Zone 3 Police Headquarters, Yola.

28/10/2026

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27/10/2026

2027 ELECTIONS: AIG CHARGES POLICE OFFICERS ON NEUTRALITY, PROFESSIONALISM.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor, has charged police officers to uphold discipline, professionalism, respect for human rights and accountability in the discharge of their duties.

Delivering a lecture to officers and men of the Zone on October 26, 2026, AIG Agans-Irabor said the directive was in line with the position of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on strengthening discipline and improving policing standards.

He addressed issues including lateness to duty, illegal detention, violations of suspects’ rights and failure to comply with established police procedures. He also directed officers to respect genuine court orders and adhere strictly to the Nigeria Police Force’s social media policy.

The AIG emphasized that public confidence in the police depends on professionalism, courtesy, accountability and respect for the dignity of every Nigerian. He warned officers against intimidation, harassment and other forms of misconduct.

On preparations for the 2027 general elections, AIG Agans-Irabor urged personnel to remain neutral, impartial and disciplined while carrying out their responsibilities. He also called for vigilance in the face of possible protests and civil unrest, while emphasizing citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly.

He further directed that suspects who fall ill or require urgent medical attention must be taken to appropriate health facilities, stressing that no person in police custody should be denied necessary medical care.

The AIG reiterated that respect for the rule of law and adherence to established procedures are essential to effective policing and the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights.

The lecture forms part of ongoing efforts by Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, to strengthen discipline, promote professional conduct and build public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.

The Force reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, upholding the rule of law and delivering accountable, professional and people-oriented policing services.

E-Signed:

SP Aminu Umar Bashir, ANISMA Police Public Relations Officer For: Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola.

26/10/2026

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26/10/2026

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26/10/2026

ZONE 3 COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, YOLA.

PRESS RELEASE

AIG OSAGIE JOHN AGANS-IRABOR HOLDS LECTURE ON DISCIPLINE, PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS AT ZONE 3 HEADQUARTERS, YOLA.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 3 Command Headquarters, Yola, AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor, psc, has delivered a lecture to officers and men of the Zone on discipline, professionalism, respect for human rights, and public trust, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM.

During the lecture, the AIG addressed critical issues affecting effective policing, including the erosion of discipline within the Force, punctuality and lateness to duty, protection of the rights of suspects, violations of human rights, and illegal detention. He emphasized that genuine court orders must be respected and obeyed, while all officers must comply strictly with the Force's social media policy.

The AIG further stressed the need for officers to build public confidence through professionalism, accountability, courtesy, and respect for the rights and dignity of every Nigerian. He warned against intimidation, harassment, and other forms of unprofessional conduct by police personnel.

Addressing preparations for the 2027 General Elections, AIG Agans-Irabor charged officers to remain neutral, professional, disciplined, and impartial in the discharge of their duties. He also drew attention to the potential implications of protests and civil unrest in other countries, including France, urging officers to remain vigilant while respecting the constitutional rights of citizens to peaceful assembly.

Furthermore, the AIG directed that suspects who are sick or require urgent medical attention must be taken to appropriate health facilities for treatment, emphasizing that no suspect should be denied necessary medical care while in police custody.

He reiterated that discipline, respect for the rule of law, and adherence to established police procedures remain essential to effective service delivery and the protection of citizens' fundamental rights.

The lecture forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen discipline, promote professionalism, enhance public trust, and ensure that personnel of Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola, discharge their responsibilities in accordance with the law and the core values of the Nigeria Police Force.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to protecting lives and property, upholding the rule of law, and providing professional, accountable, and people-oriented policing services to all Nigerians.

E-Signed:

SP AMINU UMAR BASHIR, Anisma,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Assistant Inspector General of Police,
Zone 3 Headquarters, Yola.

26/10/2026.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

NPF 24HR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES

Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of Operational Successes for 12th October, 2026:

1. DELTA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER / RECOVERY OF AM******ON

✅ Police operatives, in a joint operation, arrested a suspected kidnapper during a flush operation at Ubulu-Nor.

✅ Two live and one expended cartridges were recovered from the suspect, who is currently in custody.

🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.

2. KEBBI STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / CULPABLE HOMICIDE

✅ Police detectives arrested a suspect linked to the killing of two persons in Kurun Kudu Fulani Settlement.

✅ The suspect confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect.

🔹 Status: SCID Birnin Kebbi Investigating.

3. RIVERS STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLES

✅ Police operatives arrested two suspects involved in the transportation and receiving of stolen vehicles.

✅ Recovered exhibits include two Toyota Camry cars, one Toyota Corolla and one Shuttle Bus, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing gang members.

🔹 Status: SCID Port Harcourt Investigating.

4. LAGOS STATE: ARREST OF SEVEN SUSPECTED CULTISTS / MURDER

✅ Police operatives swiftly mobilized to a cult-related clash in Ijesha and arrested seven suspects linked to the incident.

✅ The suspects are in custody while investigation continues.

🔹 Status: SCID Ikeja Investigating.

5. KANO STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / CULPABLE HOMICIDE

✅ Acting on credible intelligence, Police detectives arrested a suspect linked to the killing of an 18-year-old man.

✅ The suspect voluntarily confessed to the commission of the crime and is in custody.

🔹 Status: SCID Kano Investigating.

6. ANAMBRA STATE: ARREST OF FIVE SUSPECTS / CULT-RELATED VIOLENCE

✅ Police operatives, in synergy with other security operatives, responded to a cult-related clash at Okpoko and rescued two victims who sustained severe injuries.

✅ Five suspects were subsequently arrested and are currently in custody.

🔹 Status: SCID Awka Investigating.

7. DELTA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST / ARMED ROBBER / RECOVERY OF FI***RM

✅ Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspected cultist and armed robbery suspect.

✅ One locally made fi***rm, two live cartridges and one cutlass were recovered from his vehicle.

🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.

8. KATSINA STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF VANDALIZED RAILWAY MATERIALS

✅ Police operatives on routine stop-and-search intercepted a vehicle conveying a large quantity of railway tracks and sleepers suspected to have been vandalized.

✅ Two suspects were arrested and the recovered materials secured as exhibits.

🔹 Status: SCID Katsina Investigating.

9. CROSS RIVER STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / R**E

✅ Police detectives arrested a suspect linked to the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.

✅ The victim was rescued and taken for medical examination, while the suspect remains in custody.

🔹 Status: SCID Calabar Investigating.

10. AKWA IBOM STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF STOLEN TRICYCLE

✅ Police operatives intercepted and arrested a suspect found in possession of a stolen tricycle along Oron Road.

✅ The stolen tricycle was recovered, while investigation continues to apprehend other members of the gang.

🔹 Status: SCID Uyo Investigating.



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

08/10/2026

Kindly find below the Top 10 State-by-State Executive Summary of Operational Successes for 6th October, 2026:

1. DELTA STATE: RECOVERY OF TWO FI***RMS / SIXTY-TWO ROUNDS OF LIVE AM******ON AND OTHER EXHIBITS

✅ Police operatives, acting on intelligence, raided a hideout of suspected kidnappers and armed robbers near Uduere Community, Ughelli North LGA, and engaged the suspects in a gun duel, forcing them to flee with bullet injuries.

✅ Recovered were 1 AK-47 r***e, 2 magazines, 55 rounds of live am******on, 1 pump-action gun, 7 live cartridges, 1 jackknife, 1 cutlass, 1 Android phone, suspected hard drugs and other items.

🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.

1. BENUE STATE: RESCUE OF FOUR KIDNAP VICTIMS / RECOVERY OF VEHICLE

✅ Police tactical operatives and other security personnel pursued armed bandits into the forest and engaged them in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon four abducted victims.

✅ The four victims were rescued unhurt, while the commercial vehicle was also recovered.

🔹 Status: SCID Makurdi Investigating.

1. ABIA STATE: ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS / RESCUE OF VICTIM / RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS

✅ Tactical operatives tracked suspected kidnappers to a location in Osisioma LGA and arrested three suspects.

✅ The victim, IFEOMA OBINNA, 18yrs, was successfully rescued, while 2 daggers and her mobile phone were recovered.

🔹 Status: SCID Umuahia Investigating.

1. SOKOTO STATE: ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTED BANDIT INFORMANTS / TERRORISM FINANCIERS

✅ Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspected bandit informants/terrorism financiers in possession of 2 motorcycles and 10 full jerrycans of petroleum product allegedly meant for supply to armed bandits.

✅ The suspects are providing useful information to track other gang members.

🔹 Status: SCID Sokoto Investigating.

1. ANAMBRA STATE: ARREST OF NINE SUSPECTED CULTISTS / RECOVERY OF FI***RM AND AM******ON

✅ Police operatives arrested nine suspected cultists in Okpoko.

✅ Recovered were 1 locally-made gun, 1 live cartridge, charms, 1 machete, 1 beret and 1 sword.

🔹 Status: SCID Awka Investigating.

1. KANO STATE: ARREST OF THIRTEEN SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF WEAPONS AND OTHER EXHIBITS

✅ Police operatives pursued hoodlums terrorising residents at Hotoro Mahautar Gabas to their hideouts and arrested 13 suspects.

✅ Recovered were 4 cutlasses, 5 axes, 1 sword, 4 knives, 1 hammer, 2 hacksaws, 5 sticks, 3 sharp iron rods, assorted charms and other exhibits.

🔹 Status: SCID Bompai Investigating.

1. OYO STATE: ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS / RECOVERY OF SUSPECTED HARD DRUGS AND OTHER EXHIBITS

✅ Police operatives intercepted a Lexus GX 470 Jeep bearing a fake registration number and arrested three suspects, including a Customs Officer.

✅ Recovered were 13 pieces of Canadian Loud, 2 bottles of Codeine, 6 wraps of Local Loud, Indian H**p and other exhibits.

🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

1. KANO STATE: AVERTED CLASH / ARREST OF SUSPECT

✅ Police operatives averted an imminent clash between supporters of two political candidates during a campaign programme.

✅ One suspect was arrested following three gunshots reportedly fired from a vehicle, while normalcy was restored.

🔹 Status: SCID Bompai Investigating.

1. OYO STATE: ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF STOLEN PHONE AND MOTORCYCLE

✅ Police operatives combed a nearby bush following an armed robbery alert and arrested ABIODUN MUSIBAU OLALEKAN, 25yrs, in possession of the stolen phone.

✅ One Bajaj motorcycle was recovered as an exhibit, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplice.

🔹 Status: SCID Ibadan Investigating.

1. DELTA STATE: RESCUE OF STAGED KIDNAPPING VICTIM / ARREST OF SUSPECT / RECOVERY OF AM******ON

✅ Police investigation revealed that the alleged abduction of IFUNANYA CHIWETALU, 16yrs, was staged to extort her family.

✅ The victim was rescued at Ejeme-Unor Community and one suspect was arrested.

✅ Recovered were 4 live cartridges, 2 battle axes, 1 walkie-talkie, 1 knife, 2 mobile phones, a joker face mask and other exhibits.

🔹 Status: SCID Asaba Investigating.



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