Nigeria Police Repatriate Chinese Fugitive Wanted for Rosewood Smuggling

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has repatriated Zhang Shijie, a Chinese national wanted by authorities in Beijing for the alleged large-scale smuggling of approximately 1,400 tonnes of endangered African rosewood. Zhang was apprehended on September 10, 2026, by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja during a targeted operation in the Ogere […]
Appeal Court Upholds N85m Fine Against Zenith Bank

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld an N85 million award against Zenith Bank Plc and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the freezing of a law firm’s bank account based on an invalid court order. A three-member panel, led by Justice Adebukola Banjoko, unanimously dismissed an appeal filed by Zenith Bank, ruling that […]
IGP Disu Prioritizes Welfare of Police Officers, Families

The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has reaffirmed that the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) remains a central focus of his administration. Disu made the statement during the presentation of cheques for group life assurance schemes covering the 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and IG family welfare policies for […]