Berlin, Germany – A record 22 people were shot dead by German police in 2024, a dpa analysis found on Tuesday, representing the highest number of casualties in police shootings this century. The figure – collected in a dpa analysis of police reports – was more than double that of previous years, with 10 people…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom – The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, held his maiden strategic security meeting on 7th January 2025, bringing together the command’s Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders. During the meeting, CP Azare outlined key directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in a bid to maintain integrity and rid the agency of corruption. The dismissals, which occurred in 2024, were based on allegations of fraudulent activities and misconduct. The EFCC disclosed that the decision followed the recommendation of its…
Berlin, Germany – A German member of parliament from the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), Helge Lindh, has received a threatening letter from the far right. “We will get you, you can count on that. You are not safe anywhere,” stated the letter, which Lindh posted on X on Friday afternoon. The letter accused Lindh of…
Accra, Ghana – The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed Major General Anita Asmah of Ghana as the Head of Mission and Force Commander for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). This landmark appointment makes Major General Asmah the first African woman to assume the role of Force Commander in UN history. Speaking…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Director General of the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA), Effiong Umoh Esq., has called on citizens to prioritise road safety and responsible driving as the state welcomes 2025. In a New Year message addressed to the people of Cross River State, Umoh extended his wishes for a…
Ngozi Orabueze, deputy to Simon Ekpa, the detained Finland-based self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the United States of Biafran Government in Exile (USB), has announced a recruitment drive into various Biafran security forces. In a statement dated December 25, 2024, titled “Announcement of Conscription Call to Serve the United States of Biafra Security Forces”, Orabueze, alongside…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has expressed concern over unprofessional conduct by a minority of its officers, which continues to undermine the institution’s standards and reputation. Despite numerous warnings and disciplinary measures, certain officers persist in actions that erode public trust. More concerning is the fraudulent use of the name and office of the…
New York, U.S. – Body-cam footage released has shown New York correctional officers smirking as they “fatally beat” 43-year-old Robert Brooks in handcuffs. Brooks passed away on December 10 at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY, following the ugly incident that happened on December 9. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigations has since…
Grinch-Like Police Raid Leads to Major Drug Bust in Lima Lima, Peru – In a dramatic operation in Lima, Peru, a police officer dressed as the Grinch participated in a raid on a suspected drug den. A video shared by the Peruvian Interior Ministry showed the officer using a sledgehammer to break down the door…