Josh ukandu

Police Public Relations Officer, Ebonyi State Command @ebonyipoliceng

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[Josh ukandu @JoshUkandu]

@Xkins_247 Hi.. this is the number 08032716251

[Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG]

Parenting starts at home!

​Police officers and teachers are here to support our communities, but true discipline and character-building begin with family.

In this insightful clip, IGP Olatunji Rilawan Disu psc (+) NPM highlights why parents must take active responsibility as their children’s first teachers guiding them with patience, unconditional love, and proper values rather than shifting the duty to law enforcement or schools.

​Let's build a safer, more compassionate society by strengthening our families first.

[Josh ukandu @JoshUkandu]

@soccertorey This is Harry Kane!!

[Josh ukandu @JoshUkandu]

Good morning, Ebonyians. Today is Local Government Elections Day across the state.
Please note that movement restrictions are in effect today from 8am to 4pm. Stay safe and cooperate with security agencies.
#EbonyiElections #NPF @CspIniedu @PoliceNG @PoliceNG_CRU @TunjiDisu1

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

🚨 NIGERIA POLICE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATIONS 2026🚨
DAY 3 IS ABOUT TO GO LIVE!
#NPFYouthConference2026
#PoliceYouthConferenceNG
#NigeriaPoliceYouth2026
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#YouthAndPoliceNG2026
#YouthAreTheForce
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#YouthPoliceDialogue2026
#MyPoliceMyFuture
#YouthNaTheBoss
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[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

Good Morning Esteemed,

Kindly find below the State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Success for 20th August, 2026.

1. ENUGU STATE (19th August, 2026): TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED / STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a neighbourhood watch security member.
✅ The deceased's motorcycle and mobile phone were recovered as exhibits.
🔹 Status: SCID Enugu Investigating.

2. BAUCHI STATE (18th August, 2026): SUSPECT ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual assault case involving an infant.
✅ The victim was rescued and promptly evacuated to a hospital for medical examination and treatment.
🔹 Status: SCID Bauchi Investigating.

3. ANAMBRA STATE (19th August, 2026): TWO SUSPECTS NEUTRALIZED / FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives acting on credible intelligence intercepted a gang of armed hoodlums along Eziowelle Road and engaged them in a gun duel.
✅ Two suspects were neutralized during the encounter, while others fled into nearby bushes.
✅ One AK-47 rifle loaded with four rounds of live ammunition, one magazine, one pump-action gun and five live cartridges were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Awka Investigating.

4. KADUNA STATE (19th August, 2026): KIDNAPPED VICTIM RESCUED

✅ Security operatives swiftly mobilized following the abduction of a female victim in Jurawa Village, Lere LGA.
✅ The kidnapped victim was successfully rescued and reunited with her family.
🔹 Status: SCID Kaduna Investigating.

5. SOKOTO STATE (18th August, 2026): ARMED ATTACK REPELLED

✅ Security operatives swiftly mobilized in response to an attack by armed bandits at Dinawa Village, Wurno LGA.
✅ The operatives engaged the attackers and successfully overpowered them, forcing them to flee into the forest.
✅ Security teams are continuing clearance operations to apprehend the fleeing perpetrators.
🔹 Status: SCID Sokoto Investigating.

6. DELTA STATE (19th August, 2026): ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED / FIREARM RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives responded to an armed robbery incident at Amukpe, Sapele.
✅ One suspect was arrested while his accomplice escaped.
✅ One locally made double-barrelled gun and two expended cartridges were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.

7. KEBBI STATE (19th August, 2026): SECURITY OPERATIVES MOBILIZED FOLLOWING ATTACK

✅ Security operatives swiftly mobilized following an attack at Agwada Village, Jega LGA.
✅ The injured victim was promptly evacuated to General Hospital, Jega, for medical treatment.
🔹 Status: SCID Birnin Kebbi Investigating.

8. KWARA STATE (18th August, 2026): NOTORIOUS BANDIT SUSPECT ARRESTED / INTELLIGENCE RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives on patrol arrested a suspected notorious bandit during a stop-and-search operation.
✅ Intelligence recovered from the suspect's mobile phone revealed plans and logistics relating to a planned attack on Ilesa Baruba.
✅ Photographs of arms and ammunition and other relevant intelligence were recovered, enabling security operatives to obtain vital information for preventive action.
🔹 Status: SCID Ilorin Investigating.

9. KEBBI STATE (19th August, 2026): 19 POLICE PERSONNEL RESCUED FOLLOWING FERRY MISHAP

✅ Rescue operations following a ferry mishap successfully saved 19 police personnel.
✅ Recovery operations remain ongoing for the missing personnel and service firearm.
🔹 Status: SCID Birnin Kebbi Investigating.

@TunjiDisu1 @PoliceNG
#PoliceIsYourFriend
#CitizensAreTheBoss

CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA

[Josh ukandu @JoshUkandu]

🔴 LIVE NOW: Tune in to the livestream of our interactive Police-Youth Dialogue in commemoration of #InternationalYouthDay 2026!
We are bridging gaps, building trust, and driving community safety together. 💬👮‍♂️🇳🇬
👇 Watch live here:
#IYD2026 #BuildingTrust #CommunityPolicing

[Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG]

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026 https://t.co/7iHEfPVOJW

[Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG]

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026 https://t.co/7iHEfPVOJW

[Daso @nk_daso]

Today, I had the privilege of engaging with Corps Members at Borno State NYSC Orientation Camp, where I spoke on the importance of responsible use of social media, digital literacy and crime prevention.

[Ebonyi State Police Command @Ebonyipoliceng]

In reply, please quote:
AZ.:5200/EBS/PPRO/VOL.9/84

*EBONYI STATE COMMAND.*

*PRESS STATEMENT*

EBONYI COMMAND COMMENCES INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF AMOS ONWE UBOCHI

The Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command, has commenced an investigation into the circumstances

[The Compass Hub @thecompasshub]

WEEKLY SECURITY OPERATIONS BRIEFING

Official daily summaries released by the Nigeria Police Force over the past week reflected a range of operational responses across the country. The period between 9th and 15th August included the successful rescue of multiple kidnap victims, the neutralization or arrest of suspects in several high-risk operations, and the recovery of firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles in different locations.

The full state-by-state breakdown is presented in the accompanying information graphics.

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

🚨24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE🚨

Good Morning Esteemed,
Kindly find below the State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Successes for 18th August, 2026.

1. ANAMBRA STATE (17th August, 2026): SUSPECT ARRESTED / FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested a 49-year-old male suspect at Obosi, Idemili North LGA.
✅ One pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges were recovered from his possession.
🔹 Status: SCID Awka Investigating.

2. BAYELSA STATE (16th August, 2026): BOAT CREW ARRESTED / CAPSIZED CANOE RECOVERED

✅ Police patrol teams responded to a boat mishap involving a market boat and a hand-pulled canoe between two communities in Southern Ijaw LGA.
✅ The capsized boat was recovered.
✅ The boat captain and two crew members were arrested and escorted to the Marine Base for investigation.
🔹 Status: SCID Yenagoa Investigating.

3. BENUE STATE (16th August, 2026): SUSPECTED BANDIT NEUTRALIZED / FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives conducting search and rescue operations along Otukpo-Adoka Road came under attack in Amla Icho Forest, Otukpo LGA.
✅ During the ensuing gun duel, one suspected bandit was neutralized.
✅ One AK-47 rifle with breech number 7969 and three rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Makurdi Investigating.

4. DELTA STATE (16th August, 2026): SUSPECT ARRESTED / TRUCK RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of illegal disposal of oil-contaminated sludge along the Ughelli/Iyede Expressway.
✅ The suspect was arrested at the scene.
✅ One truck allegedly used in the illegal activity was recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.

5. DELTA STATE (16th August, 2026): EIGHT SUSPECTS RE-ARRESTED

✅ Following the escape of 11 suspects from lawful custody at a police facility in Ughelli, concerted police efforts led to the re-arrest of eight suspects.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.

6. FCT (17th August, 2026): THREE SUSPECTED VANDALS ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives on disguised patrol along 3 Constitution Avenue arrested three suspected vandals caught in the act of destroying public infrastructure.
✅ The suspects were taken into custody for investigation.
🔹 Status: SCID Abuja Investigating.

7. FCT (16th August, 2026): MOTORIST RESCUED / NORMALCY RESTORED

✅ Police operatives responded swiftly to a mob action involving a motorist following a road traffic accident at Karsana District.
✅ The motorist was rescued from the mob and taken to safety.
✅ Normalcy was restored in the area.
🔹 Status: SCID Abuja Investigating.

8. KOGI STATE (17th August, 2026): 12 ABDUCTED VICTIMS RELEASED / REUNITED WITH FAMILIES

✅ Sustained pressure by security forces led to the release of 12 abducted victims at Abocho, Dekina LGA.
✅ The victims were taken to the Divisional Police Headquarters, debriefed and subsequently reunited with their families.
🔹 Status: SCID Lokoja Investigating.

9. NIGER STATE (16th August, 2026): FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives mobilized to an area along suspected criminal routes in Crusher Genu Village, Rijau LGA, following the discovery of firearms and ammunition.
✅ One AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 19 rounds of live ammunition, one empty magazine and 55 rounds of RPG live ammunition were recovered into police custody.
🔹 Status: SCID Minna Investigating.

10. OYO STATE (17th August, 2026): SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER ARRESTED / FIREARMS RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested a suspected armed robbery suspect at his hideout in Olupeju Area, Kudeti, Ibadan.
✅ One Beretta pistol and one locally fabricated single-barrel gun were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

Status: SCID Abeokuta Investigating.

#PoliceIsYourFriend
#CitizensAreTheBoss

@TunjiDisu1 @PoliceNG_CRU @PoliceNG

CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

Good Morning Esteemed,

Kindly find below the State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Success for 17th August, 2026.

1. SOKOTO STATE (15th August, 2026): BANDIT ATTACK FOILED / TWO BANDITS NEUTRALIZED / TWO AK-47 RIFLES AND 54 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION RECOVERED

✅ Police tactical teams swiftly mobilized in response to an attempted bandit attack on Dankadu Village, Illela LGA.
✅ The operatives engaged and overpowered the attackers, forcing them to flee into the forest.
✅ Clearance operations resulted in the neutralization of two suspected bandits.
✅ Two AK-47 rifles, two magazines and 54 rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
✅ No casualties were recorded among the security teams or villagers.
🔹 Status: SCID Sokoto Investigating.

2. IMO STATE (15th August, 2026): TWO KIDNAPPERS NEUTRALIZED / TWO VICTIMS RESCUED / FIREARM AND OTHER EXHIBITS RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives, acting on intelligence concerning the abduction of two persons, located the kidnappers' hideout in a forest between Amakohia Ubi and Okuku.
✅ During the ensuing gun duel, two suspected kidnappers were neutralized while others escaped with suspected gunshot injuries.
✅ Both kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed.
✅ Recovered exhibits included one locally made single-barrel gun, one empty AK-47 magazine, one machete, one dagger, a mobile phone, three National Identity Cards, four ATM cards and other items.
🔹 Status: SCID Owerri Investigating.

3. BENUE STATE (16th August, 2026): SUSPECTED BANDIT NEUTRALIZED / FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives conducting search and rescue operations along Otukpo-Adoka Road came under attack in Amla Icho Forest, Otukpo LGA.
✅ During the ensuing gun duel, one suspected bandit was neutralized.
✅ One AK-47 rifle with breech number 7969 and three rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Makurdi Investigating.

4. KATSINA STATE (15th August, 2026): BANDIT ATTACK REPELLED

✅ Police tactical teams responded swiftly to an attack by armed bandits at Ilallah Village, Dandume LGA.
✅ The operatives engaged the bandits in a gunfight and successfully repelled the attack, forcing them to flee into the bush with suspected gunshot injuries.
🔹 Status: SCID Katsina Investigating.

5. DELTA STATE (14th August, 2026): 18 SUSPECTED CULTISTS ARRESTED / ILLICIT DRUGS RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives, following the murder of a resident along Ekwhere Road, Agbarho, raided a suspected criminal hideout.
✅ Eighteen male suspects were arrested.
✅ Large quantities of suspected illicit drugs, including tramadol, codeine and other substances, were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.

6. NASARAWA STATE (16th August, 2026): ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED / STOLEN MOTORCYCLES AND OTHER EXHIBITS RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives acting on intelligence raided a suspected robbery hideout along Ambana Road, Lafia.
✅ Several suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery of a motorcycle.
✅ Two stolen Bajaj motorcycles, four number plates, two riders' vests and a club allegedly used during the robbery were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Lafia Investigating.

7. OYO STATE (15th August, 2026): SUSPECT ARRESTED / FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives acting on credible intelligence arrested a suspected member of a criminal syndicate at Soka, Ibadan.
✅ One locally fabricated pistol, one long single-barrel gun, nine rounds of 9mm live ammunition and nine live cartridges were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

8. SOKOTO STATE (15th August, 2026): THREE MOTORCYCLE THEFT SUSPECTS ARRESTED / FIVE STOLEN MOTORCYCLES AND FIREARM RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives acting on intelligence regarding a motorcycle theft syndicate raided suspected hideouts in Kwannawa and Tamaje areas of Sokoto metropolis.
✅ Three suspects were arrested.
✅ Five stolen motorcycles and one fabricated pistol were recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Sokoto Investigating.

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

🚨 OSUN DECIDES 🚨 The Force Public Relations Officer @CspIniedu in a Town Hall Meeting with Civil Society Organisations earlier today. The meeting was aimed at enlightening and assuring citizens of Osun on the readiness of the @PoliceNG in securing the forth coming Osun gubernatorial elections. #osun2026 #safe #secure #seamless

[Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG]

NPF REITERATES BAN ON AMOTEKUN, OTHER NON-STATE ACTORS IN ELECTION SECURITY; ANNOUNCES MOVEMENT RESTRICTION AHEAD OF OSUN POLL

Ahead of the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election, the Nigeria Police Force has reiterated the prohibition on the participation of Amotekun and other non-state security actors in election-related security operations.

The Force emphasises that only security agencies recognised and established under the Constitution and laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are authorised to perform security and law-enforcement duties alongside the Nigeria Police Force in connection with the election. No non-state security group, vigilante organisation or other unauthorised body is permitted to assume or exercise the functions of a recognised security agency. Accordingly, such groups are directed to stay away from election-related security operations and refrain from any activity capable of intimidating voters, disrupting the electoral process or undermining public peace and security.

As part of comprehensive measures to ensure a peaceful, secure and orderly conduct of the election, there will be a restriction of movement from 12:00 midnight on Friday, 14th August, 2026, until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 15th August, 2026.

Members of the public are urged to comply fully with the restriction and cooperate with security personnel deployed across the State. Only persons and categories of movement specifically exempted by the appropriate authorities will be permitted during the period.

Political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders are advised to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly and refrain from any act capable of causing violence or disrupting the electoral process.

The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to maintaining peace, security and a level playing field for all political actors and eligible voters throughout the electoral process.

The public is therefore urged to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative, and to promptly report any suspicious or unlawful activity to constitutionally and legally recognised security agencies.

CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
14th August , 2026

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

🚨OSUN DECIDES🚨 Earlier today, on the directives of IGP @TunjiDisu1, the Force PRO @CspIniedu & CP Samuel Etaifo Erale [CP Osun Elections] visited @officialnyscng members to reassure them of a safe, secure & seamless gubernatorial elections in #Osun. The Corp members were jubilant and in very high spirits for this national assignment during the off-season election. #citizensaretheboss

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

Good Morning Esteemed,

Kindly find below the State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Success for 12th August, 2026.

1. OYO STATE (10th August, 2026): MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a violent altercation at Oke Ola Area, Eruwa, during which a man was fatally stabbed.
✅ The suspect was arrested and taken into police custody for investigation.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

2. OYO STATE (10th August, 2026): TWO MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of an assault at Igbeti following a disagreement between the suspects and the victim.
✅ Two suspects were arrested and detained in connection with the incident.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

3. LAGOS STATE (11th August, 2026): ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of an attempted attack on a woman at a hotel in Idimu.
✅ One suspect was apprehended while his accomplice fled the scene.
✅ The arrested suspect was taken into protective custody for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.

4. KATSINA STATE (10th August, 2026): ARMED BANDITS ATTACK REPELLED / OPERATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives responded swiftly to a distress call following an invasion by heavily armed bandits at Metsani Village, Dutsinma.
✅ The operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, forcing them to retreat into the bush with suspected gunshot injuries.
✅ One operational Boxer motorcycle abandoned by the fleeing bandits was recovered and registered as an exhibit.
🔹 Status: SCID Katsina Investigating.

5. KWARA STATE (10th August, 2026): FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOLLOWING KIDNAPPING

✅ Police operatives and other security personnel conducted an intensive search operation following the abduction of a resident at Ilesha Baruba.
✅ Four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
✅ Efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.
🔹 Status: SCID Ilorin Investigating.

6. EKITI STATE (11th August, 2026): DEFILEMENT SUSPECT ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of the defilement of a 14-year-old girl at Iyin-Ekiti.
✅ The suspect was arrested and the victim was taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment.
🔹 Status: SCID Ado-Ekiti Investigating.

7. LAGOS STATE (11th August, 2026): SUSPECT ARRESTED / VICTIM RESCUED / VEHICLE IMPOUNDED

✅ Police operatives responded swiftly to a distress situation involving a woman inside a Toyota Sienna Space Bus.
✅ The suspect was arrested and the vehicle was impounded as an exhibit.
✅ The victim was rescued and taken to hospital for treatment.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.

8. KOGI STATE (11th August, 2026): NINE KIDNAP VICTIMS RESCUED / TWO VEHICLES RECOVERED

✅ Police-led security operatives launched an intelligence-driven rescue operation following the abduction of passengers along the Mameramo-Adomu Road.
✅ Intensive bush combing resulted in the successful rescue of nine abducted victims.
✅ All rescued victims were debriefed and reunited with their families, while two vehicles used by the victims were also recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Lokoja Investigating.

9. DELTA STATE (10th August, 2026): THREE ABDUCTION VICTIMS RELEASED

✅ Following an attack during a land-clearing operation at Ozoro, three persons who were abducted and subjected to assault were subsequently released by their abductors.
✅ The victims sustained injuries and were attended to following their release.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.
#PoliceIsYourFriend
#CitizensAreTheBoss

@TunjiDisu1 @PoliceNG_CRU @PoliceNG

CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

Good Morning Esteemed,

Kindly find below the State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Success for 13th August, 2026:

1. OGUN STATE (12th August, 2026): DEFILEMENT SUSPECT ARRESTED / VICTIM RESCUED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of the defilement of a 17-year-old girl at Warewa.
✅ The suspect was arrested and the victim was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
🔹 Status: SCID Eleweran Investigating.

2. EKITI STATE (12th August, 2026): TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED / FIREARM, AMMUNITION AND SUSPECTED ILLICIT DRUGS RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives conducting stop-and-search operations along University Road, Iyin-Ekiti, intercepted an unregistered motorcycle conveying two suspicious persons.
✅ Two suspects were arrested and one live cartridge and suspected illicit drugs were recovered during a search.
✅ Subsequent searches of the suspects' residences led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun.
🔹 Status: SCID Ado-Ekiti Investigating.

3. KANO STATE (11th August, 2026): ELEVEN SUSPECTED DRUG PEDDLERS ARRESTED / ILLICIT DRUGS AND EXHIBITS RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives, acting on intelligence and surveillance, intercepted eleven suspected drug peddlers in Sabon Gari.
✅ A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of 60 capsules of Pregabalin, five tablets of Diazepam, ten tablets of Extol and a large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
🔹 Status: SCID Bompai Investigating.

4. FCT (12th August, 2026): FIFTY-TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED / EXHIBITS RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives from various divisions conducted coordinated raids on black spots, criminal hotspots and uncompleted buildings across the FCT.
✅ A total of 52 suspects were arrested during the operations.
✅ Quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, illicit drugs and knives were recovered from the suspects.
🔹 Status: Respective Divisional Commands Investigating.

#PoliceIsYourFriend
#CitizensAreTheBoss

@PoliceNG @TunjiDisu1

CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.

[Aliyu Giwa @aleeygiwa]

He crossed the finish line in his police uniform, making Nigeria proud.

Four years ago at Birmingham 2022, he finished in sixth place. While many would have settled or moved on, Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel returned to work and continued to strive for excellence.

On 31 July 2026, at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, he completed the 400 meters hurdles in 48.47 seconds, earning the gold medal and the title of Commonwealth Champion. This achievement made history.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, expresses great pride and commends Corporal Nathaniel for representing both Nigeria and the Police Force at the highest level in the Commonwealth.

This victory extends beyond athletics. It demonstrates that the Nigeria Police Force develops not only officers who protect communities but also champions who inspire the nation.

Congratulations to Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel, who rose from sixth place in Birmingham to gold in Glasgow on 31 July 2026.

You made every officer and member of this Force stand a little taller that night.

[Josh ukandu @JoshUkandu]

Operational achievements for 12 August 2026

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

Good Morning Esteemed,

Kindly find below the State-by-State Executive Summary of @policeNG Operational Success for 12th August, 2026.

1. OYO STATE (10th August, 2026): MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a violent altercation at Oke Ola Area, Eruwa, during which a man was fatally stabbed.
✅ The suspect was arrested and taken into police custody for investigation.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

2. OYO STATE (10th August, 2026): TWO MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of an assault at Igbeti following a disagreement between the suspects and the victim.
✅ Two suspects were arrested and detained in connection with the incident.
🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

3. LAGOS STATE (11th August, 2026): ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of an attempted attack on a woman at a hotel in Idimu.
✅ One suspect was apprehended while his accomplice fled the scene.
✅ The arrested suspect was taken into protective custody for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.

4. KATSINA STATE (10th August, 2026): ARMED BANDITS ATTACK REPELLED / OPERATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RECOVERED

✅ Police operatives responded swiftly to a distress call following an invasion by heavily armed bandits at Metsani Village, Dutsinma.
✅ The operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, forcing them to retreat into the bush with suspected gunshot injuries.
✅ One operational Boxer motorcycle abandoned by the fleeing bandits was recovered and registered as an exhibit.
🔹 Status: SCID Katsina Investigating.

5. KWARA STATE (10th August, 2026): FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOLLOWING KIDNAPPING

✅ Police operatives and other security personnel conducted an intensive search operation following the abduction of a resident at Ilesha Baruba.
✅ Four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
✅ Efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.
🔹 Status: SCID Ilorin Investigating.

6. EKITI STATE (11th August, 2026): DEFILEMENT SUSPECT ARRESTED

✅ Police operatives responded to a report of the defilement of a 14-year-old girl at Iyin-Ekiti.
✅ The suspect was arrested and the victim was taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment.
🔹 Status: SCID Ado-Ekiti Investigating.

7. LAGOS STATE (11th August, 2026): SUSPECT ARRESTED / VICTIM RESCUED / VEHICLE IMPOUNDED

✅ Police operatives responded swiftly to a distress situation involving a woman inside a Toyota Sienna Space Bus.
✅ The suspect was arrested and the vehicle was impounded as an exhibit.
✅ The victim was rescued and taken to hospital for treatment.
🔹 Status: SCID Panti Investigating.

8. KOGI STATE (11th August, 2026): NINE KIDNAP VICTIMS RESCUED / TWO VEHICLES RECOVERED

✅ Police-led security operatives launched an intelligence-driven rescue operation following the abduction of passengers along the Mameramo-Adomu Road.
✅ Intensive bush combing resulted in the successful rescue of nine abducted victims.
✅ All rescued victims were debriefed and reunited with their families, while two vehicles used by the victims were also recovered.
🔹 Status: SCID Lokoja Investigating.

9. DELTA STATE (10th August, 2026): THREE ABDUCTION VICTIMS RELEASED

✅ Following an attack during a land-clearing operation at Ozoro, three persons who were abducted and subjected to assault were subsequently released by their abductors.
✅ The victims sustained injuries and were attended to following their release.
🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.
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WEEKLY SECURITY OPERATIONS BRIEFING
2 – 8 August, 2026

The Compass Hub, consolidates the daily State-by-State Executive Summaries released by Nigeria Police Force. It reflects the continued operational activity across the Federation.

The reported outcomes between 2nd and 8th August included the rescue of numerous kidnapped victims (many without ransom), the arrest of a significant number of suspects connected to cultism, kidnapping, armed robbery and banditry, as well as the recovery of firearms, ammunition, vehicles and livestock in various locations.