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FG Donates Patrol Vehicles To NPF To Secure Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
FG Donates Patrol Vehicles To NPF To Secure Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
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The federal government, on Saturday, handed over three patrol vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen security and curb vandalism on Section One of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
The vehicles were presented by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Jimoh.
Zone 2 of the Nigeria Police Force covers Lagos and Ogun States.
Mr Dare said the gesture was in response to increasing cases of theft of steel fences and other materials installed on the highway.
He said the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, was concerned about the activities of vandals on the highway and had directed the procurement of additional patrol vehicles to secure the road.
“We have had several meetings with the police on the need to strengthen security on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, particularly Section One.
“The honourable minister is pained by reports of theft of steel fences and other construction materials on the road.
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“That is why we are handing over these three patrol vehicles to support police operations and ensure that activities of vandals are brought to a halt,” Mr Dare said.
He expressed confidence that the vehicles would be deployed effectively to protect the infrastructure.
Receiving the vehicles, Mr Jimoh commended Umahi for his continued support for the police in safeguarding federal infrastructure.
He recalled that the Federal Ministry of Works had donated two specially modified patrol vehicles and a surveillance control centre for monitoring the Third Mainland Bridge.
“This is not the first time the honourable minister has supported the police.
“Late last year, he provided two patrol vehicles and a multimillion-naira surveillance centre for the Third Mainland Bridge.
“Today, he has provided an additional three vehicles to strengthen security along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as construction extends beyond Lagos into Ogun and other states,” he said.
Mr Jimoh said the vehicles would be operated by the Zone 2 Headquarters to ensure seamless policing across state boundaries as work progresses on the coastal road.
He said that while he was Commissioner of Police in Lagos, more than 30 patrol teams were deployed on the corridor, with the Lagos State Government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu providing four vehicles.
He said the security measures had yielded positive results, with no reported cases of robbery or car snatching on the road since it was opened to traffic in December 2025.
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He added that the rate of vandalism had dropped significantly, with no reported cases in the last three weeks.
According to him, more than 25 suspects arrested for vandalising road infrastructure had been charged to court and remanded.
“We want to warn anyone intending to make money through vandalism that we are after them,” he said.
Mr Jimoh assured road users that the highway was safe but cautioned motorists against overspeeding.
He said the speed limit on the corridor remained 30km per hour and warned that violators would be arrested and prosecuted.
“These vehicles will not only provide security but also enforce safety.
“Anyone who exceeds the speed limit will be apprehended because the safety of all road users matters,” he said.
NAF Special Forces, Police EOD Team Boost Counter-Led Warfare Capabilities In Bauchi
To maintain operational dominance across increasingly complex security environments, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, in collaboration with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Bauchi State Command, conducted a specialized training package on the identification of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) for trainees of Special Forces Course 13/2026.
The training was aimed at sharpening the situational awareness, force protection capabilities, and operational effectiveness of the trainees to enable them effectively counter explosive threats within contemporary operational environments.
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The exercise further reflects the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained commitment to producing highly skilled and mission-ready special forces personnel capable of executing precision operations across diverse theatres.
Speaking during the exercise, the Commandant of RTCA Bauchi, Squadron Leader Lawrence Akpan, stated that the training was in line with the Centre’s mandate to produce resilient and combat-ready special forces personnel capable of operating effectively in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments.
He emphasized the importance of equipping personnel with the tactical knowledge required to detect, identify, and safely respond to explosive threats during operations.
Squadron Leader Akpan further noted that the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has continued to prioritize realistic training, operational adaptability, and mission-oriented capacity development to ensure NAF personnel remain decisive, proactive, and dominant in the conduct of counterterrorism and other special operations.
During the practical sessions, trainees were exposed to various forms of IEDs, threat indicators, and safety procedures applicable during combat operations. The NPF EOD Team conducted practical demonstrations on the detonation mechanism of pressure plate IEDs while also exposing trainees to the critical components of explosive devices, including containers, initiators, charges, power sources, and switch mechanisms.
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The exercise provided participants with valuable operational insight into the construction and functioning of explosive devices commonly encountered during operations.
The collaboration further underscored the growing importance of inter-agency synergy in strengthening national security architecture and enhancing operational effectiveness against insurgency, terrorism, and other asymmetric threats confronting the nation.
Barcelona Beat Real Madrid 2-0 To Win 29th LaLiga Title
Barcelona wrap up the Spanish top-flight title, beating rivals Real Madrid in the final El Clásico of the season, officially winning the LaLiga title.
Barcelona wrap up the Spanish top-flight title, beating rivals Real Madrid in the final El Clásico of the season and officially winning the LaLiga title for the 29th time in history.
Before kick-off, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was given an emotional minute of silence after losing his father earlier in the encounter.
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Sunday’s LaLiga decider at the Camp Nou saw the league leaders break the deadlock just nine minutes into the game with an incredible direct free-kick from Marcus Rashford at the edge of the 18-yard box, finding the net beyond Thibaut Courtois.
The home side made it 2-0 with a strike from Ferran Torres off a well-worked effort from Dani Olmo, with the goal pushing the league leaders closer to the Spanish crown.
Los Blancos were unable to reduce the deficit before the half-time whistle and after the break despite several chances from Gonzalo Garcia, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham.
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The victory also enables Barcelona’s João Cancelo to make history as the first player to win league titles in Europe’s top five leagues.
Now Flick’s side, after the brilliant performance, win LaLiga back-to-back for the 29th time in their history, reclaiming the top spot and moving 14 points clear of Real Madrid, with just three matches remaining.
The fixture also records a season without a trophy for Real Madrid in all competitions.
NPF Commences Disciplinary Proceedings Against Officer In Ekiti Viral Video
The Nigeria Police Force has taken firm and decisive action following the circulation of a video on social media showing a police officer in camouflage uniform displaying conduct grossly inconsistent with the standards of the Force.
Upon becoming aware of the footage, the Ekiti State Police Command immediately identified him as a Sergeant attached to the Ikole-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters. He has since been taken into custody to face disciplinary action.
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The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has directed a comprehensive psychological and medical evaluation of the officer. This assessment is a mandatory prerequisite to the formal disciplinary process, ensuring that the Force addresses both the conduct violation and any underlying health concerns in a thorough and responsible manner.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+), NPM, unequivocally condemns the conduct displayed in the video as a gross deviation from the discipline, professionalism, and decorum required of every member of the Nigeria Police Force.
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The Force maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward substance abuse and any behavior that undermines the integrity of the uniform or erodes public trust in the institution.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc(+), mnipr, mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
10th May, 2026
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