Tag: Police
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ISWAP Raid on Borno Police Outpost Leaves Four Officers Dead
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Four police officers killed during a midnight raid on a divisional headquarters by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants were laid to rest Saturday, as Borno State authorities signaled a renewed offensive against the persistent extremist threat in the country’s northeast. The assault began approximately 1:00 a.m. on…
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More Than a Cop: Celebrating Borno’s Retiring CP Lawan
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State has seen its share of police chiefs come and go over the years, as the shadow of insurgency persists. However, Commissioner of Police Yusuf Mohammed Lawan’s tenure stands out unique; it’s been a quiet yet deeply effective force for stability, making a significant difference in the troubled state. CP Lawan…
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Borno CP Leads 15km Walkathon, Says Police Officers Have “Lost Right to Be Sick”
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – The Borno State Command of the Nigerian Police held a Walkathon today, marking the final phase of their Police Week celebrations. This trekking event, which spanned approximately 15 kilometers, aimed not only to promote physical fitness among officers but also to reassure the community of their unwavering commitment to…
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Borno POWA Supports 100 Widows, as CP Advocates Girl Child Education on International Women’s Day
By Abdul Kareem In a gesture of solidarity and support, the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Borno State Chapter provided essential food items to the widows of officers who lost their lives in service and other vulnerable community members, marking the observance of International Women’s Day. The initiative, commended by the Borno State Commissioner of…
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Celebrated Police Officer Famous For War Against Terrorists in Borno, Promoted to ACP
By Abdul Kareem The leader of the elite police unit in Borno State, Nigeria, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). The announcement was met with widespread celebration among both law enforcement and the civilian population. ACP Ibrahim Mohammed, known for his pivotal role in the fight against Boko Haram,…
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FACT-CHECK REVEALS NIGERIAN ARMY SOLELY CARRIED OUT RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ABUJA
By Abdul Kareem After a rigorous investigation, Zagazola Makama has debunked the claims that the Nigeria Police Force played a role in the rescue of kidnapped victims in Bwari. The successful operation, conducted on January 20, was the sole effort of the Nigerian Army’s 197 Special Forces Battalion, which stands in stark contrast to the…
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STANDOFF: Shooting in Maiduguri As Police, Immigration Officials Fight Over Security Outpost
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – An unplanned confrontation between police and immigration officials in Maiduguri, Borno state, over control of a security outpost building resulted in a gun firing on Friday, November 17, causing widespread fear among local residents. The skirmish occurred at a police outpost located in a residential housing estate, know as…
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