residents of Anambra that it is not taking lightly the panic-inducing voice notes and unstable security messages currently circulating on social media by unidentified individuals. Consequently, Tochukwu said the Command has intensified security surveillance, strengthened visibility policing, and expanded routine and targeted patrols in all areas mentioned in the recordings.

 

He disclosed that preliminary assessments indicate that these voice notes and social media messages lack verified credibility. However, the Command has adopted proactive measures to ensure that no security concern whether real or fabricated is left unattended.

 

The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc mnips Phd has further directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Units, and Joint Security Teams to remain on heightened alert, boost intelligence gathering, and sustain aggressive patrol operations both day and night.

 

The Command subsequently urges residents of Anambra State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear. Ndi Anambra are assured that Police operatives remain firm, vigilant, and fully committed to their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property across the State.

 

Furthermore, the Command advises the public to desist from circulating unverified messages capable of causing unnecessary panic, emphasizing that such actions may attract legal consequences.

 

For any security emergency or request for assistance, members of the public are encouraged to contact the Police through the following lines: Control Room Hotline: 07039194332 and Emergency Number: 112