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Alfie Steele’s Murder: More Than 60 Calls for Help Made to Police

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More than 60 calls were made to police and social services before a nine-year-old boy was killed by his mum and her partner, a BBC investigation has found.

Alfie Steele died after “sadistic” punishments including beatings and being held under bath water at his home in Droitwich, Worcestershire, in 2021.

A safeguarding report published on Friday highlighted a catalogue of missed opportunities by professionals.

Alfie’s grandparents said they were “living in a nightmare”.

Dirk Howell, 41, was found guilty of murder and his mother, Carla Scott, was convicted of his manslaughter in June 2023.

The Worcestershire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership report said professionals from a number of agencies were involved with the family “over an extended period of time”.

But it added they “were often hampered by two adults who sought to deliberately lie, mislead and cover up what was happening to this little boy”.

Alfie had endured years of abuse and had more than 50 injuries on his body at the time of his death.

A timeline of professional involvement with Alfie and his family shows he was subject to a child protection plan for neglect in 2018.

By August 2019 concerns were being raised from family and neighbours about Howell’s lengthy criminal history, aggression and drug use, prompting a safeguarding strategy discussion, the report states.

Howell was also under investigation for a burglary of an elderly man where firearms were stolen.

Paul Scott, Alfie’s grandfather, said: “We reported Howell again and again to social services and nothing was done.

“Nobody joined the dots; so many chances were missed.

“They know they let Alfie down.”

BBC/Adebukola Aluko

Crime

Police Rescue Baby Drowned by Mother

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By Olusegun Folarin

Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command has arrested a 30-year-old woman Oluwabunmi Ajayi for allegedly drowning a five-month-old baby in the RSS River in Sagamu.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in Abeokuta, said the rescued baby is now in stable condition 

Ms Odutola explained that one Olusola Sonaya rescued the baby after he saw the woman dropping the baby into the river.

She noted that the baby was rushed to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, OOUTH, Sagamu for immediate medical attention, and examination, and was reported to have survived the trauma. 

The Command’s spokesperson pointed out that the mother had been apprehended and is currently under observation to ascertain her mental health while efforts were on to contact relatives or the husband to hand over the baby in the hospital for appropriate welfare. 

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Security

Live Ammunition Called Groundnuts on Streets, Alert Police – PRO

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The Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has urged Nigerians to report anyone seen with live ammunition to curb arms proliferation in Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement shared on Sunday on his official X account.

Sharing a picture of live ammunition, Adejobi said, “These are live ammunition, called “èpà” or “groundnuts” in the street.

“They are deadly, not to be seen with anyone except security agents. Statutory security agents, no other ones.

“If you see them with any friend or civilian, please expose him or her. We need to collectively curb the proliferation of arms and ammunition in Nigeria.”

Recall that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade on Thursday paraded 34 suspects of crimes including armed robbery, stealing, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms one month into office.

In what Fayoade called a mark of his achievements since taking office, the police commissioner listed no fewer than 14 cases cracked and a recovery of a total of 16 firearms including a toy pistol, 72 live cartridges, 75 live ammunition, one expended cartridge and one pistol magazine.

The police also recovered six axes, four daggers, one digger, five cutlasses, two vehicles, one POS Machine, fake registration plates and various charms.

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Army Says ‘No Gree’ for Terrorists’, Police Deem ‘No go gree for anybody’ Dangerous

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The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to prevent terrorists from having free rein in the New Year.

The DHQ called on the citizens to be security conscious and report criminal activities in their environments to security operatives.

Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, promised that the military would take action on such tip-offs.

“Make Nigerians no gree for terrorists this year. You see something, you say something and we assure them of doing something, ”he said in pidgin.

Buba joined in using the slang ‘no gree for anybody ‘which is currently trending among youths as slang for the year.

Many believe that the slang is about staying to one’s beliefs and not easily succumbing to the influence of others.

Unlike Buba, however, the spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, had on Wednesday warned that the slang was capable of plunging the country into crisis.

After asking Nigerians to rise against terrorists, Buba noted that the aim of the military in 2024 is to locate and destroy the terrorists wherever they were hiding.

He added, ” The aim of our ongoing operations remains unchanged and clear even in the new year 2024. We aim to find and destroy the terrorist wherever they may be hiding to ensure their enduring defeat. This would deny the terrorist the ability to terrorize or hurt citizens across the country.

“Our operations indicate that we are hunting the terrorist commanders and their senior leadership. Indeed, from their topmost leadership to the lowest commanders are dead men walking and we will stop at nothing until they are dead or surrender.”

He noted that military operations in the last two weeks had resulted in the killing of 86 terrorists, while 101 have been arrested.

“Our operations resulted in 86 neutralized terrorists with 101 of them arrested. Troops also arrested 30 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 21 kidnapped hostages.

“In the SS, troops denied oil theft of the estimated sum of N736,115,470.00 only,” Buba added

Meanwhile, The Nigerian Police Force has expressed its strong disapproval of the popular slang, ‘no go gree for anybody’, being used by youths and citizens across the country.

The popular slang “No Gree for Anybody” has already gained widespread attention.

Many believe the slang is about staying true to one’s beliefs and not easily succumbing to the influence of others.

However, the police, through its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned that it could clamp down on people using the slang.

During a press briefing on Wednesday, Adejobi revealed that the police had received intelligence suggesting that the slogan had the potential to incite a revolution within the country.

He said, “Let me say that the new slogan for 2023, 2024 for our young ones is ‘no go gree for anybody.’

“We have been informed from our intelligence that this slogan is coming from a revolutionary sector that may likely cause problems across the country.

“‘No go gree for anybody’ is being seen as just a normal talk, but in the security business, in the security community, we have seen it as a very dangerous slogan that can trigger a crisis.”

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Security

Police Deploy Personnel on Abuja-Kaduna Road

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By Tijjani Ibrahim (Abuja)

The police have deployed its officers on the Abuja-Kaduna road to stop a resurgence of kidnappings along the road.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun said he increased the deployment of police officers and security equipment that will leverage on advanced technology and strategic resources to bolster the overall security infrastructure along the route.

The IGP, who directed the DIG Operations, DIG Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, to strictly supervise the personnel detailed for operations along the route, restated that proactive steps to keep citizens and travellers safe have been taken.

A statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said ”In response to the growing concerns regarding security along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has implemented robust measures to enhance safety and security in the region

“The Inspector-General of Police while emphasizing the collaboration between various security agencies and concerned communities in the region, urges the public to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activities, and cooperate with security personnel as the collective effort is crucial in maintaining the security and well-being of all residents and travellers.

“He assures the public that these strengthened security measures are part of an ongoing commitment to ensuring a secure and peaceful environment.”

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Adeleke Assures Police of Maximum Support

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By Folake Oye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has assured the Police that he would make the environment conducive to maintaining the prevailing peace in the State.

Senator Adeleke gave the assurance while hosting the newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, Mr Patrick Ogon Edung and the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bzigu Dali Kwazhi in his office at the State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo

He said his administration was ready to give them maximum support to get rid of criminals in the land, stressing that he would always attend to their needs. 

Senator Adeleke noted that due to the prevailing peace in Osun State, investors were already coming in and wanted such to continue so that the state could develop to its fullest.

Earlier, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI, Mr Patrick Ogon Edung thanked the Governor for receiving them and appreciated him for the current security architecture of the state.

He assured Adeleke that his team would maintain the reigning peace in the State. 

Also speaking, the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Mr Bzigu Dali Kwazhi said he would ensure that residents of the state sleep with their eyes closed, noting that Osun must be rid of all criminals.

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Crime

Man Dies During Fight with Couple

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By Olusegun Folarin

Operatives of Ogun State Police command have arrested a 50 year old man, Moses Mba, and and his 40 year wife, Florence Moses, over the death of a 45 year old man, Mark Kalu in Osiele, Odeda local government area of the state.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola in a statement in Abeokuta, said that the suspects were arrested after the Divisional Police Officer in Odeda received a report of a death incident.

She explained that the deceased died from the injuries he sustained during a fight that occurred at Osiele market with the couple.

The command’s spokesperson said the suspects had been taken to custody to facilitate a preliminary investigation into the incident while the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre in Idi Aba for autopsy.

Crime

Ogun Pastor Defiles Teenager

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By Olusegun Folarin

A 43 year old man identified as Pastor Clinton John has been arrested for allegedly having a carnal knowledge of a 16 year old girl in Agbado area of Ogun State.

The suspect was arrested after the parents of the victim had reported the case at Agbado divisional Police Station.

The parents of the victim told the policemen attached to the division that their daughter after being treated for reoccurring infections, and exhibited frightful tendencies confessed that the suspect had been having carnal knowledge of her since November, 2022.

They claimed that the suspect had allegedly threatened to kill the victim if she ever revealed the cagey affair to anyone.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement said the suspect confessed to the crime and admitted that he had time after time had unlawful carnal knowledge of the 16 year old.

She said the victim had been issued with medical forms for treatment and examination while the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department Eleweran for discreet investigation.

Crime

Operators of Gistlover Blog in Police Net

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By Omolola Ameen

Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, have arrested three persons in connection with a case of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and threat to life.

Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Police Public Relations Officer, paraded the suspects in Abuja.

The Force received a petition at the instance of Dr Seye Oladejo, on a threat to life and blackmailing schemes operating in the guise of microblogging pages.

The suspects are Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Micheal Somtomchukwu and Isaac Akpokighe, all males of ages 27, 25 and 30 respectively are members of a syndicate called Gistlover family.

According to the statement, they are responsible for the daily running of the Gistlover blog, a microblogging platform known for cyberstalking, incitement, Blackmail, and sundry, which has over the years been a public outcry.

The first suspect Adebukola Kolapo a.k.a Omo oba Gistlover was responsible for the creation of over 80 percent of the Gistlover pages thereby lending his digital footprint for the perpetration of the aforementioned criminal act.

Being on the pay roll of the said platform and having enjoyed incentives like car gifts and monies. Adebukola was saddled with the responsibility of scouting, editing and captioning contents including the cyber stalking post made against the complainant, Dr.Oluseyi Oladejo.

Adebukola has also contributed in laundering monies gotten from the illegal scheme through various means.

Digital forensic analysis led to the recovery of eight (8) gist lover pages created on the instruction of the head of the syndicate by Adebukola, and wallet addresses used in laundering these monies.

The second suspect, Nnedum Somtochukwu also shared in the conspiracy wherein at every point the page was taken down for certain infractions and violation of policies at the instance of reports from Law Enforcement Agencies.

He enjoyed incentives like referrals for promotions from the head of the syndicate, Nnedum has also been found sharing contents, feed backs, and making defamatory remarks with the said head of the syndicate.

The third suspect, Isaac Akpokighe a 30 years old male resident of Igando Lagos State unlike the duo above, is into Blackmailing, cyber stalking and false information market, decides to imitate the Gistlover blog.

Digital forensics led to the recovery of four gistlover pages created by Isaac Apkokogho.

Adejobi said the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation

The Inspector General of Police IGP Olukayode Egbetokun applauds the National Cybercrime Center led by CP Uche Henry as he reaffirms the commitment of the Force to ensuring the safety of citizens in the physical and digital space.

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Crime

Police Ban Street Carnivals

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has placed a ban on street carnivals in the State.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Adewale Osifeso and made available to newsmen

The statement notes that some hoodlums have concluded plans to hijack the carnival celebrations to unleash mayhem on unsuspecting individuals and their properties.

The statement also says that the Commissioner of Police , Adebola Hamzat has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to enforce the directive of ensuring no Carnivals are held across the length and breadth of the State.

In addition, residents were also reminded that the ban on procurement and sales of fireworks still remain in force as defaulters would be sanctioned in accordance with relevant laws and statutes.

The statement enjoins the people of Oyo State to give credible information to the Police for effective crime management.

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Police Rescue Kidnapped Minors

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By Omolola Ameen

The Abia Police Command says it has rescued four missing children allegedly stolen in Umuahia.

Public Relations Officer of Police in Abia state, Maureen Chinaka in a statement says one of the parents had earlier reported the alleged abduction by an unidentified tenant to the police on December 16.

The children according to the Police are between three and six years old and are of different parents.

She said that two of the children were rescued on the 22nd of December while another two were rescued on Sunday.

The spokesperson also said one Ifeoma Abonyi, a 35-year-old female was also apprehended in Asaba, Delta State, who had been identified by tenant to be responsible for the abduction of the four children.

According to her, three other persons suspected to be complicit in the crime are still at large.

Meanwhile, an investigation is ongoing to determine the real status of six other children who were found in the custody of the arrested suspects.

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Security

Viral Video: NPF Axes Constabularies Soliciting Money from Dutch Tourist

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By Rasheedah Makinde

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has dismissed two special constabularies for misconduct in Oyo State. 

 Dismissing the two special constabularies, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adebola Hamzat said the duo; Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukmon were captured in a viral video in September soliciting money from a Tourist from the Netherlands, Ms Noraly Schoenmaker. 

 The Police Commissioner said the duo had been dismissed after the completion of their orderly room trials. 

 Mr Hamzat said the officers deliberately defied numerous orders and directives against professional conduct, involving extortion, incivilities towards members of the public and corruption.

 He reaffirmed its commitment towards fighting corruption and all cases of professional misconduct through the deliberate increase in the supervision of field officers, which would be handled by the Command’s X-squad and Monitoring Unit during the yuletide season and beyond. 

 The Police commissioner explained that the action was to serve as a deterrent to other officers with a similar disposition.

 “Special Constabularies Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukmon cease to be part of the noble policing profession from today Thursday, 21/12/2023. 5. Updates will be provided accordingly, please.“

 The Commissioner also expressed regret at the actions of the policemen and encouraged Nigerians to report such misconduct for prompt action. 

 It will be recalled that a Viral video portraying the regrettable misconduct of certain special constabularies along Moniya-Iseyin Road asking her for a bribe. 

 The biker had asked why the policemen were requesting money from her, but the officers only intensified their demands.

“In case of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 0705549513 and 08081768614 with 615 (toll-free) for the Oyo State Security Trust Fund. E-SIGNED SP OSIFESO ADEWALE mnipr POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, OYO STATE COMMAND FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND”

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Policeman Commits Suicide after Accidental Killing of Colleague

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An inspector from the Rivers State Police Command sadly took his own life after unintentionally shooting and killing his colleague, Monday Gbaramana.

The incident occurred in Nyogor-Lueku, located in the Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Both inspectors, Nelson Abuante and Monday Gbaramana, were assigned to the Taabaa Division of the Command.

They were responding to a complaint made by a suspect’s mother and went to the community to make an arrest.

Trouble began when the suspect, Akere Akpobari, resisted their attempt to apprehend him, and during the ensuing struggle, Inspector Abuante accidentally discharged his firearm, hitting Inspector Gbaramana.

Gbaramana was immediately rushed to the hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he died after the vehicle transporting them ran out of fuel.

Realizing the tragic outcome, Abuante turned the gun on himself and took his own life.

Reacting to the tragic incident, Grace Iringe-Koko, the Police spokesperson in Rivers, said both bodies have been deposited at the mortuary, while investigations are ongoing.

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Crime

Suspected Cult Member in Ogun Police Net

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By Olusegun Folarin

Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command has arrested a 30-year-old suspected cult member Ademuyiwa Sodiq Akanni in Adigbe area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola said in a statement in Abeokuta that Anti cultism unit of Ogun State Police Command arrested the suspect following a tip-off.

Noting that the suspect had confessed to being a member of the proscribed Buccaneers confraternity, also known as “Alora, she said a locally made pistol along with a cartridge was found on him.

She pointed out that efforts were on to apprehend other fleeing suspects who escaped during the raid of the area by the Anti-cultism unit of Ogun State Police Command.

The Command’s spokesperson said the arrested suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation to gather additional evidence and uncover any other potential connections to the cult group.

She reaffirmed the determination of Ogun State Police Command to eradicate cultism from the state. 

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Security Operatives Arrest Farmer for Alleged Murder of Herder

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By Adenitan Akinola

A combined security team involving operatives of the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun State has arrested a farmer, Paul Amaechi, over the alleged killing of a herder, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, for grazing cattle on his farm at Telemu village in the state. 

The mutilated body of the herder was said to have been found on Amaechi’s farm on Thursday, fueling suspicion of his involvement in the death of the deceased.

Speaking to Radio Nigeria, Osun NSCDC Command spokesperson, Mrs Kehinde Adeleke, said the remains of the deceased had been evacuated from the scene of the crime. 

Mrs Adeleke, however, added that a herder who reportedly witnessed the attack, which led to the death of the deceased, reported at a police station in Orile Owu, where he said cattle had earlier grazed on the farm belonging to Ameachi, which made him and other farmers in the area lay ambush for them.

 The witness, who is also a herder, said Amaechi was displeased after his farm was damaged by herders that took their herd of cattle there to feed there about two weeks ago. 

The witness also said he was lucky to escape the ambush.

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Crime

Gunmen on Motorcycles Kill Man in Sagamu

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ogun State Police command has recovered the remains of a middle-aged man who was allegedly shot by unidentified gunmen in Sagamu area of the state.

The Police Public Relations officer, Miss Omolola Odutola who confirmed the incident in a statement said the body of the deceased was found during a police patrol along Ewusi Street towards Ita Oba roundabout,  Sagamu.

She explained that the deceased who is yet to be identified was allegedly shot by a group of unidentified gunmen on motorcycles.

The command spokesperson said that there were bullet wounds on the neck, stomach, and hand of the victim while three expended cartridges were found at the scene as well as two large cowries.

She pointed out that the remains of the deceased had been deposited at a nearby morgue for further examination. 

The  State Commissioner of Police, Mr  Abiodun Alamutu who visited the scene of the incident described the incident as a tragic killing, and reaffirmed the commitment of the command to ensure that justice was served.

Crime

Police Nab UNIPORT Student for Alleged Ritual Killing of Lover

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Rivers State Police Command has paraded one Damian Okoligwe, a 400-level student of Petroleum Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT, for allegedly killing his 20-year-old ex-lover for money ritual.

The suspect had reportedly killed, dismembered and sacked the body of his former girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level student in the Department of Bio-Chemistry, in the same institution.

The killing was reported at Ozuoba Police Station, by one of Damian’s neighbours, at Mgbu Oba Town, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, under the division’s jurisdiction.
Addressing newsmen in Port Harcourt yesterday, the state Commissioner of Police, Nwonyi Emeka, informed that the sad incident was exposed by a neighbour to Damian, who had gone to the suspect’s backyard and was hit by offensive odour. He reported his experience to the police in Ozuoba.

Emeka said: “On Wednesday, 25/10/23 at about 3.30 pm, operatives of Ozuoba Division received a complaint from a good Samaritan and neighbour of Road 20, back of NTA Ozuoba.
“On Wednesday, at about 2 pm, the neigbour went to his house where one Damian Okoligwe, a fellow tenant lives and had perceived a very offensive odour.

“He immediately reported the issue at the police station, where the DPO led detectives to the scene.

“On arrival, the door was forcibly opened, and a Ghana must-go bag containing a dismembered lifeless body was recovered. The body was taken to the station and a search for the fleeing suspect and boyfriend of the deceased, one Damain Okoligwe (24), a petrochemical engineering 400 level student of UNIPORT’s boyfriend of the victim, occupant of the house, now the prime suspect, seen last with the deceased began He was eventually found and arrested for an inquiry.

“The lifeless and butchered body of Justina Otuene (20), a biochemistry 300-level student at UNIPORT, was recovered and deposited at the mortuary.

“Preliminary investigation is in progress. The case has been transferred to SCID for discreet investigation.”

In another development, the Commissioner of Police announced the rescue of four children already abducted and sold by suspected child traffickers.

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Makinde Boosts Security with Operational Vehicles

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented an additional 30 security operational vehicles to strategic security agencies in the state to sustain its security architecture.

Governor Makinde during the official handing over of the vehicles to the security agencies at the Car Park of the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan said the gesture is in line with his administration’s commitment to maintaining law and order in the state.

Governor who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal emphasised the need to use the vehicles strictly for security purposes, adding that with the efforts of the administration on security, the people would enjoy a relatively crime-free state. 

In a remark, the state commissioner of police, Adebola Hamzat in an appreciation on behalf of other security agencies, promised to use the security vehicles  to further strengthen security architecture for the benefit of the people 

The Special Adviser on security, CP Fatai Owoseni Retired while giving a breakdown of the 30 operational vehicles, explained that the Nigerian Police Force got 15 vehicles, NSCDC has 2, Nigeria Airforce has 1, OYRTMA has 2, NDLEA – 1, Governor’s Monitoring security unit has 8 and the Hunters security monitoring unit has 1.

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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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Crime

Police Says ‘Killaboi’ Declared Wanted for Girlfriend’s Death Nabbed

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The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the arrest of one Benjamin ‘Killaboi’ Nnanyereugo, who was declared wanted in Nigeria for allegedly killing his girlfriend, by the Sierra Leonean police.

Recall that on October 11 the Lagos State Police Command declared Benjamin Nnanyereugo wanted for the murder of his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion.

Nnanyereugo was suspected to have killed the 21-year-old woman on July 13 in his home at Oral Estate in the Ajah region of the state, according to a statement released by the police on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin.

The statement read in part, “Following the exhaustion of all available options to bring him in, he is declared wanted.

“The suspect is 26 years old, approximately 5’9 feet tall and hails from Abia State. He is dark in complexion and speaks English, Igbo and pidgin English fluently.

“If seen, please contact the nearest police station or call 0803 688 5727.”

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Otukpo DPO, 3 Officers among Benue Bank Robbery Causalities – Police

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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Otukpo, Chief Superintendent, CSP, John Adikwu and three other police officers lost their lives in bloody Friday afternoon bank robbery in Otukpo town.

Recalled that heavily armed men in two Hilux vans and a car stormed commercial banks in the town with explosives and sophisticated weapons, killing several persons including police personnel, vigilante members and a Local Government Councillor after which they carted away large sums of money from the banks.

The Command in statement issued weekend by its Public Relations Officer, Superintendent, SP, Catherine Anene disclosed that security personnel who chased after the gang, successfully intercepted them along the Otupko-Taraku road where they abandoned their vehicles and escaped into the forest after two of them were gunned down in the gun battle that ensued.

The statement read: “On October 20, 2023 at about 4:15pm, armed robbers invaded Access bank, First bank, Zenith bank, UBA and Stanbic bank in Otukpo simultaneously.

“The Otukpo Divisional Police Officer, CSP. John Adikwu and other Police teams in the area engage them in a gun dwell but were unable to prevent their attack on the banks.

“More Police teams in collaboration with other security agents were deployed to Otukpo to assist in stabilizing the area and prevent these robbers from escaping.

“The robbers who were intercepted along Otukpo-Taraku road engaged officers in a gun duel and two of the robbers died in the process. Other gang members abandoned their vehicles and escaped into the forest area and are being chased by the police.

“The DPO who sustained a gunshot injury on his stomach and three other police officers have been confirmed dead at the hospital. Other persons who sustained injuries in the bank have been moved to the hospital for treatment. Investigation is ongoing at the moment.”

Vanguard/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Foreign

Police Hunt for Suspected Killer of Maryland Judge

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Maryland police are hunting for a suspect in the killing of a judge, who was shot outside his home and later died in a hospital on Thursday.

Police have identified the victim as Washington County Circuit Court Associate Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, of Hagerstown.

The local sheriff’s office says it is looking for Pedro Argote, 49, as part of a homicide investigation.

There’s no indication of a motive at this time.

The Washington County Sheriff’s office is expected to provide more details at a press conference on Friday.

Deputies went to Mr Wilkinson’s residence after receiving reports of a shooting. The victim was found bleeding from gunshot wounds in his driveway.

State legislator Neil Parrott wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, Mr Wilkinson appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

The police have asked members of public to not approach the suspect but to immediately notify law enforcement.

Judge Wilkinson had been presiding over a divorce case involving a man with the name of Pedro Argote and held a hearing in the case on Thursday morning, according to Maryland court records.

Mr Wilkinson became a judge in 2020, after working as a lawyer for more than 20 years, according to the Maryland State Archives. He was active in his church and coached youth sports.

BBC/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Crime

Oyo Police Nab Jackers with Stolen Truck Load of N500m Rugs

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Police in Oyo State have apprehended a criminal gang who specializes in Hijacking and Diversion of trailers loaded with valuable items on the Highway across the State. 

 The Gang, Moses Olatunji, Lawal Adeshina and Teslim Olapade were arrested at their hideout at Ring Road area of Ibadan.

 Parading the gang alongside twenty eight other suspects at the police headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan, the police public relations officer, Mr Adewale Osifeso said the suspected trailer hijackers confessed to have masterminded series of such criminal activities along Ibadan/Lagos expressway. 

 Mr Osifeso explained that one of them, Olatunji later led operatives of the Monitoring Unit to his syndicate’s hideout where One Hundred and Three (103) Rolls of Imported Rugs valued about Five Hundred and Fifty Million and they were recovered and the Hijacked DAF Trailer which conveyed the imported Rugs was equally recovered. 

 The state PPRO also hinted that some suspected members of a criminal gang who specialize in attacking unsuspecting commercial motorcyclists and dispossessing them of their motorcycles and other valuable items were arrested after they intercepted one WAHEED ADEKUNLE at MONIYA.

 According to the PPRO, The suspects who rode on another motorcycle and were reportedly armed with guns and some other dangerous weapons attacked the motorcyclist and also dispossessed him of his Motorcycle.

 He said One of the Suspects who identified himself as SUNDAY JOB was arrested and the stolen Motorcycle recovered.

 Similarly, Mr Osifeso said some suspected members of a dreaded armed robbery cum kidnapping syndicate invade a Filing Station located at ELEKARA area, Oyo, attacking one ALHAJI ADAMU ISSA, dispossessing him of his mobile phones and cash and equally whisked him away to an unknown destination.

 Mr Osifeso said The suspects later contacted the victim’s relatives demanding for a huge ransom with threats that he would be killed if they refuse to pay.

 He, However, hinted that the victim was rescued by the police and six members of the criminal gang in their different hideouts were arrested. 

 Mr Osifeso said the arrests were made possible through the command purposeful inter-agency collaborations and community policing initiatives with the host environs. 

 He said the command had ensured that Oyo State does not become a safe haven to hoodlums and other sinister-minded individuals especially as they glide through the ember months. 

 Mr Osifeso said in a bid to deliberately sustain the level of relative tranquility in the State, the security architecture of the Command had to be adjusted towards full adoption of community engagement and crime control.

 “Thus creating more strings of successes particularly in our charge against Robbery, Kidnapping, Thuggery, Ritual Killings and other criminal vices” 

 The police spokesman said the command, wholeheartedly appreciated all its stakeholders for their collaboration at reducing undue access to “Prohibited and Personal Firearms” with firm warnings that they be submitted to the Police at any of its nearest stations/formations at no cost. 

He stated further that the weekends would be characterized by proactive security measures to wade off criminal elements with Area Commanders given express directives by Commissioner of Police CP to secure all critical infrastructures within their areas of responsibilities to include; Banks, Schools, Correctional facilities, public spaces, places of worship and all entry & exit points leading in and out of the State.

 Mr Osifeso added that all the suspects would soon be charge to court after thorough investigations.

 “In cases of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 0705549513 and 08081768614 with 615 (toll free) for the Oyo State Security Trust Fund. 7. Thank you for your rapt attention.

 “ EXHIBITS found with the suspects include (4) WEHICLES ONE (1) DAF 95 TRUCK TWO (2) TRICYCLES SEVEN (7) MOTORCYCLES FIVE (5) CELLPHONES ONE HUNDRED AND THREE (103) IMPORTED RUGS E-SIGNED SP ADEWALE OSIFESO mnipr, POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, OYO STATE COMMAND.

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Security

Makinde Asks Police to Reduce Roadblocks

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appealed to the Oyo State command of the Nigeria Police to consider reducing the number of roadblocks mounted on highways by its operatives in order not to create apprehension in the minds of prospective Investors willing to do business in the state.

He made the appeal while hosting the newly deployed Assistant Inspector General of Police AIG Zone 11, Paul Odama who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. 

Governor Makinde commended the Oyo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Hamzat Adebola and the synergy among other sister security agencies in the state, which he said resulted in the state being one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria.

While pledging that the state government would extend its support to the Zone 11 Police Command, Governor Makinde noted that due to population, land mass, and land dimension, policing could be a huge task in the state, as he maintained that the state government would never relent in giving adequate support to the police to perform on its constitutional duties.

Earlier, the Assistant Inspector General, AIG Zone 11, Mr Paul Odama appreciated various unprecedented support the Oyo State Police Command had enjoyed under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde, which included regular donation of security vehicles to the Oyo Police.

The Governor later led the AIG on inspection of Vehicles bought to beef up the state security network within the premises of the state Secretariat Agodi Ibadan

Crime

Kano Police Nab Serial Thief with 890 Mobile Devices

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A serial mobile phone thief, Ibrahim Adamu has been nabbed in Kano state.

The phone thief was arrested with Eight Hundred and Ninety (890) Mobile Phones phones.

A statement released by the police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, says the Police Command was following up on a Public outcry received from the coordinators of Dansulaika GSM Market, Farm Center, Kano that on August 24, unknown persons broke into eleven (11) shops through the roof ceilings and stole some Mobile Phones, Desktop and Laptop Computers some sales Money, ATM cards and other accessories.

He said a sustained intelligence-led operation was launched that led to the arrest of one Ibrahim Adamu, ’m’, of Sallari Quarters, Tarauni LGA, Kano.4

He mentioned that the suspect confessed to the Police that he singlehandedly committed the offence and led them to the recovery of the One Hundred and Six (106) Mobile Phones, Nine (9) Laptops Computers, Sales Money Sum of One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Naira (N115,940:00), Nine (9) ATM cards, and other accessories. 

Kiyawa added that the suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the ongoing.

One Hundred and Six (106) Mobile Phones, Nine (9) Laptops Computers, Sales Money Sum of One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Naira (N115,940:00), Nine (9) ATM cards, and other accessories were recovered from the suspect.

Tori/Simeon Ugbodovon

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