The Nation Newspaper

Tag: Commissioner of Police

  • Akwa Ibom gets new Commissioner of Police

    Mr Musa Kimo, has assumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom.

    He succeeded Bassey Abang, who had been redeployed from the state, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Odiko Macdon, said in Uyo on Friday.

    “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, has approved the posting of a new Commissioner of Police to Akwa Ibom State Police Command.

    Read also: Akwa Ibom protest transfer of police chief

    “He is CP Musa Kimo. The new CP takes over from CP John Bassey Abang.

    “The new Police boss holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Political Science from the University of Sokoto,” Macdon said

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the official statement from the PPRO announcing the assumption of duty of Kimo has laid to rest rumours that three commissioners were posted to the state within one week. (NAN)

  • Army seeks collaboration with security agencies to tackle insurgency

     The Nigerian Army has called for closer collaboration with security agencies in Borno, to facilitate successful implementation of the counter-insurgency campaign.

    Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri, quoted Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, as making the call at a meeting with heads of security agencies in the state.

    According to the statement Biu called for synergy and cooperation towards evolving new strategies in the ongoing fight against insurgency and other sundry crimes.

    Biu stressed the need for routine interaction between stakeholders with a view to strengthen cooperation, intelligent and information sharing among them.

    Read Also:Missing General: Army clarifies rumour on military operations

    While commending the agencies for discharging their duties effectively, Biu called for proactive measures to review strategies to meet the security challenges occasioned by the political transition period.

    Biu reminded the agencies of the need to be proactive so as not to allow breach of peace and checkmate unholy political gatherings.

    The meeting was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Damian Chukwu, Comptroller of Customs, AB Abdullahi, and the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ibrahim Abdullahi.

    Others were Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ijafaru Bukar, and Comptroller, Nigerian Immigration Service, Abdulfattah Adamu, among others.

  • Army, Police caution IPOB over sit-at-home order

    The Army, Police and other security Agencies in Imo state, Monday warned members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against disrupting public peace over the September 14 sit-at-home order.

    The state Commissioner of Police, Dasuki Galadanchi, Brigade Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Brigadier General H.I Bature, and other Heads of Security Agencies, said they were ready to confront IPOB and other separatist groups.

    Read Also:Ohanaeze, Youth Group reacts to IPOB’s sit-at-home order

    Describing the secessionists as “miscreants”, the CP said that the proposed sit-at-home order was not in tandem with the laws of the land.

    He therefore advised the members of the public to ignore the call for the sit-at-home and go about their lawful businesses without fear of any attack.

    Galadanchi, informed that the security Agencies would from Tuesday begin what he called “operation show of force” across the state to sensitize the people on the need to ignore the IPOB order.

    He said, “The Heads of all the security in Imo state are working together. We are here to tell the world that we are saying no to the proposed sit-at-home order on September 14 by IPOP.

    “We want to tell members of the public that anyone who has any genuine business on that day should go about his or her business. We have resolved among ourselves to protect the citizens”.

    The CP continued that, “IPOB members should remember that where one person’s right ends, the other person’s own Begins. Imo state must be great in our time. The sit-at-home order by IPOB is at variance with the law.

    “Anybody who tries to threaten law abiding citizens in the name of sit-at-home will have the security Agencies to contend with”.

    The CP said that during the joint operation show of force, all the security Agencies would exchange ideas, share intelligence in order to prevent IPOB members from fermenting troubles.

    The brigade Commander said that the security Agencies “have the capacity and ability to contend with the IPOP members.”

    The army chief urged the pro-Biafra group to explore lawful channels in pressing home their demands instead of threatening public peace.

  • Man remanded for murder, secretly burying Okada rider

    An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a farmer, Toyin Ajakaye, for alleged murder and ‘secret burial’ of a commercial motorcyclist, Omoniyi Are.

    Toyin was arraigned on information from the Commissioner of Police to the court that there was a probable cause to remand the suspect in prison custody for being reasonably suspected to have committed murder.

    Read Also:Murder of commissioner in Ekiti : Two remanded in prison

    According to the charge sheet marked MAD/133ft/2018, Toyin was alleged to have committed the crime on 22nd August at Agbado-Ekiti in Gbonyin Local Government Area.

    Toyin told the court that he engaged the commercial cyclist to convey him to the farm where a fight allegedly ensued between them over disagreement on the transport fare.

    The fight, according to him, was sparked by his offer to pay the deceased N100 out of the N200 charged by the cyclist. The defendant claimed that he had N100 on him.

    Toyin claimed that he held the deceased by the neck as he (Omoniyi) was trying to grab his genitals adding that the deceased died in the scuffle.

    The defendant confessed that when he couldn’t carry the corpse, he dug a shallow grave and tied a rope on the neck of the deceased and buried same in the grave.

    Toyin said he was arrested by passersby who handed him over to the police.

    But the report of the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), Lasisi Bashiru, countered the statement of the defendant.

    According to the IPO, investigation revealed that the defendant tied the rope on the neck of the deceased at the scene of the crime and buried the corpse adding that Toyin had earlier been detained of a case of stealing goats.

    The police prosecutor, Oriyomi Akinwale, pleaded that the court granted the request to remand the defendant in prison custody.

    Defence counsel, Busuyi Ayorinde, pleaded that the duplicate case file be forwarded to the Ministry of Justice for legal advice adding that application for bail will be filed before an appropriate court.

    Presiding magistrate, Mrs. Modupe Afeniforo, ordered that Toyin be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case till 16th October.

  • Why I attempted to steal my sister’s car – ex convict

    A suspect nabbed by the FCT Police Command, Chika Anozie said he went into stealing to treat himself of an undisclosed ailment.

    Anozie who is an ex-convict, was arrested while he was attempting to steal his sisters car parked at Wuse market in Abuja.

    Giving details of how his arrest was made, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma said: “When you park your car at Wuse market, Anozie is one of the syndicate that  specialises in vandalizing vehicles.

    Read Also:Ex-convict faces another break-in charge

    “On 14th August, 2018 at about 1345hrs, Police operatives from Wuse Division on routine patrol in Wuse market arrested Chika Anozie while trying to steal a Maroon Colour Nissan Almera car with reg. no. EF 60 KRD from where it was parked.

    “The car belongs to his sister and we recovered from him; one master key, car battery and stereo were recovered from the suspects the suspect who is an ex-convict.”

    On his part, Anozie said: “I am the one that usually takes care of the car for my sister. I did not steal a car, it is just battery of the car and stereo I stole.

    “It is hunger that led me to attempt to steal her car.

    “I told her that I was not feeling too well and instead of giving me money for treatment, she told me that she didn’t have money.

    “Instead of dying from the sickness, I spoke with a colleague of mine and we decided to steal the battery, stereo  and engine of her car where she parked it.

    “We succeeded in taking the battery and stereo where she parked it at Wuse market because I got a master key from a friend.”

    He added: “I have returned the battery to my sister and she has asked them (Police) to forgive me.

    “I am sorry, I will not do it again, I promise.”

    The CP said he would be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.

  • IGP sets up investigative team to unravel killers of seven policemen

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has set up a team of investigators to unravel the killers of seven policemen in Abuja.

    The Policemen who were on stop and search duty were killed by gunmen at the Galadimawa roundabout area of Abuja on Monday night.

    The team of seven would be headed by a Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma.

    Other members of the team are; Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the IGP Special Tactical Squad (STS), Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations FCT Police Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Police Forensic Department, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Police Central Criminal Registry, Assistant Commissioner of Police, 2I/C IGP Intelligence Response Team, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Federal SARS and Chief Superintendent of Police, IGPSEC.

    The team is expected to report its findings to the IGP within 21 days.

    Read Also:Police recover two human skulls from suspected cultist in Calabar

    This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by the Force Spokesman, Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood.

    The team was also directed to work with the FCT Commissioner of Police and also ordered take over the investigation from the Command Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department.

    The statement reads: “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris has on the 3rd July, 2018 set-up a team of Specialized Crack Investigation Detectives, Police Scene of Crime Experts and Technical Intelligence Unit of the Force to investigate the ambush attack and killing of seven Policemen while on duty on 2nd July, 2018 by armed robbers/bandits.”

    Terms of reference of the team reads: “A thorough and discreet investigation of the ambush attack and killing of seven Policemen while on duty on 2nd July, 2018 by armed robbers/Bandits at Galadimawa roundabout, Federal Capital Territory.

    “The team is to unravel arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killings and detect the motives behind the ambush and killing of the seven Policemen.

    “The Team will work with the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory in the investigation of the incident and will take over further investigation into the killings from the FCT CIID

    “The Team will take any other instruction from the Inspector General of Police in ensuring the prompt resolution of the crime to bring the perpetrators to justice.

    “The Team will obtain evidence; receive complaints and information from public spirited individuals or any other member of the public with useful information that can assist them in their investigation.

    “The Team is expected to proffer strategies and recommendations to forestall similar attack in the future.”

    The Inspector General of Police urged members of the public in the FCT to cooperate with the Investigation Team.

    The Police also asked members of the public with useful information about the killing to call the following numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938 and 07057337653.

    The Force said it will not relent, despite the attack in its renewed commitment in crime prevention and control and adequate protection of lives and property throughout the country, and will ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crime are brought to justice and on time.

  • Police kill suspected gang leader in Akwa Ibom

    The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the killing of Isaac, alias `Stainless’, suspected to be the leader of a notorious gang, who have been terrorising residents of the state.

    The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, made the fact known when he briefed newsmen in Uyo on the security situation in Ukanafun and Etim Ekpo Local Government Areas (LGAs) on Thursday.

    Ogunjemilusi explained that Stainless was killed after an   exchange of fire between the gang and the police at 10.30p.m. on Tuesday.

    “A joint operation of security agencies in the state led to the death of Iso Akpafid on Jan. 15.

    “The peoples’ jubilation was, however, cut short by the emergence of a wicked and brutal self-crowned successor, who adopted the title of Stainless.

    “Stainless led other hoodlums on a revenge mission and unleashed terror on the area by killing, maiming, raping, kidnapping, issuing threat letters and burning houses indiscriminately.

    “Our efforts received a boost at about 22:30 hours of April 18, 2018, with the death of the current and most brutal gang leader, known as Stainless by his victims but whose real name is Isaac.

    “He died after serious exchange of gunfire, thus effectively bringing an end to his reign of terror and that of his lieutenants in Etim Ekpo and Ukanafun LGAs,” he said.

    Ogunjemilusi urged criminals to stay away from the state to avoid the consequences of their activities in the hands of security operatives.

    He also advised parents to monitor their children and wards, especially those in higher institutions, to prevent them from engaging in cult activities.

    Read Also: Police arrest 10 ‘cultists’, recover weapons

  • Gunmen kill another Pastor in Edo

    Senior Pastor of the Christ Chosen Church of God, Oranmiyan branch, Pastor Benson Iyobosa Isibor, has been killed by yet to be identified gunmen.

    This is coming one week after one Pastor Pius Eromosele was abducted and killed by suspected herdsmen at his farm.

    Late Pastor Isibor was killed on Monday evening at about 7pm while he was returning from work.

    He was shot dead at his residence at Oramiyan Street in Egor local government area.

    Witnesses said the gunmen lurked around the area until the pastor returned from work when they attacked him.

    The late Pastor was said to have been accosted by the gunmen as he was about to enter his house and they inquired if he was Pastor Isibor.

    It was learnt that Pastor Isibor answered in the affirmative before he was shot three times.

    Attempt by the gunmen to made away with the late Pastor’s jeep failed as the car rammed into the perimeter fencing of the building.

    When our reporter visited the residence, scores of sympathizers and church members were seen weeping.

    Eldest daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Rosemary Abu, described her late father as her best friend who could confide in her.

    Mrs. Rosemary said she was also returning from work when she heard three gunshots without knowing it was her father that was killed.

    She said, “The incident happened before 7pm. I was climbing the stairs when I heard the first gunshot. I saw people running for safety.

    “I later heard two other gunshots. It armed robbers were in the area. It was my brother that came and told me that my father was on the ground.

    “We met him dead. After they killed him, they took his car but they hit the fence and ran away.

    “My father was posted to this branch in 2014. Last two years, he said he received a text message from some persons that they want to kidnap him.he reported the matter to the police.

    “The killers were waiting for my father. It was not a case of kidnapping. I want these killers to die the way my father was killed.

    State Commissioner of Police, Babatunde Kokumo, confirmed the killings and said it was a case murder.

    Kokumo assured that the police will fish out the killers.

    Read Also: One killed as gunmen invade Edo community

  • Pandemonium as gunmen kill patent medicine vendor

    There was pandemonium around Abeokuta Street in the heart of Kaduna city on Monday as unknown gunmen shot and killed a patent medicine vendor.

    The Nation gathered that, the perpetrators stormed the deceased patent medicine store named as Alhaji Tajudeen Adegbite at about 8:30pm on Sunday where they took their time to take ‘snacks and soft drinks’ before shooting him.

    According to eyewitness, the late Adegbite was shot at close range but he did not die until Monday.

    “He was shot at close range and died today (Monday),” he said.

    “After taking their soft drinks and snack, they went into the patent medicine store and invited the owner, Alhaji Tajudeen Adegbite, outside and shot him.

    “The assailant jumped into a waiting car and sped off leaving the victim in the pool of his own blood.

    “Neighbours later called in the police who arrived at the scene and took Mr. Adegbite to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead,” added the eyewitness.

    The police in Kaduna confirmed the incident.

    The State Police Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Mukhtar, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said the police received a distressed call and immediately swung into action by dispatching a team to the scene of the incident.

    Mukhtar hinted that the Commissioner of Police, Austin Iwar had ordered for a massive manhunt for the killers while investigation was ingoing.

    The police spokesman said, “Our men in collaboration with neighbours took the victim to a nearby hospital but unfortunately he gave us the ghost before help could be rendered.

    “We are working round the table to ensure that the perpetrators of this gruesome act are brought to justice.  We also call on the public to help us with information to may lead to tracking down the killers.

    “But let me assure you that the Commissioner of Police, Austin Iwar, has ordered for massive manhunt to fish out the perpetrators.”

    Read Also: http://staging.thenationonlineng.net/gunmen-kill-herdsman-15-cows/

  • Fulani herdsmen kill SARS operative in Oyo

    Fulani herdsmen kill SARS operative in Oyo

    Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed the Officer-in-charge of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Saki Area of the Oyo State Police Command.

    The officer, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, whose name was not disclosed by the Command was said to have been macheted to death by the suspected Fulani herdsmen during an operation in a forest around Saki-Ogboro Road in the Oke Ogun area of the state.

    The incident is coming barely two weeks after the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Odude and other top officers of the Command held a stakeholders meeting to address issues and crisis between farmers and herdsmen in the state.

    The meeting held at the Eleyele Headquarters of the Command in Ibadan.

    According to a top Source who pleaded anonymity, a combined team of police officers and men of the SARS operatives in the area had arrested some suspected Fulani herdsmen on the ground of disturbing public peace a day earlier, but that the men were ambushed by another gang of herdsmen during another attempt to arrest two other suspects involved in the public chaos.

    The source added that the development has led to palpable fear in Saki and its environs.

    The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu who confirmed the incident said four suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of the officer.

    He, however, added that the Command has commenced an investigation on the incident while assuring people in the area to remain law-abiding and calm.