I wish to report the bad conducts of some officers of the Nigeria Police Force who are less concerned about the good image which the Inspector General of Police is building for the force. In defiance of the “operation no road blocks” policy…
Author: nigeriapolicewatch
Nigeria Police Watch is a crowd-sourcing platform that enables citizens challenge and publicize indiscretions by police personnel.
“Police Permit Not Required For Rallies in Nigeria” – Femi Falana
In January 2012, the mass protests against the so-called removal of fuel subsidy were violently disrupted by the police and the army personnel. During its recent industrial action the Academic Staff Union of Universities had cause to direct its members…
How police in Onitsha brutally murdered one Anayo Okpara over failure to pay bribe for bail
On December 5, 2013, one Chizoba Okpara (32) who runs a barbing salon in Onitsha, Anambra state was arrested at about 6pm with his motorbike along Atani Road off Power Mike area of Onitsha, Anambra State.
Crime alert! Annual ritual killings in Bori community to commence soon
A concerned citizen of Bori in Khana Local Government Area,Rivers State has alerted Nigeria Police Watch on a deadly practice that is set to take place any moment from now in his community – an annual ritual killing masterminded by…
How Nigeria Police is jeopardising case of pregnant woman assaulted by Lebanese boss – PREMIUM TIMES
There are clear indications that police officers are working to undermine investigation into the case of Alexandra Ossai, the woman who was allegedly kicked in the stomach by her Lebanese manager, Kaveh Noine, causing her to lose her seven months…
Nigeria police deny Eket killings
Nigeria Police Force in Akwa-Ibom state have denied allegations it extra-judicially killed four young men in Iket, on Christmas eve, during the Okon Day annual festival. The State Police Public Relation Officer, DSP. Etim Dickson, in a phone interview with…
Family Accuses Nigeria Police of Stealing Huge Sum of Cash from Dead Banker – Naij.com
The family of a young banker, who perished in a deadly car accident at Utako area of Abuja, accused the Nigeria Police Force of stealing some of the money in the possession of their son at the time of his…
Senior Nigeria police officer killed in a gun battle with hoodlums – Saharareporters
The Nigerian Police Force said Divisional Command Officer, Iheme Wilfred, was killed Sunday 15-12-2013 following a gunfight with 12-armed men in Ondo State.
Nigeria Police Officers in Lagos robbed me at gunpoint – Folorunso
I write to report an abuse perpetrated by some police officers in Lagos state; it happens in Lagos almost on a daily basis but this time, I was the victim. At about 4.30pm today (16-Dec-2013), we were accosted by four…
Two killed as Nigeria Police, youth clash in Kebbi
A violent clash between the police and some youth in Warra, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi, led to the death of two people, while several others were injured.
Man Killed By JTF Police officer, in Port-Harcourt
Mr. Donbraye was killed by a police officer attached to the JTF in Port-Harcourt while trying to mediate in an ensuing misunderstanding between the officers and his colleagues within their office premises.
How Police Aid Criminals In Lagos —Vigilante Boss
Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Lagos chapter, Olusola Olawale, last night explained to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, and other members of the House how the police often frustrate…