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  • Policemen to undergo weapon handling training

    As part of efforts to reduce casualty following misuse of weapons by policemen, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has disclosed that officers and men across the country will undergo weapon handling training.

    The IGP disclosed this in Lagos on Monday when he visited families of those who were injured or killed by his men in Lagos State.

    A statement in Abuja said the IGP assured the affected families that justice will not only be done but will be manifestly seen to have been done in getting justice for the deceased and the injured.

    The statement reads: “Concerned with the recurring incidence of unprofessional handling and misuse of firearms and other misconducts by a few Policemen which have resulted in the injury to, and death of some, unarmed innocent citizens, especially in Lagos State Command, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu,  today, 15th April, 2019 paid official visit to Lagos State to primarily, condole the family, friends and well-wishers of the victims and secondly to address officers and men of the Command against involving in acts that pitch the Police against the citizens they are statutorily obligated to serve and protect. “The IGP, while addressing the over 1000 Officers and Men of the Command at the Police College, Ikeja, stated that the Nigeria Police Force, as a disciplined, transparent, responsible, responsive and accountable institution will never condone any form of abuse of power, over zealousness and sundry unprofessional conducts.”

    Adamu also noted that the misconduct of some policemen negates the professional calling of the Police, adding that such acts are unacceptable as they create distrust and disdain between the citizens and the Force, thereby widening the trust gap between the two.

    He also assured the entire public that the Force has embarked on administrative actions and policies targeted at giving a new orientation to the personnel especially on human rights and international best practices.

    While noting that there will be personnel re-organisation in Lagos State, the IGP also directed nationwide training and capacity development programmes on weapons handling and laws and policies regulating the use of force. Earlier, in a private meeting with the family of the victims, Ada Ifeanyi and Emmanuel Akomafuwa, the IGP commiserated with them and assured them that justice will not only be done.

    Responding, the spokesperson of the family of the deceased, Barr. Obuesi Philips thanked the IGP for his timely response and appealed to him to ensure that he walks his talk.

  • Group seeks compensation for Johnson, NSCDC staff, others

    The Concerned Nigerians group has asked the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to compensate families of those killed by police officers.

    Two Nigerians; Kolade Johnson was shot by a policeman in Lagos, while a staff of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp, Ogah Jumbo was allegedly beaten to death by policemen in Nyanya area of Abuja.

    The group made their stance known in Abuja on Friday during a protest to the Force Headquarters to demand justice.

    Shortly after the Protesters assembled, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu invited members of the group to his office for a chat.

    Speaking on why they were protesting, the Convener of the group, Deji Adeyanju said the police leadership needs to purge itself of bad eggs.

    Adeyanju also said the misconduct of some officers was due to poor funding.

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    He said: “In the recent time, Kolade Johnson, a staff of NSCDC and several others have been killed during an engagement with the Police. We feel there is need for Police authority to take more steps in the hygiene of officers and men of the Force.

    “We believe some of the misconduct witnessed is due to the fact that the Police is underfunded. If they are well funded, we believe money would be made available to purchase equipment that don’t necessarily have to be deadly.

    “We believe proper funding will prevent friction and make them discharge their duties effectively.

    “We are also seeking compensation for the families of Johnson, the NSCDC staff and so many others that have been killed as a result of Police carelessness,” Adeyanju said.

    Responding to their request, the IGP said: “I invited you in to know the problems. We are citizens of this country and the Nigeria Police Force is for all. We were established to serve the society and so we find it necessary to listen to you.

    “Frictions arise when there are gaps in communication. Listening to you like we just did will make us better informed and it will help us avoid friction.”

  • Breaking: IGP launches Operation Puff-Arder to curb kidnapping

    The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has launched Operation Puff-Arder to curb the rate of kidnapping.

    The operation was launched to tackle the increasing rate of kidnapping along Abuja-Kaduna highway and neighbouring communities.

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    The Police chief while launching the operation at the Divisional Police Headquarters Katari in Kaduna State on Friday also disclosed that the operation will be extended to Kogi, Niger, Zamfara and Katsina States.

    Some officers deployed for Operation Puff-Arder

    The IG said the operation was in compliance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari that its operational strategies be strategized.

    Adamu, who said criminals were not spirit, sought the support of traditional rulers and others to fish them out and rid the highway of kidnappers and other criminals.

    Details shortly…

  • 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.

  • Election: Be neutral, former IGPs tells Adamu

    Former Inspector Generals of Police (IGP) have tasked the Acting IGP Mohammed Adamu to be neutral and professional in the discharge of his mandate especially as the election draws near.

    The former IGPs who stated this in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of 18 newly promoted Assistant Inspector General (AIGs) and 33 Commissioners of Police emphasized the need to stop god-fatherism in the Force and show respect to all.

    The former IGPs Aliyu Attah, Mohammed Abubakar, Suleiman Abba, and Solomon Arase also reminded the senior officers that no seat of power was permanent.

    The former police chiefs while charging Adamu to take advantage of the 2019 elections to write his name in gold in the history of the country also advised him to refuse to be used by anyone.

    Earlier in his remark, the Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu assured Nigerians and the international community that the police has perfected plans and mobilized available assets towards giving the nation peaceful and credible elections.

    Adamu also charged the decorated officers to be professional in their conduct.

    He said: “Let me remind the promotees that the 2019 general elections are around the corner and the Nigeria Police Force, being the lead agency in the electoral process are expected to exhibit Optimal level of professionalism and to undertake their mandate within the dictates of rule of law.

    “I can assure the nation and the international community that we have perfected plans and mobilized available assets towards giving to the country peaceful and credible elections.”

    He also disclosed that all the new senior officers will be deployed for election duties.

    “All of you, the newly promoted officers, will be deployed to play active roles in this process, The Force leadership and indeed, the nation looks up to you to manifest your sense of professional excellence in the election security task you might be deployed to perform. I trust that you shall not fail the Force, neither will you fail the nation in this arduous national duty.”

    “The elevation of these seasoned senior Police Officers is a clear testimony to their history of professional excellence, loyalty, zeal and invaluable experience. That their promotion was guided by the principles of seniority and merit are also a clear testimony to the new focus of my leadership in relation to promotion policy.”

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    The promoted AIGs are; Maurice A. Yusuf; Ibrahim A. Lamorde, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC); Murtala Usman Mani, Wilson A. Inalegwu, a former CP, FCT; Dibal Paul Yakadi, Haruna Huzi, Mshelia, Mohammad A. Mustafa, Hyelashinda Kimo Musa, former CP, FCT, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom Commands, Adeleye Olusola Oyebade, a former Oyo State Command CP; Olusola Kamar Subair, Basen Dapiya Gwana, David Oyebanji Folawiyo, Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, Nkpa N. Inakwu, Chris Okey Ezike, until now CP, Abia State; Moses Ambakina Jitoboh, D.M Obembe and Wilson O. Akhiwu.

    The new CPs are; Uche J. Anozie, Nwamhi Felix Yame, Mohammed Abdulmumini Gimba, Musa Adze, Philip Sule Maku, Umaru Haruna Miringa, Usman Sule Gomna, Adamu Usman, Daniel Sokari-Pedro, Ahmed Mohammed Azare, Adamu Saleh Jajeri, Maigana Alahi Sani, Audu Adamu Madaki and Dajuma Mohammed Lawal.

    Others are; Ibrahim Sani Ka’oje, John Ogbonnaya Amadi, Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, Mohammed Bagega, Bello Makwashi, Buba Sanusi, Suleiman Balarabe, Rabiu Ladodo, Ndatsu Aliyu Mohammed, Yunusa Edwin Ogwuche, Cyril I. Okoro, Awosola Awotunde, Ayodele Andrew Olatunji, Garuba Danjuma, Bello Sani Dalijan, Imaikop Asuquo Okpongkpong and Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya, Jerome E. Bentem, Idris Nagoyo, Ibrahim A. Gora and Edna Obiageri.” Ugbebor.

  • Obasanjo’s allegation: We’re not under pressure to rig, says INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is not under pressure to rig forthcoming elections.

    The electoral umpire also assured that its cooperation with security agencies will lead to a pleasant voting experience for Nigerians.

    The reaction came following allegations by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), would not be transparent in the forthcoming elections.

    Reacting to the allegations during a visit to the Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu at the Force headquarters, the INEC Boss, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said: “This is to be expected in an election year when people make all sorts of insinuations but I want to tell you that we as a Commission have never been under any pressure to do what is wrong.

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    “We will never compromise our integrity to do what the law says that we shouldn’t and for the 2019 general elections, I want to assure and reassure Nigerians that votes and nothing but votes will count.

    “With this level of cooperation from the security agencies, I want to assure you that Nigerians will have a pleasant voting experience in 2019.“