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  • IGP to improve on police officers’ pension scheme 

    IGP to improve on police officers’ pension scheme 

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has initiated measures to review and potentially improve the pension regime for retired police personnel.

    The development, IGP said is to enhance the welfare of police officers, both serving and retired.

    A statement issued on Wednesday, January 3, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi read: “Since assuming office, the IGP has demonstrated unflinching determination to addressing the welfare concerns of Police Officers. Recall that the IGP had invited retired and serving Police Officers as well as pension experts sometime in 2023 to a meeting at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where pending issues pertaining to Police Pensions were addressed with a view to exploring all available means of improving Police pensions. 

    “Upon careful scrutiny of the pending bill alongside legal and pension experts, the IGP advised a cautious approach, identifying potential challenges in the proposed pension scheme.

    “In light of these lingering concerns, the IGP remains steadfast in tirelessly advocating for the best interests of the Force. The newly formed team has therefore been entrusted with formulating a pension system that ensures every retiring police officer receives the very best for a robust post-service life. This strategic move aims to alleviate the hardships often faced by officers, post-retirement.

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    “The Inspector-General of Police reassures all officers, both serving and retired, that the current administration prioritizes the enhancement of police officers’ welfare, particularly concerning retirement benefits. The IGP remains resolute in ensuring a pension scheme that secures the financial well-being of officers, reinforcing the core values of commitment and service to the nation.

    “The IGP therefore calls for calm among serving officers and retirees, urging all to align with the leadership of the Force as efforts are underway to craft a pension regime that better serves the interests of police retirees. 

    “Solidarity and cooperation with the Force’s leadership during this period will ensure the development of a workable Police Pension Scheme that comprehensively addresses the needs of our esteemed retired Police Officers, and the betterment of the entire Police family in Nigeria.”

  • New Year: IGP urges Nigerians to embrace love, tolerance 

    New Year: IGP urges Nigerians to embrace love, tolerance 

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity.

    Egbetokun emphasised the importance of collective efforts in building a harmonious society urging communities to strengthen the bonds that unite us and foster understanding among diverse groups. 

    A statement issued on Sunday, December 31, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “As we welcome the dawn of a new year, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on behalf of the Officers of the Nigeria Police Force extends warm wishes to all Nigerians. In the spirit of unity and progress, he calls upon citizens to embrace love and tolerance as pillars for fostering peace across the nation.

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    “In these times, the IGP emphasizes the importance of collective efforts in building a harmonious society urging communities to strengthen the bonds that unite us and foster understanding among diverse groups. By embracing love and tolerance, the IGP affirms that we can overcome differences and work together towards a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.

    “The IGP reiterates that the Nigeria Police remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens while encouraging the public to collaborate with the Police and other security and law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activities that may threaten the peace and well-being of our communities.

    “Together, let us embark on a journey of compassion, understanding, and cooperation. May this new year bring about positive transformations for our great nation.

    “Once again, we wish you a happy, prosperous, and fulfilling new year, 2024”.

  • Reps to IGP, other security agencies: arrest perpetrators of Christmas eve attack in Plateau

    Reps to IGP, other security agencies: arrest perpetrators of Christmas eve attack in Plateau

    The House of Representatives on Saturday, December 30, urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately conduct a detailed investigation into the Christmas Eve attack in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu local government areas and other parts of Plateau state, with a view to identifying the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.

    The House urged the Minister of Defense to initiate a coordinated Joint Security Operation within these Local Government Areas and adjoining towns located in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Nasarawa States to flush out the criminals and bandits and prevent them from escaping to other States.

    The House also urged the Chief of Air Staff in collaboration with the Chief of Army Staff to provide aerial surveillance and support to flush out criminal hideouts and camps.

    It urged the Department of State Services and Directorate of Military intelligence to gather intelligence information on the influx, camping and operations of criminal groups within Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu and other volatile Local Government Areas and adjoining towns and share same with other sister security agencies.

    The House also urged the Chief of Army Staff to establish Military presence/bases in the said local government areas and other volatile areas of Plateau state.

    The House Committee on Police, Defense, Army and National Intelligence, were mandated to investigate the root cause of these incessant killings with a view to providing lasting solutions.

    The House set up a delegation to visit the scenes of the killings in order to condole with families of victims and the government and people of Plateau State.

    It directed the Committees on NEMA, Defense, Army, Air force, Police and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance and furnish the House with a monthly report until the security situation is resolved.

    It also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately assess the extent of damage and displacement in attacked communities within the said Local Government Areas with a view to providing necessary relief materials.

    The House observed a one-minute silence in respect of the soul of all those killed in the recent attack.

    These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion of urgent importance to condemn and investigate the attack moved by Hon Idris Wase.

    The motion reads: “THE HOUSE NOTES: that On the 24th December at 2200hrs, the following twelve (12) villages in Bokkos LGA were attacked; Ndun, Ngyong, Murfet, Makundary, Tamiso, Chiang, Tahore, Gawarba, Dares, Meyenga, Darwat and Butura Kampani village according to preliminary police report.

    FURTHER NOTE: that Similarly on 24th December, 2023 at about 2245hrs, three (3) villages in Barkin-Ladi LGA namely; NTV, Hurum and Darawat were also attacked.

    “INFORMED: that Findings from the assessment of the ugly incidents in Bokkos LGA revealed that the total number of villages attacked is Twelve (12), Two Hundred and twenty-one (221) houses were set ablaze, Twenty- seven (27) motorcycles were burnt, Eight (8) motor-vehicles were burnt down and over Seventy -nine (79) persons were killed. while Seventeen deaths was recorded in Barkin-ladi LGA.

    “FURTHER INFORMED: That the death toll from the various attacks at Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State has surpassed over 200 as at 29th December 2023 with many others seriously injured according to several news sources.

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    “AWARE: that chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) particularly Section 14(2) (b) provides thus:

    “It is hereby accordingly declared that: the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government”.

    “FURTHER AWARE: that up until this moment, security agencies are yet to identify the perpetrators of these heinous attacks that has claimed hundreds of lives of innocent citizens and destroyed properties worth millions.

    “WORRIED: That, if these dastardly attacks are left unchecked, they will escalate with time and worsen the already volatile security situation on the Plateau;

    “FURTHER WORRIED: that further escalation in these killings may lead to a conflagration in the whole of the Northcentral zone which may spill unto other Geopolitical Zones in the country.”

  • Plateau killings: IGP orders investigations, deploys manpower, resources

    Plateau killings: IGP orders investigations, deploys manpower, resources

    Following the attacks on numerous villages in Plateau state, resulting in the tragic loss of lives in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, the Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has vehemently condemned the heinous acts.

     Egbetokun said it’s not only barbaric but also reprehensible and inhumane.

    In response to the grave situation, the IGP has taken decisive action by ordering the immediate deployment of additional manpower and resources to Plateau state.

    He said the strategic move aims to assist the local police authority and other security apparatus in effectively managing the crisis and ensuring the safety of the residents in the affected LGAs and the entire state.

    A statement issued on Wednesday, December 27, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “Furthermore, recognizing the need for a thorough investigation, the IGP has directed the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and his counterpart in the Department of Force Intelligence to constitute a high-powered investigative team. This team is tasked with unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and bringing those responsible to justice.

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    “The police and other security agencies are deploying both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to tackle the lingering crisi which look recurrent in the State. The IGP further admonishes warring groups, residents and the entire state to embrace peace, shun violence and unwarranted killings of innocent souls.

    “The IGP extends heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and loved ones of the deceased, who fell victim to these regrettable and preventable incidents, and to the government and good people of Plateau state. He assures the public that the perpetrators of these heinous acts will face the full force of the law and shall know no peace until justice is served.

    “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens, and every effort will be made to restore peace and security in the affected areas.”

  • Group petitions IGP over burning of burial site, disruption of cleric’s burial

    Group petitions IGP over burning of burial site, disruption of cleric’s burial

    A human rights group, Save The Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI), has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over alleged burning of burial site of Prophet Joseph Odeyemi Bojesomo by some individuals. 

    The group urged the IGP to investigate the burning of the site and disruption of the burial of the cleric. 

    It was gathered that Bojesomo, who died in June this year, was until his death the spiritual head of Orioke Agbara Emimimo allegedly located at Efon Alaaye in Ekiti state. 

    According to the report, the family of the deceased had concluded plans to bury the cleric within the premises of the mountain (Church) between  December 13 and 14, 2023. 

    SPANCI President, Yemi Ezekiel Bello in the petition addressed to the IGP and made available to our correspondent on Monday, December 25, alleged that some individuals who opposed the burial of the cleric withn the premises of the church went ahead to burn the burial site and disrupted the burial. 

    Bello in the petition said that some buildings within the premises and other materials worth millions of naira were destroyed 

    He, therefore, appealed to the IGP to investigate the matter and arrest the perpetrators.

    Bello in the statement said that the group was not happy with the way Osun state police command handled the matter. 

    The group said: “We in Save the Poor and Needy to Charity Initiative are not happy with the Osun state police command negligence and conspiracy with some powerful people in the state including Chief Taiwo Agbonmagbe, the Saba of Erinmo land, and their thugs which we have alleged in many past press releases and petitions.

    “We had earlier in our petitions pleaded to Mr President, IGP and others to provide maximum security around Orioke Agbara Emimimo Efon Alaaye popularly called Orioke Erinmo for the safety of the Bojesomos, those on the mountain and those coming for the burial of late prophet Joseph Odeyemi Eyinafe Bojesomo which we have alleged Elerinmo. 

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    “What later happened on between 13th and 14th December 2023 the day the late prophet Bojesomo was to be buried was that thugs started shooting guns, invaded the prayer mountain and burn the building built to bury the late prophet and other buildings and stole away and destroy valuable equipments and commodities which includes fridge, generators and others worth millions of naira.

    “Please note that the said mountain is not in Osun state, we only directed the petition to the AIG because the perpetrators are living in Erinmo hence the police from Ijebujesha and Osun state command and at large lacked jurisdiction to arrest anybody from Efon Alaaye. Also, Elerinmo and his thugs did not allow the burial of late Bojesomo on the said mountain hence our client for the safety of their lives buried their father somewhere in Efon.

    “We hereby call on the IGP to take action against the men of Osun state police command and CID who connived with Elerinmo to pervert, prevent, obstruct and defeat the cause of justice and order immediate arrest and prosecution of Elerinmo, Chief Saba and their thugs or we may not have choice than to sue the police for such involvement and defense of criminal act which should be punished instead of doing justice.’

  • Reps to IGP: Promote officers recommended by PSC

    Reps to IGP: Promote officers recommended by PSC

    The House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 19, asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to immediately implement the recommendation of the Police Service Commission (PSC) concerning the promotion of some men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force.

    This followed a motion on notice by the Minority Leader of the House, Hon. Kingsley Chinda alleging refusal of the IGP to implement the recommendations of the PSC.

    Hon. Chinda informed the House of the non-implementation by the IGP and recommendations by the PSC for the promotion of qualified officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

    He said as an important agency of the federal government; created under Section 214(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), and according to Section 4 of the Police Act, the police force is empowered, among other things, to ensure the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the preservation of law and order, the protection of life and property, and the due enforcement of all laws and regulations with which they are directly charged;

    He said the Inspector General of Police is appointed by the President of the country on the advice of the Nigeria Police Council, according to Section 215(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), while the Police Service Commission (PSC) is statutorily created and charged with responsibility for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of persons (other than the office of the IGP) in the Nigeria Police Force;

    Chinda who heads the Minority caucus in the House alleged that earlier in 2023, the PSC, in the exercise of its statutory responsibilities, at one of its meetings approved the promotion of several police officers, a notice of which was duly conveyed to the IGP to release signal and accordingly effect the same.

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    He said the IGP subsequently ignored the PSC recommendation and deliberately neglected and/or refused to effect the release, despite measures taken by the PSC for him to do so.

    According to him, the IGP’s refusal to act on the PSC’s recommendation is not in the best interest of the men and officers of the NPF and the country at large.

    He said unless swift measures are immediately taken to implement the PSC’s recommendations, the morale, commitment, and dedication to duty of the affected men and officers of the NPF are likely to be negatively affected.

  • JUST IN: IGP deploys CP Adegoke to Lagos

    JUST IN: IGP deploys CP Adegoke to Lagos

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Commissioner of Police, (CP) Fayoade Adegoke to take over as new CP,  Police Command in Lagos.

    The redeployment is contained in a signal signed by the Force Secretary, AIG Olanrewaju Oladimeji.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that before his new posting,  Adegoke was in charge of Armament at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

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    While serving in that capacity, he was sent for a  course at the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru-Jos, Plateau, where he graduated among 96 distinguished Nigerians as Executive Course 45.

    Adegoke will take over from Mr Idowu Owohunwa, who had been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon Ikoyi, Lagos.

    (NAN)

  • Provide maximum security for burial of Prophet Bojesomo, Group begs IGP, other security agencies

    Provide maximum security for burial of Prophet Bojesomo, Group begs IGP, other security agencies

    A human rights group, Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI) has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun to provide maximum security during the burial of the late Prophet Joseph Odeyemi Eyinafe Bojesomo.

    The group noted that this is necessary to avoid loss of lives and property during the burial of the founder of Ori Oke Agbara Emimimo, Efon Alaaye in Ekiti state.

    The group made the plea in a statement addressed to the president, the IGP, and other stakeholders.

    It was gathered that the burial of Bojesomo who died in June this year was fixed to hold between 14th and 16th December at the church.

    The group, however, appealed to the president, IGP, AIG zone 11, commissioner of police in Osun state, and other heads of security agencies to provide maximum security for the deceased’s family during the burial.

    SPANCI president, Comrade Yemi Ezekiel Bello, in a statement, alleged that some people have been planning to cause the breakdown of laws and orders during the burial.

    Bello in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, December 10, said there is a need to inform the stakeholders and the general public that some individuals have been planning to cause breach of peace during the burial.

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    He said: “Urgent address to Mr President, NASS the CJN, Chairman National Boundary Commission, The IGP, The AIG zone 11, Osun CP, Ekiti CP, The Ekiti State governor, Osun state governor, other stakeholders, and the general public. 

    “We hereby request maximum security of lives and properties from the Nigeria Police Force IGP and other stakeholders to avoid the breach of public peace, breakdown of law and order, killing or loss of human life, and protection of the lives and properties of our clients and their visitors before, on or during and after the burial of late prophet Joseph Odeyemi Eyinafe Bojesomo on the said mountain coming up this week Thursday 14th to Saturday 16th December 2023.”

  • CDS, Service Chief, IGP brief Reps on security operations

    CDS, Service Chief, IGP brief Reps on security operations

    The Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, and the Inspector General of Police on Tuesday, November 21, appeared before the House of Representatives to brief the lawmakers on their activities and efforts aimed at combating the rising security challenge in the country.

    The security chiefs were initially expected to appear before the House on Thursday last week but failed to turn up while sending their Operation Chiefs.

    But the representations were turned back while they were given another opportunity to appear before the House today.

    Speaking at the commencement of the briefing tagged sectoral debate, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa said they were not able to honour the initial invitation because they were out of Abuja.

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    He said: “We were out of Abuja and felt that since an invitation has been extended, our Chief of Operations should attend. It was not deliberate and we apologised for that and thank you for the opportunity for us to interact with you.”

    Those present at the briefing include the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

    Details shortly…

  • IGP orders investigation into infractions in Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa elections

    IGP orders investigation into infractions in Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa elections

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered Electoral Offences Desk Officers, under the supervision of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, to commence immediate investigations into the electoral crisis recorded on Saturday, November 11.

    Egbetokun commended all police officers and operatives of other security agencies for providing adequate support to the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring security for the conduct of elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States.

    He said the commitment and due diligence displayed by the security operatives in policing the electoral process is highly productive and commendable.

    The IGP emphasised that the electoral process in the three states transpired seamlessly, defying earlier threat assessments and projected challenges from various quarters.

    He acknowledged the exceptional efforts of the security personnel in maintaining law and order, safeguarding the electoral process, and ensuring the safety of citizens.

    This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 14, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

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    The statement read: “The IGP notes the pockets of incidences that were recorded during the elections and charged the Electoral Offences Desk Officers, under the supervision of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, to commence immediate investigations into these incidences.

    “The IGP expresses gratitude to all security agencies involved in the election security management for lending their support to the Police for securing the electoral process; and he calls on Officers to remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties, while emphasizing the importance of adherence to guidelines, rule of law and standard operating procedures of their respective agencies for a more secure democratic institution in Nigeria.”