Security
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed additional personnel and tactical assets to the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road following a daring kidnapping attempt that left two persons injured. The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr. Olugbenga Abimbola, ordered the immediate reinforcement to secure the highway and restore commuter confidence. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka […]
As part of efforts to ensure adequate security of lives and property of the people at the grassroots, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has inaugurated Ibadan Community Guards. The inauguration ceremony which was held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, had in attendance […]
Mr Olugbenga Abimbola has assumed office as the 49th Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, He took over leadership of the Oyo State Police Command from AIG Olufemi Haruna, who served as the 48th Commissioner from April 1, 2025. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the new police […]
Few days after taking Oath of Office as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mr Olatunji Disu, approved the appointment of the Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Mr Anthony Okon Placid. This is contained in a Statement released by the outgoing FPRO, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, describing DCP Placid as a seasoned […]
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has appealed to the Nigerian police to immediately lift ban on Amotekun operations in the state. Governor Adeleke made the appeal after a closed door security meeting in osogbo. Responding to another case of kidnapping at Ora Igbomina area, Governor.Adeleke said Osun state was handicapped in its security response […]
Tactical teams of the Nigeria Police force have been deployed to Ora Igbomina, Ifedayo Local Government area, following Monday’s Bandits Attack. Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Ojelabi confirmed the incident,saying the Divisional Police Officer in the town had visited the residence of the kidnapped former customs officer to gather more information. Mr. […]
Concerned about the rising insecurity in the country, State Governors in the Southwest have met in Ibadan, Oyo State, to call for the creation of state police. The South West Governors Forum wants the federal government to as a matter of urgency commence the process of creating state police in view of the rising national […]
Federal Government has ordered security and intelligence agencies to locate, rescue, and safely return home , abducted students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Government also expressed concern and solidarity with the families of the female students. This is contained in a statement by Minister of […]
Oyo State Police Command has beefed up security ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Convention scheduled for today Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, the Command is collaborating with other security […]
In an anticipated development,China has responded to Donald Trump Threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide. The Chinese authority has urged the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty. Restating its commitment to Nigeria, the Chinese government reiterated its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, lauding his administration for guiding the country along […]
