The Integrity Youth Alliance has strongly refuted a recent report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, removed the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ajao Saka Adewale, due to public pressure from the former AAC Presidential Candidate, Omoyele Sowore.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Integrity Youth Alliance National Coordinator, Kelvin Adegbenga, the group described the report as “false, misleading, and mischievous,” stressing that CP Adewale has demonstrated professionalism and efficiency in handling security matters within the FCT, including the recent Katampe robbery case.

According to the Alliance, the September 29, 2025, robbery incident was thoroughly investigated under CP Adewale’s supervision, leading to the swift arrest of all suspects involved, an outcome that drew commendation from residents and security stakeholders across Abuja.

The group further clarified that the posting and redeployment of senior police officers are routine administrative exercises aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness in the Force. It noted that the current postings remain provisional, pending confirmation by the Police Service Commission (PSC), as stipulated in standard police procedures.

“It is therefore misleading for anyone, including Mr Omoyele Sowore, to attribute a routine administrative redeployment to public agitation or media activism,” the statement read.

“We advise Mr Sowore to desist from claiming credit for actions he neither initiated nor influenced, as such conduct only erodes his public credibility.”

The Integrity Youth Alliance also condemned the unauthourized publication of internal police documents in the media, describing it as a breach of official secrecy and a violation of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

The group urged security agencies to investigate the source of such leaks and prosecute those responsible.

Reaffirming its confidence in the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, the Alliance commended the Nigeria Police Force for maintaining professionalism, accountability, and citizen-focused policing in line with its reform agenda.

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) has held a one-day Cybercrime Awareness Campaign in Abuja, aimed at strengthening digital resilience and enhancing public understanding of online safety across the country.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), DIG Sadiq Abubakar, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to ensuring a secure digital environment for all Nigerians.

According to a press release on Sunday, 12th October 2025, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in his address, the Director of the NPF–NCCC, CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, expressed gratitude to all partners and stakeholders for their sustained collaboration and support. He stressed that tackling cybercrime requires a collective effort, adding that “in today’s digital era, every Nigerian must be both a user and a guardian of their own cybersecurity.”

According to CP Henry, the campaign aligns with the Centre’s mandate to build national awareness and resilience against online threats. He noted that the initiative will continue to evolve through expanded cyber education, improved reporting mechanisms, and stronger enforcement strategies.

The event attracted over 3,000 participants, including students, representatives from government and private institutions, digital platforms, and security agencies. Highlights included an awareness walk, distribution of sensitisation materials, and a musical fiesta designed to drive home the campaign’s message in an engaging way.

The awareness campaign further reinforced the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital space and empowering citizens to “Stay Smart, Stay Safe” online.

…. Intercepts opioids, cocaine, skunk in sachets of alcoholic drinks, ladies’ bags, black soap tablets going to Europe, Australia, UAE, Turkey, South Africa

A 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, following which a total of 127 wraps of cocaine concealed in his private part and stomach have been recovered after days under excretion observation.

Ejiofo,r who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra state, was taken into NDLEA custody upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand via Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941 on Wednesday, 8th October 2025, following credible intelligence. He was taken for a body scan, which confirmed he ingested illicit drugs and had some concealed in his private part. A total of 58 wraps of cocaine were immediately recovered from his pants after which he was taken for excretion observation during which he egested 69 pellets of cocaine in seven excretions, bringing the total number of wraps of the class A drug recovered from him to 12,7, weighing 1.388 kilograms.

According to a press release on Sunday, 12th October 2025, signed by the NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, three consignments of illicit drugs heading to the United Kingdom were intercepted on Thursday, 9th, and Friday, 10th October intercepted at a courier company in Lagos by NDLEA operatives. One of the shipments, 1.74 kg of methamphetamine, was recovered from blocks of glass ceramics, while another shipment contains 114 grams and 168 grams of pentazocine and tramadol injections, respectively, just as the third consignment contains 48 grams of tramadol capsules concealed in a Vitamin C container, all going to the UK. Bids by another set of criminal syndicates to ship 2.6kg skunk and 422grams tapentadol 250mg concealed in tablets of black soap heading to Turkey; 169 grams of cocaine hidden in lady’s handbags going to Australia and 568 grams of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis concealed in containers of herbs going to United Arab Emirates were thwarted by NDLEA operatives at some courier companies in Lagos.

Meanwhile, a total of 27,510 pills of Rohypnol concealed in sachets of alcoholic drinks going to South Africa have been intercepted by NDLEA officers at the export shed of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. After the initial arrest of a freight agent and a cab driver linked to the shipment, a follow-up operation at Oyingbo market in Lagos led to the arrest of the mastermind, 46-year-old Samuel Omoruyi (alias Yellow), on 2nd October.

Same day, an Italy-based businessman, Enehizena Augustine Uyimwen, was arrested by operatives while attempting to export 3,700 pills of tramadol 225mg and 2,600 tabs of tapentadol 200mg hidden in food items to the European country. He claimed he was trafficking the opioids for someone else for a fee of Nine Hundred and Forty-Five Euros (€945).

In Edo state, a raid on the home of a suspect, Emmanuel Sunday, 33, at Ugbekpe Ekperi in Etsako Central LGA, led to the recovery of 47kg of skunk, a strain of cannabis. Two suspects: Nureni Ayobami Eleweodo, 48, and Oladejo Taiwo, 52, were arrested on Wednesday, 8th October arrested at Omifufun village, Ife South LGA, Osun state, following the seizure of 635 kilograms of skunk from their Toyota Hiace bus marked DDA65ZY. Two other suspects, Timothy Omiwole, 41, and Isaac Achiatan, 36, were nabbed at the same location with 100kg of skunk recovered from them along with their motorcycle.

While Okoro Julius, 20, and Onyebuchi Nwibo, 25, were arrested in different parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers state in connection with the seizure of 8.5kg skunk on Friday, 10th October, Sulaiman Kalalu, 46, was nabbed after 29.5kg of the same substance was found in his house at Bayan Asiti, Jibia town, Katsina state on Saturday, 11th October.

In Niger state, NDLEA officers on Wednesday, 8th October arrested Yisa Daniel, 29, at New Bussa, where 22,000 capsules of tramadol, 800 ampoules of pentazocine injection and 150,000 pills of Exol-5 were seized from him. A total of 312kg of skunk was recovered from a bush at Ologede camp, Ogbese, Ondo state, while operatives on patrol along Benin-Lagos expressway on Thursday, 9th October, intercepted two suspects: Francis John, 39, and Adeyemi Taiwo, 46, in a car conveying 141.8kg skunk. In Kaduna, a suspect Rufai Ahmed, 27, (alias Farin Malam) was nabbed at Abuja/Kaduna toll gate while conveying 150,000 pills of exol-5 from Lagos to Katsina.

In like manner, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA sensitization lecture to students and staff of General Murtala Mohammed College, Yola, Adamawa; Assembly of God Secondary School, Abakaliki, Ebonyi; Community Girls Secondary School, Bakori, Katsina; Girls Secondary School, Nenwe, Awgu LGA, Enugu; Day Secondary School, Tungan Mallam, Paikoro LGA, Niger; Sacred Heart Secondary School, Kabba, Kogi; Ebenezer Model Secondary School, Onitsha, Anambra; Government Secondary School, Borikiri, Rivers; Government Junior Secondary School, Wakili Bawa, Ungoggo LGA, Kano; and Baptist High School, Ede, Osun state, among others.

While commending the officers and men of MMIA, MAKIA, DOGI, Kano, Edo, Rivers, Kaduna, Katsina, Niger, Ondo, and Osun Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) urged them and their compatriots across the country to maintain their tenacity, professionalism and balanced approach to the drug control efforts of the Agency.

The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has called for calm among personnel and ordered a comprehensive and discreet investigation into the tragic death of a police officer, Constable Ukasha Muhammed, allegedly shot by a private soldier in Bauchi.

According to a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command. CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the incident, which occurred on Friday, 10th October 2025, at about 10:35 p.m., reportedly involved a patrol team led by Inspector Hussaini Samaila during a routine patrol in the Bayan Gari area of the state capital.

According to preliminary reports, Constable Muhammed was assaulted by two individuals in front of Padimo Hotel. The patrol team swiftly intervened, arresting one of the assailants while the other fled the scene.

The arrested suspect was identified as Private Usman Mubarak (23NA/84/5346) of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven, Jos, Plateau State. Shortly afterwards, at about 11:05 p.m., two other soldiers—Private Yakubu Yahuza (23NA/85/10185) and Private Godspower Gabriel (23NA/84/5654)—arrived at the scene, reportedly dressed in partial military uniform and armed with rifles. They allegedly shot Constable Muhammed in the chest before escaping.

The injured officer was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. His remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary.

The Commissioner of Police has since ordered an autopsy and constituted a special homicide investigation team, made up of seasoned detectives, to ensure a professional, transparent, and timely investigation aimed at uncovering the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

While expressing deep sorrow over the loss, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu condoled with the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of his soul.

“May the soul of Constable Ukasha Muhammed rest in peace, and may Almighty Allah grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the CP stated.

…. Recover Firearms

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of twelve suspects in connection with the armed robbery incident that occurred on September 29, 2025, at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, where two persons, a journalist with ARISE News, Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami, tragically lost their lives.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure during a press briefing held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Garki, Abuja.

According to Hundeyin, operatives of the FCT Police Command launched a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation immediately after the incident. Through diligent investigation and extensive digital intelligence analysis, the following twelve suspects were apprehended:

1. Shamsudeen Hassan
2. Hassan Isah, 22
3. Abubakar AlKamu a.k.a. Abba, 27
4. Sani Sirajo a.k.a. Dan Borume, 20
5. Mashkur Jamilu a.k.a. Abba, 28
6. Suleiman Badamasi a.k.a. Dan-Sule, 21
7. Abdulsalam Saleh a.k.a. Na-Durudu
8. Zaharadeen Muhammad a.k.a. Gwaska, 23
9. Musa Adamu a.k.a. Musa Hassan, 30
10. Sumayya Mohammed a.k.a. Baby, 27
11. Isah Abdulrahman a.k.a. Abbati, 25
12. Musa Umar a.k.a. Small, 31

Recovered exhibits include one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, one locally made pistol, one pump-action gun, 36 live rounds of 9mm ammunition, two live cartridges, four mobile phones, two sharp knives, one cutlass, and two flashlights.

Further investigation revealed that the fatal shot which killed the security guard, Mr. Danlami, was fired by one of the suspects, Shamsudeen Hassan, who confessed to shooting the guard during an attempt to prevent their entry into the apartment complex. The suspects also disclosed that their weapons were supplied by an as-yet unidentified source from Niger Republic and that they were involved in other robbery operations within Katampe I, Apo, Zuba, and other parts of the FCT.

The Nigeria Police Force extended its condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased victims and assured that justice will be served. Hundeyin commended the professionalism, courage, and dedication of the FCT Command operatives whose efforts led to the arrests and recovery of exhibits.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and to continue providing credible information to assist the Police in curbing criminal activities.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in ensuring that all individuals connected to this heinous crime are brought to justice,” Hundeyin stated, assuring that investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided as new facts emerge.