Nigerian police

Property Developer Accuses Police of Alleged Abuse of Office, Unlawful Arrest, Interference in Land Dispute Currently in Court

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

An Abuja based property developer, Mr. Sally Biose, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over what he described as unlawful arrest, intimidation and continued interference by police officers in a land matter currently before several courts. In a formal petition dated February 16, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PSC, DIG Hashimu […]

DELTA NUJ ACCUSES NIGERIA POLICE, FRSC OF EXTORTION, HARASSMENT OF CITIZENS

July 13, 2018 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

The Delta state Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC for their continued intimidation, extortion and harassment of citizens on the highways. Below is a communique issue today 13th July, 2018 at the end of congress meeting whichl took place on Thursday, July 12, […]

THE NIGERIAN POLICE: A SHAMEFUL INSTITUTION

September 11, 2017 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

You have a case against someone, You report the case to the police. Then the police collect money from you for approval of petition. Then the police collect money from you to investigate the case. Then the police collect money from you to go and arrest the suspect. Then the police collect money from the […]

Amnesty International slams Nigeria police for torturing detainees, demanding bribes in exchange for freedom

September 20, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

A Nigerian police unit set up to combat violent crime has instead been systematically torturing detainees in its custody as a means of extracting confessions and lucrative bribes, Amnesty International said in a report published on 21 September 2016. In Nigeria: You have signed your death warrant, former detainees told Amnesty International they had been […]