The Nigerian Police Force has announced the graduation of 10,000 recruit constables from various training institutions across the nation.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement made available to journalists.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, expressed optimism regarding enhanced policing efforts.

The statement noted, “The Nigeria Police Force is excited to reveal the graduation of 10,000 recruit constables from different training schools throughout the country. This significant milestone reflects the Force’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its personnel and capacity in delivering effective policing services to the Nigerian public.”

The passing-out parade will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, across four Police Colleges and twelve Training Schools, with IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, serving as the reviewing officer. The newly graduated constables have undergone rigorous physical and mental training, equipping them to tackle the complex security challenges faced by the nation while upholding legal standards.

The IGP expressed confidence that these new officers will exhibit exceptional professionalism, integrity, and dedication to service, thus safeguarding the honor and reputation of the Police Force. With the addition of these new constables, the Force anticipates enhanced community engagement, improved crime response, and overall public safety.

After graduation, the constables will be assigned to various state commands, contributing to local policing initiatives and community safety efforts. This increase in personnel is expected to bolster existing police units and promote better relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The Rivers State Police Command has paraded two pastors, Prophet Bassey Umoren (60) and Prophet Elijah Anietie (50), who were caught with fetish items, including caskets, monkey skulls, carved skeletons, and other spiritual materials, in their respective churches.

The duo, who were apprehended by youths of Rumunduru community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, are the founders of God’s Deliverance Apostolic Church and Power House of Glory International Gospel Church, both located along Eneka Road in Rumunduru.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this on Thursday while parading the suspects at the Rivers State Police Command Headquarters in Port Harcourt.

Iringe-Koko said, “This case, which has been trending on social media, involves two pastors reported by youths of Rumunduru community, led by their youth leader, Henry Worlu, on January 20, 2025, at about 9 am.

“The youths brought the suspects, Prophet Umoren Bassey and Prophet Elijah Anietie, both of Akwa Ibom State origin and handed them over to the police for discreet investigation.”

She listed the items recovered from their churches including several photographs—some of which were of children—small caskets, spiritual books, carved images, wooden skulls, crosses, and other ritual items.

The police spokesperson noted that investigations into the matter were ongoing to ascertain the full extent of their activities and possible victims.

Meanwhile, the youths of the Rumunduru community have been lauded for their vigilance in exposing the alleged activities of the suspects, which they claimed posed a spiritual and social threat to the community.
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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued the wife of former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, Folashade Odumosu and eliminated her abductors.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this to Channels TV on Thursday morning, said the victim regained her freedom on Wednesday.

Naijablitznews recalls the retired AIG’s wife was kidnapped last Thursday at the entrance of her residence in Arepo, Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

It was learnt that the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, led the operation that rescued the retired AIG’s wife.

The kidnappers whisked the victim through a swampy area to an unknown destination after dragging her out of her SUV.

Giving an update on the matter, Adejobi said the operatives also recovered the ransom paid to the kidnappers as bait.

However, he refused to disclose the amount paid to the kidnappers or where exactly the victim was rescued.