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Nigerian Police Force
The Nigeria Police Force is the principal law enforcement and the lead security agency in Nigeria. It was designated by the 1999 constitution as the national police of Nigeria, with exclusive jurisdiction throughout the country. As at 2021, it had a staff strength of about 371,800. There are currently plans to increase the force to 650,000, adding 280,000 new recruits to the existing 370,000. The Nigeria Police Force is a very large organisation consisting of 36 State commands and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) grouped into 17 zones and 8 administrative organs. As of February 2026, the NPF is headed by IGP Tunji Disu. In 2020, it underwent major overhauls.
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🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-27
Kidnapping or Abduction in Zariagi
Kogi State confirms rescue of 15 kidnapped pupils from orphanage
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-26
Consider policy option in Abuja
Committee proposes stronger state police oversight in Nigeria
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-22
Communications Infrastructure Milestone in Abuja
Nigeria’s Federal Government to deploy AI policing and fibre network for stations
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-20
Make statement in Abuja
APC sets 2027 primary dates and fees for presidential, governorship aspirants
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-19
Impose administrative sanctions in Abuja
Nigeria IGP Disu disbands Special Investigation Unit, transfers linked officers
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-14
Fraud or Financial Crime in Gwarinpa, Abuja
Nigerian police in Abuja extort ₦8.6 million from students, label them 'yahoo boys'
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-14
Arrest, charge, conviction, or sentencing proceeding in Federal High Court, Abuja
Nigeria police seek to withdraw counter-affidavit in B-Lord bail case
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-11
Appeal for diplomatic cooperation in Abuja
Femi Falana urges Nigeria to comply with Police Act 2020 on suspects' rights
🇳🇬NGA
conflict · 2026-04-10
Attack in Nuku
Terrorists kill forest guard commander and five others in Nigeria
🇫🇷FRA
cameoplus · 2026-04-09
Accuse in Lyon
INTERPOL denies forced repatriation of Anambra whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-07
Make public statement in Abuja
Nigeria police IGP tasks officers on professionalism
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-02
Arrest, charge, conviction, or sentencing in Lekki-Ajah Expressway
Nigeria police arrest three suspects over romance scams and forgery
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-02
Arrest, Charge, Conviction, or Sentencing in Lekki-Ajah Expressway, Lagos
Police arrest three suspects over romance scam and forgery in Nigeria
🇳🇬NGA
cameoplus · 2026-04-02
Increase military alert status in Abuja
Security beefed up at Nigeria INEC HQ over planned protest on ADC leadership dispute