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Nigeria Police Launch Green Fleet Transition with New CNG Buses

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken a major step toward modern policing with the introduction of eco-friendly operational vehicles, marking the beginning of its transition to green energy.

On April 21, 2026, the NPF received three specialized buses from the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPF-TF) and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV). The development signals a broader plan to modernize the Force’s fleet while improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Police authorities revealed that beyond the initial donation, there are plans to convert existing operational vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), a move expected to significantly cut fuel costs and support sustainability efforts.

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, expressed appreciation to the supporting agencies, describing the initiative as a strategic shift that aligns the Force with global best practices in logistics, innovation, and resource management.

He added that the newly acquired buses will enhance personnel mobility and welfare, while future plans include setting up internal conversion centres to ensure long-term maintenance and technological advancement.

The initiative highlights a growing commitment to equipping the Nigeria Police Force with modern, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solutions to improve service delivery nationwide.

NPF EXTRADITES FUGITIVE TO UK FOR MURDER AND DRUG TRAFFICKING, IGP DISU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL COLLABORATION

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully facilitated the extradition of one Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges bordering on murder and drug trafficking.

The extradition followed a formal request by United Kingdom authorities in September 2024 to locate, arrest, and extradite the fugitive over his alleged involvement in the murder of one Joshua Boadu on 18th June 2018, after which he fled to Nigeria to evade arrest. He was also alleged to have been involved in the supply of crack co***ne, a Class-A controlled drug, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the United Kingdom.

The suspect was arrested on 23rd January 2025 by operatives of the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, following which extradition proceedings were initiated at the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/416/2025. On 16th February 2026, Honourable Justice A.O. Faji granted the application for his extradition in accordance with the Extradition Act, Cap E25, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

Pursuant to the court order and the ex*****on of a surrender warrant by the relevant Nigerian authorities, the fugitive was formally handed over to United Kingdom law enforcement officials on 14th April 2026 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for diligent prosecution.

IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening international police cooperation and ensuring that Nigeria does not serve as a safe haven for fugitives.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
16th April, 2026

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is set to commission a number of Key Infrastructural Projects executed by the Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The Projects are:

*The iconic Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link bridge*:

This brand new bridge was designed to address major traffic issues and provide alternative routes for motorists traveling from Toyin, Allen, Opebi, Ojota, Maryland and other surrounding areas.

*Lagos State Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building, Alausa*:

This Office would digitize land records, improve title registration, and lay the foundation for a modern property market.

*The Lagos State Multi-Agency Complex, Alausa*:

The Project is a Multi-Storey Structure consisting of 4blocks, on a total site area of 2.01 hectares, enclosed within the State Secretariat to accommodate more parastatals of the state within the Secretariat vicinity

*The mid level Agro food Hub, Abijo, Ibeju Lekki, Lekki-Epe Expressway*:

The mid-level Food Hub sits on a 23,000 sqm land with adequate parking facilities, cold and dry storage facilities, and expansive trading floors for vendors.

*The Total Regeneration and full upgrade of the Tolu Schools Complex*:

This facility contains 36 public schools - 31 secondary and five primary schools situated in Ajegunle, with new classroom blocks, access roads, sporting facilities, ICT Labs etc

*Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle*: This facility consists of 19 mini football pitches, located in the densely populated Ajegunle Area of Lagos State.