Security

IGP Beefs-Up Security Ahead of Festive Period

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By Rasheedah Makinde

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the strategic deployment of police personnel and operational assets nationwide to ensure security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The directive, issued as part of the Nigeria Police Force’s festive season security strategy, mandates all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General and State Commissioners of Police to intensify patrols, visibility policing, intelligence-led operations, and community engagement throughout the period.

A statement by the Force spokesman, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, said specialised units, including the Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Command, Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Special Intervention Squad, Highway Patrol, Marine Police, and the Airwing, have been placed on heightened operational readiness.

“In line with the Force’s proactive security strategy for the festive season, the IGP has directed all Zonal AIGs and State Command CPs to intensify patrols, visibility policing, intelligence-led operations, and confidence-building engagements throughout the period”.

Specialized units, including the Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Command, Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Special Intervention Squad, Highway Patrol, Marine Police, and the Airwing, have been placed on heightened operational readiness,” the statement partly read.

Hundeyin said the deployment will cover places of worship, recreational centres, markets, parks, event venues, transport terminals, highways, critical national infrastructure, and other high-density public areas.

“Additional patrol teams and surveillance units have also been activated to cover inter-state routes and major expressways to prevent road-related crimes, traffic disorder, and accidents”. 

“The deployed officers have been charged to be firm but courteous in the discharge of their duties,” he added.

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Security

IGP Orders Comprehensive Investigation into Ibadan Stray Bullet Incident

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a tragic incident in Oyo State involving personnel of the Oyo Police Command and the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA), which led to the death of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade on Tuesday.

The IGP in a statement signed by the force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa’ Adejobi indicates that the officer involved in the shooting has been taken into custody while a full-scale investigation is underway.

The process according to the statement will be transparent, with findings made public to ensure justice is served.

The IGP also expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased young man.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to protecting lives and property and urges citizens to remain law-abiding and channel grievances through lawful and peaceful means.

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Security

Oyo Police Holds 3-Day Training for DPOs, Tactical Commanders

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By Abisola Oluremi

In a bid to strengthen the effectiveness of police personnel in combating crime and enhancing their individual capacity, the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command has organized a three-day training for its senior officers.

The training designed for Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, and other tactical commanders was held at the Command headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

Welcoming the participants, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Joseph Adenola said the training was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to strengthen the Nation security system.

Mr Adenola reiterated that the training would go a long way to improving their skills in the use of modern technology, community policing and judicious use of firearms.

“I had been under the training of the facilitator, which had helped me greatly in my career, hence the need to bring him here to teach others that have not had the same opportunity”, the commissioner explained.

Mr Adenola noted that the trainees were expected to pass the knowledge gained across to their subordinates to have a more efficient and combatant policing in the state.

The lead facilitator, who is a retired Inspector General of Police, Mr Olafimihan Adeoye said the training was designed to make the officers more accommodating to their community as well as improve their personal skills.

“We are going to look at the role of community policing in tackling crime, and many more topics”, Mr Adeoye said.

The one hundred and eighty Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders would be trained with the theme: “Building Capacity for Effective Superintending”.

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Politics

Osun Crisis: IGP Warns Against Inciting Violence

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun has cautioned Political actors and agitators against inciting further unrest in Osun State.

This was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

IGP Egbetokun warned that lawlessness and anarchy would not be tolerated in the state. 

He condemned the violence which occurred on Monday and vowed to prosecute and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“The police are committed to identifying those behind these criminal acts and ensuring they face the full weight of the law,” the statement read.

The Police Boss emphasised that electoral disputes must be resolved through the judiciary, which remains the final arbiter.

The IGP explained that additional tactical squads had been deployed to Osun State, to restore peace, in view of violent clashes which claimed the lives of three People.

“The Force will clamp down on any attempts to disrupt law and order in any part of the country. Osun’s situation is under close watch to ensure safety for all residents,” he affirmed.

He urged Residents of the State to remain calm as security agencies work to restore normalcy across the State.

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IG Expected in Ogun Tuesday, to Unveil New Police Headquarters 

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, will from Tuesday embark on a three-day working visit to Ogun State.

During the visit, the IG will unveil the newly built Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, the Technical Intelligence Unit as well as the Complaint Commission Unit, all within the premises of the state police command at Eleweran, Abeokuta.

Egbetokun will also pay a courtesy call on Governor Dapo Abiodun, the four paramount rulers of Egba, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa lands while also meeting the police operatives in the state and other stakeholders.

The spokesperson for the state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday.

The statement partly read, “The IGP will arrive in Ogun State officially from Tuesday, April 16 through April 18, 2024.

“The itinerary for each day is herein summarised. On his arrival on Day 1, he will pay a courtesy visit to the governor, and after that, he will also pay a courtesy visit to the paramount ruler of Egbaland, the Alake.

“Day 2, there will be an inspection of the guard of honour at police state headquarters Eleweran. He will then address police officers in POWA Hall and address stakeholders who have come to welcome him.

“He will then commence the official inauguration of the newest building state headquarters, unveil the Technical Intelligence Unit, and unveil the Complaint Response Unit, all in Eleweran.

“He will move to the Olukayode Egbetokun Multipurpose Hall in Oke Ilewo and Event Centre to unveil it.”

The statement added that the police chief would also pay a courtesy visit to the Akarigbo of Remoland and the Awujale of Ijebu land, after which he would depart for Lagos.

It added, “Thereafter, he will proceed to Sagamu to pay a courtesy visit on the Akarigbo of Remoland. Immediately after that, he will replicate the same in Ijebu Ode to pay a courtesy visit on the Awujale of Ijebu land.

“Day 3, he will proceed to Ilaro to pay a courtesy visit on the Olu of Ilaro. Then, finally, depart for Lagos.”

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Education

Safety of schools remains priority – IGP

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, says the police will continue to give priority to the safety and security of schools nationwide.

Egbetokun said this in Abuja at the inauguration of training on safe schools for state coordinators and divisional police officers (DPOs).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event also featured inauguration platforms, vehicles, and equipment for the Safe School programme.

Egbetokun said the training was designed to equip state coordinators and DPOs nationwide with comprehensive knowledge and strategies on national plans for the Safe Schools initiative.

According to him, it is aimed at crafting a definitive strategy for collaboration between the police and other vital stakeholders to ensure a more protected learning environment for schoolchildren.

He said the inauguration of the equipment was to optimise the human and material resources of the Nigeria Police in combating crimes, particularly those targeting educational institutions.

“We are committed to implementing measures and utilising our resources to diminish the threats facing students, staff, and educational facilities across the country.

“The current police administration has established the Special Intervention Squad to swiftly address and counteract criminal activities nationwide.

“This squad will operate in support of the School Protection Squad to ensure that the country’s educational facilities remain free from danger and unwelcome incidents,” he said.

He said the police would continue to work harmoniously with relevant security agencies and stakeholders, including host communities, to confront those attacking schools.

The I-G urged the participants to embrace the training with the utmost seriousness, adding that the knowledge and skills to be acquired would directly impact the quality of services to be rendered.

In her remarks, Mrs Halima Iliya, the National Coordinator, the Financing Safe Schools Secretariat, said that though the Nigerian educational system has always been in deep crisis, the kidnapping of schoolchildren represented a major extensional threat to the system.

She said the crisis had contributed to the huge population of out-of-school children in the country.

The coordinator called for a policy framework to provide sustainable funding to address the challenges.

Iliya said the absence of funding mechanisms from budgetary allocations by the federal and subnational governments was a challenge to attaining safe schools in the country.

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Security

IGP Approves Conference, Retreat for Senior Officers

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the fourth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers across the nation.

The Nigeria Police Force made this known in an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, via X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday.

The conference and retreat are scheduled to be held at the Landmark Event Centre, Owerri, Imo State, from October 30th to November 1st, 2023.

According to the statement, the gathering which is convened to foster economic prosperity, social integration and political development through enhanced security mechanisms will bring together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and Commissioners of Police from across the nation.

The statement reads, “The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, PhD, as part of his firm commitment to ensuring internal security stability and creating a secure environment conducive to the implementation of the Federal Government’s policies, has sanctioned the organization of the Fourth Edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers.

“The gathering themed ‘Fostering Economic Prosperity, Social Integration and Political Development through Enhanced Internal Security Mechanism’ is scheduled to take place from October 30th to November 1st, 2023, at the Landmark Event Centre, Owerri, Imo State.

“The Conference and Retreat will bring together Senior Police Officers of the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and Commissioners of Police. Moreover, it will involve the participation of carefully selected security management experts from across the globe, fostering peer review and the exchange of ideas on four prominent topics under four syndicates viz Service Scheme for the Nigeria Police Force; Professionalizing the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID); Re-orientation Programme for Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force; and Police Pension Scheme: Review of Changes in Pension Scheme and Suggestion of Further Changes.”

It added that the retreat will enable the officers to synergise with officers from sister security agencies, and national and international development partners on improving security & security-related issues in the country.

“The retreat will also serve as a platform for senior officers of the Force to engage with key officials from sister security agencies, and national and international development partners on in-depth discussions and strategic planning to enhance internal security mechanisms within the nation”, it added.

The statement also disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is expected to open the event with a keynote address.

State governors, service chiefs, heads of other security agencies, the president of INTERPOL, past Inspectors-General of Police, traditional rulers, and community leaders are also expected to be in attendance.

“The Conference and Retreat anticipates the presence of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, who will inaugurate the Conference and deliver the keynote address.

“Furthermore, distinguished guests expected at the event include State Governors, Service Chiefs, Heads of other Security Agencies, the President of INTERPOL, past Inspectors-General of Police, Traditional Rulers, and other Community Leaders including the youths, the press and CLOs.

The statement further stated that to ensure the success of the gathering, the IG is collaborating with a consulting firm, Matchmakers Consult International.

“To ensure the seamless organization of a successful and purpose-driven Conference and Retreat, the Inspector-General of Police is collaborating with Matchmakers Consult International.

“The Inspector General of Police, while encouraging the active engagement of all senior police officers in the country in this momentous occasion, urges them to share their valuable perspectives to bolster collaborative endeavours in fortifying internal security.

He stressed that by promoting economic growth, societal cohesion, and political progress, the police can assume a central position in the advancement and prosperity of Nigeria”, the statement concluded.

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Security

IGP Attributes Difficulty in Policing to 190,000 Personnel Shortfall

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP)  Olukayode Egbetokun says insufficient manpower is hindering the agency’s efforts to tackle crime, saying the police need an extra 190,000 personnel to effectively man the country.

IGP Egbetokun said this in a paper presentation to the Senior Executive Course 45 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State on Wednesday.

According to him, while the UN recommended one police personnel to 460 citizens ratio, Nigeria has a police-citizen ratio of 1-650.

“Therefore, the NPF requires an additional 190,000 personnel to be at parity with the United Nations recommended ratio,” he said.

The police chief noted that if the country is not well-policed, the government’s industrialisation drive would become unrealistic.

“Therefore, the inadequate manpower, which has resulted in a low police presence, could hinder the government’s industrialization efforts,” the IGP added.

“Without sufficient police presence and response capabilities, industrial sites could become vulnerable to  criminal activities and hamper economic progress.”

Aside from this, the low manpower of the Nigerian police is also affecting its capacity to secure the country’s critical infrastructure.

Wednesday’s meeting is part of defence and security studies towards their research for the year hosted by IGP at the Institute lecture hall to discuss the role of police around the three big issues of industrialisation, energy security, and climate change.

The Security Studies Week is an avenue for security chiefs of the military, police, and other para-military outfits to deliver papers for the final research work of the senior executive course.

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Update: Acting IGP Highlights Strategies for Improved Security

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun says efforts to recruit additional security personnel into the Nigeria Police Force are ongoing to address the shortage of manpower within the force.

He disclosed this at a 3-day retreat organized by the Police Service Commission for the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police in Ibadan. 

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Mr Bayo Lawal (l) with the Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun (r)

The retreat’s focus is; “Intervention of Ex-Inspectors General of Police for strategic contribution to effective policing In Nigeria”. 

The IGP, who highlighted the various strategies implemented for the police force, said the funding difficulties have shown notable improvement with the support of government. 

He said: “We are looking forward to a police force that will be well positioned to respond appropriately and adequately to the dynamic of crime and criminality in Nigeria.”

“It is difficult to have such a police force without understanding the multifaceted nature of the challenges that we have. The challenges today are numerous and multifaceted and requested multifaceted the approach to tackle.”

 “We cannot be talking of just human security without considering economic and environmental security because they are all interconnected and we need to understand the interconnectedness of these challenges, as attending to human security alone and neglecting the others will not solve the problem.

“Fortunately, we have a government in place led by President Bola Tinubu, who has engendered to improve security agenda for the nation, to look at all these problems and tackle them holistically.”

 He also announced the establishment of a Special intervention Squad within the Nigeria Police Force that would revitalize the Police Mobile Force and other units to enhance its role in performing additional security tasks and effective policing. 

According to the acting IGP, some officers of the PMF would be mobilised, retrained, kitted, and enumerated specially to make them function like the PMF of those days and will not be deployed to guard duties or VIP escorts as it is today.

He maintained that officers of the squad would be housed and ready for deployment at short notice to any crisis zone in Nigeria.

“We intend to have this squad in every state of the federation but we realized that we might not be able to do it simultaneously.”

“So we have therefore identified some states that we are going to use as pilot states for the scheme but the whole idea is just to have the PMF that we really need,” he explained.

Earlier, the chairman, committee of retired Inspectors-General, Mr Aliyu Attah said the forum became imperative in view of security challenges facing the nation with a view to proffering solutions to the challenges, having navigated the terrain as ex-IGPs. 

Ex-IGP Attah who spoke through, Chairman, PSC, Mr Solomon Aranse called for unity of the committee and championing of ethical conduct, professionalism and accountability within the police force, by demanding for excellence in service and an incorruptible police force. 

In a presentation on simple analysis of the statutory duties of the Nigeria Police, a resource person, Mr Fimihan Adeoye emphaisised the need to strengthen police divisional headquarters in terms of personnel and equipment for effective policing. 

Two out of the retired IGP, Mr. Sunday Ehindero and Mr. Ongbonaya Onovo in an interview said the retreat was fruitful and expressed optimism that the recommendations at the forum would go a long way in tackling security crises confronting Nigeria. 

The acting IGP later paid courtesy call on Governor Seyi Makinde where he intimated him with the vision of the Nigeria Police Force and solicited more support for the state police command.

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Ex-IGPs Hold Retreat in Ibadan, Brainstorm on Security

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Former Inspectors General of Police in Nigeria have arrived for a two-day Retreat which opens tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22nd 2023.

The event holds at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture  IITA, Ibadan Oyo State.

Already in town for the Retreat are the Chairman of the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police, Alhaji Aliyu Atta, GCON; Ogbonnaya Onovo, CFR, Hafix Ringim, CFR, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, Chairman Police Service Commission and Ibrahim Kpotun Idris CFR.

Others such as Dr. Mike Okiro, CFR, Sunday Ehindero, CFR and the acting Inspector General of Police, Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun are being expected. The National Security Adviser, AIG Nuhu Ribadu rtd is also  expected to attend the Retreat. 

The other members of the Committee that are outside jurisdiction have also confirmed their participation via zoom.

According to a release signed by the Secretariat Committee of ex-IGPs 2023 Retreat, Ikechukwu Ani, the Retreat has as theme: ‘Intervention of Ex-Inspectors General of Police for Strategic Contribution to Effective Policing in Nigeria’. 

Several topical papers will be presented at the Retreat such as Current State of Police Preparedness, Issues, Challenges and Prospects and Strategic Actions and Steps towards Restoring NPF’s Primacy in Internal Security Architecture of Nigeria.  

There will also be a discussion and experience-sharing session on the imperativeness of employing the experiential knowledge of the retired IGPs in the effective management of internal security in Nigeria.

Alhaji Aliyu Attah GCON, retired Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Committee said the ex- Inspectors General of Police have a lot to offer the nation in the search for solutions to the persisting and ravaging security crisis in the country.

He said the Retreat would afford the ex-IGPs the opportunity to examine and proffer solutions using their varied experiences while in service.

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Security

Makinde Hosts Retired Inspectors-General of Police

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, will host the 12 former retired Inspectors-General of Police, under the aegis of the Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police, in Ibadan, for a three-day retreat starting Monday, August 21, 2023.

The retired IGPs will converge on the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, for a retreat on how the ex-police chiefs can contribute strategically to effective policing in the country.

Governor Makinde noted that the Committee’s decision to hold the maiden edition of the retreat attests to the pacesetting status of Oyo State and the good work his administration has been doing in the area of security.

He said: “On behalf of the Government and good People of Oyo State, I welcome the Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police to Ibadan, the capital of the Pacesetter State, as the body holds its maiden retreat beginning from 21st August to 23rd August, 2023, at the IITA, Ibadan.

“We are glad that the revered Committee of Retired IGPs, in recognition of the excellent heritage and pacesetting credentials of our great State, considered Oyo State as the most desirable place to meet and brainstorm on the noble objective of effective policing under the theme: “Repositioning Ex-Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) for Strategic Contributions to Effective Policing in Nigeria.

“For an administration that believes in effective policing and has been doing a great job in the security sector, this retreat is a good testament to our efforts in that sector.

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Security

Tinubu, NSA, Service Chiefs, IGP in Closed-Door Meeting

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President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, new service chiefs and the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting is the first of such since President Tinubu approved the appointment of the new set of security managers almost two weeks ago.

The NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, is leading the security chiefs and the Acting IGP to the meeting.

Among those in attendance are the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and the Acting IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.

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Security

IGP Orders Immediate Deployment of CPs to State Commands

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate deployment of Commissioners of police to various commands across the country.

In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, the decision followed the approval of the recommendation of the IGP for the posting of Commissioners of Police to various State Commands by the Police Service Commission (PSC).

IGP Alkali Baba tasked the Senior Police Officers to proceed immediately to their respective duty posts and take charge of the affairs of their offices and execute the policing agenda of the Force leadership.

The newly posted Commissioners of Police comprise Mohammed Usaini Gumel – Kano State Command; Haruna Gabriel Garba – FCT Command Abuja; Tajudeen A. Abass – Delta State Command; Oladimeji Yomi Olarewaju – Ogun State Command; Taiwo Jesubiyi – Ondo State Command; Julius A. Okoro – Benue State Command; Romokere Ibiani – Bayelsa State Command; Mohammed Bunu – Yobe State Command; Garba Musa Yusuf – Kaduna State Command; Garba Ahmed – Zamfara State Command; Hayatu Kaigama Ali – Sokoto State Command; and Aliyu Musa – Katsina State Command.

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police has charged the Senior Police Officers to entrench professionalism and respect for fundamental rights in all officers and men under their supervision.

The IGP gave the charge at the recent training for Strategic Police Managers held at the Nigeria Institute of Police Studies (NIPS) in Abuja.

He equally urged them to adequately engrain community-oriented policing in their various jurisdictions to achieve modern, technology-based, and people-oriented policing services on all fronts.

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News

IGP Redeploys Officers

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman  Baba, has ordered the redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIGs, and Commissioners of Police, CPs, to Departments, Commands, and Formations in line with his manpower development policy of placing round pegs in round holes.

In a statement signed in Abuja by the Force Headquarters Public Relations Officer, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

The statement notes that deputy inspector General of Police, DIG Danmallam Mohammed, has been redeployed to the Department of Finance and Administration. 

It states further that some Assistant Inspectors-General of Police has been posted to take up the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police in charge of some Departments of the Force.

Similarly, some Senior Police Officers have been posted to also take up the duties of the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of Zonal Police Commands.

They include Sylvester Alabi, AIG Zone 2 Lagos, Akande Kayode, AIG Zone 11 Osogbo, and Abimbola Shokoya as AIG Zone 17 Akure.

The statement says in line with the IGP’s mandate and strategies to strengthen the operational structures of state commands, the Police Boss has equally ordered the provisional posting of the following Commissioners of Police to Commands and they are CP Frank Mba, to Ogun State while CP Idowu Owohunwa was posted to Lagos State.

The IGP has therefore charged the newly posted officers to hit the ground running to ensure the mission, vision, and policy statements of his administration are effectively complied with in the areas of crime-fighting, public cooperation, and safety. 

The police boss who said the posting was with immediate effect also called for support and cooperation from members of the public to enable the newly posted senior officers to perform optimally on their mandate.

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2023 Poll: IGP Orders Distribution of Revised Operational Guidelines

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Police officers and other law enforcement agents are to receive Revised Standard Operational Guides/Rules.

A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, says that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, gave the order to this effect.

The statement explains that Revised Standard Operational Guides/Rules is a 36-paged handbook containing a page for the details of the officer to whom it is issued, a foreword by the IGP, rules on general conduct, duty parade, briefing/debriefing, dress and accoutrement, managing political parties’ convention/rallies, and crowd control, use of force and lethal weapon, escorting and protecting election materials, the procedure of arrest, command and control and other salient electoral security rules.

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2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: IGP ORDERS DISTRIBUTION OF 600,000 COPIES OF HANDBOOK ON REVISED STANDARD OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON ELECTION SECURITY DUTIES TO POLICE OFFICERS, OTHER AGENCIES

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has ordered the distribution of more than a million copies of a handbook produced by the Nigeria Police Force on “Revised Standard Operational Guidelines/Rules for Police Officers and Other Law Enforcement Agents on Election Security Duties ahead of the 2023 General Elections.

The 36 paged handbook contains a page for the details of the officer to whom it is issued, a foreword by the IGP, rules on general conduct, duty parade, briefing/debriefing, dress and accoutrement, managing political parties’ convention/rallies, and crowd control, use of force and lethal weapon, escorting and protecting election materials, the procedure of arrest, command and control and other salient electoral security rules.

The strategic distribution covers the Force Headquarters, Zonal and State Police Commands, Formations and trickles down to Units of the Force and Divisional Police Stations to ensure that every police officer will have a copy of the guidelines for ease of reference before the commencement of deployments. Similarly, the IGP has ordered distribution to the Presidency, Ministry of Police Affairs, Police Service Commission, the Military, and all other security agencies engaged alongside the Police in election security management based on their expected deployment for the elections.

The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his expectation that the Police and other security agents involved in election security management will find the handbook to be a valuable operational companion which could act as a standard in holding them accountable in the line of their electoral duties, as all hands must be on deck to actualise the mandate and commitment of the NPF to have free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria.

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Crime

Sanwo-Olu Meets IGP, Seeks Prosecution of Killer Cops

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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, met with the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja over the recent extra-judicial killings by trigger-happy cops in the state and seeking appropriate prosecution.

In a Thursday statement obtained by our correspondent, the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that the duo discussed amongst other things, possible avenues to achieve speedy justice for the victims of the recent shooting incidents in Lagos State.

Adejobi noted that the IGP while extending his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, reassured that the cases would be meticulously pursued until deserved justice is served; he also stressed that the Force is working with the Attorney-General of Lagos State to ensure that the offenders are diligently prosecuted in courts of competent jurisdiction to serve as deterrence to others.

Adejobi said, “In his response, the governor promised to support the police in making sure that justice is served in the extant case and to collaborate with the police on advocacy programmes to educate the citizenry on understanding and respecting the laws of the land for an improved relationship with the Police.

“He similarly stressed that his administration will partner with the police to carry out refresher courses, training, retraining, and other evaluation processes for police officers in all facets of policing duties.

“Governor Sanwo-Olu equally emphasized the need to provide some equipment like body cameras, non-lethal weapons, etc., to curb excessive use of powers and boost good police-citizen relationships.

“The IGP, therefore, charged all officers to imbibe absolute respect for rule of law and the fundamental rights of all persons, which is the crux and fulcrum of policing services even as he urged members of the public to cooperate with police officers for seamless collaborative efforts to stamp out crimes and criminality in the Nigerian society.”

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IGP Reiterates Commitment to Police Welfare, Completes 198 Projects

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba is set to commission Modern Police Stations, barracks and 192 other projects in the Six States of the Federation.

The Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Abuja.

The statement reads, “This is in line with his administration’s policing agenda set out upon his appointment as the 21st indigenous Inspector-General of Police”.

It stated that the IGP has completed the construction of over 198 projects including more than 120 modern police stations, barracks and other vital police buildings around the country.

This forms part of efforts to fight crimes and criminality via improved morale-boosting welfare packages and anti-crime psychology of officers, as well as offer policing services in conformity with international best practices.

According to the statement, “consequently, the IGP shall commence a duty tour of some of the states where these projects have been completed for commissioning starting from Tuesday 4th, 2022 to Sunday, 9th October, 2022, starting with the commissioning of the newly constructed Kurudu Divisional Headquarters, Abuja.”

”They states to be visited in no particular order include the Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna, Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Borno States, while other projects across the six geopolitical zones will be commissioned as soon as possible”.

It stated that the Inspector-General of Police reiterated his commitment to ensuring that modern policing realities were emulated and deeply entrenched through modern policing facilities and equipment aimed at improving the professionalism of the Nigeria Police Force, as well as growing a citizen-led and citizen-focused policing system for the nation.

Nigerian Tribune/Maxwell Oyekunle

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Politics

OsunDecides2022: IGP Applauds Security Agencies, Others

By Web News 423

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has commended the security operatives particularly officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Military, and other security agencies as well as the electorates in Osun State for the peaceful conduct of the elections held on Saturday, July 16th, 2022.

He gave The commendation in a release signed by the force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi

The IGP applauds the massive deployment of Police Operatives, Specialized Units, and other human and operational assets including 3 Helicopters and a couple of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for aerial surveillance in the 3 Senatorial Districts, 4 adequately manned gun boats for the riverine areas, and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) which enabled swift responses to the pockets of electoral issues.

He equally lauds the collaborative efforts of other security agencies which assisted in the peaceful conduct of the elections.

The IGP appreciates the electorates in Osun State as well as critical stakeholders for their role in collectively maintaining decorum and cooperating with law enforcement agencies, noting that the professionalism displayed by officers deployed for the election equally helped to garner trust, and ultimately led to the success of the process.

He similarly assures that the Force is continuously improving on it’s election security mandate for a top notch 2023 General Elections.

In the same vein, the Inspector-General of Police has encourages Nigerians to tow the line of peaceful conduct in subsequent elections most especially the forthcoming General Elections. 

He assures all citizens of improved  election security management during any electioneering processes even as he calls on well meaning Nigerians, particularly electorates and political actors, to accord necessary support to the Police and other security agencies in the forthcoming 2023 General Elections and general security and safety of our dear nation.

Abisola Oluremi

Security

IGP Orders Nationwide Security Beef-up

By Web News 380

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has assured Nigerians of efforts to improve public safety and security across the country during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The police boss also directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders in all the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police to beef up security ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Thursday said this was to prevent any untoward situation across the country throughout the festive season and beyond.

The statement partly read, “The IGP has directed that supervisory AIGs and their respective CPs should ensure adequate deployment of officers and assets to prevent the occurrence of crimes and criminality, as well as build confidence amongst the citizens.

“The police boss charged officers and men of the police to engage in critical assessment of threat prone areas, thorough stop and search, raids on black spots and other anti-crime strategies capable of sustaining peace and public safety in Nigeria.

“The IGP equally warned that personnel deployed must be professional and mindful of the fundamental rights of the citizens, and discharge their responsibilities with all sense of decorum and alertness.”

Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

Crime

IGP declares 12 wanted over Anambra killings, robberies

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The Nigeria Police Force has declared 12 suspects wanted for alleged conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, acts of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms.

The individuals were said to have been involved in housebreaking, burglary, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace in Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State.

The acting Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, identified the men as Edward Okoye, aka Stone, ; Donatus Okeke, Onyemazi Ngini, Onyebuchi Okoye, Nonso Eboh, Chukwuka and Chukwujekwu Anaekeokwu.

Others are Chuka Ilodigwe, Chinedu Okoye, Nonso Obinna, Cosmos Okonkwo, and Chukwujekwu Okoye.

The statement explains that Edward had in conjunction with others shot one Ifeanyi Anazoba, aka Ichafu, and one Chukwuebuka Amodo, aka Mutum, dead at a burial in Umuzuocha town hall, Awka South of Anambra State on January 19, 2019.

They were said to have beheaded them and burnt their bodies beyond recognition.

They also allegedly kidnapped two others and vandalized two properties valued at over N1.2bn.

Punch/Taiwo Akinola

Security

Strike: IGP Advises Officers Against Mutiny

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Contrary to the speculations that some policemen in the zone are planning to embark on strike action, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 17 comprising Ekiti and Ondo States, AIG Ene Okon, says there are no plans by policemen attached to the Zone to embark on such industrial action.
Mr Okon disclosed this in Akure, the Ondo state capital, when the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, visited the State Police Command as part of efforts to stop the planned strike action.

The AIG stated that policemen under his supervision would not leave work undone.

In his reaction, the Inspector General of Police, represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Southwest, Mr Babatunde Kokumo, advised against mutiny.

The IGP who said the salary increase for police personnel was being processed, noted that efforts were on to exit the police from the current Contributory Pension Scheme.

On his part, the Ondo state Police Commissioner, Mr Oyeyemi Oyediran, assured the IGP that policemen under his command rejected the strike action.

Leke Adegbite

News Security

IGP Bans Use Of Unapproved Police Uniforms; Calls For Severe Sanctions Against Erring Officers

By Web News 654

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has expressed dismay at the flagrant disregard for the approved Nigeria Police Force dress code by officers on patrol and guard, stop and search, and other routine police operations.

The IGP observed with dismay that some of these officers have formed the habit of wearing t-shirts and face caps with inscriptions such as “Special Forces”, “Commando”, “Gallant MOPOL”, “SCORPION” while on duty.

Premised on this, the IGP has ordered an immediate ban on such unapproved apparels.

Alkali Baba described as unacceptable, the use of unapproved apparel noting that uniforms, which is a means of identification, have been abused by these officers who engage in improper dressing.

 He equally decried the fear this unwholesome practice created in the minds of innocent Nigerians. 

The IGP, therefore, ordered that henceforth, all police officers detailed for patrol, stop and search, checkpoint, and other routine operational duties must be in approved uniforms for easy identification.  

Consequently, the IGP ordered  all Police disciplinary units particularly the Force Provost Marshal, the IGP X-Squad and Monitoring Unit to ensure the strict enforcement of the directive with severe sanctions for erring officers.

 The IGP equally warned that all supervisory officers would be held vicariously liable in the event that personnel under their command violated this order. 

The Inspector-General of Police has assured well-meaning members of the public that the Force leadership is committed to promoting strategic police reforms geared at sanitizing operational engagements, and bequeathing to the nation a professional policing system as required.

Adewumi Faniran

Security

Police Women Dress Code: Adopted, Approved In Line With International Best Practices

By Web News 737

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc, NPM, fdc, has approved a new and improved dress code for women officers which permits them to wear stud earrings, and headscarf under their berets or peak caps as the case may be while in uniform.

The dress code was unveiled at the IGP’s meeting with Strategic Police Managers on March 3, 2022.

The IGP explained that the Nigeria Police workforce has officers from every local government in the country with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds and increased inclusion of female folks.

This, therefore, brings the need to guarantee inclusion, gender mainstreaming, ethnic and religious diversity in the workplace for optimum output and professionalism.

This has informed the improvement for effective global workforce diversity management. Other countries that have adopted the same dress code include Canada, the United States of America, Sweden, Turkey, Australia and the United Kingdom amongst others.

The dress code is optional and Senior Women Police Officers have been tasked by the IGP to ensure compliance with the approved standard for women police officers who have opted to adopt the dress code.

The Inspector-General of Police noted that this development, which is in line with international best practices addresses the growing concern for gender mainstreaming and respect for culture and diversity.

Abisola Oluremi

Crime

IGP Orders Investigation into Alleged Extortion of 22 Million Naira Worth of Bitcoin

By Web News 570

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into the alleged professional misconduct, abuse of office and extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin from some citizens in Lagos State, levelled against a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nwawe Cordelia and others, serving at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos.

This follows the setting up of a Special Investigation Panel by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc to carry out a discreet and transparent investigation into the allegation.

This development has become imperative following the report making the rounds in the media alleging the involvement of the officers in the extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin from two young Nigerians, Morakinyo Tobiloba Peter and Yusuf Samson Dayo at gunpoint on July 14, 2021 while driving along the Ikoyi/Ajah Expressway, Lagos State.

Consequently, DSP Cordelia and the other Police personnel allegedly indicted in the report, have been ordered to report to the Special Investigation Panel, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, 21st December, 2021 to answer to the allegations against them.

The Special Investigation Panel is headed by DCP Olaolu Adegbite, MFR, of the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB). DCP Adegbite holds a Masters Degree in Philology (Russian Language) from the Pushkin Institute, Moscow, Russia, and is an alumnus of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia, USA. DCP Adegbite, a member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MFR), was a pioneer investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) where he rose to be Director of Operations (2012-2015). An experienced and detailed investigator, he is expected to bring his vast knowledge in investigating corruption-related cases to bear in resolving this case.

The Force advises any member of the public who has had similar experiences of high-handedness or extortion by the officers in question, her team or any other officer at the FCID Alagbon to come forward with detailed information to enable the panel achieve a wholistic investigation.

Meanwhile, it is vital to state that the alleged actions of the Police Officers in question do not represent the standards and practices of the Nigeria Police Force and as such any officer found wanting will be visited with the full wrath of the law. Members of the public are enjoined to remain calm as the Force will provide timely updates and make the outcome of the investigation public.

CP FRANK MBA

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FORCE HEADQUARTERS

ABUJA

News

IGP Deploys More Tactical Teams In Anambra

By Web News 839

 

The Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usma has approved the deployment of more Tactical teams to Anambra State.


The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Tony Olofu made this known when he visited some crime scenes in Nnewi to ascertain the level of damage done by hoodlums who attacked the area on Sunday.


He more men have been received from the IGP, to ensure that the security of the area is reinforced and result achieved.

Mr Olofu said the command was also reinforcing all its departments and restrategizing to forestall future occurrence.


The CP described as most unfortunate the situation where a group of criminals will decide to inflict such damage to property belonging to government and respected individuals in the society.

The scenes visited by the Commissioner of police include the DSS office, the residence of Doctor Joe Igbokwe and that of Mr Chu Okongwu which were all destroyed by the hoodlums.

However, it was observed that no damage was done to the FRSC building in the area contrary to reports by some sections of the media.

 

FRCN, Abuja