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ICPC Secures 24-year Sentence for ex-NECO Staff Over Forged Certificate

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a dismissed staff member of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Abdulwahab Sule, over certificate forgery and related offences. The judgment was delivered by the Niger State High Court sitting in Minna, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Mikailu, under Charge No: NSHC/ICPC/1C/2023. Sule, who was dismissed from NECO in 2020, was found guilty on a three-count charge bordering on the use of forged documents, possession of forged documents, and making false statements. According to the ICPC, the convict fraudulently used a forged diploma certificate purportedly issued by the Modibbo Adama University (formerly Federal University of Technology, Yola) to secure employment with NECO in January 2009. Investigations revealed that the certificate did not originate from the institution, which confirmed that Sule had not completed his studies and still had outstanding courses at the ti...
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CP Ojajuni Rallies Army, DSS, Other Security Agencies in Ogun, Pushes Stronger Intelligence Sharing, Joint Operations

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The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, has reaffirmed the importance of strengthened inter-agency collaboration as he embarked on a series of strategic familiarisation visits to key security formations across the state. The visits, which took place on April 21, 2026, covered the Nigerian Army’s 35 Artillery Brigade, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun State. During the engagements, Ojajuni emphasised that modern policing requires sustained cooperation, intelligence sharing, and coordinated responses among security agencies to effectively tackle evolving threats. At the 35 Artillery Brigade in Abeokuta, the police commissioner held discussions with Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Godwin Nwamba, focusing on enhancing joint operational frameworks, rapid response strategies, and intelligence-driven deployments across identified flashpoints in the state. At the DSS comm...
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MURIC Urges Prosecution of Plateau Suspects After Army Arrests Nine Over Killings

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Plateau State  The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the prosecution of nine suspected militia members arrested by troops in Plateau State, insisting the case must be thoroughly investigated and not abandoned. The suspects were reportedly apprehended by soldiers under Operation Enduring Peace, a security operation of the Nigerian Army, during a raid in Riyom Local Government Area on April 18, 2026. Arms and ammunition were said to have been recovered during the operation. Reacting to the development, MURIC, in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, commended the military for the arrests but stressed that those implicated must face the full weight of the law. The group expressed concern over the nature of weapons reportedly recovered, describing the development as alarming and calling for a transparent judicial process. MURIC also urged relevant authorities to ensure that the case is not “swept under the carpet,” citing public interest and...
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IGP Disu Pushes Joint training, Intelligence Sharing in Police-Immigration Partnership

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has emphasised the need for improved coordination mechanisms, joint training, and real-time intelligence exchange between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Immigration Service to strengthen national security. Disu made the call on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the immigration service in Abuja. He noted that enhanced collaboration between both agencies is critical to tackling cross-border crimes, stressing that seamless coordination and intelligence integration would significantly improve operational effectiveness. The police chief highlighted the importance of institutionalising joint training programmes and strengthening communication channels to enable timely intelligence sharing and rapid response to emerging security threats. According to him, building a more coordinated security framework would not only improve border control but also reinforce Nigeria’s overall security architecture. In her res...
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IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Police-Correctional Service Collaboration on Criminal Justice

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for deeper collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Correctional Service to strengthen the country’s criminal justice system. Disu made the call on Tuesday during a strategic courtesy visit to the headquarters of the correctional service in Abuja. He stressed the need for enhanced cooperation in intelligence sharing, custodial security, and seamless coordination in the administration of justice, noting that effective partnership between both institutions is critical to national security. The police chief said improved synergy would boost investigative outcomes, reduce delays in prosecution, and support ongoing reforms within the correctional system. In his response, the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, commended the IGP for the visit, describing it as historic. He noted that Disu is the first serving Inspector-General of Police to pay an official visit to ...
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167 Senior Police Officers Face Disciplinary Panel Over Misconduct

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The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged breaches of professional conduct and related offences. The exercise, currently underway at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, is being handled by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), a key internal body responsible for reviewing cases involving officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police and above. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid said the move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen internal accountability, enforce discipline, and uphold professional standards within the Force. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to integrity and professionalism, stressing that no officer found guilty of misconduct would be shielded from due process. According to him, the disciplinary process is designed to ensure a thorough, transparent, and fair review of all cases in line with existing laws and re...
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Second dispatch rider killed in 24 hours at Otedola Bridge

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Another dispatch rider has lost his life in a fatal road accident involving a heavy-duty truck at Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat along the Ogudu Toll Gate corridor in Lagos. The incident, which occurred less than 24 hours after a similar tragedy, has heightened concerns over the safety of dispatch riders on major highways across the state. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the crash involved a Volvo truck and a dispatch motorcycle, with the rider dying instantly from the impact. LASTMA in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, said officials on routine patrol responded swiftly to the scene, securing and cordoning off the area to prevent further accidents, especially given the heavy traffic along the corridor. The remains of the deceased were handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), while police operatives from the Alausa Division provided security to maintain order du...
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