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  • Policeman sues IGP, others over unpaid wages

    Policeman sues IGP, others over unpaid wages

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris and two others have been sued by a retired policeman, Uduak Sunday Akpan for allegedly withholding his salaries and other entitlements.

    The suit marked: NICN/ABJ/242/2016, filed for Uduak by his lawyer, John Ainetor, before the National Industrial Court (NIC), Abuja, also has as defendants, the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

    Uduak, who retired as a Superintendent of Police (SP) on January 2, 2015, said he was being owed salaries and allowances for 13 months when he was suspended from service.

    The claimant said he joined the NPF on January 7, 1980, but was suspended on July 2, 1997, while the payment of his salaries and emoluments was also withheld until he was reinstated in 2010.

    Uduak stated that his salaries, allowances and emoluments were not paid to him for the period of his suspension, a period of about 13 years.

    He is therefore praying the court for among others, an order directing the defendants to pay him N5, 505,318.00 being the total amount of his unpaid salaries, allowances and emoluments from 2nd July, 1997 to 31st December, 2009.

    The claimant also seeks an order directing the defendants to pay him N10m being damages for the delay and refusal of the defendants to pay his salaries, allowances and emoluments from 2nd July, 1997 to 31st December, 2009.

    He also wants the court to order the defendants to pay him 21 per-cent interests on the judgment sum, from the date of the judgment until full payment of the judgment sum.

    When the case came up for mention yesterday, the defendants were yet to filed their responses, following which Justice Edith Agbakoba adjourned to March 22 for hearing.

  • Idris deploys five mobile police units to Niger

    The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the deployment of five additional mobile police units to Niger State.

    The state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Muazu Zubairu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Friday.

    He said the deployment was to tackle the activities of cattle rustlers, kidnappers and other criminal elements in the state.

    The police commissioner said, “We have put in place sensitive security measures that will end the activities of cattle rustlers and kidnapping once and for all in our area of supervision.”

    Zubairu added that the mobile units would complement the efforts of the newly police mobile squadron in Kontagora local government area of the state.

    He explained that effective operational order had already been issued to field commanders to ensure the arrest and prosecution of criminals.

    “We are ready for them as all criminal hideouts have been identified. All we require is intelligence information about movement of bad elements for prompt action,” Zubairu said.

     

  • Rivers Police commissioner dies at 56

    Rivers Police commissioner dies at 56

    The Nigeria Police was on Tuesday thrown into mourning following the death of Rivers State Commissioner (CP), Francis Odesanya.
    Odesanya, 56, passed on at India’s Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad-Gujarat after a brief illness.
    The news of his death shocked both officers and other ranks because not many knew he was ill.
    Confirming his death, the Force Headquarters spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) said the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris commiserates with the officer’s family.
    He said: “With a heavy heart and deep sense of loss, IGP Ibrahim Idris, regrets to announce the demise of a serving Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, who passed on at the age of 56 years after a brief illness at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad-Gujarat, India.Police Francis Odesanya
    “The late Commissioner of Police enlisted into the Force on February 1, 1986, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and rose through the rank. He served as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Operations, as well as Finance and Administration before he was promoted and posted as Commissioner of Police Rivers State on July 20, 2016, a position he held until his sudden demise on January 31.
    “The IGP and his management team, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force wish to commiserate with the Odesanya family of Ikenne, Ogun State, the government and people of Ogun State on the demise of their illustrious son, CP. Francis Mobolaji Odesanya.
    “May his soul rest in perfect peace and may the good Lord grant his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
    “A condolence register has been opened at the reception of the Force Headquarters, Abuja and Rivers State Police Command headquarters, Port Harcourt for the personnel of the Force and members of the public. Burial arrangements will be announced after consultation with the family.”
  • Reps to IGP: Pay entitlement of 3000 dead policemen

    Reps to IGP: Pay entitlement of 3000 dead policemen

    The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the non-payment of the entitlements of three thousand policemen who died in active service to their dependent relatives.

    Subsequently, the House has called on the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to investigate the matter with a view of ensuring the payment of the entitlements within the shortest possible time.

    The Green Chamber also mandated its committee on Police Affairs to ensure implementation of the resolution and report back to the House within four weeks for further legislative action.

    The resolution of the House was sequel to the passage of a motion by a member, Oghene Emma Egoh (PDP Lagos)

    The lawmaker, while moving the motion,  said there was a recent revelation by the Nigeria Police Force that the entitlement of over three thousand police personnel who died in active service over the years have not been paid to their dependent relatives.

    He noted that “the dependent relatives of the deceased personnel have been suffering immense hardships as a result of the non-payment  of the entitlements leading to their inability to pay their rents and school fees of their children.”

    The lawmaker also said the non-payment has engendered the difficulties in feeding and providing for other necessities of life in the face of the harsh economic situation in the country.

    Egoh said the non-payment of the entitlement of the personnel who died in the line of duty is demoralising on those still in active service and who are ready to put their lives on the line to protect lives and property of fellow citizens.

    The motion was passed when the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara called for a voice vote and subsequently referred to the House Committee on Police Affairs.

  • Reps Summon IGP over N7.2bn misappropriation

    The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over violations of the 2016 Appropriation Act, the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Public Procurement Act.

    Specifically, Idris is to answer queries on why the sum of N1.2 billion approved in the Appropriation Act of 2016 for the purchase of 10 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) by the Nigeria Police Force was diverted for the purchase of 64 Toyota Hiace Commuter vehicles without the approval of the National Assembly.

    Idris is also expected to explain how the sum of N6 billion appropriated for rehabilitation and reconstruction of 102 police stations nationwide was also diverted for other uses without the approval of the National Assembly.

    According to the House, the IGP is to appear before the Committee on Police Affairs unfailingly on January 19.

    The resolution of the House was sequel to the passage of a motion by Hon. Onyenwife Gabriel on the issue.

    While moving the motion, Gabriel urged the House to call the IGP to order, saying infractions of the Appropriation Act 2016, the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 and the Public Procurement Act, 2007 are just a few of the several infractions committed by the Nigeria Police Force in the course of implementing the 2016 budget.

     

     

  • Idris orders weekly arms drill at police divisions

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has directed that police divisions should commence weekly arms drills and other tactical operations.

    Idris gave the directive to Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) through the various state commands to better position them in the task of securing lives and property.

    He noted the need to constantly refresh the memories of police personnel at the divisions on the trainings they received, adding that such drills would better position them to fight crimes and criminality.

    According to the IGP, the deaths of his men in the hands of miscreants and criminals were troubling, hence, the need to inculcate in them the ability to disarm their attackers and stay save while carrying out their duties.

    He said: “We are taking training very seriously because we have seen the need for policemen and women to understand certain combats and arms drills. The killings of policemen by miscreants and armed robbers are troubling. Some of the policemen at the division have forgotten the basics they were taught in the training schools.

    “So, these mandatory weekly drills at the divisional levels would freshen their minds and also keep them alert. They would learn weapon handling skills, how to disarm an opponent and other tactical combat skills.”

    Idris also emphasised the need to thoroughly drill the new recruits who are undergoing trainings at different parts of the country, noting that recent realities and challenges must be taken into consideration in training the new intakes.

     

     

  • Five arrested over ex-minister’s abduction

    The police officers have arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction of a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bagudu Hirse.

    Bagudu, who later regained freedom, was abducted by gunmen in Kaduna on November 20, 2016 at the residence of Mamman Daura, where he went to console the family over the death of the former Sultan of Sokoto, Ibrahim Dasuki.

    The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idri, has also described as “sickening” reports that about 800 corpses were found in Kafanchan, Southern Kaduna.

    Idris spoke in Abuja during a New Year dinner organized by him for Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGs) and other secretariat staff.

    On the arrest of the suspects, he said: “We have arrested five suspects that kidnapped the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bagudu Hirse. They are now in our custody and in two or three days time, they will be paraded and unfortunately, a woman is among them.

    On the crisis in Southern Kaduna, Ibrahim added: “I visited all the villages and what I saw was marvelous. I found policemen in the hinterlands and they were at alert. I have to note that in this country, as leaders in any capacity, we have to have the love of this country at heart because when I was going to get firsthand information, I went by road and I saw people in festive mood contrary to what was reported in the media.

    “Some alleged that they saw about 800 corpses and I must say that the report is sickening and when someone from outside reads such report, they will think something is wrong with this country.

    “Some of us are yet to imbibe the principles of leadership and I think that is what is lacking in this country. We need to love this country more in 2017 as individuals and there is need for our leaders to love this country more than they love themselves.”

     

  • Residents of distressed barracks must quit now – Idris

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has urged residents of distressed police buildings to relocate for their safety.

    Idris said the police would provide financial support for new accommodation to families who had already been served quit notices from such buildings as soon as funds were received from the Federal Government.

    The IGP, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Works, Mohammed Dikko, stated these during a tour of Highway Police Barracks, Ikeja, Lagos, where a building collapsed on Christmas Day, killing a Sergeant and a civilian.

    He said, “We urge them to vacate the place. Already several of the buildings are defective and the occupants have been served quit notices by both the Police Works Department and the Lagos Commissioner of Police (CP) Command. We expect them to leave so as to avoid a similar tragedy.”

    For the financial assistance to residents of buildings earmarked for demolition, he said: “We have sent a request to the federal government, as soon as we get a response, we’ll swing into action.”

     

  • Rivers: IGP raises panel to probe audio tape

    Rivers: IGP raises panel to probe audio tape

    •Wike accuses APC of being behind the show •You’ve being caught pants down and cannot find where to hide, says APC

    The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has raised a team of detectives and experts to conduct a thorough investigation into the audio tape released by online medium SaharaReporters.

    SaharaReporters claimed that the voice on the tape was that of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in which he said he would kill officials of the electoral commission who fail to honour their words to rig in his favour.

    A statement in Abuja yesterday by the Force Spokesman, Don Awunah, stated that the investigative team is mandated to conduct forensic analysis on the audio report. It is also to look into the statement of the INEC chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmud that “there were 70 incidents that tended to derail the  December 10, 2016 re-run elections in Rivers State.”

    The police have also urged the government of Rivers State and INEC to avail the team available facts.

    “The Government of Rivers State and INEC are enjoined to avail the investigative team with facts at their disposal and grant them the desired cooperation and assistance to achieve a comprehensive and conclusive investigation.”

    However, the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Austin Tam-George has dismissed the telephone conversation allegedly made between Wike and some officials of INEC as a fabrication.

    He noted that Sahara Reporters, which released the audio acted for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and described it as outright lie, saying whole thing was an  allegation and fabrication, as he added that there was no time that the governor made any contact with officials of INEC for the purpose of rigging the rerun elections.

    Tam-George said that modern technology has made it possible for a person’s voice to be manipulated, alleging that SaharaReporters has been the propaganda arm of the APC.

    He said, “No one would have thought that the APC and its cowardly media allies would resort to an audio impersonation of Governor Nyesom Wike, using a voice changer technology. The voice changer technology is often used by teenagers mainly in South Korea and Japan to launch innocent technology prank at each other, mainly for laughs.”

    Reacting yesterday, the APC sate Publicity Secretary, Chris Finebone said, “Having been caught in the web of their own machinations, what do you expect Governor Nyesom Wike and his Commissioner to say?

    “Often when anyone is caught pants down, the most convenient and ready response is to blame and blackmail others. The truth remains that Gov. Wike in that SaharaReporters’ audio tape was caught pants down and he simply cannot find where to hide.”

    The police asked “The election observers, civil society groups, human rights watchers and other stakeholders to assist the team with valuable information they may have.”

    The investigative team which is headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police has 30 days to complete the investigation and submit report.

    Promising that findings from the investigation will be made public, the police Force also noted that it is committed to enthroning the principles of democratic policing and ensuring that the IGP’s master plan on election security takes hold in the country in accordance with international best practices and core values of Policing with integrity.

  • Idris vows to check extra judicial killings

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday promised to check extra judicial killings by police personnel in the country.

    Idris made the promise when the Association of Eze Ndi Igbo (Igbo traditional leaders in diaspora) visited him in Abuja, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

    “I promise you that you will not experience extra judicial killings in your various areas,’’ he said.

    The IGP said the Nigeria Police Force would ensure that all cases of extra judicial killings are investigated.

    “We will do everything possible to support the association by investigating all cases of extra judicial killings,” NAN quoted Idris as saying at the forum.

    He urged members of the association to continue to give support to the police in their various communities for better service delivery.

    He noted that no police all over the world can succeed without partnership with members of the community.

    “This administration takes seriously issue of partnership with communities,” he added.