Activists in Akwa Ibom are up in arms against the police in the state over the controversial murder of two members of a community vigilante group who reportedly offered to lead cops to a crime scene. Full narrative of incident,…
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Nigeria Police Watch is a crowd-sourcing platform that enables citizens challenge and publicize indiscretions by police personnel.
“How the police in Abuja saved my uncle’s life”
A Lagos-based citizen (referred to as Citizen B following his request that his name be withheld because he does not trust the police) chatted with Nigeria Police Watch (NPW) this morning on his experience, as he tried to get the…
This man was tortured by the police until be became blind
By Bode Adewumi If Segun Idowu, had an inkling of what was in store for him in November 2006, he would probably have taken steps to avert the evil that befell him on that fateful day. He could have abandoned…
Policemen at the Ewet Housing Police Division in Uyo demand bribes before attending to armed robbery
By Citizen Sammy It is only in our beloved country that such things happen! A senior friend of mine was robbed last thursday night on his way back from work. The bandits, who failed in their bid to kidnap him,…
An amusing drama at a Lagos police station
By Ben Ezeamalu Two police officers were seated on a wooden bench in front of Pako Police post, Amukoko, when we walked in and made our way towards the counter. “Hey my friend! Come back here,” one of them thundered…
Port Harcourt residents groan under illegal police “toll gates”
By Ukari C.Obene Why does the Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Police Force continue to pay lip service towards some of her corrupt officers’ attitude of mounting illegal roadblocks and extortion of money from innocent and law-abiding motorists on the streets…
US says Nigeria Police lack capacity to tackle terrorism
A new report released by the United States Friday said corruption and lack of capacity is hindering the ability of the Nigeria Police Force to respond to security and terrorist threats within the nation’s borders. The new report entitled, ‘Country…
Three policemen, one civilian killed by suspected Muslim sect members in Maiduguri
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Police say three policemen and a civilian were shot and killed at a residence in northeastern Nigeria by suspected members of a radical Muslim sect. Police chief Simeone Midenda said Friday that the men were watching TV…
Police demand bribes from victims of car theft
Kunle Oderemi It seems nothing constitutes a surprise among Nigerians any more, no matter how weird the incident and the circumstances surrounding it. Hitherto, strange things in the affairs of men are becoming a norm in our society. People are…
Police kill two in Governor’s hometown
Two persons were reported killed at the weekend by men of the Nigeria Police Force in Agulu community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. About four others were also said to have sustained various degrees of injuries as a result of sporadic shooting…
“Why Nigeria Police is corrupt and ineffective”
Azuka Onwuka The least paid Nigerian police officer earns a paltry N19,685.35k (that is $127 at an exchange rate of N155 to $1) per month, while his counterpart in the United States earns nothing less than N516,666.66 ($3,333) per month.…
Police deliberately shot at my husband, says Kaduna artiste’s wife
The wife of a Kaduna-based hip-hop musician, Stanley Ukpabio, popularly called Desty Randy by his fans, has narrated how the police allegedly deliberately shot her husband in the stomach over the weekend at Mando area of Kaduna when he was…