ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT, RECOVER LARGE QUANTITY OF SUSPECTED CANNABIS SATIVA IN OZUBULU. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT, RECOVER LARGE QUANTITY OF SUSPECTED CANNABIS SATIVA IN OZUBULU The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success following a targeted raid operation conducted by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, in the early hours of 5th November 2026, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, identified as Chinedu Simon, in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the State. The suspect was arrested over alleged involvement in armed robbery and unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the illicit drug trade. Further intelligence gathered by the operatives indicated that suspected criminal elements allegedly converged at his residence before embarking on criminal activities. The suspect is currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish ...

NPF COMMISSIONS THREE OPERATIONAL GUNBOATS TO STRENGTHEN MARITIME POLICING. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 NPF COMMISSIONS THREE OPERATIONAL GUNBOATS TO STRENGTHEN MARITIME POLICING


The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), on Friday, 13th November 2026, commissioned three newly procured operational gunboats in Lagos for the Force Marine Police, boosting the Force's capacity to combat maritime crime and secure the nation's waterways.


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, was represented at the ceremony by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Headquarters, Lagos, AIG Jimoh Moshood. Speaking on behalf of the IGP, AIG Moshood thanked the NPTF and its Executive Secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu, for the intervention. He noted that the gunboats would enhance the Marine Police's capacity to combat piracy, sea robbery, kidnapping and smuggling, particularly ahead of the 2027 General Elections.


In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the NPTF, Alhaji Muhammed Sheidu reaffirmed the Trust Fund's commitment to equipping the Force with operational assets. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Minister of Police Affairs and the Inspector-General of Police for their continued support towards strengthening policing nationwide.


Other dignitaries present included the immediate past Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of the Police Maritime command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat (RTD); Force Marine Officer, CP Adepegba Adetoye; the Director of Training, NPTF, CP Tony Osifo;CSP H. A. Oduntan (RTD); and representatives of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and other maritime stakeholders.


Marine Police officers were charged to deploy the gunboats responsibly while AIG Mashood, on behalf of the IGP, reaffirmed the Force's commitment to maritime security, safe waterways and a secure environment for legitimate economic activities.


The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria's waterways through effective policing and sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders.


CSP ANI INIEDU, ANIPR

Force Public Relations Officer

Force Headquarters, Abuja

13th November 2026.

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