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Government puts 20% more officers on the streets to boost security following last weekend’s riots

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured veterans of the Nigerian Armed Forces of sustained welfare initiatives to make their lives be Read More: https://punchng.com/army-chief-promises-sustained-welfare-initiative-for-officers/

The police presence is being boosted across France as it braces for another weekend of anti-government protests. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more.

With new protests in France planned for this weekend, the authorities pledged to do everything in their power to prevent looting, violence and vandalism.

The Lagos State Police Command has detained four officers and disbanded their tactical team over a viral video showing them harassing a man in Ikorodu. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-detain-four-officers-in-lagos-over-viral-harassment-video/

Two officers were cleared of wrongdoing following an investigation into allegations the pair had conspired to commit murder and that one had tried to blackmail the other.

PARIS (AP) — Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the NSCDC, NCoS, NIS, and Federal Fire Service to boost morale and welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-27624-nscdc-ncos-officers-others/

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The Nigeria Police Force has commenced training for 10,000 officers on election security ahead of the 2027 polls, with the IG stressing neutrality and prof Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-begin-training-of-10000-officers-for-elections/

The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the NSCDC, Fire Service, Correctional Service, and Immigration Service. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-27624-nscdc-officers-others/

The Syrian Interior Ministry says five suspected fighters killed and six arrested outside of Damascus.

A 21-year-old man allegedly made threats before a confrontation with police in Sydney's south-west, NSW Police said.

His condition is serious but not life-threatening, and surgery is due today.

The Federal Road Safety Corps has barred its personnel from escorting politicians during campaigns for the 2027 general elections, restricting them to traf Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-frsc-bars-political-escorts-restricts-officers-to-traffic-duties/

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Special officers are administering rural local bodies in several districts since January 2025

The National Police Agency said a cyberattack on cloud service provider Arcadia has potentially compromised names and personal email addresses.

Issue of low cadet starting pay – about €25,000 – also raised at Raco union annual conference

KUCHING, Oct 22 &mdash; Tunku Putra-HELP (TPH) International School has confirmed that it will immediately enhance its c...