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2023 Elections: IGP fortifies officers with anti-riot equipment and kits

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Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba

Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Monday ordered immediate distribution of anti-riot equipment and kits to officers of the force nationwide.

The police chief said the equipment should include bullet-proof vests with armored plates, ballistic helmets, long and short-range tear gas for civil disorder management and stun guns.

Baba, who spoke through the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi,  said the directive became imperative in order to ensure safety of the officers and other Nigerians during the next year’s exercise.

The top cop also said apart from the equipment, additional batches of uniforms, kits and accoutrements should be handed over to the officers with immediate effect across the country.

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He, however, charged the officers to ensure that they appear in clean uniforms, and that they are well-suited to discharge policing services professionally before, during and after the 2023 general elections.

Baba explained that the force will leave no stone unturned to ensure all sundry crimes and criminals are tamed, hence the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, saying preparations are already in top gear for the exercise.

The statement partly read, “This distribution is coming on the heels of the recently procured batch of the items to cater for the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force as preparations are in top gear for the forthcoming General Elections, to optimize professionalism and friendly engagements in crowd control, as well as the subduing of any civil unrest; and to maximally adopt modern techniques of curtailing crimes and criminality.

“The IGP therefore assures of his administration’s continuous commitment to continually provide the needful and upgrade the operational capability of the Force at all levels in order to completely stamp out crimes and criminality in the country while providing top-notch election security management for the 2023 General Elections.

“Equally, the Inspector-General of Police charges officers and men of the Force to exhibit discipline, decency, and respect people’s fundamental rights while discharging their duties.”

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Oyo Boxer Stabbed to Death with Broken Bottle After Street Fight in Ibadan

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Oyo Boxer Stabbed to Death with Broken Bottle After Street Fight in Ibadan
Oyo Boxer Stabbed to Death with Broken Bottle After Street Fight in Ibadan

A young amateur boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, has been stabbed to death during a violent incident at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, sparking outrage among residents and social media users who have called for justice for the deceased.

According to accounts circulating online, Kehinde was allegedly not among those initially involved in the street confrontation, which had reportedly ended before the fatal attack.

Witnesses claimed that the suspected assailant arrived after the initial fight had been brought under control and attacked the boxer with a broken bottle, stabbing him in the neck.

The victim reportedly sustained severe injuries and later died.

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An account shared on social media suggested that the alleged attacker was a commercial motorcycle operator who was not part of the original confrontation.

Another social media user, who described Kehinde as the younger brother of a friend, said the deceased was a twin and described him as a gentle person who rarely got into trouble.

The killing has generated widespread reactions, with several people demanding that the circumstances surrounding the incident be thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to justice.

Confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the police had commenced an investigation.

Ayanlade confirmed the development during a telephone conversation with journalists but did not provide further details about the circumstances of the killing.

As of the time of filing this report, the police had not publicly disclosed whether any suspect had been arrested or established the motive behind the attack.

The incident has renewed concerns about street violence in Ibadan and the danger of confrontations escalating into fatal attacks.

 

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Terrorists Kill Five Police Officers in Deadly Convoy Ambush on Sokoto-Zamfara Highway

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Terrorists Kill Five Police Officers in Deadly Convoy Ambush on Sokoto-Zamfara Highway

Terrorists Kill Five Police Officers in Deadly Convoy Ambush on Sokoto-Zamfara Highway

Five police officers have been killed after suspected terrorists ambushed a convoy conveying security personnel from Sokoto State to Zamfara State for a special duty assignment.

The attack occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when the officers, travelling in a three-vehicle convoy, came under heavy gunfire from armed assailants.

The attackers reportedly opened fire on the vehicle bringing up the rear of the convoy, killing five officers in the process.

A police officer who was part of the team but survived the attack confirmed the incident, saying the assailants struck suddenly and targeted the vehicle behind the other two.

“We were travelling in three vehicles when they suddenly opened fire on the third vehicle behind us. Five of our members were killed in the process,” the officer said.

The personnel were reportedly travelling to Zamfara State for a special assignment when the incident occurred.

Further reports by Anadolu Agency indicated that the officers were deployed to provide security during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

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The convoy was reportedly travelling along the Sokoto-Gusau highway when the assailants intercepted the vehicle conveying the officers.

Confirming the deaths, the spokesperson for the Office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 10, Sokoto, DSP Abdullahi Faruk, said the remains of the five officers had been deposited at the morgue of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.

He confirmed the incident during a telephone interview but promised to provide further details later.

Videos and photographs circulating on social media after the attack reportedly showed the bodies of some of the slain officers inside a vehicle, with their hands and legs tied.

The footage also showed personal belongings scattered around the scene and bloodstains inside the vehicle conveying the personnel.

The circumstances surrounding the reported tying of the victims’ hands and legs have not been independently established.

The latest killings add to growing security concerns in Nigeria’s North-West, particularly in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and Kebbi states, where armed groups have continued to attack communities, abduct residents and target security personnel.

The attack has again highlighted the dangers confronting security operatives deployed to tackle armed groups across the region.

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Three Homeless Men Shot Dead in Midnight Attack at Lagos Bus Stop

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Three Homeless Men Shot Dead in Midnight Attack at Lagos Bus Stop
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi
Three Homeless Men Shot Dead in Midnight Attack at Lagos Bus Stop

Three homeless men have been shot dead by unidentified assailants while sleeping at the Post Office Bus Stop on Adeola Odeku Street in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State.

The victims were reportedly among about 10 homeless persons who regularly sleep at the bus stop when two unidentified men riding power bikes arrived and attacked them.

The incident occurred on Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, triggering police investigations after a concerned resident alerted security operatives to the discovery of the bodies.

According to a report by PUNCH, a police source in the community said an anti-crime patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene following the report.

The officers reportedly found the three men lying lifeless in pools of blood and commenced preliminary investigations, including enquiries among residents and other members of the public.

A second source familiar with the incident disclosed that closed-circuit television footage from the area allegedly captured the attackers arriving on two power bikes, each carrying a white delivery-style box.

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The suspects reportedly parked across the road before crossing to the bus stop, where the homeless persons were sleeping.

The CCTV footage allegedly showed the attackers inspecting the faces of some of the people at the location before approaching the victims and opening fire.

The assailants were also said to have inflicted machete wounds on different parts of the victims’ bodies during the attack.

One of the victims reportedly pleaded with the attackers to spare his life, appealing to them to resolve whatever differences they might have had peacefully. However, the assailants allegedly shot him dead.

The three victims were said to be relatively new faces at the location, having recently joined other homeless persons who regularly spend the night at the bus stop.

Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the bodies had been evacuated and deposited at the Lagos State Government’s Mainland Hospital, Yaba, for autopsy.

She added that preliminary investigations were ongoing to identify the deceased and trace their families, as well as establish the circumstances surrounding the killings.

The police spokesperson did not disclose whether any arrests had been made or establish a possible motive for the attack.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of vulnerable people sleeping in public spaces, particularly those without access to secure accommodation.

 

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