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  • CP orders arrest of F-SARS impostors in Anambra

    The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Garba Umar has asked the people of the state to report any police officer claiming to be a member of the Federal SARS in the state.

    The appeal is coming on the heels of the recent disbandment of the Federal SARS, Special Investigation Panel and Special Tactical Squad by the Acting Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu.

    Addressing newsmen on Tuesday at the police headquarters in Amawbia, Umar said there was no FSARS in the state, warning that anybody impersonating an officer was doing so at his peril.

    “In tandem with the directive of the new IGP, there is no Federal SARS anymore in Anambra State. But we have what we call the Anti-Robbery Squad which is under my command and control.

    “We appeal to the public, anyone that sees FSARS or someone claiming to be an officer of FSARS should please report him immediately to the CP for necessary actions.

    He assured that the state SARS was being recognized for better and improved performance.

    “Already, we’ve given directives, and we’ve started readjusting and re-organising our SARS for better services,” he stressed.

  • Dambazzau, Police end cold war

    The cold working relationship between Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, (rtd) and the Police Force ended on Tuesday as the Minister explained how difficult it was working with the immediate past Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris.

    Dambazau, who expressed sadness over what transpired during Idris tenure, said such should be avoided in the future.

    The minister spoke in Abuja when the new Acting IGP Mohammed Adamu paid him a working visit.

    He said said: “I congratulate the Acting Inspector General of Police. I appreciate your coming here recognising the significance of the Ministry of Interior following its supervisory mandate of the police and other agencies and also its mandate in internal security and public safety.

    “Because we are happy that you took this step because since November 2015 that I came in here as minister, Mr. Arase who was the then Inspector General of Police, we had cordial relationship.

    “But after Arase left, I think there was perseverance of relationship between the police and the ministry of Interior. Not completely because most of our dealings in terms of internal security and public safety were with the present DIG operations because we thought we must do everything possible regardless to ensure our mandate in terms of police and also ensure that the police as an institution do not suffer.

    “We are glad today that you can in with different idea to strengthen this relationship.”

    The minister went further that: “Throughout the three years, we have presented more than 25 memorandums to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) that has to do with policies that has to do with projects.

    “But none of those 25 memorandums that went to FEC included the police. So this is the kind of things that we should avoid.

    “You need a parent ministry to represent you at FEC. Except few memorandums that came from the police academy.

    “I think we need to work together particularly with the kind of internal security challenges we are experiencing in this country.

    “We appreciate the idea of community policing. Ours stops at making policies but for implementation it is absolutely yours. We will not interfere in that.”

    He assured the new police boss of support, adding: “We will work hard with you as you have suggested that there are internal security challenges and we will provide for Nigeria the kind of security they deserve.”

    The new police boss acknowledged the fact that there was crisis between the Ministry of Interior and the police force.

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    He promised to change the old ways of operations and embrace peace to tackle internal security.

    Adamu also vowed to always attend meetings summoned by the minister when necessary.

    His words: “It is a privilege to be received by you today. Since my appointment as the Acting General of Police, my though was first to visit the ministry of Interior because it is very important.

    “We are aware of the fact that most policy issues concerning police operations comes from the Ministry of Interior and we don’t want to be left out.

    “We want to be deeply involved in the activities of the ministry. We want the minister to know that we (police) are 100 percent ready to participate in every activity in the ministry that we involve security.

    “If in the past we were not participating the way we should in the ministry, but now we have retraced our steps to come back and do the needful for the benefit of the country and for the benefit of everybody.

    “That is the reason why we are here. After this meeting I will go into a closed door meeting with the minister.”

    Findings revealed that the former IGP Ibrahim Idris did not personally attend any meeting summoned by Dambazau since assumption of office.

  • We are not under pressure to rig – 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.

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

    Speaking on the need for collaboration with the Police, he said: “We agreed to a new partnership that will lead to the protection of the electoral process in Nigeria such that votes and only votes will count in 2019. There are two institutions that the nation looks forward to in conducting the election; INEC and the Nigeria Police Force.

    “The professionalism and neutrality of both institutions is what Nigerians are looking forward to. Nigeria achieved free, fair, credible election in 2015, now is the time to show the world that what we achieved in 2015 was not a fluke. So, 2019 must be the affirmation of the maturity of the Nigerian democracy.

    “The responsibility of the police is to safeguard INEC officials and Nigerians. The Police have no candidate in the elections. INEC is not a political party, we have no candidate in the elections, so our responsibility is to safeguard the processes such that what Nigerians vote for is what determines who wins the election. So, there is need for us to work very closely at all level during the election. There is need for professionalism and we must turn a new leaf.”

    He also said the 2019 election has the largest number of candidates with over 23,000 candidates competing for 1558 positions.

    Giving details of the number of candidates in order for the Force to make adequate deployment, the INEC Boss said: “We have the largest number of political parties contesting for the 2019 elections. We have the largest number of registered voters participating in the elections and we have the largest number of constituencies in which elections will be conducted. So, we have to safeguard the processes no matter how long it takes.

    “For the presidential election, we have 73 candidates contesting for one position. For the governorship, we have in 29 states for which we have 1068 candidates competing, we have 1094 candidates competing for 109 senatorial seats, we have over 4600 candidates competing for 360 federal constituencies. We have over 14,600 candidates competing for 991 state constituencies, while in the FCT where local government elections will be conducted, there are 808 candidates competing for 68 positions making a total of over 23,000 candidates competing for 1558 positions in 2019. So, this gives you an idea of what we are up to in 2019.”

    He also urged the police to prosecute electoral offenders. “We need to find a way to respond to emergencies because emergencies will arise on the field and there must be a very clear part by which we can continue to work together and Nigerians expect that the violators of our laws must never go scot free in 2019.

    “Arrests were made in the past but prosecutions were not done speedily. The more we prosecute working together with the police, the less our work because prosecution also deters potential breakers of the law.

    Speaking on the essence of the meeting, the Ag. IGP Adamu said: “It was organised for us to know what is expected of us before, during and after the election because the election must be free, fair and credible and police officers must be seen to be neutral and give every party level playing field to do what they are supposed to do.”

    Adamu also disclosed that the Force has identified some flashpoints adding that it might commence the arrest of those who appear to pose threat to the conduct of a free and credible election.

    On the allegations that some governors are recruiting thugs ahead of the election, he said: “We are warning the thugs that if they are recruited, they should desist from it but if they decide to engage themself and work for any politician to create mayhem, we will not allow them. We are already in the field monitoring these group of people and if they don’t stop, we will take on them before the election. We will arrest them and prosecute them before the election.”

    Adamu while assuring that the elections would be free and fair stated that a two-week capacity building training has commenced for officers in the 12 zonal headquarters as part of preparations for the elections.

    He said: “A capacity building training on democratic policing and elections security management for police officers is currently on-going. The training is designed to hold across the 12 Police Zonal Headquarters starting from today 21st January 2018 to 8th February, 2018.

    “I assure the nation and the international community that the Nigeria Police Force shall coordinate effectively with other complementary security agencies, and collaborate efficiently with the leadership of the INEC in guaranteeing a safe and secure space for the citizens to freely exercise their electoral franchise.”

  • IGP Adamu vows to restore police image

    The Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has identified the absence of transparent, knowledgeable, accountable and motivational leadership as the problem of policing in Nigeria.

    Adamu who disclosed this in Abuja after the baton of leadership was officially handed over to him by the immediate past IGP, Ibrahim Idris however said his appointment represents a charge to restore the image of the Force.

    Before the ceremony, Idris and Adamu walked into the Conference room around 11:03 am. They were welcomed by the members of the police management team comprising seven Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and one Assistant Inspector General of Police, other senior police officers and well-wishers.

    Idris who wore cream colour caftan and black cap spoke before handing over to Adamu. He said: “We are here in the handing over ceremony. I have served in the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years. By the grace of God, I retired yesterday and this is going to be my final departure ceremony from the Police Force.

    “I want to thank all the officers present here for the support you have given me and for all we have done together to make Nigeria Police Force great. We have tried our best during my time and during that period, you have given me maximum support. I want to thank everyone from the rank of the Constable to the highest rank of the Deputy Inspector General of Police.

    “Let me thank all of you for your commitment and dedication to your country. Like I said, I am here to hand over the baton of leadership to my colleague and friend who is going to take over as the 20th IGP for the Federal Republic of Nigeria and I wish him all the best.”

    After the baton was handed over to Adamu, Idris was escorted out of the conference by the new Ag. IG, the DIGs, AIGs and other senior police officers.

    He immediately returned with the seven DIGs and other senior officers to deliver his maiden address.

    Speaking after the baton of leadership was officially handed over to him, Adamu said he was determined to combine his national and international policing exposure to bridge the missing link in the Force.

    According to him: It is with total reverence of the Almighty Allah (SWT) and deep appreciation of President Muhammadu Buhari, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who considered me worthy of appointment that I humbly address you today as the 20th indigenous Inspector General of Police.

    “My appointment represents a call to duty and a charge to restore the dwindling primacy of the Nigeria Police Force within the internal security architecture of our beloved country. Ladies and gentlemen, commanding the largest Police Force in Africa, particularly, at this crucial time that the country is faced with multi-faceted security challenges and at the peak of preparations for the general elections, is undoubtedly an arduous task.

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    “However, it remains a fact that the Force is blessed with some of the finest officers anywhere in the world that are not only intellectually gifted and exceptionally dedicated, but professionally sound enough to surmount these tasks if the right leadership is provided.

    “Amongst you seated in this hall today are some of such thorough-bred and passionate professionals who can hold their own among their peers, and have consistently distinguished themselves in complex national and international engagements.”

    Commenting on what is lacking in the Force and his plans, he said: “All that you desire, from my experience, is a transparent, responsive, motivational, accountable, and knowledgeable leader who will not only treat you with the dignity you deserve in your line of duty, but who is sensitive to your welfare needs and fair in the manner your promotion and other reward regimes are addressed. The absence of this level of leadership has always been the missing link in policing in Nigeria.

    “It is my firm conviction, therefore, that if the quality personnel potentials of the Force are blended with purposeful and motivational leadership at strategic levels within the organizational hierarchy of the Force, the lost glory of the Nigeria Police Force which remains a concern to governments at all levels, citizens, human rights groups, the international community and indeed well-meaning officers and men of the Force shall be restored.

    “With my appointment and assumption of duty, I am determined to draw on my national and international policing leadership experience to bridge this missing link. I assure you on this day that I will provide the highest possible level of professional and responsible leadership for you while trusting that you shall march hand-in-hand with me as dependable professional colleagues, to advance the fortunes of the Force.”

    Adamu while stating that he would unveil his leadership strategies soon, also charged the personnel of the Force to shun conducts capable of denting the image of the Force.

    “I demand that you henceforth resolve to abstain from conducts that will drag the Police into disrepute and put your career in jeopardy, and join me in the common course of changing the narratives of policing in the country for good. In giving effect to this, in the coming days, I shall unfold before you and the nation the strategic focus of my leadership.”

    The new police chief also said there will be massive deployment of police personnel in the coming days as part of preparations for the forthcoming elections.

    He also warned politicians to against activities capable of causing violence adding that the Force will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone who poses threat.

    “In the interim, let me use this opportunity, to quickly remind you that aside our routine operations, we have within the short term, two major national assignments where our professionalism and commitment to duty will once again be subjected to national and international scrutiny.

    “First, is the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections on 16th February, 2019 and second, is the Governorship, State Assembly, and Federal Capital Territory Area Council Elections on Saturday 2nd March 2019. These national engagements are of immediate priority to my leadership and, hence, in the next few days, the nation shall witness concerted police deployments and other activities which will all be directed at ensuring quality election security service delivery by the Police, being the lead agency in election security management.

    “While with your support, I am confident that we have the operational capacity to ensure the success of both exercises, I am not unaware of the possible security threats that some misguided political actors and their followers may attempt to pose during the general elections.

    “To such elements, I must sound a note of warning that as a nation, we have had enough of electoral violence. Hence, while the Nigeria Police under my watch shall work with the Independent National Electoral Commission and sister security agencies in guaranteeing a peaceful and secure space for all political parties and the citizens to freely exercise their electoral rights, we shall not hesitate to identify, isolate and bring to deserved justice any person or group that attempts to threaten our sacred democratic order.

    “To the unrepentant felons that may want to put our common will to test, the message is being relayed here loud and clear that in securing the law abiding citizens during the elections, we shall not hesitate to deploy our potent assets to deal firmly and decisively with electoral deviants. Consequently, I call on political actors to assist the Police and other law enforcement agencies in sustaining the gains recorded in our democratic journey. They should always remember that politics is a game guided by rules and it behooves them to play the game within the dictates of such rules. On our part, we assure the nation of our determination to play our roles fairly but firmly towards guaranteeing a peaceful electoral process and a credible outcome.”

    He also promised to deliver to members of the public, Police Force they would be proud of.

    “Let me end this inaugural address by assuring the citizens that I am mindful of their yearnings for a policing system that will not only assure them of their safety, but treat them with civility and hold their rights sacred. While I promise on behalf of officers of the Force that their deserved aspirations will be met henceforth, I also call on the citizens to work with the police in the interest of community safety and national security.

    “I am similarly not oblivious of the concerns of the Federal Government on the Nigeria Police. I am mindful of the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari is desirous of bequeathing a citizens-friendly, operationally efficient and ethically-guided police system to the country. His Excellency envisions a Police Force that will take the lead in internal security operations, engage intelligence-led, technology-supported and community driven policing principles in the attainment of its mandate, and play an active role with the Armed Forces in restoring civil authority in the North East.

    “I assure the country that I will provide the requisite leadership for the Nigeria Police to meet these expectations and address the concerns.”

    Adamu while thanking the immediate past IG for his contributions to the Force in the last three years also urged personnel of the Force to support him in prayers and informed advice.

    “Finally, on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force, l immensely thank our out-going IGP Ibrahim ldris for his professional service to our Fatherland and wish him a very fulfilling future engagement. I can assure him that much as he is leaving the police institution, we shall not allow him leave the Police Family as we shall continue to disturb his retirement in order to draw from his rich fountain of professional knowledge.

    “To you, my officers and men, I call on you to continue to support me with prayers and informed pieces of advice so that this journey we are commencing together today shalt lead us to the desired destination.”

     

     

  • Drama as Acting IGP stops Lagos CP hand over

    We work on directives, says Egbetokun

    Reporters waiting for the handing over of the Lagos Police Command Commissioner of Police (CP) office’s paraphernalia by Imohimi Edgal to Acting Commissioner of Police designate, Kayode Egbetokun, witnessed a mild drama on Tuesday at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja GRA.

    The handing over couldn’t hold due to an order from the police headquarters in Abuja.

    Earlier, the reporters were told that the event scheduled for 1:30 pm has been shifted to 3 pm.

    Few minutes past 3 pm, there were jubilations in the Conference Hall where the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and the Area Commanders, waiting for the briefing by the Acting CP, converged.

    Not quite long, Edgal, who briefed the reporters in company with Egbetokun said: “Gentlemen of the press, are you here for the handing over and taking over? Are you here because you like me or you are eager for me to leave? Well, there is a directive that the status quo should remain till further notice.”

    Edgal told reporters that there is no change of guard for now, as he still remains the state Commissioner of Police.

    “I am sure that Kayode Egbetokun is an old timer in the command. Our first job as police is order and directive; we were about concluding the handing over and taking over procedure when we were instructed by our bosses from Abuja to suspend action for now. So, there is no change of guard for now. Of course, we will keep in touch of latest development,” he said.

    He did not entertain any question.

    Egbetokun, who came with his personal effect and his personal staff, left the command, saying: “We are government agents and we are always taking directives.”

    As Edgal was leaving for Abuja to meet with the Acting Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, there was gunshot salute.

    Read Also: I remain Lagos CP, says Edgal

    The policemen attached to Edgal’s convoy shot four times into the air to celebrate the “good news.”

    Earlier, the car of Egbetokun was parked at CP’s parking lot while Edgal’s car was parked at another place.

    It was gathered that as the duo was having a closed-door meeting, a phone call believed to be from the IGP’s office came in and directed that the handing and taking over should be cancelled till further notice.

    Immediately, after the announcement, Egbetokun’s vehicle was removed from the CP’s parking lot and Edgal’s vehicle replace

  • I’ll tackle security challenges, says new IGP Adamu

    President Buhari Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday decorated the new Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    Speaking to State House correspondents after his decoration by the President, Adamu thanked Buhari for considering him worthy to be the next Inspector-General of Police.

    He pledged to tackle the nation’s socio-political and security challenges, particularly the problems of violent crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping and abduction.

    “We know that there are security challenges that we need to tackle in the country like the issues of kidnapping, abduction and other security challenges.

    “From the strategies put in place by the former IGP, we will re-strategise and make sure that we tackle these challenges squarely.’’

    On the forthcoming general elections, Adamu said he was going to build up on the strategies put in place by the outgoing IGP to ensure a hitch-free electoral exercise.

    The Ag. IGP, who was accompanied to the villa by the outgoing IGP, also pledged to maintain neutrality and to be fair to all while carrying out his official duties before, during and after the general elections.

    “Adequate arrangement has been made to make sure that free and fair and credible elections take place in Nigeria.

    “We are going to build up on the strategies put in place to make sure that we have hitch-free elections in the country.

    “We are going to stick by the rules, we are going to do the right thing. We will not go outside the ethics of our job to do things that are untoward, everybody will be given level playing ground to play his or her politics,’’ he said.

    The outgoing IGP, who also addressed the correspondents after the decoration of the new IGP by the president, announced his retirement from service.

    “I want to inform Nigerians that today I am 60 years and I think I have reached the pinnacle of my career.

    “So, I am going to handover to my successor, the incoming Inspector General of Police.

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    “He is an officer I know very well. We knew each other in the past, we have worked together and I wish him success,’’ he said.

    AIG Mohammed Abubakar Adamu hails from Lafia, Nasarawa State and holds a BSc in Geography.

    He enlisted into the Force on February 1, 1986 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police

    Before his appointment as the Acting Inspector General of Police, he was a Directing Staff at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State.

    He was Commissioner of Police in Ekiti and Enugu States and also Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5 Police Command Headquarters, Benin, Edo.

     

  • NGF congratulates Ag. IGP Adamu

    The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated the new Acting Inspector General of Police Mr. Adamu Abubakar Mohammed.

    The Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat In a statement signed by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, Head, Media and Public Affairs believes that the appointment is well deserved considering his personal accomplishments.

    Adamu Mohammed Lafia had occupied the office of the Director of Peace Keeping operations, led the Enugu Police Command as Police Commissioner and was AIG in charge of Zone 5.

    Until his appointment, he was at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as a directing staff. Adamu Mohammed Lafia is reputed to be a man of impeccable character.

    Apart from heading Police formations at their most strategic levels in Nigeria, Adamu Mohammed Lafia had also risen to the apex of international policing in Lyon France, where he rose through the hierarchy of the organization to ascend the exalted position of the Vice President of INTERPOL, a position he held for years with distinction.

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    According to the statement, the Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mr. Asishana B Okauru said “I am absolutely sure that Adamu Mohammed Lafia would bring professionalism and true leadership to policing in our country”.

    Okauru, who had worked with several notable police officers during his time as the Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) further added that “I can attest to his solid pedigree and rich experience. He is arguably the most qualified serving police officer at this time, to occupy the very sensitive office of the Inspector General of Police”.

    The NGF sincerely hope that the new top cop would harness all his experiences from his previous offices, at home and abroad, with dexterity and a fervent drive to curb crime, ensure peace in the entire country and once again propound the policing principles that will lead Nigerians to believe that the police, “is your friend”.

  • PDP sets agenda for new IGP

    The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) has charged the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to immediately commence the re-engineering of the Nigeria Police to restore professionalism and adherence to rules of engagement in the Force.

    On the other hand, the party berated the outgoing Inspector General, Ibrahim Idris, for a “shameful and partisan” tenure.

    In a statement by the spokesman for the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party said Idris destroyed professionalism in the police and compromised the lives and security of Nigerians, adding that he must be held accountable for all the atrocities he allegedly committed while in office.

    The statement said, “Ibrahim Idris will be remembered as the only IGP in our political history, who surrendered the responsibilities of his exalted office to the whims and caprices of politicians who share courtesies with the Buhari Presidency.

    “He defied the need to secure troubled areas and watched carelessly while an integral part of our nation was engulfed in bloody clashes.

    “Idris will also be remembered as that Police Officer, who had a penchant for framing innocent Nigerians with ridiculous allegations. Throughout his inglorious tenure, he functioned as the commander of the militant wing of the APC, just to retain his office and remain in power”.

    The main opposition party urged the new Police boss to learn a lesson from the “shameful end” of Idris as IGP by immediately setting up the process of re-orientating and insulating the Force from partisan politics while subjecting it to the tenets of democracy and the rule of law.

    It also urged the police chief to avoid the pitfalls of the last IGP, who has gone down in history as the “most corrupt, devious and reckless” police officer to hold the post of the IGP in Nigeria.

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    The party further advised the new police boss to remove all templates of election rigging contained in the handover note to be presented to him by Idris Ibrahim.

    It continued, “The new IGP must also urgently take steps to address the bastardization of promotion in the Police under the last IGP, where officers due for promotion were denied and only those endorsed by a cabal or who have enough money to buy their way through were promoted. This is, in addition, to immediately setting up a process that guarantees proper welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria police.

    “He must note that the whole world is watching him and we urge him not to fail the nation, which he owes his allegiance.

    “Now that Idris Ibrahim has gone the way of leaders disgraced out of office, the PDP counsels all enemies of democracy, including President Buhari’s compromised relation in INEC, Mrs. Amina Zakari, to take heed of the disgrace and infamy that await them at the end of their tenures”.

  • Adamu steps in as acting IGP

    The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Mohammed Adamu has taken over as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP).

    The former IGP, Ibrahim Idris took his successor, Adamu to President Muhammadu Buhari who decorated him in his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    Adamu, who hails from Nassarawa State, thanked President Buhari for finding him worthy of the position and promised to be professional in the discharge of his duties.

    Briefing State House correspondents after the closed doors meeting with the President, Adamu, promised that he will be professional, especially handling the February general elections.

    He said “I want to thank Mr. President for considering me worthy to be the next Inspector General of Police. We know that there are security challenges that we need to tackle in the country. Issues of kidnapping, abduction and other security challenges.

    “From the strategies put in place by the former IGP, we will restrategize and make sure that we tackle these challenges squarely.”

    On what Nigerians should expect during the elections, he said “On the elections, you have heard from the former IGP, adequate arrangement has been made to make sure that free and fair and credible elections take place in Nigeria.

    “We are going to build upon the strategies put in place to make sure that we have hitch-free elections in the country.

    Asked if he was allaying the fears of the opposition that he will not be partisan, he said “Well, we are professionals. We are going to stick by the rules, we are going to do the right thing. We will not go outside the ethics of our job to do things that are untoward, everybody will be given level playing ground to play his or her politics.

    On his part, Idris said “I want to inform Nigerians that today I am 60 years and I think I have reached the pinnacle of my career. So I am going to handover to my successor, the incoming inspector General of Police.

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    “He is an officer I know very well. We knew each other in the past, we have worked together and I wish him success.

    Asked his advise to his successor, he said “The advise I will give is that just like in our time, he should try to go round the country and adopt measures to ensure that the Nigerian Police Force give maximum protection to lives and property.”

    On the major challenges Nigerian police are facing currently, he said “I think so far under this government I think the Nigerian police force has been making a lot of effort to secure Nigerians. Obviously challenges in the area of recruitment, of course you aware that the government has just given us approval to recruit more people yearly, by the grace of God by this year the number of police officers is going to increase considerably.”

    Asked how prepared the police is for the elections, he said “Obviously we are adequately prepared for the elections. We have carried out a lot of elections in this country and I think you will agree with me that the Nigeria police force tried in these elections.

    “I am assuring Nigerians that the Nigeria police force are going to do their best in this coming elections.” he stated

     

  • Buhari, Idris, Adamu meet in Aso Rock

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with the outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris and the incoming acting IGP, Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Mohammed Adamu at the State House, Abuja.

    The outgoing IGP and his successor, came in the same vehicle NPF 01 Mercedes Benz black colour about 1:30pm and went straight to the President office.

    AIG Adamu had earlier met with the Chief of Staff to the President Malam Abba Kyari in the morning when Idris was performing his last official duty at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the Eagle Square Abuja.

     

     

    Details Soon….