Category: Law Enforcement

Tinubu Appoints Argungu Police Service Commission Chairman

10Jun

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Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria

Tinubu Appoints Argungu Police Service Commission Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has approved several key appointments within the Police Service Commission (PSC), marking a significant move in the administration's effort to enhance the operational efficiency and integrity of the Nigerian police force. President Tinubu has appointed DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission. This position holds substantial influence over the management and administration of the Nigerian police force, and Argungu's extensive experience is expected to bring robust leadership to the PSC. Chief Onyemuche Nnamani has been appointed as the Secretary of the Commission. Nnamani's role will involve overseeing the administrative functions of the PSC and ensuring that its operations align with the broader goals of the Nigerian gover...

26May

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Former EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde Passes Away at 61

Cairo, Egypt — Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has died at the age of 61. Mr. Lamorde passed away in Egypt, where he had traveled for medical treatment, according to a close associate who spoke to journalists on Sunday morning. Born on December 20, 1962, in Mubi, Adamawa State, Ibrahim Lamorde had a distinguished career in law enforcement. He attended Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1984. Following his graduation, he joined the Nigerian Police Force in 1986. Mr. Lamorde's career in the Nigerian Police Force spanned over three decades. He retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021. Throughout his service, he was recognized for his dedicati...

Gov. Yusuf Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero

25May

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Gov. Yusuf Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero

Kano, Nigeria — May 25, 2024 The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, accusing him of creating tension within the state. This directive comes just two days after Bayero's deposition by the governor. A press statement issued early Saturday morning by Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson for the Governor, detailed the events leading up to the order. According to the statement, the former emir was allegedly smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to reclaim the palace forcefully. The statement, released at 7:00 AM in Kano, confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace accompanied by the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the State Ass...

Nigerian Singer Portable Attempts Daring Escape from Police Over Unsettled Debt

15May

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Nigerian Singer Portable Attempts Daring Escape from Police Over Unsettled Debt

Nigerian entertainer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name Portable, found himself in a precarious situation on Tuesday as he attempted to evade arrest by the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. The incident unfolded when officers arrived to apprehend him following a complaint filed by a car dealer over an unsettled debt. Portable had engaged in the purchase of a N27 million G-Wagon from the dealer, making an initial payment and promising to clear the remaining amount at a later date. However, the transaction soured when Portable allegedly failed to fulfill his payment obligations. In a widely circulated video capturing the dramatic arrest, Portable, dressed in a white and black striped shirt, was seen engaging in a seemingly convivial conversation with the offic...

3 Police Officers and an FRSC Officer Killed by Gunmen in Enugu

13May

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3 Police Officers and an FRSC Officer Killed by Gunmen in Enugu

Gunmen have killed three policemen and a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official in Enugu State, Nigeria. The attack occurred on Monday morning along the Obeagu-Amechi Road in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state. According to the report, the gunmen ambushed the police officers and the FRSC official while they were on duty. The assailants opened fire on them, leading to their deaths. See Also: Three Police Officers killed by Suspected Gunmen in Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators and uncover their motive. This is the second attack on security personnel in Enugu State within a week. On May 8, 2023, gunmen killed two police officers in the Nkanu West Local Government ...

Minister Declares Press Freedom, while Journalist Arrests Mount

5May

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Human Rights, Justice, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria

Minister Declares Press Freedom, while Journalist Arrests Mount

Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, celebrated government's commitment to press freedom despite evidence to the contrary. Making this bold proclamation during a press briefing held on Friday, the Minister stated that since Bola Tinubu assumed office as President on May 29, 2023, no journalist has been detained in Nigeria. The occasion for this declaration was a press briefing jointly organized by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the Federal Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to mark the 2024 World Press Freedom Day. Idris further claimed that Tinubu’s administration had fostered the most conducive environment for journalists, offe...

4May

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Corruption, Crime, Finance, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria

58 Governors Looted N2.187 Trn in 25 Yrs – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made staggering allegations that suggest no fewer than 58 former governors of Nigeria have been involved in looting, embezzlement, laundering, or misappropriating a sum totaling N2.187 trillion over a span of 25 years. These revelations were disclosed by the EFCC, excluding seized properties across the globe and other assets under probe, which purportedly amount to billions of Naira. The alleged N2.2 trillion looting spree, as per EFCC's claims, is equivalent to the entire budget of Lagos State for the year 2024, which stands at N2.25 trillion. Moreover, it surpasses the combined budget of the South-East states for 2024, totaling N2.29 trillion. The sum is also notably higher than the 2024 budgets of the North-Central states and No...

Military Complicit in Killings of Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria

25Jan

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Military Complicit in Killings of Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria

In a deeply troubling development from the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Reverend Timothy Daluk, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has leveled grave accusations against the Nigerian military. In a video circulated on social media platforms, Rev. Daluk alleges that the military is facilitating the killings of Christians in the region, leading to a tragic escalation of violence and property destruction. Accusations of Military Involvement Rev. Daluk passionately reports from the heart of the conflict in Mangu, asserting that the military is actively displacing Christian residents to pave the way for militia-led arson attacks. According to him, the military's imposition of a curfew is discriminatorily enforced, constraining Christian movements w...

Obi Condemns Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Strategic Approach to Insecurity

13Jul

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Obi Condemns Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Strategic Approach to Insecurity

South-east governors promise to deal with Simon Ekpa and other troublemakers Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has strongly criticized the sit-at-home order imposed by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), labeling it as a criminal activity that inflicts suffering on innocent people. In a series of tweets, Obi called for a more strategic approach to address the escalating violence in the Southeast, Benue, and Plateau states. He expressed deep concern over the wanton loss of innocent lives due to communal clashes, banditry, and kidnapping activities across Nigeria. "The rising insecurity in the country leading to mindless bloodletting, particularly in the North Central zone of the country, and the continued disrupti...

Emefiele: Court Gives DSS 7 Days to Either Charge or Release Him

13Jul

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Emefiele: Court Gives DSS 7 Days to Either Charge or Release Him

In a significant development, the Abuja Federal High Court issued a one-week ultimatum to the Department of State Security Service (DSS) on Thursday, demanding that they either charge or release the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The order was delivered by Justice Hamza Muazu during a ruling on a fundamental human rights suit filed by Emefiele against the DSS and other parties. Justice Muazu acknowledged the constitutional authority of the DSS to make arrests, detain individuals, and combat internal crime. However, he emphasized that such actions must be carried out in accordance with the law. The arrest of Godwin Emefiele by the DSS took place on June 10, shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended him from his position as the go...