Abiodun Ojelabi

[FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER @CspIniedu]

Esteemed citizens of the Land of Virtue...

[Aliyu Giwa @aleeygiwa]

55 sacks of illicit substances, intended for cross-border smuggling, were intercepted before reaching their destination.

On 26th June 2026, at about 7:11PM, operatives of the Borno State Police Command's X-Squad intercepted an Isuzu Bedford pick-up along Baga Road-Bypass, Maiduguri.

A thorough search confirmed the intelligence report: the vehicle contained 55 sacks filled with numerous 60ml bottles of "Gumm," a known illicit substance. The consignment was destined for Ngamboru Ngala LGA, a location often used for cross-border smuggling. This was a coordinated effort to transport significant quantities of illicit drugs out of Nigeria.

Babagana Modu, 51, the driver, was arrested at the scene. He admitted he had been contracted solely to transport the consignment. The investigation to identify and apprehend those who hired him and others involved is ongoing.

The leadership of the Force reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug trafficking nationwide, emphasizing that each intercepted consignment helps protect communities from addiction, violence, and criminal networks.

The consignment was successfully prevented from reaching the border.

The Borno State Police Command is actively pursuing all individuals involved in this operation who remain at large.

[Aliyu Giwa @aleeygiwa]

Within 48 hours of launching Operation KO S’AYE, the Lagos and Ogun State Police Commands have recorded a major breakthrough.

Five kidnapped victims were rescued alive, four suspected kidnappers neutralised, four arrested, and 84 other suspects taken into custody. Arms, ammunition, and other exhibits were also recovered.

A clear message has been sent: there is no hiding place for kidnappers and violent criminals.

Ko S’AYE fún ìwà ọ̀daràn. No place for criminality.

[Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG]

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE COMMENCES FIVE-DAY WOMEN POLICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a five-day Women Police Leadership Programme aimed at strengthening leadership capacity, promoting professional development, and advancing gender-responsive policing among female police officers.

The programme is supported by the Government of Germany and conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), GS Foundation, CLEEN Foundation, and the Nigeria Police Reform Secretariat, brings together female officers from Commands and Formations across the country to enhance their leadership competencies, strategic management skills, and contemporary policing knowledge.

Representing the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, at the opening ceremony, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Training and Development, AIG Uche Ifeanyi Henry, reaffirmed the IGP's commitment to continuous capacity building as a cornerstone of ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force. He encouraged participants to maximise the opportunity by actively engaging in the sessions and applying the knowledge acquired to improve service delivery and strengthen leadership within the Force.

In his keynote address, the Director-General of the National Institute of Police Studies, Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, underscored the importance of sustained leadership development for female officers, describing it as essential to enhancing professionalism, institutional effectiveness, and operational excellence within the Nigeria Police Force.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to investing in the training and retraining of its personnel, fostering professionalism, promoting gender inclusion, and implementing reforms that strengthen institutional capacity and improve policing service delivery across the country.

CSP ANIETIE OKOKON EDEM INIEDU Anipr, 
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
29th June, 2026