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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.
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Hails Tinubu’s State Police Bill, Praises Senate
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police.
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Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Thursday, described the Senate’s approval of the bill’s 26 clauses as a landmark development in Nigeria’s democratic and security evolution.
The Lagos governor said the passage of the bill represented one of the most significant reforms of the nation’s security architecture, with the potential to strengthen grassroots policing and improve public safety.
The governor described the parliamentary approval as “epochal”, saying the development further demonstrated Mr Tinubu’s long-standing commitment to true federalism and progressive governance in Nigeria.
“Today is a great day for our country and a moment to celebrate the triumph of genuine democratic and developmental ideas over parochial sentiments,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.
According to him, the president has consistently championed the creation of state police since serving as governor of Lagos between 1999 and 2007, despite resistance from various quarters.
“State police have been top of mind for President Tinubu since 1999, when he governed Lagos. We are happy to witness its emergence in Nigeria today,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said the proposed state police structure would boost efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities threatening national development and stability.
The governor commended the president’s vision, resilience and unwavering dedication to reforms aimed at deepening federalism and improving governance outcomes across the federation.
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The governor also praised the Senate for what he described as a historic decision and urged state houses of assembly to expedite consideration and passage of the bill.
“The Senate has made history with this bold step. I urge the state assemblies to follow suit and ensure this important constitutional amendment becomes a reality,” he said.
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Nigeria Champions Global Air Power Cooperation At SICOFAA Symposium In The Dominican Republic
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing international air power cooperation while representing the nation in his dual capacity as Chief of the Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force and Chairman of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF) at the SICOFAA Symposium in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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Addressing a distinguished gathering of Air Chiefs, senior military leaders and strategic partners from across the Americas and Africa, the CAS underscored the importance of strengthening global partnerships to address emerging security challenges.
His participation at the high-level forum further highlights Nigeria’s growing recognition as a key contributor to international peace, security and defence cooperation.
Speaking on the symposium’s theme, Air Marshal Aneke observed that today’s evolving security environment, characterised by terrorism, transnational crime, humanitarian crises and natural disasters, requires greater innovation, interoperability and strategic collaboration among Air Forces worldwide.
He noted that the AAAF continues to serve as a vital platform for promoting professional excellence, capacity building and the exchange of best practices across the African continent while fostering stronger partnerships with like-minded organisations such as SICOFAA.
He also identified opportunities for deeper cooperation in joint exercises, air mobility, search and rescue, aerospace medicine, logistics support and disaster response operations, all aimed at enhancing collective operational effectiveness.
The CAS further highlighted the planned African Air Forces Field Training Exercise scheduled for Kenya in 2027 as a landmark initiative that will strengthen readiness for joint security and humanitarian operations involving African Air Forces and selected international partners.
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Reaffirming the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to promoting collective security, professional excellence and enduring global partnerships, Air Marshal Aneke called on participants to translate their deliberations into practical outcomes that would deepen trust, strengthen interoperability and enhance international air power cooperation.
His engagement at the symposium not only reinforces the Nigerian Air Force’s strategic role on the global stage but also projects Nigeria’s positive image as a dependable partner committed to fostering peace, stability and collaborative security across regions.
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NPF Classifies False Banditry Narrative In Viral Katsina Video, Reaffirms Partnership With Community Security Volunteers
NPF Classifies False Banditry Narrative In Viral Katsina Video, Reaffirms Partnership With Community Security Volunteers
The Nigeria Police Force categorically disclaims the false and misleading narrative accompanying a viral video circulating on social media which alleges that a uniformed police officer was seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State.
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For the avoidance of doubt, the individuals featured in the video are not bandits. They are duly recognized members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and registered hunters who are actively supporting ongoing security operations in collaboration with security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The video captured a routine interaction between a police officer and these security volunteers as they proceeded to a designated operational area in support of efforts to combat criminality and enhance public safety. Any claim suggesting otherwise is entirely false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public.
The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the deliberate distortion of facts and the circulation of misinformation capable of causing public anxiety, undermining confidence in security institutions, and frustrating ongoing security operations.
Members of the public are urged to disregard the misleading claims attached to the video and rely only on information disseminated through official channels of the Nigeria Police Force and other authorized government sources.
The Force warns individuals and groups engaged in the creation, publication, or dissemination of false information capable of prejudicing public peace and security to desist immediately, as appropriate legal action may be taken against violators.
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The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to working with legitimate community-based security stakeholders and other relevant partners in the collective effort to protect lives, safeguard communities, and combat crime across the country.
CSP ANIETIE OKOKON EDEM INIEDU
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
24th June, 2026.
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