Security

FG Approves Recruitment of 94,000 Personnel into Security Services

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The Federal Government will recruit over 94,000 new personnel into Nigeria’s security services as part of measures to tackle rising insecurity across the country.

In a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, the Commission said the recruitment portal would open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.

The statement partly read, “The PSC, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Following this Presidential directive aimed at strengthening community policing, enhancing internal security, and expanding the manpower base of the Nigeria Police Force, the Commission has approved the opening of the recruitment portal for applications from eligible Nigerians.

Under the plan, the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force will recruit 50,000 police constables.

The recruitment portal is expected to be open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.

 “For the General Duty cadre, applicants are required to possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or equivalent qualifications with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.

“Applicants for the Specialists cadre must possess a minimum of four credits, including English and Mathematics, also in no more than two sittings, and must have at least three years of experience and relevant trade test certifications.”

He said eligible applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.

An official of the Nigerian Army, speaking off the record because he was not authorised to speak to the press, said the Army may recruit about 14,000 new soldiers following the President’s directive.

“You know the President recently gave an order; based on that we might probably recruit 14,000,” the official said.

The Navy and Nigerian Air Force did not provide exact numbers, but sources said both services will increase their intakes.

In June, the Ministry of Interior announced a nationwide recruitment of 30,000 personnel across the four paramilitary agencies.

Recalled, November 26, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency and directed the Nigeria Police and Armed Forces to recruit more personnel to confront the escalating insecurity.

The planned recruitment follow a surge in violence across the country, with the expectation that increased manpower will help strengthen security operations.

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Police Beef-up Security Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State Police Command says adequate security mechanisms had been put in place to ensure safety of lives and property of the citizens before, during and after the EId-el-Kabir celebration.

The State commissioner of police CP Muhammad Abbah disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo, through the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi.

CP Abbah urged the people of the state to be security conscious and comport themselves in accordance with the provision of the law.

He also stressed the need for residents of the state to celebrate the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir peacefully and avoid acts that would jeopardize the peace being enjoyed in the state as the Police would decisively deal with anyone found wanting in this regard.

The Statement states “The Osun State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that, the Command has emplaced adequate security arrangements to ensure that this year’s EID-EL KABIR is celebrated peacefully.”

CP Abbah appealed to members of the public to report any suspicious movement, give prompt and useful information to the Police in case of any infraction of the law through the following numbers/social media handle:

Control Room numbers: 08039537995/08123823981Complaint Response Unit (CRU) numbers: 08035143235/08066286549/ 08030732461.Social media handle: ‘x’:- NPF_Osun_State, facebook:- Presspol Osun, Gmail:- [email protected].

He wished Muslims faithful and visitors to Osun State a joyous and peaceful celebration.

Crime

Sanctions Await Police Officers Seen Receiving Money from Chinese Nationals

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The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, on Thursday said it would sanction its personnel captured in a viral video receiving money from Chinese nationals.

In the viral video, some Chinese were seen handing out naira notes to Nigerian Policemen in a lined-up formation.

The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians expressing disappointment and calling for reforms within the Force.

The footage captured the moment the officers, fully armed and in uniform, received cash from the foreign nationals in what appeared to be a coordinated and deliberate exercise.

Worried by the situation, Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, condemned the conduct of its officers, describing their actions as unprofessional and unethical.

He emphasised the commitment of the Force to upholding professionalism and maintaining public trust.

“The Nigeria Police Force has taken cognisance of a disturbing video making the rounds in the media space, showing police officers receiving money from a Chinese national,” he stated.

“The Force has strongly condemned the conduct exhibited by the police officers in the video, describing it as unprofessional and unethical.

“The actions of the officers do not represent the established ethics, standards, and core values of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The officers captured in the video have been identified and subjected to disciplinary proceedings.”

Although he did not disclose the nature of the sanctions, Adejobi assured the public that justice would be served.

Adejobi Force warned individuals and organisations making use of police services, particularly escorts and guards.

“The Nigeria Police Force hereby cautions individuals and organisations privileged to the services of police personnel, particularly as escorts and guards or other specialised services, to desist from any act capable of degrading the integrity of its officers and bringing the Force to disrepute,” Adejobi warned.

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Transportation

Police lack power to enforce third party insurance – Lawyer

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By Titilayo Kupoliyi

A legal practitioner, Barrister Abiodun Amole says the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun or any of his officers lack the power to enforce third-party insurance in the country.

Mr Amole said this during an interview with newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

IGP Egbetokun had earlier ordered his men to enforce third-party insurance nationwide starting from !st of February 2025.

Amole, in his reaction, described the action of the Police as illegal and unconstitutional.

The legal luminary noted that the Police Act is the extant law which strictly regulates the operations and or powers of the Police in Nigeria.

He said, “In my humble opinion, the Police lack the power to enforce the 3rd party insurance policy among motorists in Nigeria.

“Again, an insurance policy is essentially a contract between the insurer and the insured party. It is not the duty of the police to enforce a contract or agreement between parties.

“The Police cannot confer on itself the power not given to it by law, the Police Act.

“It is not so stated and therefore cannot be read or imported into it by the police authorities under any guise whatsoever”.

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Security

Police Rescue Three Kidnapped Victims

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By Olusegun Folarin 

Three kidnapped victims have been rescued along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway by operatives of Ogun State Police command.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Ogunlowo confirmed the incident in Abeokuta in a statement through the spokesperson of the state command, Omolola Odutola.

Mr Ogunlowo explained that the Sagamu Area Commander who received a distress call that unidentified gunmen were attacking travellers along Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway mobilized a crack team of officers to the scene.

He said the gang had engaged the officers in a fierce gun battle pointing out that five kidnappers were fatally injured while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

The Commissioner of Police noted that one AK-47 rifle, 10 rounds of 5 points 6mm calibre ammunition 5.2 million naira and three mobile phones were recovered from the scene.

Mr Ogunlowo who gave the assurance that efforts were ongoing to arrest injured members of the syndicate warned against criminal activities, particularly among young individuals seeking financial gain through high-profile crimes. 

He reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to an aggressive crackdown on criminals preying on innocent citizens in Ogun State.

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Crime

Vandalism: Police apprehend Two Suspects

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By Bolanle Adesida

Operatives of the Owode Egba Police Division have arrested two suspects for alleged vandalism and theft of cable wires and iron rods in Ogunmakin, Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area Ogun State.

The suspects, Agbo Jeremiah, age 34 and 29-year-old Sunday Ngbuta were arrested around 7 pm on Tuesday.

In a statement made available to Newsmen in Abeokuta, Police Public Relations Officer, Ms Omolola Odutola said the arrest followed a signal from the driver conveying the suspects and the stolen items.

Ms Odutola explained that police officers on duty received the signal and flagged down the vehicle to search it, which led to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of the stolen items.

She said that earlier in the day, operatives from Safer Highway had reported that while they were close to Macpherson University, they came across two individuals carrying rolls of cable wires and iron rods.

Ms Odutola noted that when questioned, the suspects could not provide satisfying answers about how they obtained the items.

She added that they were currently being interrogated and further investigation is ongoing.

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Retired Police Officers Protest, Lament Fate Under PENCOM

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Retired Police Officers, under the aegis of contributory pension scheme have stormed the National Assembly to protest several months of unpaid pensions by the federal government.

The Retired Police Officers carried placards and stood by the Mopol gate entrance of the National Assembly, calling on the federal government to remove them from the contributory pension scheme.

Some of the placards read “NPF pension defrauding police retirees, SOS”, “Police officers are dying in penury under the contributory pension scheme”, and “CPS is a death sentence against police!”

Recall that in September 2021, retired officers from about 27 states stormed the National Assembly in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, demanding their pension payments.

The retirees, representing various state chapters, however, lamented the severe hardships they faced due to the failure of the National Pension Commission to pay their entitlements.

Addressing journalists during the protest, the National Coordinator and a retired Superintendent of Police, Christopher Effiong, explained that they were at the National Assembly complex to let the world know that their agitation had been with the legislature.

Offiong, who is also the chairman of Cross River State chapter of police retirees, explained that the agitation had been with the National Assembly for the past three years, saying “we agitated that we should be exempted from contributing pension scheme such as their counterparts from other security agencies like armed forces and other intelligence communities.

”This scheme has sent a lot of our retirees to the grave. We have a bill here, bill to exit contributing pension scheme. That bill had been here for over two years, it has passed first reading, second reading, we came here for public hearing, but till today, nothing is happening, not is done.

”If it is conspiracy by the Nigerian government to kill us, then let us die here. We are dying, we cannot feed our family.”

But in a swift reaction, the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Yinusa Akintunde, APC, Oyo Central, who addressed the protesters on behalf of the Senate, disclosed that the National Assembly was currently holding a meeting with Police authorities to resolve the problem.

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Labour

Protest: NLC President in Police Custody

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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, on Wednesday, allegedly arrested the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

The Head of Information, NLC, Benson Upah, who spoke with newsmen, noted that Ajaero was picked up at the state secretariat of the congress and taken to an unknown location.

“President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero was picked up a few minutes ago from NLC state council secretariat by heavily armed policemen in Owerri and taken to an unknown destination,” Upah said.

It was reported that the NLC had vowed to mobilise its members for a total strike in Imo state starting today, November 1, 2023.

Accusing the state governor Hope Uzodimma of neglecting workers’ welfare, Ajaero lamented that many of them have died because of the alleged lack of payment of their salaries.

He outlined some of the infractions against workers by Uzodimma, including the alleged refusal to implement previous agreements especially the accord reached on January 9, 2021, outstanding salary arrears of about 20 months, unjust declaration of workers as ghost workers, declaration of pensioners as ghost workers and unsettled gratuity arrears, among others.

According to him, approximately 10,000 pensioners have been wrongly labeled as ghost pensioners resulting in over 22 months of unpaid pensions while about 11,000 workers have been branded by the Imo State Government as ghost workers.

The NLC president also lamented the non-compliance with the national minimum wage by the state government, adding that Governor Uzodinma has resisted the use of social dialogue and collective bargaining to resolve the issues.

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Crime

Constable Dismissed for Raping Underage in Detention

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The Benue State Police Command has dismissed a constable identified as Belasa Iyangedue for raping a 16-year-old kept in detention.

It was gathered that the victim was detained for defamation.

While in detention at the Divisional Police headquarters, Tse Agbaragba in the Konshisha Local Government Area of the State, the constable who pretended to be assisting her, reportedly went into the female cell and took her into an office where he had sexual intercourse with her against her consent.

 The underage girl was said to have reported the case to the Divisional Police Officer leading to the arrest of the constable and the case brought to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Makurdi.

The constable is already being prosecuted at the Magistrates’ Court, Makurdi.

The Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr Bartholomew Onyeka, confirmed his dismissal to journalists on Tuesday in Makurdi.

 Onyeka said, “The dismissed constable committed the crime at Tse Agbaragba Divisional Police Station, Konshisha LGA.

“The police is a disciplined organ and being the statutory organ responsible for crime and fighting crime and management, such people are not allowed to stay in the system.

 “He was not only dismissed, he is facing prosecution”.

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NPF Approves Special Intervention Squad Nationwide

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By Rasheedah Makinde

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has approved the creation of a special intervention squad in all the states of the Federation to further enhance the fight against insecurity bedevilling the nation. 

The Acting Inspector General of Police,  Mr Kayode Egbetokun made this known during a security stakeholders meeting held at Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan, Oyo State.

Mr Egbetokun said the newly created Special Intervention Squad would consist officers from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force Personnel and other tactical units.

According to the IGP, the squad would undergo intensive training to make them combat ready for Frontline operational duties in all states of the Federation. 

He said the squad would be deployed to areas plagued by unrest and turmoil in the country. 

The Police boss, therefore, called on community and religious leaders to give their full support to the police to achieve the desired results.

Mr Egbetokun re-emphasised the importance of community policing engagements for swift intervention of security personnel and the people of the communities. 

The Acting Inspector General of Police stated further that the Force had re-strategised by embarking on modern policing which is community based and it would include technology driven and intelligence led policing. 

“We are going to adopt community policing by taking cognizance of certain peculiarities to each community”.

“For example there is Amotekun being run by state government, they are helping us to combat crime, they work with the Police and the overall intention was to reduce crime in the society and make sure that all citizens could sleep with their two eyes closed”.

Mr Egbetokun therefore called on all community stakeholders to always leave in harmony to achieve and maintain a peaceful atmosphere. 

He added that people, especially the youths should desist from engaging the social media in solving police public issues in order not to aggravate things, but visit police stations for verification. 

On his part, the national chairman of Police community relations committee, PCRC, Mr Ibrahim Olaniyan said the committee had continued to enlighten the public on the importance of people/police relations to collectively wage war against insecurity. 

Speaking on behalf of the people of Ibadan, President General Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Mr Niyi Ajewole said Oyo state, being one of the border states, needed more area commands to secure and prevent the influx of strangers that might pose as threat to the development of the society. 

The security stakeholders meeting was graced by religious and community leaders as well as various ethnic groups. 

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Crime

Police Nab Woman for Alleged Baby Theft

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A 28-year-old woman, Adaeze Lawrence, is currently in the custody of the Abia State Police Command for allegedly stealing her friend’s one month and two days old baby boy.

It was gathered that Lawrence gained the trust of the baby’s mother, Onyinyechi Owujie, and became her friend before she committed the crime.

The suspect, a hair stylist, was said to be a schoolmate of Owujie’s elder sister through whom she gained access to her (Owujie).

She reportedly requested that they celebrated the baby’s birth and absconded with the boy during the celebration.

The case was reported to the police following which she was arrested in her hideout.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Chioma Chinaka, in a statement, said credible intelligence led to the suspect’s arrest on Monday.

The statement read, “On August 14, 2023, around 4pm, the Abia State Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team, Aba, received credible information and effectively apprehended one Adaeze Lawrence of Amaogbonna Road, off Osisikakwu Street in Aba.

“She was found in possession of a baby boy who is one month and two days old.

“During interrogation, the accused confessed to abducting the child from Onyinyechi Owujie’s residence situated at 5, Cricke Road, off Nigeria Brewery, Aba.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect and the baby’s mother’s elder sister were schoolmates. The suspect took advantage of this relationship to gain the baby’s mother’s trust.

“The suspect, under the pretence of visiting her friend, requested to celebrate the new baby’s birth. On their celebration outing, she absconded with the baby.”

The statement further revealed that the suspect earlier denied abducting the child, claiming that he was hers, but after a medical report proved that she was not the biological mother, she confessed to the crime.

“Upon the suspect’s arrest, Adaeze Lawrence denied the crime, but medical examinations from the police clinic disproved her claims, leading to her confession. The child’s biological mother identified the baby, confirming the abduction on August 6, 2023,” the statement added.

Chinaka said an investigation was ongoing on the case. She also advised members of the public to be protective of their children and to know their whereabouts, especially when in a public place.

“The public is advised to maintain constant supervision of children and exercise caution when strangers take an interest in their children, especially in public places,” she said.

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Security

Egbetokun Takes Over as Acting AIG

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The Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has officially assumed office as the 22nd IG.

The former IG, Usman Baba, officially handed over to Egbetokun today, Wednesday, during a Handing/Taking Over Ceremony of the Inspector-General of Police at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

it would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as the new acting IGP alongside the Service Chiefs and Egbetokun was decorated on Tuesday at the State House by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

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Security

IG Lauds Passage of Police Pension Board Bill

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The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has commended the National Assembly for the passage of the Police Pension Board Bill and the Nigeria Police Force College, Training School and Institution (Establishment) Bill.

The Senate had on Tuesday announced that it had passed the bills.

Reacting to the development during a press conference at the Force Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday, the IG described the passage of the two bills as a milestone achievement with a positive impact that will redefine the act of policing in the country.

He stressed that the bill would standardize the training capacity of the force, enhance police productivity and address the reoccurring pension-related hardship.

Baba said, “The removal of the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme, and the establishment of the NPF Pension Board is a welcome development and will be resourceful in addressing the plight of police retirees.

“We acknowledge the doggedness and resilience of the National Assembly in the passage of these critical bills, and we commend the efforts of well-meaning Nigerians for their support and concern towards the passage of the bills which in no time will definitely attract the assent of the President for their full implementation.

“We also commend the retirees for their patience and steadfastness on the issue, and we assure that all hands are on deck to make the bills a reality.

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Ondo New CP Promises to Flush-out Criminals

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By Leke Adegbite

The new Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Taiwo Jesubiyi says the command and other security agencies will come up with fresh strategies to flush out criminals from the forests in the state.

He stated this at the command’s headquarters in Akure while addressing newsmen on his official assumption of office.

Mr Jesubiyi who is the 42nd commissioner of Police in the state, said under his leadership, the command would review the existing security strategies he met on the ground and make the state uncomfortable for criminals.

The police Commissioner who promised to serve with the fear of God, explained that his command would, synergize with other security agencies, to storm forests in the borders of Kogi and Edo states

Mr Jesubiyi disclosed that he had been briefed on the black spots and other security situations in the state, and sought the support of the stakeholders especially the media in delivering on his mandate.

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Politics

NPF: Legal Luminary Calls for Restructuring

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Special counsel to the Oyo State Governor, a senior advocate of Nigeria, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde has called for the restructuring of the Nigerian Police Force for effective policing in the country.

The legal luminary made the call while addressing newsmen on the issues confronting the oneness of the country.

Chief Ayorinde said there is no way a central Police force could adequately control the whole nation with the continuous population growth.

Chief Ayorinde maintained that the creation of the Nigerian Police Council by the federal government has not increased the effectiveness of policing in the country.

On restructuring the country before the election, Chief Ayorinde said he did not see the possibility of having a holistic restructuring of the country before the election.

Chief Ayorinde averred that “If there is no personal relationship between the police control body and the governor and the governor has to rely on personal goodwill with the commissioner of police, the commissioner of police too should also have personal goodwill with the governor so that the state can support the command in the state.

“But the ultimate authority comes from the Inspector general of police, he also takes his own instructions, from the commander- in – Chief of course.

“It still coming down to restructuring.”We can’t have a single police force for a country like Nigeria anymore, No it is not possible.

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NPF Hammer 81 Officers over Misconducts

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The Nigeria Police Force have punished 81 officers over varying misconducts out of over 431 complaints from citizens against its personnel between July and September 5, 2022..

This was contained in a document prepared by the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, while explaining the efforts of his ministry and the NPF at ensuring discipline among police officers.

It read in part, “Recently, attention has been placed on the need for professionalism and adherence to extant laws by police officers in the discharge of their lawful duties.

“This has prompted the need to look into the various complaints against police action via social media, and the meting out of sanctions on violators of laws regulating the conduct of police officers.

“In the past three months, a total of 431 complaints against police actions have been received. 304 of these complaints have been resolved with 81 punishments awarded to erring police officers and men.

“Seven of these police officers have been dismissed for severe infractions.

“Meanwhile, 40 officers are undergoing internal disciplinary processes to determine their innocence or otherwise.”

Apart from sanctions, the minister also said the PPCC in 2021 embarked on sensitization campaigns targeted at the six geo-political zones, adding that the South-West, South-South, North-Central and North-West, had been covered while that for the North-East was slated to hold on September 9 in Bauchi.

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Police Beef-up Security in Lagos

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The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Abiodun Alabi, on Wednesday said that

in line with the prevailing security threats in the country, policemen have been deployed to man the entry and exit points of the state to prevent crime from happening.
 

Alabi disclosed this in Lagos during the Lagos State Stakeholders’ Forum on Police Accountability quarterly meeting and awards.

Alabi gave a keynote address on ‘Police Community Partnership: Panacea for Effective Police Performance’ at the event supported by Open Society Initiative for West Africa.

Alabi said that the partial lockdown was for a purpose, stressing that the police and other security agencies in Lagos were ready for any intruders.

He said that there were stop-and-search points at different places that had become part of the security architectures in the state to combat any likely intruder.

The Lagos police boss who said that though the number of police personnel in the state were inadequate, added that with community/police partnership, the current number could tackle all crimes and criminality.

Alabi said that the force was committed to accountability, where those with excellent performances would always be rewarded amongst the personnel, and sanctions would be meted out to erring and unprofessional ones.

He noted that all the statutory duties of the police were about the protection of lives and properties.

He called on the various community stakeholders: traditional rulers, community leaders, religious leaders, and transporters to always engage the police in their areas for better policing.

The CP urged communities not to be afraid of giving information about crimes and criminality in their areas to the police and other security agencies.

He also implored them to always be interested in the activities of the police and see the police as their family members and not mere friends.

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Crime

Police Raid Shrine, Recover 20 Bodies, Arrest 3

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The Edo State Police Command at about midnight on Wednesday said it busted a ritual shrine in a building along Asoro slope, off Ekenhua Road, Uzebu quarters in Benin, recovering 20 mummified bodies and arresting three male suspects.

The Command, in a press statement signed by the Deputy Spokesperson, Jennifer Iwegbu, said the arrest was possible through information made available to the police.

The statement read, “In pursuance of its operational mandate of nipping crimes in the bud, Operatives of the Edo State Police Command on 17/08/2022 discovered a suspected ritual shrine.

“Following credible information that some corpses were discovered in a building along Asoro slope off Ekenhua Road, Uzebu quarters, Benin city, Operatives of the command immediately mobilised to the scene.

“At the scene, three suspects, Chimaobi Okoewu ‘M’ and Oko Samuel ‘M’ both of Afikpo in Ebonyi and Gideon Sunday ‘M’ of Akwa-Ibom State were arrested while others fled. An intensive effort is ongoing to arrest the other fleeing suspects.

“15 mummified male corpses, 3 mummified female corpses and 2 mummified children corpses were discovered at the scene.

“To this end, the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of state CID to carry out a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the discovered corpses and therefore enjoins the general public to be calm as the command will continue to ensure the safety of all law-abiding citizens and those residing in Edo state.”

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Man, Lover Hack wife in Rivers Community

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A man simply identified as Chima and his female lover have reportedly hacked the man’s wife with a machete in Omerelu community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was gathered that trouble started when the man’s wife identified as Nwakaego confronted him for bringing his female lover into their home on Monday.

The man was said to have fled after realising the enormity of his actions, as blood stains were all over the house.

Elder brother to the battered woman, Anayo Warisi, while speaking with newsmen in Port-Harcourt said his in-law and his lover attacked his sister, while the man used a machete freely on his wife.

Warisi said his sister was seriously injured, especially on her leg due to the machete cuts inflicted on her and was rushed to the hospital.

“It was this morning (Monday) my sister’s husband brought another woman to their house. So she asked him why he did that. Him and his lover started beating her seriously.

“Then he cut her all over her body with the machete, but her leg is worse. My elder ones took her to hospital in Elele, but she was rejected there that the injury is much.

“So, they moved her to the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) where she is now

“We want the husband arrested because it is a case of attempted murder. Nobody knows what will happen next if we allow it to lie low. So let justice be served,“ he said.

Meanwhile, a group, the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign has called for a thorough investigation into the incident.

Secretary of the body in Rivers State, Gladys Oyenmwen, said anyone who is found culpable should be made to face the law.

She said” “Domestic violence under any guise has no place in our society and should not be condoned irrespective of who is involved.

“So, we demand a thorough investigation into the allegations, and anyone found culpable should be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.”

The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, saying the fleeing man’s lover had been arrested.

“The woman has been arrested, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department,” she said.

Asked about the man’s whereabouts, Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, said an investigation was on, and everyone is in top gear to ensure he is arrested.

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Gunmen kill Motorcyclist in Imo

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There was panic at Ogbaku market on Owerri- Onitsha Road in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday as gunmen invaded the market and shot a motorcyclist dead.

This happened while the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, was in at the Government House Owerri to inaugurate the 12 Armoured Personnel Carriers procured by the state government to fight banditry in the state.

Sources at the market told Newsmen that the gunmen who struck operated in a sienna vehicle and came from Oguta Road.

On reaching the market, one of the sources who do not want to be mentioned said that the gunmen identified their target and ordered him to enter their vehicle but he refused.

The source said, “The man they killed is an Okada rider. They came in a sienna vehicle from Oguta Road. On reaching the market, they identified the Okada man called Chima and ordered him to join them in their vehicle.

“The Okada man refused. They told him three times, but he insisted. They got infuriated and shot him three times, and he died on the spot before they drove off. They also shot in the air while zooming off.”

The Secretary General of Ogbaku Youth Association, Justice Nwafor, who confirmed the incidence said that the remains of the victims had been evacuated from the scene.

He also told our correspondent that the youth body had reported the incident to the Ogbaku Divisional police headquarters and that the deceased’s motorcycle had been taken to the police station.

The spokesperson for the police in the state, Micheal Abattam, is yet to respond to an inquiry concerning the incident.

Punch/ Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

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Security

Insecurity: Police Train Personnel on Explosive Disposal

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Following the security challenges confronting the nation, the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman- Baba, has appealed to Nigerians not to panic, assuring that the force was making efforts to tackle the menace.

IGP Alkali spoke at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills in Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Thursday, during the graduation ceremony of 324 police personnel who were trained in Explosive Ordinance Disposal – Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear technique.

He explained that the 324 personnel who are attached to the EOD-CBRN Command of the Nigeria Police Force, were trained to effectively perform Improved Explosive Devices disposal.

The police chief noted that the trainees have acquainted themselves with safety and security guidelines in EOD-CBRN operations as well as the emerging global threats and mitigation strategies.

The IGP who was represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Federal Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Bala Ciroma, said, “Every facet of our national life calls for solutions to tackle the menace of insecurity in the country, and the peril of insecurity no doubt calls for a novel approach to manage it effectively.

“This training is aimed at improving and reinvigorating EOD-CBRN operations across the country by ensuring that adequate skilled personnel are available to fight against the internal insecurity in the country, and the 324 participants have been exposed to current methods and methodology in combating threats associated with terrorism.

“I, therefore, urge all the successful trainees to use the knowledge acquired to stem the tide of unlawful use of explosives, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials, to perpetuate crimes in nooks and crannies of Nigeria.”

On his part, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal – Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Command, Zannah Shettima, expressed gratitude to the IGP for the approval and funding for the 19A EOD-CBRN basic training.

While urging the 324 newly trained personnel to work closely with other security agencies in order to swiftly tackle crime in the country, CP Shettima warned the personnel against engaging in corrupt practices adding that, anyone found wanting will be sanctioned according to the laid down laws.

“In view of the current security challenges, I urge you all to have a cordial working relationship with other security agencies at all times. The command alone cannot work in isolation, hence the need to synergize with sister agencies for crime to be brought to its bearest minimum.

“Also, you all should avoid all forms of corrupt practices as anyone found wanting will be kicked out of the command without delay. So, you are advised to be disciplined, dedicated and diligent to duty as well as display a high sense of professionalism when performing your duties”, CP Shettima added.

One of the trained personnel who spoke on behalf of the others, SP Phebe Danbaki, thanked the IGP and the Commissioner of Police for organizing the training, promising to use the skills they had gathered to secure the nation from all kinds of threats.

The Nigeria Police Force on July 7th, 2022, graduated 192 personnel who were also trained in Explosive Ordinance Disposal – Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear technique, at the same training college in Nasarawa state.

Punch/Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

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Crime

Police Station Attack Claims 1 in Akure

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Hoodlums reportedly attacked a police station in Akure early Monday morning resulting in the death of a police officer.

A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Command, Funmi Odunlami however notes that the officers on duty who were at alert repelled the attack and prevented the miscreants from gaining entrance into the station.

The statement says a police officer, Temenu Boluwaji hit by a bullet during the crossfire later died while being taken to the hospital.  

Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, Mr Oyeyemi  Oyediran has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and ensure the perpetrators were arrested. 

He also encouraged the people of the state to go about their lawful duty without fear as the police were determined to rid the state of criminals.

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Olofa Loses Son to Suspected Cultists

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Tragedy has hit the palace of Oba Abdulahi Okunloye,the Olofa of Ofatedo, Yinusa Okunloye, as an Unidentified Cult group stormed his son residence and shot him dead. 

 The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday  in Ofatedo, Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State.

Radio Nigeria learnt that the unknown gunmen approached the 43-year-old Okunloye’s house around 12am on Saturday, dragged him out and later shot him in the chest.

The aftermath of the prince death led to a roadblock as early as 8am in the community,while businesses were closed down.

When contacted the Osun State Police Command over the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident.

While speaking with Journalists, Mrs Opalola said a group of suspected cultists about three in number invaded Olofa street, Ofatedo and called Okunloye out of his room and shot him in his chest leading to his death. 

She stressed that the remains of the prince had been deposited at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

Opalola however said no one had been arrested for the killing but promised that all efforts are on to bring the suspects to book.

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Crime

Police Recover 3 Bodies Killed by Hoodlums

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The Police Command in Anambra  on Saturday confirmed killing of two of its  operatives and one civilian car tracker by criminals at Amukabra Achalla Awka North Local Government Area  of the state.

The command’s spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement on in Awka said the trio were killed after the hoodlums kidnapped them while on a mission to recover a stolen vehicle.

Ikenga said the incident which happened on Friday July 15,  made police to launch a counter attack during which it uncovered that the two police and civilian car tracker had been killed and their bodies set ablaze.

“The police team was on a recovery operation of a Toyota Sienna Space Wagon vehicle earlier snatched at gun point on July 9, at Oye-Agu Abagana community.

“Four of the Police operatives escaped the ambush, while two of the police operatives and the car tracker were captured by the criminals.

“During the counter offensive operation, police neutralised some of the armed men and destroyed three  of their camps.

“Unfortunately,  some of the hoodlums who escaped with bullet wounds, haven already murdered their captives and set their bodies ablaze.

“The remains of the two murdered police officers and the civilian tracker have been recovered and deposited in a morgue, while police operation is still  ongoing in the area to track the fleeing gang members,”  he said.The police spokesman also said they recovered one human skull, two locally made Rocket Propelled Grande (RPG) bombs.

Others items recovered were; one single barrel long gun, empty chain of bullet, one Toyota Sienna, one Mercedes Benz Formatic jeep, and two cylinders.

He further stated that the team equally recovered; huge quantity of hard drugs of different kinds, one police beret and belt.

The statement quoted the Commissioner of Police,  Echeng Echeng to have condoled families of the  murdered civilian and  police operatives.

According to him,  the police boss described the incident as a classic example of the risk and sacrifices the police are exposed to in the onerous task of serving and protecting the country.

He therefore,  assured  Anambra people of the effort toward total reclamation and domination of all the public spaces hitherto occupied by hoodlums in the State.

Vanguard / Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

Crime

Sallah Ram Theft, Police Apprehend Suspects

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Operatives of Ogun state police command have apprehended the duo of Adetunji Alagbe and Opeyemi Ogunlokun for allegedly stealing a Sallah ram belonging to one Sodiq Abolore.

The Suspects were arrested after the owner of the ram, Sodiq Abolore, had reported at Ogijo divisional headquarters that the ram he bought at one hundred and twenty thousand naira was missing from the place he had kept it.

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

Mr Oyeyemi explained that two out of the three men chased by police were arrested, the remaining one escaped while attempting to force the ram into a waiting Mazda car booth.

He noted that the ram was recovered, and the two suspects were taken into custody.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole, has ordered an in-depth investigation of the case, with the view of charging the suspects to court as soon as possible.

Segun Folarin