Less than one month after six-year-old Mariam Adeniji, saw the killing of her father, Rafiu, in the Mangoro area of Lagos state, another police officer on Saturday, shot to death a father of three, Azeez Omotosho.
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A Nigerian police officer has been arrested in connection with an armed raid – on a police station.
A Nigerian daily, Punch, said the officer was carrying 29 rounds of live ammunition when he demanded access to a force motorbike at the station in the south-western city of Ibadan. When the vehicle inspection officer refused, the disgruntled cop…
Police abandon trigger happy cop’s victim in hospital – Daily Trust
Family members and friends of Joseph Martin, a man allegedly shot on the leg by a mobile police officer, Oludare Ariyo, on October 19, 2013, complained yesterday that he has been abandoned at the Nigerian Air Force Hospital along Airport…
Senate directs police IG to prosecute police officer who raped 2-year-old – PREMIUM TIMES
Senate President Mark expressed disappointment over the failure of the police to provide information on the cause of action it took since the incident was reported The Senate has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, to prosecute Cpl.…
An open letter to the IGP of police by Mmaku Newsmasters; how police charge N20-30,000 on bail
I wish to use this medium to appeal to the Nigeria police force to come to the aid of Mmaku community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state. Some officers of the Nigeria police force from State Criminal Investigation…
‘Drunk’ Police Officer shoot man over alcohol bill argument in Abuja – Leadership
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…
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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