Tag: Nigerian Police Force

<strong>Police Nabs Man Bathing With Blood In Ogun</strong>

16Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria

Police Nabs Man Bathing With Blood In Ogun

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State have nabbed a 49-year-old man, identified as Ganiyu Shina, for allegedly bathing with blood at a community river in Kotopo, Odeda Local Government Area of the State. Police arrested the suspect on Thursday at 4, Oguji Street, Obantoko, Abeokuta. This was confirmed by SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement issued on Thursday. According to Oyeyemi, the suspect was nabbed when community members saw him at the river where he parked his Nissan commercial vehicle, came out with a local sponge and a container that contains blood, and began bathing with it. He said, “Immediately he discovered that some people were watching him, he took to his heels, but was chased and apprehended by members ...

Osun: 43-Year-Old Man Killed by Suspected Cultists

24Jul

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Crime, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Security

Osun: 43-Year-Old Man Killed by Suspected Cultists

A 43-year-old man named Yinusa Okunloye was killed by suspected cultists in Ofatedo, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State. The Osun Police Command disclosed the news, reporting that suspected cultists broke into Yinusa’s residence and shot him dead around midnight on Saturday. SP Yemisi Opalola said that the case was reported to the Ido Osun Police Division Headquarters by Ismaik Azeez at about 1.30 am. See Also: Election in Osun: 21,000 Policemen Deployed for Security She said Azeez claims that three suspected cultists invaded the house of Yinusa and called him out of his room before shooting him in the chest. The Police Spokesperson said Yinusa died on the spot and then his corpse was moved by the police to the University of Osun Teaching Hospital for autopsy....

#EndSARS: Presidential Panel Approves Protesters’ Demands

13Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

#EndSARS: Presidential Panel Approves Protesters’ Demands

The Presidency has disclosed that the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad has approved the five-point demands submitted by youths embarking on nationwide protests across the nation. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina who disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘Presidential panel on police reforms swings into action, plays 5-point demand of protesters' said the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu convened a meeting following the request by President Muhammadu Buhari. The statement reads: “Following the public protests regarding various forms of human rights violations by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and the consequent disbandment of the unit by the Inspector General of Police, Moh...

11Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

Breaking: IGP Disbands SARS Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has announced the immediate dissolution of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) effective from Sunday, 11th October. He made the announcement around 1.30 pm at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He said the police unit is dissolved across all formations, the 36 state commands, and the Federal Capital Territory. He said officers and men currently serving in the unit will be redeployed. He said new policing arrangements to address the offences of armed robbery and other violent crimes will be presented in due course. Details shortly...

Lagos Assembly Throws Weight Behind #EndSARS Protests

9Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Human Rights, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Lagos Assembly Throws Weight Behind #EndSARS Protests

Lagos State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the #EndSARS protest with a demand on the proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad. They also demanded the introduction of a new and well-structured security outfit by the Federal Government and called on Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, to provide protection for the protesters while they express their grievances. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa made these requests at an emergency sitting of the House. Among the seven-point resolution passed after an extensive deliberation was also that the National Assembly should carry out a probe of the allegations against F-SARS including killing, maiming and dehumanising of Nigerians. “The Commissioner of Police should stop unwarranted molestation of ou...

#ENDSARS: Naira Marley Calls off Planned Protest, Speaks to Force PRO

6Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Human Rights, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

#ENDSARS: Naira Marley Calls off Planned Protest, Speaks to Force PRO

Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has called off his support for the #EndSARS campaign aimed at protesting police brutality in the nation. He also spoke with Force spokesman Frank Mba on measures to protect the youths amid the #EndSARS campaign. The singer had earlier called off a protest slated for Tuesday morning in Lagos after the Nigeria Police Office issued a press statement indicating their interest to engage him and the youths in an Instagram live session to address the concerns raised against SARS. Naira Marley further condemned the activities of some personnel of the force who are in the habit of harassing innocent youths. He said the protest was called off in the interest of the youths and not as insinuated in some quarters that he wa...

Ohanaeze, Afenifere Chide Daura Over Comment on 2023 Presidency

30Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Economy, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Ohanaeze, Afenifere Chide Daura Over Comment on 2023 Presidency

The apex Igbo and Yoruba socio-political groups in Nigeria on Wednesday chided Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew over his remark on the zoning of presidency in 2023. The groups – Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Afenifere in different interviews on Wednesday said Buhari was a beneficiary of zoning in 2015 when he emerged the country’s president. They said Buhari was not the most qualified for the position if he were to be judged based on merit as Daura posited, given his handling of the country’s affairs. In line with Daura’s submission, pan-northern socio-political organistion, the Arewa Consultative Forum, said the country’s constitution does not recognize zoning. Daura in an interview with Hausa Service of the BBC, on Tuesday said the presidency had rotated thrice in Nige...

Lagos State Donates Patrol Vehicles, Motorbikes to Security Operatives

5Sep

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

Crime, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Security

Lagos State Donates Patrol Vehicles, Motorbikes to Security Operatives

... creating a security trust fund has worked well for the State, says Sanwo-Olu Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has re-stated his administration's commitment towards ensuring that Lagos is free of crime as patrol vehicles and motorbikes were donated to security operatives. He made this known at the commissioning of 125 patrol vehicles and 35 patrol motorcycles for the use of security operatives in the state. Speaking at the event, Sanwoolu noted that the model thought-out 13 years ago, with the support of the Lagos State house of assembly to create the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) and has paid off so-good that the Federal government wants to replicate. According to him, the idea of creating a security trust fund has worked well for the State, not...

Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Assures Police of Improved Welfare Package

30Jul

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

Crime, Employment, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Security

Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Assures Police of Improved Welfare Package

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo – Olu on Tuesday assured improved welfare of the officers of the State Rapid Response squad (RRS) towards ensuring that they discharge their duties effectively and with civility to the people. The Governor made the promise at the Parade Ground of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo – Olu, said he would direct all government hospitals to give prompt attention to police officers injured in the line of duty. He emphasized that all outstanding special allowances due to the officers would be cleared. Also promised the provision of kits to effectively combat crime as well as send them on refresher trainings. He noted that his administration would provide additional patrol vehicles for the squad while old one...

Nigeria: Law Enforcement Agencies Should be Allowed to Do their Work – Presidency

24Jul

By adminNo Comments

Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria

Nigeria: Law Enforcement Agencies Should be Allowed to Do their Work – Presidency

On the heels of the news today that the Senate President's convoy blocked by the Police, Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity has released a statement saying law enforcement agencies should be allowed to do their job. The full statement is published below. "The Presidency has taken note of the orchestrated campaign against President Muhammadu Buhari each time a Very Important Person (VIP) is invited by the law enforcement agencies, in the discharge of their legitimate duties and functions. The law of the land is intended for all, not for the poor or those at the lowest rungs of the social ladder. It is odd, strange and bizarre that while ordinary citizens can be called up to answer questions or be interrogated, the VIP cannot be question...