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  • IG raises the alarm over stockpiling of arms

    The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has said some politicians are stockpiling arms ahead of the elections in February and March.

    The police leadership also stated that it will not hesitate to deal with any politician whose attitude contravenes with the Electoral Act.

    The Police boss disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of Police in charge of Operations as part of preparation for the elections.

    He also however charged the DCPs to commence raids of black spots to curtail likely threats to the electoral process.

     

    Details shortly…

  • IGP Adamu nominates Lamorde, Lakanu, four others as DIGs

    The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has sent the names of new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to the Police Service Commission for consideration and approval.

    According to a source at the Force headquarters, four of the nominees are Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGs) while two are Commissioners of Police (CPs).

    The nominees according to the source are: AIG Usman Tilli Abubakar from Kebbi State; AIG Abdulmaji Ali from Niger State; AIG Taiwo Frederick Lakanu from Lagos State and Godwin Nwobodo from Enugu State.

    Others are: CP Ogbizi Michael from Abia State and CP Ibrahim Lamorde, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from Adamawa State.

    When The Nation contacted spokesman of the Police Service Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, he admitted that the commission had received a letter from the Ag. IG but he said he could not confirm the names.

    He also expressed hope the names of the new DIGs would be made public on Tuesday after the plenary concludes its adjourned sitting.

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    He said: “The plenary is continuing tomorrow. I know that the Commission received an official communication from the Ag.

    “IG and that official communication is part of what the plenary is considering.

    “At the end of the plenary tomorrow, the Commission would have taken a decision on that official communication from the IG.”

    When asked to confirm the DIGs, he said: “I have not seen the letter from IG and I cannot confirm any name until it is approved. When the approval is done tomorrow, the names would be made public.”

  • Dickson hails Buhari on choice of Adamu as IGP

    Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the choice of Mr. Muhammed Adamu as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP).

    The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, on Thursday, described the new IGP as a dedicated professional with the requisite experience for the job.

    He, however, urged the new IGP to give required attention to the need to refocus the police for more effective service delivery with emphasis on professionalism.

    Dickson said that his interactions with the new IGP when he was the Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 5, showed that he was a brilliant career officer with the right experience for the job.

    He called on Nigerians to support to the new IGP to enable to him the succeed in the onerous task of securing lives and prosperities in the society.

    The governor assured the new IGP of his support and prayers “as long as he does what is right in fairness to everybody.”

    He said: “I commend President Muhammadu Buhari on the choice of a new IGP, in the person of Muhammed Adamu, a professional police officer.

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    “From my experience and interactions with the New IGP when he was Assistant Inspector General òf Police in charge of Zone 5, my judgement is that he did a good job, as a brilliant career officer with the right experience.

    “I congratulate him and urge him to refocus the service for greater professionalism and national service. He should raise the bar of professionalism and service in the police.

    “I also call for support for the new IGP especially at this critical time of our nation’s history to enable him to succeed in the sensitive task of security our society.

    “As long as he does what is right and he is fair to all, he will always have my support and prayers”.

  • Adamu steps in as acting IG

    WITH a promise to be professional,  Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, an Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, mounted the saddle yesterday as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP). He takes over from Ibrahim Idris, who is retiring.

    Adamu was led by the former IG to President Muhammadu Buhari, who decorated him with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The handover is billed for today at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

    Adamu, who hails from Lafia, Nassarawa State, thanked President Buhari for finding him worthy of the position. He promised to discharge his duties professionally.

    Briefing State House correspondents after holding a private meeting with the President, Adamu promised that he will be professional, especially in the handling of the forthcoming general elections.

    He said: “I want to thank Mr. President for considering me worthy to be the next Inspector-General of Police. We know that there are security challenges that we need to tackle; issues of kidnapping, abduction and other security challenges.

    “From the strategies put in place by the former IGP, we will re-strategise and make sure that we tackle these challenges squarely.”

    On what Nigerians should expect during the elections, Adamu said: “On the elections, you have heard from the former IGP; adequate arrangement has been made to make sure that free and fair and credible elections take place in Nigeria.”

    Asked if he was allaying the fears of the opposition that he will not be partisan, he said: “Well, we are professionals. We are going to stick by the rules; we are going to do the right thing. We will not go outside the ethics of our job to do things that are untoward; everybody will be given level playing ground to play his or her politics.”

    Idris said: “I want to inform Nigerians that today (yesterday), I am 60 years, and I think I have reached the pinnacle of my career. So, I am going to hand over to my successor, the incoming Inspectotr-General of Police.”

    A statement by Force spokesman Jimoh Moshood, an Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), said that President Buhari had directed a change of baton from Idris to Adamu.

    “The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria has consequently directed that the outgoing Inspector- General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, hand over to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Mohammed Abubakar Adamu,mni as the Acting Inspector General of Police.”

    The statement reads: “The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu,mni hails from Lafia, Nasarawa State and a holder of BSc. Geography. He enlisted into the Force on 1st February, 1986 as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.

    “Ag. IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu,mni is a versatile and seasoned police officer, a professional per excellence. He attended several Senior Officer Courses on Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Control and Management within and outside Nigeria.

    “Before his appointment as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, he was a Directing Staff at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State.

    “He was Commissioner of Police in Ekiti and Enugu states and also Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 5 Police Command Headquarters, Benin, Edo State.”

    The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated the new IG.

    In a statement signed by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, Head, Media & Public Affairs, the NGF described Adamu’s appointment as well-deserved, considering his personal accomplishments.

    The statement quoted the Forum’s Director-General, Mr. Asishana B Okauru, as saying: “I am absolutely sure that Adamu Mohammed Lafia would bring professionalism and true leadership to policing in our country”.

    Also reacting, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) urged the new IG Adamu to restore professionalism and adherence to rules of engagement.

    Its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, urged the police boss to know that “the whole world is watching him and we urge him not to fail the nation, which he owes his allegiance.”

  • I’ll tackle security challenges, says new IGP Adamu

    President Buhari Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday decorated the new Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    Speaking to State House correspondents after his decoration by the President, Adamu thanked Buhari for considering him worthy to be the next Inspector-General of Police.

    He pledged to tackle the nation’s socio-political and security challenges, particularly the problems of violent crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping and abduction.

    “We know that there are security challenges that we need to tackle in the country like the issues of kidnapping, abduction and other security challenges.

    “From the strategies put in place by the former IGP, we will re-strategise and make sure that we tackle these challenges squarely.’’

    On the forthcoming general elections, Adamu said he was going to build up on the strategies put in place by the outgoing IGP to ensure a hitch-free electoral exercise.

    The Ag. IGP, who was accompanied to the villa by the outgoing IGP, also pledged to maintain neutrality and to be fair to all while carrying out his official duties before, during and after the general elections.

    “Adequate arrangement has been made to make sure that free and fair and credible elections take place in Nigeria.

    “We are going to build up on the strategies put in place to make sure that we have hitch-free elections in the country.

    “We are going to stick by the rules, we are going to do the right thing. We will not go outside the ethics of our job to do things that are untoward, everybody will be given level playing ground to play his or her politics,’’ he said.

    The outgoing IGP, who also addressed the correspondents after the decoration of the new IGP by the president, announced his retirement from service.

    “I want to inform Nigerians that today I am 60 years and I think I have reached the pinnacle of my career.

    “So, I am going to handover to my successor, the incoming Inspector General of Police.

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    “He is an officer I know very well. We knew each other in the past, we have worked together and I wish him success,’’ he said.

    AIG Mohammed Abubakar Adamu hails from Lafia, Nasarawa State and holds a BSc in Geography.

    He enlisted into the Force on February 1, 1986 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police

    Before his appointment as the Acting Inspector General of Police, he was a Directing Staff at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State.

    He was Commissioner of Police in Ekiti and Enugu States and also Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5 Police Command Headquarters, Benin, Edo.

     

  • NGF congratulates Ag. IGP Adamu

    The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated the new Acting Inspector General of Police Mr. Adamu Abubakar Mohammed.

    The Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat In a statement signed by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, Head, Media and Public Affairs believes that the appointment is well deserved considering his personal accomplishments.

    Adamu Mohammed Lafia had occupied the office of the Director of Peace Keeping operations, led the Enugu Police Command as Police Commissioner and was AIG in charge of Zone 5.

    Until his appointment, he was at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as a directing staff. Adamu Mohammed Lafia is reputed to be a man of impeccable character.

    Apart from heading Police formations at their most strategic levels in Nigeria, Adamu Mohammed Lafia had also risen to the apex of international policing in Lyon France, where he rose through the hierarchy of the organization to ascend the exalted position of the Vice President of INTERPOL, a position he held for years with distinction.

    Read Also: Buhari decorates new IGP Adamu

    According to the statement, the Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mr. Asishana B Okauru said “I am absolutely sure that Adamu Mohammed Lafia would bring professionalism and true leadership to policing in our country”.

    Okauru, who had worked with several notable police officers during his time as the Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) further added that “I can attest to his solid pedigree and rich experience. He is arguably the most qualified serving police officer at this time, to occupy the very sensitive office of the Inspector General of Police”.

    The NGF sincerely hope that the new top cop would harness all his experiences from his previous offices, at home and abroad, with dexterity and a fervent drive to curb crime, ensure peace in the entire country and once again propound the policing principles that will lead Nigerians to believe that the police, “is your friend”.

  • 8 things you should know about new IGP Adamu

    President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Abubakar Adamu Mohammed as the Acting Inspector General of police to replace Ibrahim Idris who retired on Tuesday.

    Adamu officially, stepped in as acting IGP today.

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    Here are things you should know about him: 

    1. Adamu was born on November 9, 1961
    2.  He was born in Nasarawa State
    3.  He has a bachelor Degree in Geography
    4. He was a director of peacekeeping operations
    5.  He was a deputy commissioner of police in Ekiti state and enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force in 1986
    6.  He was the Assistant Inspector General of Police zone 5 in Benin, Edo State
    7. He has served with the United Nation and INTERPOL for over a decade.
    8. He served as the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State.

  • Buhari approves Adamu as acting IG as Idris bows out today

    Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Abubakar Adamu Mohammed Lafia has been named as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IG).

    Adamu’s appointment reportedly got the blessing of President Muhammadu Buhari, who met with IG Ibrahim Idris, who is expected to bow out of service today after attaining the retirement age of 60.

    The appointment came following opposition from some quarters against possible tenure extension for IG Idris, who has also attained the statutory 35 years in service.

    It was gathered that the acting IG was selected by the president among three names submitted to him after weeks of shopping for Idris’ replacement.

    AIG Adamu, The Nation gathered, is a course mate of Force Secretary AIG Taiwo Lakanu and former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss Ibrahim Lamorde.

    Until his appointment, the Lafia, Nasarawa State-born Adamu was serving at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).

    It was gathered that the officer, who, like Idris, spent many years working with the United Nations (UN) and the International Police (INTERPOL), will be officially announced today (Tuesday).

    Confirming the development to The Nation, a source close to IG Idris said the decision was taken yesterday.

    The source said: “It is true but the announcement has not been made yet. Oga (Idris) retires on Tuesday (today) having clocked 35 years in service. He has done well for the police and brought in many innovations.

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    “The new IG once served as Deputy Commissioner in Ekiti State Command, among other postings.”

    The development confirmed a story exclusively reported by this newspaper on January 10.

    The Nation said in the report that the President may not extend IG Idris’ despite pressure from lobbyists.

    It reported that the IGP might be directed to hand over to the most senior DIG next week (this week).

    A source, who spoke in confidence, told The Nation on January 9: “The President is not likely to extend the tenure of the IGP but he  is waiting for the statutory retirement day before making a pronouncement. You know, Buhari is a due process leader.

    “The outgoing IG is most likely to hand over to the most senior Deputy Inspector-General of Police pending the appointment of a substantive holder.

    “ If Idris leaves, there will be an Acting IGP and this will not affect security arrangement for the general elections So far, the IGP is expected to be preparing his handover note.”

  • Adamu: court struck out my case with EFCC in 2016

    SENATE Committee on Agriculture Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu said yesterday that those labouring to link him with a non-existent case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) should look elsewhere.

    He denied having a case with the EFCC as being speculated and bandied in some quarters

    Adamu’s clarification might not be unconnected with the claim of Senate President Bukola Saraki that the former Nasarawa State governor suddenly metamorphosed into an attack dog of the Presidency since the EFCC dusted his file on alleged case of corruption.

    It was also said that the anti-graft agency also went ahead to arraign Adamu’s son in court over corruption allegation.

    Adamu, however, insisted that Saraki was beating about the bush, especially when he informed the Senate President when his case with EFCC was struck out in court way back in 2016.

    The senator said: “I think because he (Saraki) has come so much to talk about EFCC, he is being dishonest about it. This is because when my case was terminated, when it was discharged, in the Federal High Court in Lafia, way back on June 28, 2016, as a senator, when I got back to Abuja, I went to him (Saraki) and told him that my case has been discharged. All the other accused persons were discharged.

    “He (Saraki) congratulated me. Of course, it wasn’t for him to announce formally at plenary, but he congratulated me. There were other colleagues of mine I discussed the matter with. They knew about it. Each time they talk about Abdullahi Adamu, they said I have no case with EFCC. I’ll give you the documents to see.”

    The former governor, who tendered the ruling on his case by a Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, dated June 28, 2016, for sighting, said he has also shown the court document to other interested in knowing the truth.

    It was observed that the prosecution of the case in an application dated 25th May, 2016 sought to withdraw the suit.

  • Adamu to APC: Ignore antics of nPDP

    A former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, on Thursday asked the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ignore the antics of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP).

    Adamu said that the group’s claim of marginalization and insistence on meeting with President Muhamadu Buhari was to blackmail, intimidate and ambush the President and the party.

    Adamu who is also chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture stated this in a statement issued in Abuja ahead of the national convention of the APC.

    He commended President Buhari for refusing to interfere in the nPDP issue, which, according to him, was receiving the attention of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and the leadership of the party.

    He insisted that it was time the party ignored what he described as “the deliberate attempts by some persons in the APC to distract President Buhari’s focus on governance.”

    He noted that his admonition was against the backdrop of the recent decision of some people to resurrect the platform of the defunct new nPDP to fight their personal battles.

    Adamu said, “I belonged to the nPDP; and, as I had said before, there was nowhere we held a meeting to resurrect the group for the purpose of protesting alleged marginalization of our former members by the APC-led federal government. Apart from that, the basis of the group’s allegation is tenuous.”

    Adamu, who also north central zone’s coordinator for Buhari’s presidential campaign, said that the latest media report of President Buhari’s resolve not to interfere in the APC’s leadership meeting with the nPDP was a welcome development.

    He said that Buhari’s position that Vice President Osinbajo and the party leadership should interface with the nPDP was salutary to the supremacy of the APC.

    Adamu stated, “While the antics of the so-called nPDP to portray the Buhari administration as being unfair to the group in its appointments are reprehensible. I commend the President’s governance style and his litany of progressive decisions that are in tandem with the collective aspirations of our party.”

    He commended Buhari signing the 2018 budget into law despite its shortcomings and about 200 days after the presentation of the fiscal estimates to the National Assembly due to its tardy consideration and passage of the money bill.

    Adamu who said that it was disingenuous for the nPDP to create the impression that the Buhari administration had been partial in its appointments, noted that nothing could be farther from the truth.

    According to him, “If, however, the group’s ultimate agenda is to prepare the ground to pull out of the APC at the national convention or thereafter, I have good news for our teeming members nationwide: it is a notorious fact that some of the people concerned have already started jumping from one side of the aisle to the other in the chamber without a formal declaration of defection.”

    He said, “Time shall tell whether or not these persons actually count for something in the bigger picture of Mr. President’s bid to have his presidential mandate renewed by Nigerians who are enamored by his anti-corruption war and his integrity in government.”

    On the national convention, Adamu underscored the need for party members and leaders to keep their eyes sharply-focused on the ball, saying “our goal is to strengthen our party ahead of the crucial 2019 general elections and, therefore, all hands must be on deck to achieve this important feat through excellent management of the convention.”

    Adamu commended the Convention Planning Committee for a good job that it has done so far and urged all candidates and delegates to cooperate with and support the committee to deliver on its assignment.

    He wished the party a successful convention and expressed belief in the capacity of the party, under the leadership of President Buhari, to organise a convention whose outcomes would be acceptable to both winners and losers.