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.

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Crime

Abiodun Orders Mop up of Cultists over Renewed Clashes

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By Olusegun Folarin

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has directed security agencies in the State to rid Sagamu and its environs of the menace of cultists and cult-related activities in the state.

Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran said the directive became necessary in the wake of renewed clashes among rival cult gangs in the town at the weekend, raising tension and panic among residents of the town.

The Governor, who regretted the avoidable loss of innocent lives and wanton destruction of properties by the hoodlums, ordered the security agencies to deal ruthlessly and decisively with those disturbing the peace of the town.

Reiterating the state government’s zero tolerance to acts of brigandage and lawlessness, Governor Abiodun warned that those responsible for the current crisis would find themselves to blame.

The governor noted that the new security approach would be implemented in collaboration with the traditional institution, community and religious leaders, youth groups as well as other critical stakeholders.

He appealed to the people to provide adequate and useful information to security agents for prompt response to prevent future occurrences.

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Crime

Notorious Thug “Emir” Lands in Force Headquarters

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By Adenitan Akinola 

The Anti-kidnapping Unit of the Police in Osun State has arrested a notorious thug, Oyeyemi Ajagungbade Olalekan popularly known as ‘Emir,’ and whisked him to the force headquarters.

Olalekan was declared wanted by the Osun Police Command on 2nd July 2022 for alleged murder, cultist, and armed robbery, before he was later appointed as a member of the transport disciplinary committee on 9th January 2023 by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

It was gathered that a woman reported her husband to Olalekan for assaulting her and he led his boys to beat the husband of the woman.

Radio Nigeria learnt that Olalekan brutally assaulted the man with dangerous weapons, leaving him in a coma about five days ago.

It was gathered that Olalekan was arrested and later released upon the intervention of the bigwigs in the state.

Findings showed that relatives of the victim took up the matter to the Inspector General who ordered the Anti-kidnapping unit to bring the suspect to Abuja.

“He was asked to report to the office of Anti-Kidnapping in Osogbo to settle the matter with his victim and he drove in. He had been arrested before the officers informed the Commissioner of Police that they had an order from the IGP to bring the suspect to Abuja. He was whisked to Abuja in a Hilux with his car,” sources said.

The spokesperson of the Osun Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, said she could not speak on the matter.

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Human Angle

Police Commence Investigation into Mohbad’s Death

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Nigerian Police Force has commenced comprehensive investigations into the sudden death of the popular hip-hop artist, Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad who recently passed away.

 A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the Lagos State Command has been directed to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.

 The statement also says that members of the public will be updated  as the investigations unfold.

It also encourages family members and close associates of the  deceased with valuable information on the  cause of his death to approach the Lagos State cCommissioner of Police to assist in the investigation.

While expressing condolences to the family, the statement frowns at individuals, who go about engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.

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Politics

OSHA Calls for Curb on Police Excesses, Tells OSEMSAS GM to Step Aside

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly has called on the State Commissioner of Police to curb the excesses of some bad eggs amongst the Nigerian Police Force, following an alleged seizure of a motorcycle belonging to a young man from Inisha town. 

The Lawmakers made the Call following an issue under matters of Urgent Public Importance raised by Member Representing, Ola – Oluwa, Mr. Ibrahim Abiodun during Plenary Presided by The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun. 

Mr. Ibrahim narrated the ordeal of the young man whom was prevented from Committing suicide in Osogbo early this month,following his encounter with some Policemen who seized his newly bought Motorcycle on his way from Lagos and later claimed the motorcycle could not be found.

He explained that Security agencies were meant to protect the Citizens from Internal and External aggression and not the other way round. 

Also in separate remarks, Member representing Obokun Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi and Member representing Oriade, Barrister Kanmi Ajibola condemned the act of some Law enforcement agents whom were in the habit of forcefully extorting unsuspected members of the Public. 

In his Response, The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun directed the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and legal Matters to investigate the issue and report to the House in due course. 

Also, The Osun State Tertiary Institution Staff Retirement Bill 2023 , after the policy thrust scaled through its second passage has adopted by the Majority Leader, Mr. Adewunmi Kofoworola and seconded by member representing Ola – Oluwa, Mr Abiodun Ibrahim. 

Meanwhile, Osun State Local Government Area Creation and Administration Law 2023 sponsored by Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi and Osun State Employment Trust Fund Bill 2023 sponsored by the Speaker , Prince Adewale Egbedun, scaled through its first reading. 

In another development, Osun State House of Assembly has written to the Head of Service to ask the General Manager of Osun Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System, OSEMSAS, Doctor Babatunde Samuel to step aside pending the conclusion of the investigation of allegations levelled against him. 

A Statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, OSHA, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu, this was contained in a letter signed by the Clerk of the House,Mr. Simeon Amusan on behalf of the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun.

It would be recalled that the Osun State House of Assembly received a petition from the Coalition of Good Governance on the misappropriation of funds levelled against the General Manager. 

The petition was thereafter forwarded to the Auditor-General of the State for audit investigation on the accounts and activities of the Agency.

The report of the audit investigation which was issued to the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly revealed that there were payments made without documentation from the project account of the agency which accrued to millions of naira. 

Also, there are procurement irregularities, poor record-keeping of transactions as well as expenditures not accounted for at all, which contravenes the Finacial Regulations 32004, 05004, 09004 and 09002.

Upon receiving the report of the audit investigation, the Osun State House of Assembly has recommended to the Head of Service to ask Doctor Babatunde Olusegun Samuel, General Manager OSEMSAS to step aside pending the conclusion of the investigation. 

Also, the Head of Service is requested to appoint a competent officer as General Manager to Serve in Acting Capacity to facilitate the smooth running of the Agency.

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Security

AIG Oladimeji Visits Ooni, Solicits Support in Tackling Crime

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By Folake Oye

Traditional rulers have been encouraged to support in the fight against crime and criminality for the society to be secured.

The Assistant Inspector General Zone XI Command, Osogbo in Osun State, Mr Olarewaju Oladimeji made the call during his official visit to the Ooni’s Palace in ile,-Ife.

Mr oladimeji commended Oba Enitan Ogunwusi for upholding Yoruba traditions, culture and heritage.

Welcoming the AIG Zone XI and his entourage to his palace, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi who lauded the efforts of the Police in combating criminal activities, enjoined the Police not to relent.

The traditional ruler called on the people to always cooperate with the security agents in protecting life and property.

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Crime

Police Parade Final Year Student for Murder

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Men of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old final-year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Victor Ochonogor, for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Success Regha, to death on Monday.

Ochonogor, a student of Applied and Industrial Chemistry, reportedly committed the offence at 10, Osahon Street, Ogheghe Quarters, off Sapele Road, Benin City.

He and his late girlfriend were said to have locked themselves inside the house when the violence broke out and started stabbing each other.

The state Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Dankwara, who disclosed this at a press conference on Tuesday in Benin, said the suspect’s landlord, Emmanuel Momoh, reported the case to the police.

Ochonogor was said to have stabbed the deceased in the neck and chest with a knife.

The suspect told journalists that he had been dating his late girlfriend for three years, adding that she came from Asaba to Benin to visit him, and while they were together, she accused him of being a kidnapper and he was angered by the accusation.

“I have been dating her for three years now and she accused me of being a kidnapper. I asked her why she was accusing me of being a kidnapper,” he said.

Also, one Etinosa Omoregie attached to the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service was paraded before journalists for alleged murder.

The suspect, the police boss said, reportedly shot one Eric, who was rushed to a hospital and died.

Other suspects arrested by the police include one Efosa Osayande, 31, for allegedly releasing the nude picture of his ex-girlfriend to the public as well as Friday Igberase for rape.

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Security

PSC Orders Four DIGs to Retire Compulsorily

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The Police Service Commission has ordered four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement for failing to retire following the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police.

The PSC, however, approved the appointment of four Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Ibrahim Ka’oje, Daniel Sokari-Pedro, Ayuba Ekpeji and Usman Nagogo to the rank of DIGs pending ratification by the board of the commission to replace the retired DIGs.

The spokesperson for the commission, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Monday, noting that the PSC gave the order in the exercise of its statutory powers pursuant to the Third Schedule, Part 1 M, para A&B of the 1999 Constitution, reinforced with Section 6 of the PSC (Establisment) Act 2001, para a, c, d, e, & f.

He explained that the order became imperative because the PSC had expected those DIGs who were seniors in rank prior to Egbetokun’s appointment as IG, to voluntarily retire, adding that such expected application was in consonance with the revered tradition of discipline and regimented culture of the Nigeria Police Force.

Ani said, “In the wake of the appointment of the acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on June 19, 2023 by Mr President, the Commission had expected in consonance with the revered tradition of discipline and regimented culture of the Nigeria Police Force that those DIGS who were seniors in rank prior to his elevation will voluntarily apply for retirement or elect to leave the Force.

“The Commission, having waited for ample time with no such application from any of them, took the decision to compulsorily retire them in order to uphold discipline which is the bedrock of the Force, and to discourage status reversal which is inherently inimical to the exercise of authority by the Inspector General.”

The newly appointed DIGs, who are without pending disciplinary matters and/or without any serious medical conditions and health impairments, according to Ani, were drawn from the same respective geo-political regions of the retired ones.

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Crime

Man in Ogun Police Custody over Fresh Human Corpse  

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The Police Command in Ogun said one Babatunde Kolawole, allegedly found with a fresh male human corpse, was arrested and handed over to its personnel at Ado/Odo-Ota area of the state.

SP Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Ota, Ogun, said the suspect was apprehended by Amotekun corps.

According to her, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Sango-Ota, CSP Saleh Dahiru, received a report by Amotekun and took the suspect, Kolawole, into custody.

“Preliminary investigations have commenced into the incident.

“Although the suspect did not deny the incident, he claims to be a native doctor who was attempting to revive the deceased.

 “However, it remains unclear how the suspect obtained the fresh corpse during the late hours of the night,” she said.

The PPRO said that so far, no one had come forward to claim the body, and the suspect had not revealed any information about the origin of the corpse, to enable police to gather more information and solve the case.

She added that the corpse had been transported to the Ifo General Hospital for an autopsy.

Odutola enjoined members of the community to provide any useful information related to the incident to the police.

She also said that the community members could assist the police in their investigation by helping to shed more light on the disturbing occurrence.(NAN)

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Crime

Viral Video: Police Arrest Inspector Assaulting Young Man

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The Imo State Police Command has arrested an Inspector of Police seen in a viral video assaulting a young man.

The incident, which happened in Owerri, the state capital, had elicited reactions as many condemned the inhumane act meted out to the victim.

Responding to a call for the arrest of the erring cop, the state Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Barde, ordered the immediate arrest of the unnamed officer.

In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, on Wednesday, the CP condemned the cop’s unprofessional behaviour.

He ordered that the cop be identified and arrested immediately, saying that the officer’s act was unacceptable.

The statement read, “The attention of the Imo State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video with a caption, ‘Nigeria Police can never be your friend, especially the ones in Owerri’, where a Police Inspector alleged to be serving in Imo State was seen forcefully removing the cap of a young man and slapping him several times in his face.

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State, CP Mohammed Barde, psc(+), condemns this irritating act in totality as it highly contradicts the professional ethics and code of conduct of the Force. The Nigeria Police Force is a highly disciplined organisation and will never tolerate the misconduct of the officer seen in the video.

“To this effect, the CP has mandated his monitoring team to investigate and identify the officer for necessary disciplinary action. Moreso, the victim is encouraged to call the PPRO in Imo or come to the Police Public Relations Department Owerri and make his complaint.”

In an update a few hours later same Wednesday, the police spokesman announced that the erring cop had been identified and arrested.

Okoye said the cop was currently undergoing an orderly room trial.

The police spokesperson said, “The irritating incident happened in Owerri. The recalcitrant Inspector has been identified; he is currently undergoing an orderly room trial after which necessary disciplinary action will be taken against him.”

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Crime

Security Operatives Begin Search for Corps Member Abducted in Zamfara

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The National Youth Service Corps has said its Director General, Brig. Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed is working with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and the military brigade to secure the release of eight corps members kidnapped in Zamfara State on Saturday.

The NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, made the development known on Wednesday.

“As I speak to you, the NYSC DG is in Zamfara state, and the NYSC is currently working with the police, the military brigade, and the DSS to release the eight corps members that were kidnapped in Zamfara,” Megwa said.

Gunmen had abducted eight members of the NYSC on a highway in Zamfara on Saturday. The corps members were travelling inside an AKTC bus from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto State, en route to Zamfara State, to take part in the mandatory national service.

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Security

Ex-IGPs End Retreat, Offer Suggestions for Redefining Police

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By Iyabo Adebisi

In a bid to realize a bright future for Nigeria Police in terms of professionalism and dedication, government must channel investments into education, technology-driven policing, and foster community engagement and collaboration.

This was the position of former Inspectors-General of Police at a retreat held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. 

Reading the communique on behalf of the committee of ex-IGPs, IGP Solomon Aranse, retired, said with technology-driven policing and collaboration, there is hope for Nigeria Police force to perform optimally.

The police bosses were optimistic that the far reaching positions taken at the forum would in no distant time begin to yield positive and outcomes in support of formidable security architecture.

Declaring the retreat closed, Governor Seyi Makinde urged the Police Service Commission and Inspector General of Police to look inward to address the security challenges facing the Nation and ensure improved budgetary provision of Nigeria police. 

Governor Makinde, who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal  expressed concern about social vices in the society and believed that the retreat would serve as a veritable template that would solve the security issues in the country.

Earlier the Chairman Committee of Retired Inspectors- General of Police, IGP Aliyu Attah, appreciated the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for hosting and sponsored the retreat.

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Crime

Police Seize Cars, Cash in Anti-Money Laundering Raids

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Singapore police have seized about S$1bn ($735m; £578m) – including luxury homes, cars and watches – in one of its biggest anti-money laundering probes.

Gold bars, designer handbags, wine and S$23m in cash were among the items seized in the raids.

Police arrested ten people in the operation, all of whom held foreign passports.

Raids of this size are rare in Singapore, which has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

The Singapore Police Force said in a statement that simultaneous raids were held across the city-state on Tuesday.

It added that 94 homes, including houses in some of the country’s most sought after areas, were seized, along with 50 vehicles.

Ten people, aged between 31 and 44, were arrested for alleged money laundering and forgery offences. Police said that those arrested had passports from China, Cambodia, Turkey and Vanuatu.

The group was “suspected to be involved in laundering the proceeds of crime from their overseas organised crime activities including scams and online gambling,” according to the police.

“We have zero tolerance for the use of Singapore as a safe haven for criminals,” said David Chew, director of the police’s Commercial Affairs Department, which investigates white-collar crime.

“Our message to these criminals is simple – if we catch you, we will arrest you. If we find your ill-gotten gains, we will seize them. We will deal with you to the fullest extent of our laws,” he added.

Police said another 12 people were assisting with investigations, while eight others are currently on its wanted list.

The country’s central bank and financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said it had been in contact with financial institutions “where the potentially tainted funds have been identified”.

It added that it would take “firm action” against institutions which did not meet official anti-money laundering requirements.

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Crime

Police Arraign Accountant, Mother for Alleged N1bn, $975,102 Fraud

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A chartered accountant, Omafume Ayinuola, and her mother, Lydia Ehrievuyere, have been arraigned by the police before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly laundering N1,072,254,411 and  $975,102.58.

The daughter and mother were arraigned alongside their company, Patridia Resources Limited, before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, by the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos.

They are facing 15 counts, bordering on conspiracy, unlawful conversion of funds, money laundering, and fraud.

Police prosecution counsel, Morufu Animashaun, told the court that the defendants committed the alleged offences between 2017 and 2021 at Trailer Park, in the Agbara area of Lagos State.

He said the defendants allegedly defrauded some companies

Animashaun also told the court that the funds allegedly stolen by the defendants were meant for the purchase and supplies of consumables for the office of the companies listed above.

However, the duo pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.

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Crime

Police Parade Father, Son for Kidnapping

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By Adenitan Akinola 

Osun State police command has apprehended a middle-aged man, Adamu Saliu, and his 15-year-old son for allegedly abducting church worshipers during a night vigil in Odu area in Osun State.

The father and Son were among the other 14 suspects paraded on Tuesday at the police headquarters in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

Also, paraded were two persons simply identified as Alaba Adewole and  Adebayo Adedayo who allegedly specialized in Car snatching

Parading the suspects before newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola said the suspected kidnappers were apprehended after they invaded a Pentecostal church where worshipers were holding all night vigil.

According to PPRO the hoodlums whose numbers could not be easily ascertained, stormed the church and shot sporadically to scare the worshippers away 

She explained that the suspected kidnappers abducted some members of the church and allegedly sexually assaulted female members of the church in the process. 

She said the police on receiving information moved to the scene and combed the bushes leading to the arrest of three suspects including a father and son.

Speaking with our correspondent, Saliu who claimed to be a farmer and  Imam in Ilesha denied any involvement in the kidnapping 

His words “I rear cattle and I have an apprentice and a son that assist me in my workshop. So it happens that there is a white garment church in my area that did vigil on that night and some hoodlums went there to disrupt their gathering and took some of their members to the busy.

” I was not among those hoodlums that went to the church I didn’t even know such things happen it was in the morning after observing my prayer that I saw some policemen with my apprentice and my 15 -year-old son and the police said we are involved in the crime,” he stated.

Speaking with our correspondent, Esther Ayodeji one the victims who narrated her ordeal to journalists said the hoodlums invaded the church during all-night vigil at Messiah Parish Odu, Osun State. 

She said the hoodlums whose number could not be easily ascertained stormed the church and shot at the roof of the church.

She said the marauders came at midnight their mission was not steal but abduction saying all their mobile phones and other personal effects were not stolen. This she stated made her to believe that their came for a different mission.

Similarly, the alleged Car snatchers confessed to have snatched  two Toyota  at Ilesha  from where the owners parked it around 8pm 

“We are three in number that took the car and we worked together. This is the first time we are engaging in this . This situation of the country leads me to steal. My friend only gave me 100k out of the money and the act was carried out during the naira scarcity I collected 80k from PoS”.

According to the police image maker, two Toyota Corolla of 204 and 206 models were exhibits recovered from Adewole and Adedayo after their confessional statement.

She, however, appealed to church worshipers to be weary of attending an all-night vigil in some remote areas to prevent ugly occurrence just as she said all the suspects would be charged to court soon after police concludes their investigation.

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Crime

Police Arrest Man for Beheading Octogenarian

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By Olusegun Folarin

Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command has arrested an alleged madman, David Shodola, for beheading an 84-year-old man, Elder Alfred Opadipe in Ipara community, Remo North Local Government Area of the state.

The police spokesman, Mrs Omotola Odutola confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mrs Odutola said an attempt to arrest the suspect was fiercely resisted as he allegedly used the machete on the Divisional Police Officer and his men.

The police spokesman, who explained that the team succeeded in neutralizing the suspect and the weapon recovered from him, said there was account or record that the suspect was a madman, from the intelligence the police gathered.

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Security

FG Withdraws Mobile Policemen from Ex-Govs, Ministers, Vips

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The Federal Government has withdrawn the Mobile Police Force personnel attached to several Very Important Persons, including ex-governors, former ministers and lawmakers.

The order, which was contained in a police wireless message from Mopol 45 Force Headquarters, Abuja, affected Daura Buhari, brother to former President Muhammadu Buhari as well as former First Lady, Aisha Buhari’s sibling and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

The development came a few weeks after the IG vowed to withdraw Police Mobile Force personnel from VIP escort and guard duties.

He had also announced plans to establish the Special Intervention Squad, which according to him, would have 40,000 highly trained police officers including selected officers from the Police Mobile Force.

This, the IG said, was to allow the police to take back its place in the “internal security architecture” of the country.

Egbetokun, who spoke during a meeting with Squadron leaders and Tactical Commanders in Abuja, on June 26, stated, “We shall effect the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escort/guard duties. While the protection of dignitaries remains paramount, it is imperative that we realign our priorities to address the escalating security challenges faced by the nation as a whole. By relieving the PMF of VIP escort and guard duties, we can redirect their focus and efforts toward addressing critical security concerns that affect our communities at large.

“In a bid to kick-start the process of regaining our pride of place in the internal security architecture of our dear country first and foremost, modalities for the creation of a new special squad – the Special Intervention Squad have been initiated.

“This special squad shall consist of 40,000 specially trained elite officers. The Squad will be formed by selecting officers from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force personnel and all tactical units in the country.

“These officers will undergo intensive pre-deployment training to make them combat-ready for frontline operational duties in all the states of the Federation, with a particular focus on areas plagued with unrest and turmoil.

“By pooling together the expertise and experience of our PMF personnel and other tactical units, we can establish a formidable force that is well-equipped to handle the evolving challenges we face.”

Egbetokun set up a committee headed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), Adeleke Bode, to assess and advise on how the new policies could be implemented seamlessly.

The committee submitted

The PUNCH reports that thousands of police operatives were attached to public officials, ex-political officer holders, businessmen and other private individuals, thus reducing the number of police personnel required to protect the public while fewer officers were available for core police duties like investigations and patrols.

Though previous IGs had withdrawn the police orderlies deployed to protect some politicians in the past, the cops found their way back to the VIPs.

Statutorily, only the president, vice president, governors, local council chairmen, legislative principal officers in the states and at federal level, magistrates and judges are entitled to police protection.

 But this privilege has over the years been extended to just about anybody who can pay, leaving ever fewer personnel for real police work.

However, the Force headquarters in its order with reference CB: 4001/DOPS/45PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.15/353 signed by the AIG MOPOL, directed the addressees to implement the directive with immediate effect.

The message was addressed to DSPs Lauretta Iruonagbe; Yusuf Ishaq; Okeme Emmanuel; Ilesanmi Temidayo; Emmanuel Akaniro; Yakubu Francis; Chindo Atege; Zakari Mohammed and ASPs Osori Sani; Job Andrew; Iyabo Oluwadamilola, and Yakubu Anthony who are believed to be attached to some of the affected dignitaries.

VIPs affected by the withdrawal order include former governors of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim and Rochas Okorocha; former governor of Bauchi, Adamu Muazu; ex- Gombe State governor, Danjuma Goje and former governors of Ogun and Zamfara, Gbenga Daniel and Bello Matawalle, respectively.

Similarly, the MOPOL attached to some former ministers who served under the Buhari administration were withdrawn.

They are ex-Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi; former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipreye Sylva; former Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Gbemisola Saraki; former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Henry Ikoh; former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba and former Minister of State for Power, Goddy Agba.

Also, the orderlies working with the former Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Haliru Dauda; former Chairman House Committee on Police Affairs, Rabiu Lawan, and Senator Stephen Adey, were equally withdrawn.

The mobile police officers to the suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu were also affected.

The order read in part, “You are directed to withdraw all personnel mine attached to the under-listed politicians: Former governor of Imo state, Ikedi Ohakim; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; former governor of Bauchi, Adamu Muazu;  former governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha; former governor of Gombe State, Danjuma Goje; former governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel; former governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle;  former Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi; former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipreye Sylva; former Clerk of the National Assembly; Aisha Buhari brother; Daura, brother to the former president Buhari ; APC National women leader; former Minister of State for Mines and Steel; former Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Haliru Dauda; former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation; former Minister of State for Power; National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyocha Ayu; former Chairman House Committee on Police Affairs, Rabiu Lawan; Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba and former Senator Stephen Adey. Treat as very important.”

Reacting to the action of the police authorities, the media aide to Senator Gbenga Daniel, Steve Oliyide, said it was in the power of the IG to determine the security architecture of the country.

Oliyide said, “It is actually within the precinct and powers of the IGP to determine the security architecture for the country and Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel will support any and every initiative towards strengthening the country’s security system, notwithstanding any temporary discomfort to his personal safety.’’

“Once there are composite security arrangements for the entire country, it also suggests that VIPs too will also be secured, and Senator Daniel has implicit confidence in the capacity of the IGP to provide and make adequate security for all in the circumstance. Where and when the need arises, I am sure he will arrange complimentary security supports,” he added.

The former SGF could not be reached for comment on Sunday as he did not respond to several calls and a message sent to him on WhatsApp.

Also, Matawalle, who was also affected by the new development, was not available for comment. The former Principal Private Secretary to the former governor, Lawal Maradun failed to react on behalf of his principal despite repeated messages sent to his mobile phone number.

Commenting on the development, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Adedayo Adeoye (retd.) commended the IG for making good his word.

He, however, expressed fear that the directives could be truncated by the VIPs.

Adeoye said, “I am in total support of what the IG is doing but my fear is that they will not allow him to complete this. Others have tried it in the past and did not succeed.

‘’He needs the president’s support to implement this to the letter. For me, there should be no special protection unit for anybody. The law provides a guideline for people entitled to police protection. We should follow that.”

A retired Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ojukwu described the attachment of the mobile police to VIPs as an abuse, adding that the VIPs had denied Nigerians the valuable contributions of the mobile police personnel.

The former force spokesman noted, “The police have what is called a special protection unit for the VIPs to harvest police to protect them. Mobile Police was not created for that. The mobile police is the combatant arm of the police; As a result, the VIPs want the utmost protection; that explains why they have been going for the mobile police.”

A retired FCT Commissioner of Police, Lawrence Alobi, said the withdrawal of mobile police would bolster the security architecture of the country.

He added that the VIPs have nothing to fear as the personnel of the Special Protection Unit are equal to the task.

 “Security operations are about the need and the reality on the ground.  The IG must have assessed these before giving that order. Also, the primary duty of the government is to secure the lives and properties of the citizens and not only the VIPs,”.

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Demon Among Us, Cop Chief Says of Gilgo Beach Murders Suspect

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An architect has been charged in the deaths of three out of up to 11 victims in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach murders in New York state.

Rex Heuermann, 59, is charged with killing Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. He is suspected in a fourth woman’s death.

On Friday the married Long Island father pleaded not guilty.

Detectives say they matched DNA from pizza that the suspect ate to genetic material found on the women’s remains.

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison told a news conference on Friday: “Rex Heuermann is a demon that walks among us – a predator that ruined families.”

The suspect, who was arrested at his home on Thursday night, is facing three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the three women’s deaths. The judge in the case ordered that he remain in custody, citing the “extreme depravity” of the crimes.

After a plea was entered on his behalf in court, Mr Heuermann reportedly broke down in tears, telling his attorney: “I didn’t do this.”

The lawyer, Michael Brown, said his client was “distraught” and called the evidence “extremely circumstantial”.

“We’re looking forward to fighting this case in a court of law, not the court of public opinion,” Mr Brown said.

Rex Heuermann is an architect who has worked in Manhattan since 1987

Ms Barthelemy, Ms Waterman and Ms Costello were found dead in 2010 near a fourth victim, Maureen Brainard-Barnes.

The women have been dubbed the Gilgo Beach Four. All were sex workers, according to prosecutors.

US District Attorney Ray Tierney told Friday’s news conference that “each of the four victims were found similarly positioned, bound in a similar fashion by either belts or tape, with three of the victims found wrapped in a burlap-type material”.

The local prosecutor said the case against Mr Heuermann was built on mobile phone records linking him to the victims, as well as to a pick-up truck that was seen near one of the victim’s homes. He allegedly communicated with the victims using “burner” phones, which he later disposed of.

Phone records also allowed investigators to determine that the deaths had taken place when Mr Heuermann’s wife and children were out of town.

Hair found on a piece of burlap used to wrap one of the victims was linked to Mr Heuermann via a sample from a pizza box he discarded in a rubbish bin in Manhattan in January 2023, according to authorities.

Investigators say he was also snared by taunting calls that a person claiming to be the murderer made to one of Ms Barthelemy’s family members using her mobile phone.

Ms Barthelemy was abducted in 2009. Ms Waterman and Ms Costello both went missing in 2010.

Mr Heuermann is also a prime suspect in the death of Ms Brainard-Barnes, who was abducted in 2007, although he has so far not been charged with her death.

In 2010, police were searching for one missing woman, Shannan Gilbert, when they discovered the remains of four others.

Altogether, 11 sets of human remains were found on the same stretch of Gilgo Beach between 2010-11, linked to nine women, one man and a toddler. The identities of four, including the toddler, her mother and the man, remain unidentified.

Eleven sets of human remains were found on Gilgo Beach in 2010 and 2011

Ms Gilbert’s remains were eventually found, and an official post-mortem examination was inconclusive. Her family believes she may have been murdered – a theory supported by an independent autopsy that they commissioned.

A new task force to investigate the Gilgo Beach murders was formed in February 2022. Mr Heuermann became the focus of the investigation within a month, Mr Tierney said. More than 300 subpoenas and search warrants were issued by investigators on the case.

Since the task force was formed, Mr Heuermann allegedly also used a burner phone to conduct more than 200 searches about topics related to serial killers and the Long Island investigation.

This included a search for “why hasn’t the Long Island serial killer been caught” and “mapping the Long Island murder victims”, court documents show.

Investigators at suspect’s home

Mr Tierney added that “torture porn” and “depictions of women being abused and being killed” were found on Mr Heuermann’s computer.

The investigation into the other victims is ongoing.

Mr Heuermann is the owner of RH Consultants and Associates, a Manhattan architecture firm that describes itself as “New York City’s premier architectural firm”.

The Associated Press has reported that he has a daughter and a stepson. A neighbour described the 6ft 4in suspect going to work every morning, dressed in a suit and tie and carrying a briefcase.

Mr Tierney said that Mr Heuermann had licences for 92 guns and a “very large safe” in which firearms were kept.

In a YouTube interview for a real estate-focused channel last year, he said he had been working in the heart of New York City since 1987, describing himself as a “trouble shooter”. He added that his work helped teach him to “understand people”.

People who lived near his home in Long Island’s Massapequa Park expressed surprise at his arrest.

“The guy’s been quiet, never really bothers anybody,” neighbour Etienne DeVilliers told CBS, the BBC’s US partner.

“We’re shocked. Because this is a very, very quiet neighbourhood. Everybody knows each other, all of our neighbours, we’re all friendly.”

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26 German Police Officers Injured at Giessen Eritrea Festival Clashes

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Hundreds of German police have used batons and pepper spray to quell crowds targeting an Eritrean cultural festival in the central town of Giessen.

The protesters were angry that the festival went ahead in Giessen, calling it a propaganda exercise by the authoritarian Eritrean regime.

A police statement said clashes took place for hours on Saturday, and that 26 police officers were injured.

Police arrested nearly 100 people and had to stop traffic in the town centre.

The police statement said protesters threw bottles and stones at police, damaged some vehicles and ripped down fencing around the festival venue.

They also threw stones at buses carrying participants to the festival, the statement said.

Video on Twitter appears to show crowds of protesters engaged in running battles with police in the town.

The town authorities had tried to stop the festival going ahead after similar unrest erupted last year, but a local court overturned the ban.

Giessen has about 84,000 residents and lies roughly 50km (30 miles) north of Frankfurt am Main.

The festival is organised by the Central Council for Eritreans in Germany, which is considered close to the Eritrean embassy.

In recent years Germany has granted asylum to many Eritreans – they form one of the largest groups of African migrants seeking to settle in the EU.

Human rights organisations have documented large-scale abuses by the authorities in Eritrea, including strict censorship, forced labour and military conscription that is likened to slavery.

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Oyo CP, Adebola Hamzat Assumes Duty

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By Rashedah Makinde

Adebola Hamzat has assumed duty as Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, making him the 45th Compol in the state.

Mr Hamzat replaced the former Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Williams, who had been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, and taken charge of Zone 7 Zonal Command, comprising  the FCT and Niger State Police Commands.

The new Police Commissioner was born on the 3rd of November and hails from Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria.

The new CP was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on the 18th of May 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.

 As a thoroughbred professional, CP Hamzat boasts of more than three decades of exceptional resourceful policing experience spanning Operations, Investigations, Intelligence, Staff duties, and firmly rooted on the virtues of commitment, devotion and selflessness.

Professionally, he commenced his job in the Nigeria Police Force after his commissioning in 1993 at Katsina Police Command, where he served as Office-in-Charge, General Investigation and subsequently Officer in charge of the defunct Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB).

He has held and served at different commands and staff positions to include but not limited to; Officer in Charge, Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB), Divisional Crime Officer, Funtua Police Divisional Headquarters, Katsina State, Divisional Police Officer, Danja Divisional Police Headquarters, Katsina State.

He also served as second in command Operations, DOPs Katsina State Command, Divisional Police Officer, ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters Jos, Plateau State, Personal Assistant (PA), DIG FCID, DIG Abimbola Jolade Ojomo (Rtd).

He was the 2i/c State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Jos, Plateau State, Staff Officer InfoTech, Department of ICT, FHQ, Commandant Police Secondary School, Akpabuyo, Calabar, ACP Promotions, FORSEC, FHQ,Abuja, deputy commissioner of Police, DCP DFA Sokoto State Police Command, DCP DFA Enugu State Police Command, DCP SCID Osun State Police Command, as well as DCP SCID Ondo State Police Command.


The Oyo was equally once CP Border Patrol Force, Ops Department, FHQ, Abuja where he made a significant impact in the crusade against proliferation of small arms and light weapons into the Country through troubled Sub-Saharan African States.

 CP Adebola Ayinde Hamzat is a renowned investigator and intelligence aficionado whose operational experience and core intelligence competences earned him duty tours based on strong commendations at the United Nations Missions in Kosovo (UNMIK) and United Nations Missions in Timor Leste (East Timor) respectively where he served as Chief of Special Investigation Unit Regional Investigations Prizren Region, Chief of Regional Investigation Ferizaj and Chief War Crime Investigation Section where he was specifically saddled with the responsibility of reducing criminal activities of rebels and insurgents through high level intelligence analysis and technology based forensics. 

He was Team Leader Serious Crimes Unit, National Investigations Department PNTL Hqtrs, Obrigado Dili, Timor Leste 

The CP is credited for his highly cerebral problem solving approach, leadership skills, alternative dispute resolution ardency, and valor in high risk situations. 

 He has attended lots of professional Courses to include but is not limited to Advance Detective Course, Intermediate Command Course  Internal Security/Low Intensity Intensity Conflict Course, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna, Nigeria.

CP Hamzat has a Police Executives’ Role in Countering Terrorism and Cross Border Organized Crimes, ILEA Gaborone Botswana, Countering Violent Extremism & Terrorism Course, Int’l Law Enforcement Academy, Roswell, New Mexico USA,Crime Scene Investigation Course at Crime Scene Investigation Unit Regional Investigations Kosovo.

He also worked at Cyber Crime Investigation and Computer Forensics at Chartered Institute of Computer Forensics of Nigeria (CiCFON), International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) Interpol Operational Procedure Course, Yaounde Cameroon, Higher Management of Defence and Strategic Course, National Defence College Nigeria.

As part of the modalities for improving the security status of Oyo State and Crime prevention, CP Adebola Ayinde Hamzat has adopted a “4-Point action plan centered on “Robust Inter-Agency Collaborations, Enhanced Community Policing, Advanced Intelligence &”Technology-Driven policing” and Capacity-building” for Police Officers in the Operational competences of; citizen-centered policing, rule of law and respect for human rights.

Academically, the Commissioner of Police holds a B.sc,(Hons) in Sociology, M.sc in Conflict Management and Peace Studies and lastly,  Ph.D. in Peace and Development Studies.

 The CP holds significant certifications globally and nationally in the security orbit. He is a Member Society for Peace Studies and Practice (mspsp), a Certified International police (Interpol) Operative, a Certified Disputed Document Examiner, Computer Forensics Expert and  Member Chartered Institute of Computer Forensics of Nigeria(MCICFON) inclusive of his  Membership of the ILEA Global Network for Law Enforcement and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

CP Adebola A. Hamzat, Ph.D, psc, FICMC, fdc is married with Children and His Hobbies include Reading, Track events and Peace negotiations.

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IG Disbands Edo Police Team for Running Over Cuffed Man

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The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Police officers accused of running over a man in handcuffs in Edo State are facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.

A team of policemen with their official vehicle had run over a handcuffed middle-aged man, dragging him through the road in Ekpoma, Edo State.

The incident was said to have caused apprehension in the area.

 Last Friday, the IG summoned the erring police officers to the Force Headquarters.

However,  a statement on Thursday by the Force Spokesperson,  Muyiwa Adejobi, added that the IG had ordered the disbandment of the unit in the state.

It partly read, “In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the acting IGP, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith. This step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.”

He explained that the actions were taken to demonstrate that the Force frown on such behaviour.

“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties, ” the statement added.

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AIG Oladimeji Cautions Police Officers against Unprofessional Conduct

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By Adenitan Akinola

The new Assistant Inspector General, AIG, of Police for Zone 11, Mr Olanrewaju Yomi Oladimeji says the mandate of the Police is to secure life and property in their various jurisdictions with the modern day policing system and global best standard and practice. 

Mr Oladimeji made the declaration upon assumption of office at the Zonal headquarters in Osogbo after inspecting a guard of honour mounted.

He therefore charged officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to be disciplined and conform with laid-down rules and regulations guiding their conduct to avoid running foul of the laws.

The AIG also emphasized the imperative of policing with respect for the fundamental human rights of individual citizens as a cornerstone of Democratic policing.

The new Zone 11 boss however reminded citizens to ensure that their conduct was within the ambit of the law,while also urging them to respect the rights of police men, both as individual and as officer of the federal republic of Nigeria.

AIG Olanrewaju Yomi Oladimeji, a graduate of History and Political Science from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife was called to bar after attending the Nigeria Law School Kano.

He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1990ans has served in various capacities and commands including Edo State Police Command where he was Divisional Crime Officer,  Divisional  Traffic Officer, Police  Public Relations Officer, The Divisional Police Officer in Ikpoba Hill, Auchi, Uromi and New Benin as well as the second in Command in Department of Operations, Edo State Command.

Until his elevation and deployment as AIG Zone 11,he was Area Commander, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner and finally as Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Police Command

He is a member of professional bodies including International Association of Chief of Police, Nigeria Bar Association and Nigeria Institute of Public Relations. 

The Zone 11 of the Nigeria police force comprises of Oyo and Osun State commands.

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Obey Traffic Rules, IGP Orders All Police Convoys

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The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive ordering all police convoys to henceforth, as a matter of compulsion, obey all traffic regulations.

The IG gave the directive Monday during his meeting with the Mobile Police Squadron and commanders at the Force headquarters in Abuja.

According to him, the Force must lead by example if it is to command the respect of the general public. He therefore pledged to lead by example, promising to also observe all traffic regulations.

He said, “Let me end this speech by reminding you that those who keep the peace must be the epitome of peace. Those whose duty it is to enforce the laws of the land must themselves respect and obey the laws of the land. Without obeying the laws, the Police lack the moral high ground to interrogate and bring lawbreakers to book.

“Consequently, in line with my vision of building a rule of law compliant Police Force, it is my directive that henceforth all police convoys on routine, non-emergency movements must obey traffic lights and other traffic rules, I pledge to lead by example in this regard. As you will be returning to your various bases, I wish you a safe journey and please be assured of my best wishes always.”

Speaking further, the IG also said the newly created special squad—Special Intervention Squad—will comprise 40,000 specially trained officers, selected from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force personnel and all tactical units across the country.

He said, “Modalities for the creation of a new special squad—the Special Intervention Squad have been initiated. This special squad will consist of 40,000 specially trained elite officers. The Squad will be formed by selecting officers from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force personnel and all tactical units in the country.

“These officers will undergo intensive pre-deployment training to make them combat ready for frontline operational duties in all the states of the Federation, with a particular focus on areas plagued with unrest and turmoil. By pooling together the expertise and experience of our PMF personnel and other tactical units, we can establish a formidable force that is well-equipped to handle the evolving challenges we face.

“This dedicated force will bolster our capacity to respond swiftly and decisively to security threats, ensuring that our presence is felt and our response is effective in every corner of our country.

“1,000 personnel from this new squad will be deployed to every state of the Federation for immediate operations as standby intervention units, while more troubled spots or zones will receive the remaining officers out of the 40,000.

“These officers will not perform routine police duties but will be housed and kept combat-ready at all times, engaging in daily training in readiness for deployments to intercept and neutralise high-profile criminals and those terrorising our communities. They will be deployed to intervene rapidly and proactively in any situation necessary in their states of assignment”, Egbetokun said.

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Police Parade Suspected Rapists, Murderers

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By Rasheedah Makinde

The police in Oyo State have paraded four self-confessed suspected rapists and murderers who have been terrorizing residents in the Akobo area of Ibadan.

The suspects were paraded alongside other suspected criminals by the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr Adewale Osifeso at police headquarters Eleyele Ibadan. 

Mr Osifeso said a group of armed robbers invaded Apaatuku/Onireke at Akobo area in Ibadan and robbed residents of their valuables and also killed one Makanjuola Ogedengbe after raping his two daughters aged 14yrs and 10yrs respectively during the incident. 

He said during the investigation, it was revealed that one Ibrahim Rasaq ‘m’ 31yrs, one Abiodun Olalekan ‘M’ 32yrs, and one Abolade Morenikeji ‘M’ 34yrs, who were earlier arrested in connection with the armed robbery operation at Sawia Estate at Ogbere in Ibadan, which was reported on 16th April 2023, were the same gang who invaded Apaatuku/Onireke community.

He said the two raped daughters of the deceased were allegedly raped by Abolade Morenikeji ‘M’ and one Sodiq ‘M’ respectively. 

“The said Sodiq, who was the group’s alleged leader was killed in the operation by the community security guards. The assailants also shot at the community’s night guard who is currently receiving treatment.”

“One Adebayo Salami ‘M’ who is a major receiver/informant of the group and landlord at Ajara Olohunda, Akobo in Ibadan was arrested in connection with the case. During interrogation, he confessed to have invited the group for the robbery operation at the Apatuku area where one Makanjuola Ogedengbe ‘M’ was killed and his two daughters ages 14 and 10 were defiled by the robbery gang during the operation.”

The police spokesman said all the suspects would soon be charged to court after proper investigations. 

He stated further that the Command through Smart Inter-Agency Collaborations and dogged determination has never rested on its laurels to ensure that the State does not become a playground to hoodlums and sinister-minded individuals.

Mr Osifeso said the period in view has provided opportunities for review and closure of some of the cases under investigation and as well provided leads to others under close monitoring and observation.

He assured the general public that adequate preparations have been emplaced towards the success of the annual Egungun festivities. 

“As we know it, the Festival is usually characterized by lots of aesthetics, fun fair, and rich cultural displays embedded in pomp and pageantry.

Raising concern about rising cases of traffic accidents, the PPRO said the command was collaborating with other relevant agencies to stem the tide.

“Concerned with the unpleasant rise in cases of avoidable traffic accidents caused by deliberate recklessness especially driving against traffic (One-way) hereby endangering the lives of other road users and good citizens, the Oyo State Police Command in concert with relevant Sister Security Agencies have concluded plans to clampdown on defaulters with assurances of heavy sanctions regardless association or affiliations”.

“In addition, residents over the weekend shall witness Security patrols, intensified stop & search at designated points across the state and continuous raids of black spots all in a bid to maintain the tempo of the State’s signature relative tranquility.”

Mr Osifeso noted that Area Commanders have been given express directives to be proactive and to secure all critical infrastructures within their areas of jurisdiction including Media Houses, places of worship, Train stations, Banks, Schools, Correctional facilities, entry & exit points in and out of the State not leaving out the Parks and Garages.

“In case of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers; 615 (toll free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614. NPF rescue me app is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and IPhone users respectively.”

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BREAKING: Police Declare Auxiliary Wanted

By Web News 1315

By Rasheedah Makinde 

Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command has declared Lamidi Mukaila, also known as Auxiliary, wanted.

This is contained in a statement e-signed by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer SP Osifeso Adewale.

The statement urges anyone with useful information that will lead to the arrest of Auxiliary to contact the state’s Police Command.

                                TEXT

The General Public particularly good citizens of Oyo State is hereby notified that LAMIDI MUKAILA AKA AUXILIARY ‘M’ whose Photograph appears above is wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command in connection with cases of; Attempted Murder, Causing Grevious Harm, Arms Dealing , Murder, Armed Robbery within Oyo State and

Kidnapping at Oke-ogun and Ibarapa axis of the State.

2. Lamidi Mukaila is an indigene of Oyo State. He was born on the 9th, January 1962 (61yrs) and dark in complexion.

3. He is about 1.55m (5ft1), Married and speaks Yoruba & English Language moderately.

4. His last known address is Diamond Hotel, Alakia-Isebo, Egbeda LGA.

5. Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Oyo State Police Command on any of these lines; 08033387701, 08023219552, 07055495413 and 08081768614. 

Earlier, the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command had raided the house of the former PMS leader Lamidi Mukaila..

Police operatives discovered different ammunition, over four hundred cutlasses, various knives, pistols, charms and some cartridges at Auxiliary’s house during the raid. 

Other crime-related ammunition found in his possession included beaded crown, horse whip, staff allegedly belong to auxiliary, axes, international passport, axes, handcuffs as well as mobile phone. 

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