Crime

By Leke Adegbite

The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended three members of a syndicate whose speciality is in child stealing and trafficking.  

The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Mr Olutokunbo Afolabi, who paraded the suspects in Akure, said the suspects through intelligence-led policing were traced to Ottah Village in Edo State and Ihiala in Anambra State, where they were arrested.

Mr Afolabi who listed the suspects to include; Lukman Isiaka, Abosede Olanipekun and the head of the syndicate, a 62-year-old woman, Sabira Izuorah, who was in possession of the stolen children in Anambra before she was nabbed.

The Commissioner of Police disclosed that Sabira purchased the children from the two other suspects at the rate of 500,000 naira per child while she sells to the final buyer at the rate of one million naira per child.

The police boss said some children are currently on the missing list while efforts are ongoing to rescue them, and the suspects will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.

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Crime

A suspected cult clash that occurred in the Ijeun Titun area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State has left one person, identified as ‘Tescom’, dead.

It was gathered that the incident happened around 8 pm on Sunday.

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the incident told newsmen that Tescom was sitting in the front of a car wash in the area when some gun-wielding men attacked and shot at him, leading to his death.

It was learnt that residents of the area are currently in fear of reprisal attacks.

The source said, “We heard that the assailant came on a motorcycle, and they just went after only him and shot him in the head.

“Although those who shot him dead bolted away immediately, people were afraid that the deceased’s group members might come for a reprisal attack.

“The police from Ibara Divisional headquarters came at about 9 pm to evacuate his corpse. It is really disturbing and sad.”

When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident but dismissed the assertion that it was a cult clash.

Odutola said it was a suspected murder case that led to the death of one Olumide Danisa, also known as ‘Tescom’.

 “It was gathered that the deceased was shot in the head by two gunmen who alighted from an unregistered Toyota Corolla vehicle, ash colour, and released shots while Olumide was sitting outside his house at about 19:55hrs of 31/3/24, and fled the scene.

“The victim was rushed to the State Hospital Ijaiye, where the doctor confirmed him dead. His remains have been evacuated to the hospital morgue for autopsy”.

“No arrests have been made, but the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun PSC has been briefed, and he has directed the Area Commander Metro Abeokuta to commence a preliminary investigation,” Odutola stated.

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Security

By Isaac Afolabi

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has applauded the synergy between security operatives in the state in the bid for a crime-free society.

Governor Aiyedatiwa spoke when he hosted the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abayomi Oladipupo in Akure.

Governor Aiyedatiwa said plans were underway for the provision of more logistical vehicles for all security agencies in the state to aid them in carrying out their duty effectively.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abayomi Oladipupo who informed the governor of the cooperation between the police and other security agencies in the state in arresting some crimes, also pledged the continued dedication of officers.

Our correspondent reports that Mr Oladipupo is the 44th Commissioner of Police in Ondo State.

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Security

By Folake Oye

A new Commissioner of Police, Mr Bzigu Dali Kwazhil has assumed duty at the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF.

This follows the recent redeployment of former Commissioner of Police, Mr Isyaku Mohammed.

Mr Kwazhil was born in Mildu Shalmi, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State and holds a History/Political Science degree from Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, Kaduna State.

He was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force in May 1992 as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (Cadet ASP).

Mr Kwazhil has served in several departments in the Nigeria Police namely: Administration, Operations and Investigations since joining the Force.

He was a Contingent Commander, Nigeria Formed Police Units to the United Nations Mission in Liberia, UNMIL, Pioneer Police Logistics Officer/NCC, Team Coordinator ECOWAS mission, Guinea Bissau and Chief of Training, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, FHQ Abuja among others.

Mr Kwazhil has served in various capacities in different states of the country and outside Nigeria.

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Crime

By Olusegun Folarin

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing tricycles and a motorcycle in different locations in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola said in a statement in Abeokuta that the suspects, Shaibu Isah, Sunday Achiri, and Azeez Mufutaru, were apprehended following a tip-off.

She said the 21-year-old Shaibu Isah who claimed to be a resident of Ibadan, Oyo State, was arrested while trying to unchain and steal a parked motorcycle with registration number SGM 557 VQ.

The command’s spokesperson pointed out that the two other suspects were arrested while planning to steal a tricycle that was given to them on hire purchase.

She said the duo admitted to absconding with the tricycle, registered as SRA 036 UM, belonging to an individual named Precious from Mowe, with the intention of disposing of it.

The suspects, along with the recovered items, had been handed over to the Redeemed Divisional Police Officer for further investigation.

She noted that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alamutu advised the public to opt for smart hire purchase systems that involve trackable hirers to prevent incidents of absconding and property diversion.

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Security

By Rasheedah Makinde

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams while felicitating with the Christian faithful has assured of adequate security measures to ensure a crime-free environment during and beyond the Easter festivities.

The police commissioner stated this while briefing his officers and men on their preparations towards Easter Celebration at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan. 

Mr Adebowale said the command’s spotlight during this period shall be beamed extensively on critical infrastructures, places of worship, recreation centres, public spaces, correctional facilities, media houses, financial institutions, all connecting routes and major highways leading inwards and outside the state.

Consequently and in line with Standard Operational Practices, SOP, the commissioner explained that he has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Tactical teams and formations throughout the command to lead security operations from the frontline.

He said these shall include; intelligence-led convoy patrols, intensive stop-and-search, surveillance routines around critical infrastructures/residential areas and also purposeful raids to rid criminal elements.

He explained that the command had also increased layers of supervision for its field operatives to provide the necessary guidance and as well ensure optimum professionalism while discharging their statutory duties in tandem with respect to the rights of residents.

While reiterating the command’s commitment towards a safer and more secure Oyo State, the police commissioner appealed to residents to continue cooperating with the officers and men of the command and be relentless with the provision of actionable, credible and timely information to help nip crime in the bud.

“In cases of emergencies, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll-free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614. The NPF Rescue Me app is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively”.

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Crime

The police in Ogun State have arrested a man, Joseph Oyedele and his wife Elizabeth for allegedly invading Toyon High school, Ere Village in Ado-Odo Area of Ado Odo-Ota Local Government with thugs to beat a teacher, Abel Thomas for beating their son.

The suspects were arrested after the policemen attached to Ado-Odo Divisional Headquarters received a distress call from the school, that parent of one of their students had beaten and injured one of the teachers.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the arrest of the couple in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mr Oyeyemi explained that the teacher, Abel Thomas was said to have moderately corrected an SS3 student of the school, Joshua Joseph who went home to inform his parent that he was beaten by the teacher. 

He pointed out that the parent mobilized some thugs and descended heavily on the teacher, beating and injuring him. 

Mr Oyeyemi said the suspects also damaged the back screen of a Toyota Corolla with registration number LSD 395 FV belonging to another teacher of the school, Jolayemi Sunday. 

He noted that the injured teacher had been taken to the hospital for medical treatment. 

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole has ordered that the escaped thugs who accompanied the couple to attack the school be hunted for and brought to justice. 

Mr Bankole also directed that the arrested couple be charged to court without delay. 

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

The Osun State Police has paraded eighteen suspected criminals for various offences including a Traffic Warden Officer, Mr Haruna Yusuf attached to Omuaran Divisional Police Station.

Presenting the suspects, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode alleged that in January 2019, the Traffic Warden stole a Barreta service Pistol from one late Inspector Ehigimetor Ileso who was his Senior Officer on duty.

Haruna Yusuf allegedly confessed that the late inspector was dismissed upon the loss of the Pistol, a development that resulted in his untimely death.

The Traffic Warden thereafter sold the Pistol to one Eze Chukwudi at the rate of sixty thousand naira, while the said Chukwudi also sold the English Barreta Pistol to a Cult leader at the rate of one hundred and eighty thousand naira.

The parade of the alleged suspects
Recovered vehicle from the alleged suspects

Similarly, the police presented 21 years old Chinedu Dioha and Joseph Emmanuel who conspired and stole a Mercedes Benz Jeep belonging to the company where they worked in Lagos, but luck ran against them during a police stop and search in Ikire while looking the buyer of the vehicle

Also paraded were a gang of suspected armed robbers of young men aged between 22 and 25 who allegedly robbed one resident of Osogbo, Mr Ojo Adeyeye of his motorcycle and shot him dead.

The motorcycle was later recovered in Ibadan by the police where it was sold to one Akeem at the rate of eighty thousand naira.

Others paraded were alleged to have kidnapped a Bureau de Change operator around Sabo area Osogbo, where he was dispossessed of the sum of two hundred and four thousand naira.

The Police Commissioner said, “all the accused persons confessed to the various offences they were alleged and will be charged to court after the conclusion of the investigation”.

Adenitan Akinola

Crime

Ogun State Police Command has arrested 4 suspected internet fraudsters over the murder of 20-year-old Alexander Uzoma.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said the suspects were arrested after the mother of the victim, Ogechi Alexander report the incident at Adigbe Divisional Headquarters.

Mr Oyeyemi said the mother told the policemen that her son had not returned since he left to visit his friends who she claimed she does not know.

The command’s spokesman explained that the suspects Azeez Oyebanji Ayobami Adesina, Babatunde Owoseni and Balogun Sulaiman were apprehended after intelligence and technical investigation.

He said the suspects claimed that the deceased had visited them to learn about internet fraud, and after eating food, they all took a substance known as “Colorado” which made them to fall asleep.

Mr Oyeyemi noted that the suspects confessed to have dumped the deceased at Kuto Overhead bridge where the state health workers removed and buried him as an unidentified corpse.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole has ordered that the investigating team to expedite action on the investigation and charge the case to court as soon as possible.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Six people have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the death of a master’s degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mr. Timothy Adegoke. 

A statement by the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola says that the command is working assiduously to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Adegoke.

Mrs. Opalola states that a case of a missing person was reported on 7th November 2021 at about 4:30 PM at Edun Abon Police Station and later transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID. 

The statement hints that policemen swung into action and arrested six suspects in connection with the case while the investigation is ongoing.

It adds that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olawale Olokode appeals to the family, students and management of the university to remain calm and be rest assured that the police will do all within its constitutional responsibility to unravel the mystery behind Adegoke’s death.

The master’s degree student came from Abuja to sit for his examination at the OAU Distance Learning Centre, Moro, Osun State. 

He allegedly lodged in a hotel and was declared missing until his lifeless body was found on the road.  Adenitan Akinola

Security

In sync with the spirit of comradeship, and inter-service collaboration, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, today 12th August, 2021 attended the closing ceremony of this year 81 Division Inter-brigade combat proficiency competition hosted by the Headquarters, 9 Brigade, Ikeja.

The event afforded leadership of the Police and the Military an ample opportunity for operational interaction and cross fertilization of ideas in the area of combat training.

The presence of the Commissioner of Police at the yearly event further reinforces the ever-blossoming mutual relationship between the Police and the Military in the State.

Adewumi Faniran

Crime

Determined to rid Lagos State of miscreants and other criminal elements, the State Police Command in a well-coordinated, intelligence-led and purposeful operation, carried out a raid on notorious black spots at Canal Axis in Ago-Ogota area of the State at about 2000hrs of last night.

The operation, led by the Operations Department of the Command, was in line with the earlier directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, that all hoodlums hibernating in shanties as cover before carrying out their clandestine, and nefarious acts should be completely dislodged in every part of the state.

During the night raid, a total of 28 miscreants suspected to be criminals who have been pains in the necks of residents of the affected area were arrested and the illegal shanties destroyed.

The suspects are currently being interrogated and profiled.

The Commissioner of Police has vowed to sustain the ongoing raid until the state is completely rid of such undesirable elements.

CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu (MNIPR),
Police Public Relations Officer,
Lagos State Command.

Security

Police command, Ogun State says, it has put a robust security arrangement in place to ensure hitch free Sallah celebration.

 The Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun who stated this in Abeokuta noted that men and officers of the command had been deployed to strategic locations to nip any violent crime in the bud.

Mr Ajogun said Area Commanders and DPOs had been directed to embark on 24 hours surveillance around various praying grounds as well as events and recreation centers across the State.

The Commissioner of Police while felicitating Muslim faithful urged them to reflect on the reasons for the Sallah celebration and be good ambassadors of Islam by ensuring peace at all times.

 He also appealed to members of the public to alert the Police whenever they noticed any strange or suspicious faces, gathering or movement in their domain in order to assist the security agencies to perform their duties to the optimal level.

Olusegun Folarin

News

Many people could not hold back their tears on Wednesday in Ikere Ekiti, as the remains of the female police officer, Bukola Okawaye, who was murdred during Bye-Election in Omuo Ekiti was laid to rest.

The police officer was among those shot dead by some political thugs during the poll.

Speaking at the burial ceremony, Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr Tunde Mobayo, noted that the late officer was highly dedicated to duty during her lifetime and prayed God to grant the family she left behind fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Also, sympathizers at the burial sought justice for the officer and urged state government to offer more assistance to her children.

The late officer was killed at the age of thirty-three.

Meanwhile, three persons have been remanded in the correctional centre in connection with the Omuo killings.

Olaniyi Alade

Crime

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers for allegedly for robbing a gold merchant of golden chains and rings valued at six million naira at gun point.

The suspects Jerry Chukwedu and Tomiwa Olawale were arrested after one Abubakar Hassan reported the incident at Ogijo Divisional Police Headquarters.

The Ogun State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the arrest in Abeokuta said three golden rings valued at three million, one hundred and twenty-one thousand seven hundred naira was recovered from them.

Mr Oyeyemi noted that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun had ordered the transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for discreet investigation.

Olusegun Folarin

Security

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachuku Enwonwu has called on the newly promoted officers to see their elevations as higher responsibility in tackling insecurity that is bedeviling the society.

He stated this while decorating the thirty seven newly promoted officers from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police .

Mr Enwonwu stated further that the promoted personnel should see their new ranks as new challenges, hence the need for them to double their efforts at securing people’s lives and property.

Declaring the event opening, Governor Seyi Makinde who spoke through Executive Assistant to the Governor on Security, retired CP, Sunday Odukoya urged the decorated officers to use their new post to redeem and manage the image of the force.

Governor Makinde, therefore, pledged his continuous support towards security to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in Oyo State.

Speaking on behalf of the thirty seven promoted personnel, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Ayodele Shonubi appreciated God and other stakeholders who made the promotion possible and promised to double their efforts in bringing the issues of criminalities in Oyo State to the barest minimum.

Out of the thirty seven officers, Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi was promoted from the rank of Superintendent of Police to Chief Superintendent of police.

Rasheeda Makinde

Security

RE: SAVE OUR SOUL IN IBARAPA LAND IN SECURITY WISE


The attention of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, psc have been drawn to the two incidents that happened at Idere in Ibarapa central Local Government Area where a business woman and two 9-year old cousins were killed by unknown gunmen and abduction of another man known as Dr. Akindele in Tapa in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State on the 2nd of January, 2021.

  1. The CP wishes to state that in the incident of murder at Idere where three persons were killed, some suspects have been arrested through collaborative efforts of the Police and other local security i.e. Vigilantes, hunters etc and that investigation has commenced and the outcome will be made public in due time. Furthermore, intensive manhunt is still ongoing around the area to arrest other fleeing suspects (if any) and at the same time massive deployment emplaced to restore confidence to the community in particular and the whole Ibarapa axis in general.
  2. The CP stressed further that the abduction of Dr. Akindele in his hospital though not officially reported to the Divisional Police headquarters in Ayete as stated by the DPO was an issue of concern. Nonetheless, he reiterates his commitment to rejig the security architecture of the area more than the former year 2020. He stated that, concerted efforts have been put in place to protect lives and property of Ibarapa axis in particular and the whole Oyo State in general.
  3. The CP seizes the opportunity to further assure all and sundry in Oyo State that adequate security measures have been emplaced to professionally prevent any breakdown of law and order in the State. He stated that the good people of Oyo State are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of molestation from any individuals, persons, or groups while decrying the sudden increase in rate of abduction in the State and the need to be more careful in our daily activities to stem the tide. He concluded that as a new year package, the Command expects collaboration and prompt dissemination of credible information from members of the public as the Police in turn will give quality service delivery.

SIGNED
CSP. Fadeyi Olugbenga,Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Oyo State Command

Security

The Oyo State Police Command, has cautioned members of the public against the use of fireworks otherwise known as bangers, knockouts and other explosives during this yuletide season.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachuckwu Enwonwu gave the warning in a press release made available to Radio Nigeria.

Mr Enwonwu equally warns against organizing unauthorized street carnivals within the state during this season and beyond.

According to the statement the warning becomes necessary as part of proactive measures to stem the tide of crimes and criminality that usually characterize the approaching Yuletide and New Year celebrations. 

Parents and guardians are further enjoined to warn their children\wards to desist from using fireworks, and shun involvement in any activity relating to street carnivals.

The statement adds that Oyo State Police Command will not condone any act capable of threatening the relative peace and tranquility being enjoyed by all and sundry in the state, as the Commissioner of Police has directed officers and men of the command to bring all perpetrators to book.

Abisola Oluremi

Crime

The police operatives attached to Trade Fair Station of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday recovered the missing mace of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, at Abule-Ado Area of the state at about 8.30am.

A release by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Lagos State Police Command, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi says the police operatives worked on intelligence from the members of the community that someone in a moving vehicle, suspected to be a Toyota Siena, threw out an object into the nearby bush and recovered the object which was later identified to be the Ogun State House of Assembly Mace.

The mace had been allegedly stolen from the House of Assembly compex, Ogun State recently.

It has been handed over to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Mr Hakeem Odumosu, who later instructed the DCP State CID, Lagos State, Yetunde Longe, to protect the mace and liaise with the Ogun State Police Command on the return of the recovered mace to Ogun State.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu however promised to assist the Ogun State Police Command in the investigation into the incident that led to the recovery of the mace. 

Abisola Oluremi

Crime

A teenager, Adewale Abiodun, and a 24-year-old Aliu Mubarak, have confessed to carting away heads of two policemen that were burnt at Abayomi Area of Iwo Road, Ibadan, during the #EndSARS protest and sold to an herbalist for a thousand naira.

The duo made the confession at Police Headquarters, Eleyele during parade of some arrested persons.

The 17-year-old Abiodun said he found the burnt heads of the officers on the floor and decided to sell them to an herbalist.

He lamented that he had only collected 500 naira from the herbalist before the arrest.

The 44-year-old herbalist, Oladiipo Fakorede who admitted to the crime said he bought the heads for ritual purposes.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu, also paraded kidnappers and some hoodlums that stole from Iseyin Police Station during the #EndSARS protest.

Mr Enwonwu further enjoined members of the public to report anyone with questionable character to the police.

Abisola Oluremi

Security

The newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP, in Ondo State, Mr Bolaji Amidu Salami, has resumed duty on Wednesday 3rd of June at the state headquarters of the Nigeria Police Command, Igbatoro Road, in Akure.

Mr Salami took over as the 30th Ondo State Commissioner of Police from Mr Undie Adie, who was redeployed to Osun State Police Command.

The new Ondo CP in his address, said his target was to ensure continuous protection of lives and property in the state.

In his farewell message, the former Ondo State Police Commissioner, Mr Undie said he has a confidence in the new CP, adding that he was happy that crimes drastically reduced during his tenure in Ondo State.

Leke Adegbite

Crime

One hundred and eight persons have been arrested and prosecuted in Abeokuta for violating the lockdown order at the Ogun State Mobile Magistrate Court.

The offenders arrested by security agents within Abeokuta metropolis were tried for non-use of face mask and unlawful movement in line with measures to contain COVID-19 in Ogun state.

The Mobile Magistrate Court presided over by Mr. David Ogogo sentenced forty persons to community service, forty-one persons paid fine while twenty seven others were released.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kenneth Ebrimson while addressing newsmen at Obantoko area of Abeokuta expressed displeasure at the level of compliance with the lockdown order of both the Federal and state government.

He noted that all the efforts being made to ensure the containment of COVID-19 pandemic must be observed with all seriousness.

The Commissioner of Police stressed that security agencies will have zero tolerance to violation of rules and regulations guiding the containment of the Coronavirus across Ogun state.

Mr. Ebrimson told the security officers to give access to only the permits duly signed by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government and the Commissioner of Police.

Wale Oluokun

Security

Two hundred and four newly passed-out recruit constables have resumed duty at Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran in Abeokuta.

According to a statement by the command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr.  Kenneth Ebrimson while receiving the new police recruits admonished them to be good ambassadors of the force whenever they are carrying out their duties.

He said the Commissioner of Police reminded them that every police officer is a public relations officer as their actions and inactions would be related to the force.

Mr. Oyeyemi also hinted that the Commissioner of Police cautioned them to desist from all from of corruption and extortion as those found wanting will be shown the way out of the force.

204 New Police Recruits Resume Duty in Ogun State

Two hundred and four newly passed out recruit constables have resumed duty at Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran in Abeokuta.

According to a statement by the command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr.  Kenneth Ebrimson while receiving the new police recruits admonished them to be good ambassadors of the force whenever they are carrying out their duties.

He said the Commissioner of Police reminded them that every police officer is a public relations officer as their actions and inactions would always be related to the force.

Mr. Oyeyemi also hinted that the Commissioner of Police cautioned them to desist from all from of corruption and extortion as those found wanting will be shown the way out of the force.

He explained that the constables have since been posted to various police divisions in their respective local government areas as directed by the Inspector General of Police in the spirit of community policing. Wale Oluokun

He explained that the constables have since been posted to various police divisions in their respective local government areas as directed by the Inspector General of Police in the spirit of community policing.

Wale Oluokun

Judiciary

There was confusion today at Oyo State High Court as two different counsels appeared for the Minister of Justice in a case the Oyo State Government filed against the suspended Council chairmen over the crisis rocking the leadership of local governments in the state. 

In the case, Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Inspector General of Police and Attorney General of the Federation are also attached, respondents.

At the resumption of the case today, a counsel Mr Abiodun Amole from Chief Niyi Akintola’s Chamber stood for the Attorney General of the Federation but was immediately countered by a Principal State Counsel from Federal Ministry of Justice Abuja, Mrs A.O. Ukpai said she came from Abuja to represent the minister. 

The argument on this representation took some minutes as the state counsel insisted that she was given a letter to that effect and counsel from Chief Akintola’s Chamber said he was the one to speak for the minister and requested that the case be stood down to consult his principal.

This was however opposed by the Counsel to Oyo State Government, Dr Akin Onigbinde who called the attention of the court to a letter he received from a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Malam Yusuff Alli indicating that he had been consulted to replaced Former Counsel to the Suspended Local Government Chairmen, Mr Kunle Shobaloju and requested for adjournment of the case till April 13 and 14.

Other Counsel in the matter told the court the dates were not convenient and chose May 11 and 12.

Ruling on the arguments, the Presiding Judge, Justice Moshood Abass told the Counsel from Chief Akintola’s Chamber and the Counsel from Federal Ministry of Justice to settle the issue between them before the next adjournment and adjourned the case till May 11 for the report of settlement or hearing.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Security

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu, says community policing is the solution to security challenges hindering the growth of Nigeria.

Mr. Olukolu stated this while receiving the award tagged “crime crusher” of the Nigeria Police Force organised by Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC in collaboration with Crime Alert Security Network.

Mr. Olukolu stated further that the support of the public by policing their environment for security agencies would go a long way as police could not be everywhere.

Mr. Olukolu therefore urged residents living at the border areas to always alert the Police and other security agencies in case of any nefarious acts by criminally minded people.

Another award recipient and Chief executive officer of Crime Alert Security Network, Mr. Amos Olaniyan said Government needed to equip security officers with technology based devices to fight crime effectively

Earlier, PCRC chairman in Oyo State, Reverend Paul Omofoye said the award was given to appreciate the recipients for their immense contributions in the fight against insecurity.

Other award recipients were the Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom, Oba Oyemonla Azeez and Rector, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi.

Rasheedat Makinde