A police officer, Sergeant Oludare Ariyo, attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Special Protection Unit, Base 7 Command, allegedly shot a building engineer over an argument that erupted at a viewing centre during the match between Nigeria and Mexico…
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Nigeria Police Watch is a crowd-sourcing platform that enables citizens challenge and publicize indiscretions by police personnel.
Are we arming mad men?
Victoria James experienced the turture and murder of a young man in Lagos. Here’s her side of the story. It was another hot day in Lagos sate. The 17th of October 2013, just a few days after the Independence day…
Police publicly beat up Civil Defence officer in Ondo
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was on Saturday beaten in public by police officers in Ondo State. The incident, which happened at Ado Junction, along Akure/Owo Expressway at about 6 p.m., disrupted free flow…
Police officers threaten strike action – TheGuardian
The Inspectors, Rank and File of the Nigeria Police, Imo state command, may commence strike action in November if their demands are not addressed. Rising from a crucial meeting in Benin, Edo State, some delegates of the officers said if…
I saw policemen kill my dad – Six-year-old girl – PUNCH
A six-year-old girl, Mariam Adeniji, is currently in shock after witnessing the killing of her father, Rafiu Adeniji, who was allegedly shot dead by police officers on Sunday. The little girl, who spoke to reporters while trying to fight back…
Complaint against DPO to IGP
The Inspector General of Police, 11th October, 2013. Nigeria Police Force, Force Headquarters,Petition; Abuja. Dear Sir, COMPLAINT AGAINST THE DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICER (DPO) OF GWAGWA POLICE DIVISION This is to register my complaint against the DPO of Gwagwa Police Division…
What to Do When Stopped By The Nigeria Police
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Judge awards N10m damages against Police over shooting– DailyPost
Justice Mohammed Yunusa of a Federal High Court Lagos, last Friday awarded N10 million as damages against three policemen for negligently shooting one Mr Darlington Amaiham. The judge awarded the amount in a judgment delivered in a suit filed by…
Three Police officers Dismissed Over Alleged Killing of Pastor’s Son– Vanguard
The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed three police officers for killing a pastor’s son in Gwoza, the headquarters of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. State Commissioner of Police Mr. Lawal Tanko, disclosed this, yesterday, in an interview with…
Crime rate on the increase in Anambra
The rate criminal activities go on without probe by the police in Anambra State is disheartening. The most recent case is that of a gang of criminals who operate normally late at night and early mornings. They use mini buses…
Nigeria police officers torture man to death for killing stray dog
The man was accused of killing a stray dog. Three police officers who recently tortured a man to death for killing a dog were last week sacked after an orderly room trial found them guilty, the Borno police commissioner, Lawan…
Lagos police dismisses two officers for extortion– PREMIUM TIMES
One of the culprits is a nursing mother. The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed two police officers who were caught on tape receiving N100 bribe from a commercial bus driver.