Security

Egbetokun Appoints New Heads for Special Intervention Squad, Marine Unit

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Shogunle as the head of the Special Intervention Squad.

The Police Chief has also assigned Shogunle to lead the Elections Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation unit, as well as the Safe School Protection Squad.

In a statement on Friday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the appointments aim to strengthen internal security and improve the police force’s response to violent crimes.

The statement also announced the appointment of CSP Chima Ogarashi as the new Force Marine Officer, tasked with enhancing security and tackling crime along the nation’s inland waterways.

“The new SIS head, CP Shogunle, is a highly experienced officer in operations and public relations, with certifications in various capacities. He will lead the SIS in addressing security challenges while also overseeing Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad,” the statement read.

It added, “CSP Chima Ogarashi, in his role as Force Marine Officer, will oversee one of the Force’s most critical units, leveraging his expertise in maritime security, policing, and law enforcement on inland waterways.

“These key appointments come at a crucial time as the Force is set to unveil 25 newly acquired gunboats and plans to procure more maritime safety equipment to boost security operations on waterways nationwide. This strategic acquisition is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s proactive approach to safeguarding lives and property while reinforcing confidence in maritime safety.”

The IG assured the public of the Force’s unwavering commitment to addressing security threats and maintaining a safe environment for all citizens.

Punch / Titilayo Kupoliyi

Crime

Robbery Suspect Attacks Expectant Mother with Wheel Spanner

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The Nigerian Police has apprehended the leader of a “one chance” robbery gang in Abuja who physically attacked a pregnant woman, causing her to lose her pregnancy.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known on his X account on Sunday.

Adejobi wrote, “This is a ring leader of one chance robbery gang in Abuja. He used this wheel spanner to beat a pregnant woman (one chance victim) until she had a miscarriage. The woman had been waiting for a child for more than eight years.

“This is wickedness. Anyway, he’s having a trial in the court and has been arrested for the same offence again.”

Punch / Titilayo Kupoliyi

Security

There are no bombs threats in Abuja – Police

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The Nigeria Police says contrary to reports, the Federal Capital Territory is not saturated with bombs.

The Police described as fake, news reports in the media, that bombs were being planted in FCT in connection with the terror alert issued by the United States on a possible attack in Abuja.

In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police decried instances where individuals who are “presumed to be peace ambassadors and patriotic agents of national unity in Nigeria” are spreading falsehood.

The statement read, “I don’t think it will do our country any good to continually spread such fearful rumours to further create more panic among citizens and residents of the FCT and Nigeria at large”.

“We still reiterate that the Federal Capital Territory is safe and there is no imminent threat, neither is the FCT being saturated with bombs as speculated in the news. We, therefore, urge residents of the FCT and Nigerians at large to disregard this fake news which was purportedly sponsored to create fear in our people and heat up the polity.”

“We will continue to adopt all effective operational strategies to decimate the activities of non-state actors and other criminal elements in the country.”

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Security

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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Crime

Police Recover Stolen Vehicles, Owners to Come with Proof

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The Nigeria Police Force has recovered three stolen vehicles from Niger Republic.

This is contained in a statement by the Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

The statement explains that the vehicles, which were stolen from Nigeria, were recovered through the help of International Criminal Police (INTERPOL) operatives in Niamey.

“The investigation which lasted for several days led to the recovery of a Toyota Camry with Chassis No: 4T1BE46K47U673141, Mercedes Benz 2012 550GL with Chassis No. 4JGBF8GE8CA762560 and a Hyundai vehicle with Chassis No: KMHDH41EBDU54686,” the statement said.

According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, commended the “unrelenting efforts” of police operatives and the INTERPOL Niamey for their cooperation.

“The Inspector-General of Police enjoins Nigerians to take advantage of the cooperation to recover their stolen items, particularly vehicles,” the statement said.

The IGP also “urges the owners of the aforementioned vehicles to approach the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigations Department, INTERPOL Section, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, for the recovery and claims of their vehicles, with valid proofs of ownership and proper means of identification.”

Channels / Titilayo Kupoliyi

Crime

Police Arrest Officer for singing Praise of Cult Group

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has condemned the unruly conduct of the Police officer caught in a viral video, singing, dancing, and brandishing a rifle in praise of a particular confraternity (cult).

The officer has been identified as Corporal Matthew Isaac, attached to the Ebonyi State Police Command.

The act of the officer in question, which is clearly calculated to portray the NPF negatively, is a discreditable conduct in line with the provisions of the First Schedule to Regulation 370 of the Police Regulations.

His actions equally violated the provisions of the NPF Social Media Policy (SMP), penal laws, and other extant laws regulating the conduct and discipline of all Police officers.

According to the force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba,  has directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of Ebonyi State to detail the Command’s OC Provost to hand over the erring officer to the Force Provost Marshall for necessary disciplinary actions.

The IGP further warned officers to ensure total compliance with the laws guiding the Force as any breach would be severely sanctioned.

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