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  • Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Kogi

    Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Kogi

    The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has arrested two suspected kidnappers, whose gang have been allegedly terrorising Kogi and its environs, the Commander, ACP Abba Kyari, has said.

    Kyari, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday.

    Kyari said that following the Kidnapping of Alhaji Jibrin Idris, an Islamic Scholar in Enabo, Ankpa Local Government  Area of Kogi, on Feb. 2, police launched a manhunt for the kidnappers.

    He said that the effort was in response to the Inspector- General of Police, Ibrahim Idris’s, directive to the IRT.

    Kyari said that the Islamic scholar was subsequently released by his abductors after the payment of ransom.

    “After about three months of unrelenting follow-up, the kidnappers escaped to Enugu State after collecting the ransom in February and realised that IRT was trailing them.

    “They were arrested on May 29 in Ayingba, Kogi, and 9th Mile, Enugu State.’’

    He said the suspects were a 24-year-old man and a 31-year-old man from Ankpa in Kogi, who had confessed their involvement  in the kidnapping of the chief imam at Enabo in Ankpa District.

    “They mentioned two other gang members now at large. We are on their trail.

    “We recovered the phone used for the ransom negotiation by the kidnappers,” Kyari said.

  • Anambra donates 50 motorcycles to police

    Anambra donates 50 motorcycles to police

    The Anambra Government has donated 50 motorcycles, fitted with modern communication gadgets, to the state’s police command, to support its fight against criminals.

    Mr Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector-General of Police, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lafia, described the gesture as the first of its kind, and challenged other state governments to emulate it.

    “The support by Gov Willie Obiano is unprecedented; it will enhance our operational capacity and aid our resolve to fight crime and criminality in all nooks and crannies of the state.

    “Aside the motorcycles, Obiano also donated a massive land for the establishment of the 54th mobile sNext pagequad at Aguleri,” he said.

    He assured the people and government of Anambra that the police would reward the state for such gestures through effective communal policing.

    Idris said that the motorcycles would ease the fight against criminals in remote areas, and called for more support from members of the public.

    The police boss said that the Force would partner with government, stakeholders and  traditional institutions toward ridding Nigeria of insurgencies, kidnapping, armed robbery and other crimes.

    “We need to work together with all stakeholders at all levels. The synergy between relevant stakeholders and security agencies will assist in fishing out bad eggs in the society,” he said.

    Idris noted that such synergy was particularly crucial to effective policing of rural communities, pointing out that criminals fleeing the urban cities usually disappear into the villages.

    He appealed to governments all levels, religious leaders and traditional rulers to educate members of their respective communities on the importance of peace and unity to the development of any society.

    Idris advised Nigerians to be law-abiding and respect constituted authority, and stressed the need for everyone to be vigilant and report any suspected person to the nearest police station.

  • Era of kidnapping will soon be over – IGP

    Era of kidnapping will soon be over – IGP

    The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Friday said the era of kidnapping would soon be over in the country.

    Idris, who gave the assurance  while inaugurating the Imo Police Intelligent Unit, said police has been equipped with sophisticated intelligent outfits to track down criminals.

    The IGP also inspected some police projects donated by Governor Rochas Okorocha.

    He said the Force has advanced to a sophisticated level in fighting crime, adding that it would be difficult for any criminal activity to be carried out in Imo and other states of the federation.

    Idris said tracking down of the Imo born notorious kidnapper, Henry Chibueze, was a very good example of how police will flush out criminals in the system.

    Idris admonished officers to always respect human dignity, adding  “police cannot make any head way without the people.”

    “You must always respect human rights and dignity to restore confidence that police is the people’s friend, ” he said.

    Idris commended Governor Okorocha, who donated an ultra modern hospital located at Ideato South local government area of the state and urged the officers to make maximum use of the facility.

    Idris also inspected the Police College of Finance and Police Special Intervention Training also donated by the governor.

    NAN

     

  • Biafra Protest: IGP orders AIG, CPs to put personnel, equipment on red alert 

    Biafra Protest: IGP orders AIG, CPs to put personnel, equipment on red alert 

    …Warns group to rethink

     

     

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has ordered that Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in South Eastern states of the country put personnel and equipment on red alert ahead of planned protest by some Biafran groups.

    The Police also warned the groups; the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) and other like groups not to embark on its planned protest.

    The group which plans on embarking on a protest on the 30th of May has also ordered market closure and restrictions of vehicular movements.

    The Police said it sees the activities of the groups as unlawful, highly provocative and capable of causing breach of the peace currently being enjoyed in the South East States and other States of the Federation.

    This is contained in a statement in Abuja Friday by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood.

    The statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned with the security implications with regards to the renewed hostilities and subversive propagandas aimed at undermining law and order in some States of the Federation by these groups, their associates, sponsors, apologists and sympathizers.

    “Consequently, the Commissioners of Police in the affected States and their supervising Assistant Inspectors General of Police, have been directed by the Inspector General of Police to be strict, polite, civil and firm in dealing with the situation and put all the Police Personnel and Police Anti-Riot equipment on red alert to deal decisively in accordance with the law with any eventuality from these groups, that can disrupt commercial activities, vehicular movements and safety of lives and properties in some States of the Federation considered to be flash points which have witnessed the unfortunate disturbance of public peace by these groups in the recent past.”

    “The Force sees the activities of these groups as not only unlawful but highly provocative and capable of causing breach of the peace currently being enjoyed in the South East States and other States of the Federation.

    “The planned protests and orders of Market closure and illegal unilateral self-imposed restrictions of vehicular movements by these groups in the affected States should be disregarded by all well-meaning Nigerians.”

    The statement further reads: “The Police Force is hereby calling (IPOB), (BIM), (MASSOB) to consider the consequences of their actions and activities and without delay and call themselves to order in the interest of National Security, and safety of lives and properties of every Nigerian across the Nation as the full weight of the law will be made to bear on violators of the laws.

    “The Force will not hesitate to deal decisively with any group(s) and their sponsors that attempt to cause disturbance of the peace or carry out any unlawful demonstration, unlawful assembly/procession or gathering and public disobedience that can jeopardise law and order and harmonious co-existence within and amongst Nigerians throughout the country.”

    The police while quoting the constitution noted that it was aware of the provision as contained in Sections 38, 39,40 and 41 of the 1999 amended constitution.

    “The Nigeria Police Force is not unaware of the rights of every Nigerian to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association and freedom of movement, as essentials of democracy provided by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended particularly sections 38, 39, 40 and 41.

    “However, these rights must be observed with decorum, in good faith and without violating the rights of other millions of Nigerians to free movements and access to public/private facilities and their means of livelihood on daily basis.

    “The Nigeria Police while observing the rights of all Nigerians as stated above is equally conscious of the fact that these rights are not absolute as section 45 of the same Constitution provide for derogations to these rights.

    “The fact that freedom of expression as one of the dictates of democracy is being observed by the Police, should not be misconstrued as liberty by any groups for sectional or group interest to violate the laws and cause mayhem, confusion and apprehension in the minds of more than about one hundred and seventy millions of Nigerians.

    “The Police will resist actions of any person or group of persons for whatever course that is against the interest of public defence, public safety, public order, public morality and a threat to the rights and freedom of other Nigerians,” it emphasised.”

    The Police advised the members of the public to go about their lawful duties and other responsibilities without any fear or apprehension as adequate security arrangements have been put in place for their safety.

     

  • Senate tasks IGP on upsurge in rape cases, sexual violence

    Senate tasks IGP on upsurge in rape cases, sexual violence

    Obviously worried by the upsurge in cases of rape and other sexual perversions in the land, the Senate has charged the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to speed up investigation and prosecution of such cases.

    The lawmakers urged the police authorities to ensure diligent prosecution of all cases of sexual abuse, violation and violence in line with the provisions of extant laws.

    The Senate also mandated it’s Committees on Health, Women Affairs and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to engage relevant stakeholders with a view to resolving pending cases of sexual violation across the country.

    In view of the trauma experienced by the victims, the senators further urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and paramilitary agencies to establish functional help desk to provide assistance and support to victims.

    The legislators also urged the courts to revisit the penalties prescribed for such offences, including domestic violence, with the view to giving offenders the appropriate and deserving punishment.

    The resolution followed a motion by the Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah on the urgent need to address the alarming rate of rape and assault cases against women, children and other vulnerable persons in the country.

    Na’Allah bemoaned the frightening increase in cases of sexual violence in the country, particularly rape, regretting that many of the victims were usually children below the age of consent.

    He also noted that perpetrators of sexual crimes were mostly familiar neighbours, employers of labour and close family members known to the victims.

    The senator further pointed out that sex offenders constituted serious security threat to the larger segment of the society, saying that most of the cases are not getting media attention.

    He expressed concerned that the menace has continued to spread to every part of the country, recording male and female victims.

    According to him, poor prosecution and light convictions by the concerned authorities have worsened the situation, thereby portraying the country in very bad light.

    Senators Ali Wakili, Eyinnaya Abaribe, Ben Bruce and Biodun Olujimi who also contributed to the debate deplored the rise in sex related cases and called for stiffer penalties for offenders.

  • Umahi is most police friendly governor – Idris

    The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has presented Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, with the most police friendly governor in Nigeria award.

    Umahi was presented with a plaque by the IGP on Saturday.

    The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), South East zone, Valentine Ntomchukwu, presented the award to the governor on behalf of the IGP during a courtesy call at the Government House, Abakaliki.

    Addressing Governor Umahi before presenting the award to him, Ntomchukwu said “the IGP has asked me to tell you that you are the most police friendly governor in Nigeria and I am not saying it because I am in Ebonyi State. It is because of what I have seen which you have done for the state police command.

    “Honestly, on arrival at the police command, I saw street lights and other things I have never seen in other police command and when I asked they said the governor did those things for the command. I can see houses for policemen of rank and file and I can see storey buildings also built by the governor for the command.

    “I am going to relay what I have seen to the IGP and maybe he will come one day and see for himself the wonders you are doing in terms of infrastructural development.

    “I also want to thank you for the communication equipments which you provided for the command and the ongoing renovation of the perimeter fencing and security post of the command which has lifted the status of the command.”

    “I hereby on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police present this plaque to you. Sir, find anywhere in your office and place this plaque so that any time you turn around, you will look at it as a mark of honour and appreciation of your support to the police.”

    Umahi commended the IGP for the honour and promised to do more for the state police command.

  • I did not order arrest of judges – Buhari

    I did not order arrest of judges – Buhari

    Following the arrest, last year of some Federal High Court Judges and Supreme Court Justices, an Abakaliki based lawyer, Onu John Onwe have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to court.

    Also joined in the suit are the Director of State Security Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu and National Judicial Council (NJC).

    The DSS had in a commando-style on the night of 7th and 8th of October 2016 raided the homes of some judges, searched their residences, arrested and detained them.

    Some of the Judges including Justice Nwali Ngwuta of the Supreme court are still standing trial for alleged corruption.

    Apparently worried at the manner the whole operation was conducted, the treatment metted out to the judges, and its legal and political implication on the rule of law and activities of the judiciary, Onwe filed a suit at the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki accusing the defendants of not acting in accordance with the rule of law.

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    Onwe also accused the President and Mr Malami of prevailing upon the NJC to suspend the said Judges and Justices from their offices and performance of their judicial functions.

    Onwe in an affidavit he deposed in support of the originating summons, said the President, the Attorney General and the NJC did not follow due process as stated in sections 292 (1) and Paragraph 21(1) of the third schedule to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the arrest, suspension and arraignment of the judges.

    He also claimed that the actions of the defendants induce insecurities in the judiciary and judiciary officers in the discharge of their duties and indeed in the enforcement of the fundamental human rights guaranteed under Chapter 4 of the Constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria 199 as amended.

    When the matter came up for a preliminary hearing Friday, the plaintiff who also doubles as the Counsel to the Plaintiff, Onu John Onwe told the court that some of the defendants including  Buhari, Attorney –General, DSS, IGP and NJC have been served while the EFCC have not been served.

    Onwe who is the plaintiff and counsel to the plaintiff had told the court that the court bailiff had gone to the EFCC twice to serve the anti-graft agency but that the agency refused to accept the service.

    Onwe noted that he instituted the suit to check the excesses of the executive, describing the invasion of judges homes in the midnight as unconstitutional and a flagrant abuse of rule of law.

    What we are concerned about is the interpretation of certain provisions of the constitution.  We are not contesting the fact even though the defendants are saying that I don’t have the locus standi to challenge their actions because it affects the whole nation, that one person cannot come and say that he is aggrieved on their action but I am aggrieved because their action is affecting me as a lawyer and that is why I am challenging their action. I don’t feel secure in my practice and also as a olitician – Onwe.

    Samuel Ede who is counsel to the National Judicial Council explained that the plaintiff is challenging the arrest of some Judges.

    “This matter is what the plaintiff called an unlawful invasion of the various homes of Judges and Justices of the Supreme court.  He said it has put his practice as a Lawyer on line or at stake. This matter concerns NJC because it is the body in charge of laws in Nigeria, it is a supervisory body.

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    “The plaintiff is in a position to appraise the matter but this court is in a position to take its position on it”, he said.

    However, President Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation, who are the 1st and 2nd respondents in the matter, have denied issuing the orders for the invasion and arrest of the judges and justices of the federal high courts and supreme courts.

    According to a counter affidavit filed by Counsel to the President and the Attorney, Mr Balla Ali, the duo in paragraph 8 succinctly denied that the orders for the invasion and subsequent arrest were issued by the Buhari.

    “That it is not true that the orders for the act of siege and invasion of residences of the said judges and justices of the Federal High Courts and the Supreme Court of Nigeria were made by the 1st Defendant, neither did the 2nd Defendant issue any such statement owning and/or accepting responsibility for giving order and or directive authorizing the Department of State Security operatives nor agents to carry out any acts of siege, invasion nor searches of residences, arrests nor detentions of any such judges and justices for several hours in the DSS detension cells until the said judges and justices were released at any order of the 1st Defendant”, he said.

    The Presiding Judge, Justice Akintola Aluko, however, insisted that EFCC must be served before the matter can commence for proper hearing and adjourned till June 12 for hearing.

     

  • NGSG calls for Marine Police to secure riverbank settlements

    The Niger government has called on the Inspector General Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, to station Marine Police Divisions in communities living around riverbanks in the state.

    The call is contained in a statement signed by Mr Jonathan Vatsa, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism.

    Vatsa, in the statement made available to the News of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Minna, said that the measure would prevent further attacks on affected communities in Mokwa, Muye, Kacha, and Agaie local government areas.

    “The attacks have been massive and are likely to get worse with the Baro Port coming up. The presence of marine policemen would check the movement of the attackers because they use ferry boats.

    “The marine police specialise in tackling crime along the creeks and waterways; crimes are being committed along the waterways in Niger, so we need such professionals to help us,” he said.

    Vatsa, who confirmed that 27 persons were killed and scores wounded in the recent attack on Etogi Community in Gbara area of Mokwa, noted that the attackers sneaked in through the waterways.

    “That attack on Etogi would have been prevented by the marine police. We are optimistic that a well coordinated approach to securing the nation’s maritime domain, especially the waterways in Niger, will secure lives,” he said. 

  • I-G seeks legislation to ease arrest, prosecution of criminals in Africa

    I-G seeks legislation to ease arrest, prosecution of criminals in Africa

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has called for legislation to make the arrest and prosecution of criminals within Africa easier.

    In a  statement, Nigeria Police Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, said Idris made the call on the sideline of the  General Assembly of the Union Mechanism for Police Commissions( AFRIPOL) in Algiers.

    He said sometimes, if criminals committed offences in a country and escaped to another country, the police usually found it difficult to arrest and return them to the place the crime was committed to face the law.

    “The proposed law will therefore redress this ugly trend, hence, bolster the criminal justice system in the continent.

    “This, therefore, means more efficiency and diligence in the
    operations of the various police commissions and forces in the continent,’’ he said.

    Idris further called for a stronger synergy among the continent’s police commissions.

    “This also means effective fight of cross border crimes and
    criminality as well as enhanced internal security in the individual African countries.

    “This cooperation and strategy should be sustained so that law abiding citizens in the region can go to bed with their two eyes closed,” he said.

    In a related development, African Police Cooperation Mechanism, has endorsed Idris as its second Vice-Chairman.

    Moshood said that idris was endorsed at the General Assembly of AFRIPOL in Algiers.

    He said his endorsement came after he was nominated by the police chiefs of all West African countries at the forum

    The assembly also endorsed the Algerian police boss as its chairman.

    Others, are the police boss of Central Republic of African as the third Vice Chairman and the Zambian police boss as the rapporteur.

    The officials will run the bureau for a period of two years.

    Idris said his endorsement would be an added advantage for Nigeria to collaborate with member countries in the areas of intelligence gathering and sharing.

    He said it would also ease the arrest and prosecution of trans boarder criminals.

  • Reps condemn assassination attack on Dino Melaye

    The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to prosecute the persons behind the assassination attack on Sen. Dino Melaye.

    The call is the outcome of a motion sponsored by Rep. Herman Hermbe (APC Benue) and unanimously adopted by the House.

    Moving the motion, Hembe condemned the assassination attempt on his colleague and described the move as `needless.

    “It is condemnable that unknown men stormed Melaye’s residence on April 14 and shot sporadically at his building and cars for over an hour.

    “Despite several calls to the Divisional Police Officer of Aiyetero Gbedde Police Division, the police did not come until the gunmen exhausted themselves and escaped.

    “Melaye survived what appeared to have been an attempted assassination by the sheer grace of God, Hembe said.

    In his contribution to the debate on the motion, Rep. Solomon Ahwinahwi (PDP-Delta) said, “Dino must have said so many things, but it is not enough to kill him.

    “I think there is need for us to invite the Inspector-General of Police to explain the circumstances surrounding the criminal act.”

    On his part, Rep. Anayo Nnebe (PDP-Anambra), urged the Nigeria Police to intensify efforts to stem cases of assassination in the country.

    “We are all potential victims if the trend is not checked.

    “Dino was lucky that the attack did not consume him; the next person may not be lucky, Nnebe added.

    The Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara referred the motion to the House committees on Legislative Compliance and Police Affairs for further legislative action.

    He urged members of the committees to report back to the House within four weeks.