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  • I-G warns police commissioners against unprofessional conducts

    I-G warns police commissioners against unprofessional conducts

    The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the commands across the federation to be professional in handling criminal cases.

    The force spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said Idris gave the warning at a meeting with the Deputy Inspector-Generals (DIGs), Assistant Inspector-General (DIGs) and CPs.

    The inspector-general cautioned them against illegal investigation of cases, unlawful and prolonged detention of suspects.

    He warned that any policeman caught taking bribe before granting suspects bail would be dismissed from service.

    “As you are all aware, bail is free. Always sensitise officers and men in your commands on this because anyone caught violating this act will be dismissed from service.

    “The law as we know is blind. We represent the most visible arm of justice and we must use that power prudently.

    “We must embrace change as the only permanent fixture in life.

    “I expect the highest standard from you. Don’t let anybody buy your conscience but hold on to the ethics. I want you to be very professional,” he said.

    Idris said the era of bribery and corrupt practices in the police circle was over.

    He warned that any senior police officer found to be engaged in corrupt practices would face the full wrath of the law.

    The inspector-general urged them to change the public perception of the force through their conducts.

    He charged them to be very civil in relating with the public and respect the people’s socio-cultural values.

    He assured them of the Federal Government’s readiness to address the challenges facing the force.

  • Kidnappings: I-G orders redeployment of Area Commanders, DPOs, others

    Kidnappings: I-G orders redeployment of Area Commanders, DPOs, others

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the redeployment of Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers serving along the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria highways starting from Zuba Division of FCT.

    Others affected by the order are Inspectors and Rank and Files serving in those Police Divisions.

    The Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the measure was to ensure total success of the operations currently ongoing on the route.

    It added that new personnel to replace the redeployed ones have been posted to the affected divisions.

    The statement disclosed that the exercise was aimed at bringing in new experience and fresh impetus to the fight against kidnappings, armed robberies and other violent crimes on these Highways.

    In another development, Idris has given posthumous promotion to late Insp. Idris Musa to the rank of an Assistant Superintendent of Police.

    Moshood said the gesture was for act of bravery, gallantry and supreme sacrifice paid by the deceased in active service to his fatherland.

    He said that Musa would be remembered as one of the heroes of the Nigeria Police Force in the fight against Boko-Haram insurgency in Nigeria.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musa died on July 24 from the injuries sustained during an attack from the remnant of Boko-Haram insurgents in Kano on July 23.

  • Kidnapped Lagos pupils to be rescued soon – Police

    Kidnapped Lagos pupils to be rescued soon – Police

    The Police on Thursday assured parents of six students abducted from a school in Lagos that they would be rescued soon.

    The students were kidnapped by gunmen at Lagos State Model College, Epe, on May 25.

    The police also allayed fears that the pupils’ case would be like that of the Chibok school girls.

    Speaking in Abuja, the Force Spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, said: “Their case will be not like the Chibok girls, at all. Hands are on deck to ensure that these children are rescued alive.

    “The public might not be hearing anything about them but we are doing our best to ensure their quick release.

    “We share the pains, anguish and emotion of the parents for missing their children for this period. But we want to assure them and Nigerians that we are doing our best and very soon, they would be rescued.

    “We are also working with relevant stakeholders to ensure their safety and several people are carried along. But what is paramount is to get them alive out of captivity.”

  • Evans: Certain information are not for public consumption – Police

    Evans: Certain information are not for public consumption – Police

    The police have urged Nigerians not to fret over the reported “vanishing” of suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeje George Onwuamadike alias Evans.

    The appeal followed a report which alleged that Evans’ whereabouts was unknown and that the suspect had vanished.
    According to the spokesman for the Force Headquarters, Jimoh Moshood, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CPS), Evans was safe and still in police custody.

    Moshood said investigation was still ongoing, adding that the suspect would be charged to court as soon as all ends were tied.

    He said: “The media need to avoid stories that could create fear, tension or misrepresentation among the masses.

    Where did Evans vanish to? That headline was misleading. The suspect and his accomplices are very much in our custody.

    “We are working hard to ensure that justice is served at the end of the day. There are certain information that are not for public consumption to avoid jeopardising investigation or even national security.

    “Evans is with the police. His whereabout is known but cannot be made public. We are appealing to Nigerians to remain calm and support the police to conclude its investigation.”

  • Cross River varsity student died of carbon monoxide – Police

    Cross River varsity student died of carbon monoxide – Police

    A 200- level undergraduate student of Mass Communications at the Cross River State University, Joy Odama, died after inhaling carbon monoxide, the police autopsy report revealed on Thursday.

    The Force Spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, told journalists in Abuja that the first report, which was conducted by Dr. Paul Jibrin was inconclusive.

    This, according to him, made the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to order for a new autopsy to be conducted on the deceased.

    The summary of the new report carried out by CP Wilson Akhiwu, Force consultant showed that Joy died after inhaling carbon monoxide fumes ‎and not cocaine as reported by Dr. Jibrin.

    The FPRO said a suspect, Alhaji Usman Adamu, has been arrested by the police.

    Moshood, who dismissed reports of police cover up, added that Adamu would be charged to court soon.

    Joy’s mother, Philomena Odama‎, had petitioned the IGP; the Senate President, and the Speaker of House of Assembly, seeking justice for her daughter’s murder.

    The mother, who is a native of Yala local government area of Cross River State and resident at old Karmo village in Abuja, alleged that her daughter was tricked by Alhaji Usman under the pretence of offering her financial help.

     

  • Police arrest 28 suspected kidnappers, robbers, others

    Police arrest 28 suspected kidnappers, robbers, others

    At least 28 persons have been arrested by police for cattle rustling, kidnapping, armed robbery and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.

    The suspects were arrested in different parts of the country.

    The Force Spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday.

    The suspects are – Abubakar Ibrahim (21), Basher Shauibu (23), Obinna Ani (37), Kenneth Edeh (35), Uchechukwu Anoada (36), Gyang Dabo (29), Idris Idris (30), Denis Salami (33), Umar Mohammed (60) and Isa Ibrahim.

    Others are – Lawali Ibrahim (45), Nasiru Abubakar (42), Murtala Ado (38), Ahmadu Sale, Muhammed Adamu, Muhammed Abubakar, Umra Ibrahim and Mohammed Umara.

    He said the suspects were arrested at different locations across the country by the Inspector-General of Police Special Tactical Squad (STS) and Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU).

    Items recovered from the suspects included five AK 47 rifles, two locally made Baretta pistols, AK 47 live ammunition and cartridges.

    Others are 18 locally-made rifles of different calibers, 27 rounds of live ammunition, 20 rounds of 7.62 mm live ammunition, five magazines and 50 cattle.

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  • Police parade four suspects for operating illegal websites

    Police parade four suspects for operating illegal websites

    The Nigeria Police Force have arrested four suspects who illegally opened and operated websites through which they defrauded  candidates for the February/ May West African Examination Council (WAEC).

    Parading the suspects on Friday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, said the suspects used the websites to defrauded candidates between N40,000, N70,000, N90,000 and N120,000 respectively.

    He said the suspects were arrested from different locations across the country.

    The force PRO gave the names of the suspects as Chijoke Onwuachu Modestus ‘M’, a 300 level student of Computer Science Micheal Okpara University, Umudike, Patrick Uchechukwu Nwodo ‘M’ 30 years old, Samuel Odinaka Onwurah age 20 years old ‘M’, and Okon Effiong Joseph ‘M’ who is 20 years old 200 level student of Public Health Department University of Calabar.

    Moshood advised parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards not to patronize these rogues’ websites.

    He added that all the suspects would be charged to court on completion of investigation by the police.

    “The suspects will be charged to court on completion of investigation, while effort is being intensified to arrest other operators of these illegal/rogue websites still at large.

    “Meanwhile, members of the Public are assured of the renewed commitment and dedication of the Force to stamp out criminality throughout the country,” he added.

  • Police search Ekweremadu’s Abuja guest house

    Police search Ekweremadu’s Abuja guest house

    The police on Friday conducted a search on the official guest house of the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu. The guest house is located in the highbrow Maitama District, Abuja.

    Ekweremadu’s Special Adviser, Mr. Uche Anichukwu who confirmed the search on the guest house, said police did not inform the senator or any of his aides before the search was conducted.

    Anichukwu further said that only the senator’s steward was present when the police team arrived at the property, adding that nothing incriminating was found in the premises.

    According to him, the policemen were said to have told the steward that they were detailed by the Force Headquarters to carry out the search.

    When our correspondent called the Force spokesman, Jimoh Moshood for comments, his mobile telephone indicated that his line was switched off.

    The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the Senate had, a few weeks ago, raised the alarm, saying that security report at its disposal indicated that the security agencies were planning to invade Ekweremadu’s residence either in Abuja or Enugu.

    According to the spokesman of the caucus, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe who addressed journalists on the matter, the raid was to be carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    Abaribe said the plot was to plant incriminating items; either a huge amount in foreign currencies or guns in Ekweremadu’s targeted residence and then arrest him for money laundry or gun running.

    The caucus stated that the motive behind the alleged plot was to put the Deputy President of the Senate out of circulation by arresting and detaining him on trumped up charges.

  • 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.

  • I-G orders investigation into alleged comment by policeman

    I-G orders investigation into alleged comment by policeman

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered investigation into an alleged statement credited to a policeman, Inusa Biu, on his Facebook account.

    The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that an online publication on HOTGISTNAIJA on April 26, credited a statement to Inusa captioned “Policeman threatens to kill 200 Nigerians if Buhari dies.”

    The Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.

    Moshood stated  that policemen Were under obligation not to make unauthorised public comments.

    He said Nigeria Police Force is a highly discipline organisation with full observation and compliance with professional ethics and decorum.

    The spokesman said that the comment was a distraction “and absolutely a shadowy imagination of the writer and should be disregarded.”

    He assured the public of police renewed determination and commitment to maintain law and order.