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  • IG orders water-tight security around INEC offices

    As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free election, the Ag. Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered a water-tight and 24 hours security for all INEC offices and facilities nationwide.
    The IG also directed Command Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and FCT to put in place adequate security arrangements aimed at protecting all INEC offices and materials from crimes and mischief- before, during and after the elections.

    READ ALSO: Election: Be neutral, former IGPs tells Adamu

    A statement in Abuja on Sunday by the Force Spokesman, ACP Frank Mba also stated that the Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) have been mandated to monitor compliance level of Commands under their jurisdiction with the order and ensure that no breach of security within and around INEC facilities under their watch.
    Mba noted that the order takes immediate effect.
    The Police Chief also assured Nigerians of the readiness of the Force to provide a safe and enabling environment for the conduct of the general election.
     He emphasized the commitment of the Force to provide a level playing field for all political actors, while remaining professional and apolitical in the discharge of its responsibilities.

  • Police arrest six suspects for assaulting lady

    The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested six suspects connected to the assault on a lady in Edo State.

    The lady in the video that went viral was stripped naked and pepper was inserted into her private part for allegedly stealing a phone.

    The Police said following the viral video, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu ordered an investigation into the matter which led to the arrest of the six suspects.

    The Police also said they have established contact with the female victim who is 24 years adding that her health status and recovery rate are being monitored.

    The Police in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by the Force Spokesman, ACP Frank Mba also said that two other suspects are currently at large.

    The statement reads: “Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested six male suspects involved in the shocking, barbaric and indecent assault meted out on a young Nigerian female as shown in a video which recently went viral.

    “Following the dehumanizing incident, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu had ordered a comprehensive investigation into the report.

    “Consequently, the Edo State Police Command, led by its Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu swung into action, leading to the investigative breakthrough.

    “Two other male suspects are still at large. Efforts are being intensified to arrest them and bring all involved to justice.

    “The Nigeria Police Force condemns jungle justice in its entirety and warns of dire consequences for persons who resort to criminal acts of self-help.”

    Read Also: Customs intercepts uniforms, others in Lagos

    The six male suspects arrested are: Otoghile Joel (owner of the phone alleged to have been stolen by the young woman), Lucky Igbinovia (alias “One Man Squad” in whose house the young woman was tortured), Edobor Osemwengie (manager of Lafun Hotel), Kingsley Iyamu, Gregg Eweka and Friday Omorogbe.

    The Police also stated that the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu will provide more details as the investigation progresses.

  • IRT not disbanded – Police

    The Force public relations officer, Frank Mba has confirmed that the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has not been disbanded.

    He made this confirmation in a telephone chat with The Nation correspondent on Monday.

    When asked whether IRT had been disbanded, the Force PRO said the team hasn’t been disbanded.

    Read also: UNHCR, others to raise $840m for IDPs

    Earlier another source said it was not true that IRT was disbanded rather that the report of the disbandment of the team was a fake news that should be disregarded by the public.

    It advised that people should ignore the fake news going round.

  • IGP appoints Mba new Force Spokesman

    The Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP, Frank Mba as the new Spokesman for the Nigeria Police Force.

    Mba took over from an Ag. Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Jimoh Moshood, who is said to have been redeployed to other national assignments.

    Until his appointment, Mba was at the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Ikoyi- Lagos. The posting is with immediate effect.

    Details of his appointment are contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Deputy Force Spokesman, CSP Aremu Adeniran.

    The statement reads: “Frank Mba, an Assistant Commissioner of Police and a Lawyer, is an alumnus of the University of Lagos where he studied Law. He also has a Masters Degree in Law from the University of Dundee, Scotland- United Kingdom. A product of the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano where he had his initial police training, Frank is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, Quantico- USA. He also holds a Certificate in National and International Security from the Harvard University, USA.

    “A former Police Spokesman; both at the national and the Lagos State Command levels, Mba is an experienced communicator and image maker. The new Inspector General of Police has therefore charged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in revamping the image of the Force, improving the relationship between the citizens and the police, bridging existing communication gap between the police and its stakeholders, and assisting the IGP in realizing his Mission and Vision for the Force and the nation.

    Read Also: EFCC charges five for attempted fraud

    “A passionate and versatile police officer who has worked in multiple police units and departments across the country, Mba has attended some of the finest Law Enforcement trainings, both within and outside Nigeria. These include; Countering Violent Extremism and Police Leadership Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Roswell, New Mexico, USA (2018); Strategic Leadership and Command Course, Police Staff College, Jos (2017); Crisis and Disaster Management Course, Israel (2013); Managing the Media in Crisis Situations, School of Media and Communications, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos (2013); US-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program, with special focus on International Crime Issues, Washington DC (2010); General Criminal Investigation Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Botswana (2009); Middle Management Course on Global Peace Operations in Vicenza, Italy (2008); amongst others.

    “He was a member of the Nigeria Police Contingent to the United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in Liberia between 2006 and 2007, where he distinguished himself through a combination of hard work, professionalism, and discipline, thereby earning himself the prestigious UN Medal. He has since assumed duty as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters, Abuja.”

  • Baby factory, another phase of human trafficking – ACP Mba

    Baby factory, another phase of human trafficking – ACP Mba

    Mr Frank Mba, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, has described baby factory or child harvesting as another phase of human trafficking.

    Mba spoke at a seminar organised by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) to mark the International Day against Drug and Human Trafficking on Thursday in Lagos.

    The theme of the seminar is: “Human and Drug Trafficking: Changing the Narrative in Nigeria”.

    Mba said that the trend was precipitated by various factors including a social premium placed on childbearing, infertility and teenage pregnancy hastened by the unwanted social stigma associated with them.

    “The baby factory syndrome is also another phase of human trafficking and a great concern as it thrives locally and internationally.

    “It is a well organised crime, sometimes with medical doctors involved in running the factory like a legal entity.

    “They operate the place like a maternity home and the babies produced are being sold out domestically and internationally.

    “Some bring their babies to be sold, while some were even brought to the factory without pregnancy and able-bodied men are made to impregnate them willingly or forcefully.

    “They gave birth, get paid and those willing to stay are even retained for further production of babies,’’ Mba said.

    According to him, I pray that the kids will end in good hands so that they will not fall victims of organ harvest or ritualists.

    “The clergies, traditional rulers and members of the civil organisations have important roles to play in curbing this menace,’’ Mba said.

    The police chief said that one of the main reasons why the factory syndrome had continued to grow was the stigmatisation of teenage and out of wedlock pregnancy in the society.

    “It is high time the society accept teenage or out of wedlock pregnancy as it is not a crime against humanity.

    “One of the reasons why the baby factory will continue to grow is because of the stigmatisation which makes the victims to visit the place and return like nothing has happened after selling their babies.

    “They need to understand that teenage or out of wedlock pregnancy is not a crime against humanity and authorities need to check the demand and supply chain in the act.

    “The government also needs to subsidise fertility treatment and streamline the adoption process in the country,” Mba said.

    He enjoined members of the media to join in tackling the menace as they have what it takes to bring the battle to the fore front.

    According to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation report in 2006, most of the discovered baby factories were found in Southern Nigeria with high incidence in Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Abia and Anambra.

    From a single identified baby factory in 2008 and 2009, the number of identified factories later increased to a total of five in 2013 and eight in 2015.

    In 2008, a network of baby factories claiming to be orphanages were revealed in Enugu through police raids and in 2011, police raided two more hospitals and dismantled two baby factories in Aba.

  • IG Abubakar places police on alert

    IG Abubakar places police on alert

    INSPECTOR General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered effective and extensive deployment of officers and men across the country.

    He has also ordered the deployment of other special operatives and logistics to ensure hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebrations nationwide.

    A statement yesterday by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, said police commands and formations have also been directed to ensure that adequate security is provided in their various areas of jurisdiction.

    The statement added that special attention be paid to critical public utilities and other places prone to terror attacks, as dictated by realities in their various jurisdictions.

    “While congratulating the Muslim Umma, the IGP enjoins them and other citizens to maintain utmost vigilance and courageously continue to support the security agencies in their prayers and provide useful information towards preventing and unearthing crimes and their authors,” the statement said.

     

  • Police didn’t ban protests on Chibok abduction – IGP

    The police high command on Tuesday attempted to modify the ban placed on individuals and groups protesting the April 14 abduction of the over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram insurgents.

    The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Mbu Joseph Mbu, had on Monday, issued an order banning protests and rallies within the capital territory.

    In a terse statement conveying the ban, Mbu stated:  “You will recall that the first peaceful protest on the “BRING BACK OUR GIRLS” (Chibok) took place on the 28th April, 2014 which I took part in the procession until when the Senate President and Speaker addressed them.

    “The protest continued and on the 22nd May, 2014, they were again addressed by over ten ministers, SGF and others. They are still unrelenting; the group has now shifted to Maitama Amusement Park. This area is very close to the residence of diplomats.

    “Again a new group, “RELEASE OUR GIRLS” suddenly emerged and started the same protest, it has degenerated to the extent that they are now selling and cooking at the Unity Fountain.

    “The trend is now posing a serious security threat to those living around and citizens who drive through. We are all aware of what happened on Monday – 01/06/2014 in Mubi, Adamawa State.

    “As the FCT Police boss, I cannot fold my hands and watch this lawlessness. Information reaching us is that too soon dangerous elements will join the groups under the guise of protest and detonate explosive aimed at embarrassing the government.

    “Accordingly, protests on the Chibok girls are hereby banned with immediate effect. I urge all to encourage our security agencies in this war and appreciate them for the sacrifices we have made and are still making.”

    But the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, said on Tuesday that the restriction order was only advisory.

    According to him, the police under his watch has not issued any order banning peaceful assemblies and protests in any part of the country.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Frank Mba who addressed journalists in Abuja, on behalf of the IGP, said Mbu’s action must have been informed by the prevailing security challenges in the country.

     

  • Police launch terrorism enlightenment campaign

    The Nigeria police on Monday launched counter-terrorism enlightenment campaign nationwide to sensitize members of the public to their roles in the fight against the raging terrorism in the land.

    The public enlightenment campaign rolled out distress telephone numbers of the Police, the Department of State Services (DSS) and that of the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).

    The campaign outlines how to identify terrorists’ subterfuge and other known modus operandi of criminals. This is expected to help in protecting citizens from falling victim to crime and improving overall sense of communal safety.

    A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Frank Mba, said fact sheets on the campaign had been translated into major Nigerian languages for wider reach.

    “Consequently, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has called on the citizenry to partner with the Force and support it in the ongoing counter-terrorism enlightenment campaign.

    “The IGP further urges the citizens to pay rapt attention to the security and safety tips contained in the counter-terrorism leaflets being circulated by the Force.

    “Reiterating the commitment of the police and other security agencies to winning the war against terror, the IGP enjoins the general public to insist on frustrating every step of the terrorists by remaining vigilant all the time,” the statement said.

    The IGP was quoted to have thanked Nigerians for their patience and resilience in the present circumstance, adding that the challenges could only strengthen a collective resolve to preserve peace in the land.

    “The campaign is expected to be sustained until every citizen of Nigeria is well informed of their responsibilities in this age of terrorism,” the statement added.

  • Democracy Day: IGP promises hitch-free celebrations

    Democracy Day: IGP promises hitch-free celebrations

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has assured the citizenry that effective security measures have been put in place towards ensuring a hitch free Democracy Day celebration.

    A statement issued on Wednesday by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, said the IGP had directed police formations to be on the alert and ensure the security of Nigerians and the diplomatic community during the celebrations.

    He also directed zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Intelligence, Command Commissioners of Police and the Commissioners of Police in-charge of the various Police Special Squads such as the Counter Terrorism Unit, Police Mobile Force and Special Protection Unit (SPU) to ensure effective and strategic deployment of police personnel.

    The IGP was quoted to have promised the total commitment and focus of the Nigeria Police along with other security agencies towards ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry at all times.

    He also called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and security conscious against the backdrop of the security challenges confronting the country.

  • IGP orders security threat analysis in boarding schools

    IGP orders security threat analysis in boarding schools

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered police commissioners to begin security audit and threats analysis of boarding schools across the country.

    The measure is aimed at assisting the police and other security agencies to design security strategies for the safety of students and teaching staff.

    The exercise is coming amid threats of attacks and abduction of secondary school pupils in certain parts of the country by Boko Haram insurgents.

    A statement yesterday by the Force Headquarters’ spokesman, Mr. Frank Mba, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (ASP), said the exercise would reduce the vulnerability of the schools to terrorist attacks.

    The police said the measure was also part of deliberate and proactive efforts to bolster security network around boarding schools nationwide and ensure the safety of students and other stakeholders in secondary schools.

    The statement added that the police commissioners would work with other security agencies, the Ministry of Education in the states and the management of the schools.

    Other partners include the parents/teachers associations, the host communities and other stakeholders working together in intelligence gathering.

    The police called for the support and cooperation of the public, adding that the team would protect the lives and property of the citizenry.