NPF: Two die as policeman, soldier clash in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF),  Nasarawa Command has reported the killing of two people in the Agyaragu community in Obi Local Government Area due to a clash that sprung up between a member of the police special constabulary and a soldier.

According to the Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Mr. Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the news at a news conference held in Lafia on Sunday.

Nansel said that the argument began when a man reported to be a soldier and a police special constabulary got into a fight at Agyaragu market, resulting in both of them stabbing each other.

According to him, both the police and the soldier were rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, the soldier lost his life while receiving medical treatment.

“The youths in the area where the soldier lived reinforced and attacked a police station in the area.”

“The police on duty resisted the attack and in the course of the clash, one other person was confirmed dead, while two are currently receiving treatment at the hospital,” Nansel said.

The Commissioner of Police, Umar Nadadahad, has visited the station for an on-site inspection,” Premium Times reported.

The PPRO stated that peace had already returned to the area of the clash.

He promised that the police would do a thorough investigation to reveal the remote and immediate cause of the incident.

NPF

History of NPF

The Nigeria Police Force was established in 1820 as a consular police force, with the primary responsibility of maintaining law and order in the Lagos Colony.

After Nigeria gained independence in 1960, the police force was reorganized and expanded to become the Nigeria Police Force.

Mission of NPF

The mission of the Nigeria Police Force is to provide security for lives and property, protect the rights of citizens, prevent and investigate crimes, and maintain law and order in Nigeria.

Organizational Structure

The NPF is headed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who is appointed by the President. The force is divided into:

One, departments which include Administration, Operations, Investigation, Training, and Logistics.

Two, the Zonal Commands which comprise 12 zones, each covering 3-4 states.

Besides, we have State Commands which include the 36 state commands, each headed by a Commissioner of Police.

In addition, there is Area Commands which comprise 128 area commands, each covering a local government area and we have Divisional Commands which include 774 divisional commands, each covering a local council area.

Special Units of NPF

The NPF special units include Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Special Investigation Bureau (SIB), Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and Police Mobile Force (PMF).

Also, there is Anti-Cultism Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Cybercrime Unit, Forensic Unit, and Intelligence Unit.

Ranks

The NPF has the following ranks: Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Commissioner of Police (CP), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).

Also, the NPF has Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Superintendent of Police (SP), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Inspector (IP), Sergeant (Sgt), Corporal (Cpl), and Constable (PC).

Responsibilities

The NPF is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and investigating crimes, protecting lives and property, enforcing traffic laws, providing security for government officials and installations, and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies.

Challenges

The NPF faces several challenges, including corruption, inadequate funding, lack of modern equipment, inadequate training, poor welfare for officers, and public perception and trust.

Reforms

The Nigerian force has undergone several reforms, including the Police Reform Act (2019), the Community Policing Initiative, the Police Trust Fund, and the Police Public Complaints Committee.

Contact Information

Nigeria Police Force Headquarter is located at Louis Edet House, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja, Nigeria.

Phone: +234 9 2914144

Email: info@police.ng

State Police Commands Address

Here are the contact details for some state police commands:

Lagos State Police Command: +234 1 2733333

Abuja Police Command: +234 9 2914144

Kaduna State Police Command: +234 62 243111

Rivers State Police Command: +234 84 557777

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