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  • Aggrieved ex-police officers seek Tinubu’s intervention over court-order reinstatement

    Aggrieved ex-police officers seek Tinubu’s intervention over court-order reinstatement

    Some aggrieved police officers have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to comply with a judgment of the National Industrial Court (NIC) ordering their reinstatement after an alleged forceful and premature retirement from service.

    The affected officers are members of Courses 33, 34, and 35 (Force Entrants) of the Police Academy, who joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1996, 1999, and 2000, respectively.

    The officers had approached the NIC to challenge their compulsory retirement before attaining the statutory 35 years in service.

    In a judgment delivered on April 19, 2022, Justice Oyewumi Oyebiola ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Police Service Commission (PSC), and the Force Secretary to reinstate the affected officers.

    The court also restrained the defendants from compulsorily retiring them.

    However, nearly three years after the judgment, the officers said the police authorities were yet to comply with the order.

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    However, in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and made available to the Nation in Akure, Ondo state capital, on Wednesday by their lawyer, Mr Adetoye Adejola, the officers appealed to the President to intervene and ensure the implementation of the court judgment.

    The petition, titled “Re: Petition on non-implementation of the judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/281/2021 between CSP Egong Egwu Egong & 3 Ors Vs. Police Service Commission & 2 Ors delivered on 19th April 2022, and a call to save the souls of members of Courses 33, 34, and 35 (Force Entrants) of the Police Academy.”

    The officers said that despite the judgment, the police authorities allegedly stopped the payment of salaries to the officers, forced some into retirement, and rendered others still in service redundant by failing to assign them duties.

    Commending President Tinubu for his recent directive withdrawing police officers attached to VIPs and redeploying them to frontline policing, they argued that the reinstated officers could help bridge manpower gaps in the force.

    “These officers, many of whom are still agile and possess extensive operational and leadership experience, remain valuable assets to the nation,” the letter said.

    The officers appealed to the president to order the immediate enforcement of the NIC judgment and recall the affected officers to service, particularly at a time of heightened insecurity across the country.

  • AIG Kwaimo debunks claim police buy uniforms, warns officers against indiscipline

    AIG Kwaimo debunks claim police buy uniforms, warns officers against indiscipline

    The newly deployed Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 12, Vungmoh SM Kwaimo, has dismissed assertions that personnel of the Nigeria Police Force purchase their uniforms, describing such claims as misinformation rooted in ignorance.

    Kwaimo, who now supervises the Bauchi and Gombe State Police Commands, stated that police uniforms are centrally produced and issued directly to officers, adding that no member of the Force is required to procure his own kit.

    “We discovered that people who don’t know are engaging in nonsense talk that the police buy uniforms. The police do not buy uniforms. Policemen are issued uniforms,” he said.

    He explained that uniforms are provided for all officers and distributed periodically, noting that store officers across commands are routinely invited to Abuja to collect supplies.

    “What are they producing uniforms for, if not for everybody? Every time there is a distribution, officers in charge of stores are invited to Abuja to come and take,” he added.

    Kwaimo recounted that during his tenure as Commissioner of Police, Railway Command, Ebute Meta, officers had gone three years without receiving uniforms until he intervened to ensure they obtained their rightful allocation.

    “Just before I left Ebute Meta, for three years they had not been coming to Abuja. I was able to get uniforms for them. We must portray the image of the Force as an amiable one,” he said.

    The AIG made these remarks shortly after assuming duty on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, as the 31st AIG of Zone 12, taking over from AIG Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who retired upon reaching the statutory age.

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    Addressing officers of the zone, Kwaimo vowed that his administration would not tolerate indiscipline, corruption, slackness, or absenteeism.

    “I do not condone officers leaving their place of duty to engage in illegal activities. It will not be tolerated,” he stated, emphasising that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, maintains zero tolerance for bribery and corruption.

    He further underscored the importance of grooming and smart appearance, urging officers to dress properly and conduct themselves professionally to enhance public confidence.

    “There are times when policemen appear shabby. Every year, uniforms are distributed, yet you still see officers not dressing smartly. This must change,” he said.

    Kwaimo also stressed the need for effective supervision, adding that senior officers must guide and monitor junior personnel to uphold discipline and morale within the Force.

  • Memo to the Inspector‑General of Police

    Memo to the Inspector‑General of Police

    Sir: I humbly request a review and reduction of the number of police officers currently assigned to elected officials and political appointees across the country. A report published this month by the European Union Agency for Asylum notes that the Nigeria Police Force has an estimated strength of 371,800 officers serving a population of about 236.7 million. The report reveals that more than 100,000 officers are presently deployed to protect politicians and other Very Important Persons, raising concerns that ordinary citizens are left under‑protected.

    Assigning police officers to private individuals and political office‑holders has long been a concern. In June 2023, shortly after taking office, you ordered the withdrawal of Police Mobile Force operatives from VIP duties, stating that the tactical unit would be reserved strictly for strategic national operations. Your office issued another directive in April, ordering a nationwide withdrawal of mobile police officers attached to VIPs. Despite these directives, a significant portion of police manpower continues to be used for VIP protection.

    In a video posted on the Nigeria Police Force’s official X account in September, you warned officers against intervening in civil disputes or serving private interests: “Let me reiterate without ambiguity: the Nigerian Police Force is not, and will never become, an enforcer for private interests. Officers have no business escorting parties for land recovery, disrupting legally‑existing occupations, or meddling in civil claims that lack a demonstrable criminal element. Every such incident erodes the neutrality of the Force and opens us up to disrepute.”

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    You added that disciplinary action will follow any officer who violates this directive, stating, “The line must be clear, and any officer who crosses it will face disciplinary consequences.”

    Nevertheless, officers continue to escort parties for land recovery. Such occurrences contradict the fundamental purpose of policing—to protect the public interest rather than enforce personal authority or bolster the influence of any public official. Moreover, the over-deployment of police officers to political appointees exacerbates the shortage of security personnel available for community policing and public safety across the country. This leaves communities under‑policed and vulnerable, while an excessive number of officers remain concentrated around a few individuals who already enjoy substantial state‑provided security.

    Given the security challenges confronting Nigeria today, it is both logical and patriotic to ensure that police manpower is deployed where it is most needed—in communities, public spaces, patrol duties, and crime‑prevention initiatives—rather than being concentrated around a single officeholder. Reducing the number of officers attached to ministers and other officials will enhance discipline, restore public confidence in the Force, and reaffirm that the Nigeria Police serves the nation and its people, not individual political appointees.

    It has further been observed that some officers attached to these officials have exhibited indiscipline and undue aggression, potentially stemming from misuse of authority or pressure from their principals. Such conduct tarnishes the reputation of the Nigeria Police Force and undermines the professionalism, impartiality, and integrity expected of its personnel.

    I respectfully request that your office review and reduce the number of police officers assigned to ministers, elected officials, appointees, and private individuals who can afford security services; ensure that all political appointees receive only the standard, legally prescribed level of protection, and reassign surplus personnel to public‑security duties within the country and to areas where security presence is urgently needed.

    Ensuring that all other directives issued from your office are enforced would greatly assist the police force in maintaining internal security. Taking these actions will demonstrate your leadership’s commitment to fairness, accountability, and the prioritization of citizens’ safety over political privilege.

     I trust in your wisdom, patriotism, and sense of justice to act in the best interest of the Nigerian people and to protect the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.

    •Abba Dukawa, Kano.

  • Police secure conviction in $1 million international oil fraud case

    Police secure conviction in $1 million international oil fraud case

    …as IGP commends officers’ investigative, prosecutorial dedication

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has secured the conviction of one Mr. David Udensik, also known as Dr. Jacob Bello, for his role in a transnational oil-related fraud scheme amounting to over one million United States Dollars (USD $1,000,000).

    The conviction followed a petition by a United States–based energy company, alleging that the suspect obtained funds from the firm under the pretext of facilitating legitimate crude oil transactions in Nigeria.

    Acting on the petition, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) commenced investigations which revealed that the suspect, between 2018 and 2023, operated a coordinated criminal network that forged documents purportedly emanating from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other regulatory platforms to deceive the victim company.

    Forensic analyses confirmed that the documents, seals, and authentication materials presented by the suspect were entirely counterfeit. Funds traced through the scheme were found to have been diverted into accounts linked to the suspect and his accomplices.

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    According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, “following diligent investigative and prosecutorial efforts, the Federal High Court, Abuja, on 22nd October 2025, convicted Mr. Udensik on charges bordering on Forgery, Obtaining by False Pretense, and Money Laundering. The Court further ordered the forfeiture of assets valued at several hundreds of millions of Naira, including real estate and other properties derived from the proceeds of the crime, to facilitate restitution to the victim company.

    “Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the officers involved in the investigation and prosecution for their professionalism. He affirms the commitment of the Force to protecting Nigeria’s corporate integrity and ensuring that cyber-enabled financial criminals, irrespective of status or location, are brought to justice.”

  • Group hails ‘integrity-driven’ promotions in Police Force

    Group hails ‘integrity-driven’ promotions in Police Force

    The South-South Professional & Transparency Initiatives (SSPTI) has applauded the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission for recent recommendation of CSP Aliyu Shaba and SP Sentome Obi, for accelerated promotions, describing the move as a major step toward institutionalizing ethics, professionalism, and merit in the system.

    Speaking in a statement in Yenagoa, Chairman of SSPTI, Dr. Ugochukwu Alozie, said the recognition of CSP Shaba as the 2023 and SP Obi as the Police Officer of the Year 2024 recipients not only validates the virtues of integrity and discipline but also sends a powerful message to other officers across the country.

    “This is a watershed moment for the Nigeria Police Force, ”Dr. Alozie stated. “Rewarding upright officers like CSP Shaba and SP Obi, with not just national acclaim but concrete promotions will inspire a new culture of service rooted in ethics, especially in a time when public trust in institutions is fragile.”

    Alozie particularly praised Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, for hosting SP Obi, a Bayelsa-born officer who refused a $17,000 bribe in the course of investigating a sensitive financial crime. The event, held on July 23, 2025, in Yenagoa, included the symbolic presentation of a brand-new Toyota Corolla and a fully furnished three-bedroom bungalow to the celebrated officer — a gesture widely described as unprecedented.

    Describing SP Obi as a pride of the South-South region, Dr. Alozie said the officer’s steadfast commitment to integrity, even under immense pressure, is a shining example of the kind of leadership and values the SSPTI has long advocated for within Nigeria’s public service.

    “SP Obi’s conduct aligns squarely with SSPTI’s mission — to promote transparency, accountability, and professionalism within institutions,” the chairman added. “His story is a bold reminder that honour still exists in uniform.”

    The SSPTI also endorsed the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for leading a transformative agenda within the Force, including the introduction of a merit-based promotion framework and the decision to display portraits of outstanding officers at all major police commands, including the Force Headquarters in Abuja and the Nigeria Police Hall of Fame.

    According to the IGP, rewarding officers who demonstrate excellence is not just commendation—it is a cultural shift.

    “This tells every officer that integrity is not just expected but rewarded,” the IGP declared.

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    Under the new policy, officers who have received national or IGP commendations in at least two consecutive award cycles will be considered for accelerated promotion—a move SSPTI describes as “a long-overdue reform to reshape the reward structure in the Force.”

    Dr. Alozie concluded by calling on other state governments and professional bodies to emulate Bayelsa State’s example by honouring ethical public servants and reinforcing a culture of merit.

    “The future of policing in Nigeria rests on transparency and public trust. Celebrating officers like CSP Shaba and SP Obi is not just a moral imperative — it is a strategic investment in national security.”

    As the Nigeria Police charts a new course under the current leadership, stakeholders like SSPTI continue to play a critical role in amplifying best practices and championing a new generation of public servants grounded in ethics and excellence.

  • Inspector dies as police kill 12 bandits in Benue gun duel

    Inspector dies as police kill 12 bandits in Benue gun duel

    Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Benue Command have killed 12 bandits during a gun battle.

    During the operation, one Inspector Terfa Anyiatse died from gunshot injuries. 

    Further raids conducted around Daudu and Makurdi resulted in the recovery of seven locally made pistols, 3 AK-47 rifles, the arrest of five suspected robbers and 32 suspected cultists.

    A statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., for all state commands to implement action plans aimed at minimizing crime, several police commands across the country have intensified efforts towards this goal, curbing the persistence of various violent crimes, including robbery, kidnapping and banditry. The Benue State Police Command, through its Operation Zenda Joint Task Force, has undertaken a series of raids across the state that are part of a concerted effort to combat criminal activities and enhance public safety. 

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    “On March 19, 2025, at about 2 AM, Operatives of the Taskforce encountered an ambush set by armed bandits while en route to a discovered criminal hideout in Agwabi, Tombo Ward, Buruku Local Government Area. A fierce gun duel ensued, during which the police operatives responded with superior firepower, successfully subduing the gang. After the exchange, 12 bandits were neutralized, while others escaped. Tragically, during this operation, one member of the police team, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse sustained fatal gunshot injury, and eventually gave up the ghost.

    “The IGP commends the bravery and dedication of the operatives involved in the operation, highlighting their commitment to ensuring the safety of our communities, and extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the fallen officer, praying for the repose of his soul. The Force remains resolute in its mission to combat crime and ensure the safety of all citizens. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police and other law enforcement agencies”.

  • Police arrest 82 euspects for cyber, financial crimes  

    Police arrest 82 euspects for cyber, financial crimes  

    …parade suspects involved in multi-million-dollar fraud

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested 82 suspects in January 2025 for various cyber and financial crimes, including internet fraud, romance scams, identity theft, cryptocurrency fraud, and transnational fraud.

    Through its National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC), the NPF successfully apprehended 32 suspects across the country in a major crackdown on cyber-related offences.

    According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, these operations reflect the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to implementing the Force’s Action Plan, restoring Nigeria’s reputation, and ensuring the country is removed from the FATF Grey List.

    Speaking at the NPF-NCCC headquarters on Thursday, Adejobi paraded some suspects linked to fraud schemes that have defrauded both individuals and organizations within and outside Nigeria.

    Among them were Saidu Adam Usman and Yusuf Umar, arrested for creating and distributing compromised financial accounts used in fraudulent transactions worth over ₦400 million.

    The suspects allegedly used pre-registered SIM cards and email addresses to create Moniepoint profiles, which were then passed to local accomplices for fraudulent KYC verification. 

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    They obtained Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) and personal details before securing the accounts for an unknown foreign contractor.

    He said: “Another significant arrest is that of one Rabiu Aliyu Salisu AKA Rabo, involved in identity theft, computer-related fraud, and money laundering. The suspect had fraudulently assumed the identity of an American citizen, presenting himself as Matthew Ramsey, and defrauded one Deborah Woods, an American national, of $597,000.

    “Following a filed petition for criminal defamation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and falsehood, the Force also secured the arrest of one Idowu Smart Emmanuel, who eventually admitted to his crimes and confessed that his allegations were false. 

    “The Nigeria Police Force cautions against the inappropriate use of social media for the perpetration of crimes such as fraud, defamation and cyberstalking. The Force remains committed to identifying and curtailing cybercriminals and syndicates, ensuring that those involved in cyber-related crimes face the full weight of the law.

    “Members of the public are advised to exercise extreme caution when engaging in online transactions and ensure adequate verification of the legitimacy of operators before conducting large financial dealings.”

  • Misplaced priorities and wasteful spending by MDAs

    Misplaced priorities and wasteful spending by MDAs

    Sir: Successive administrations have always complained of paucity of funds for critical projects and their maintenance. Yet, in the midst of the said “scarcity of funds”, there has been a disheartening trend of avoidable wastage of funds by many MDAs resulting mainly from lack of focus on their primary mandates and duties.

    Lately, the Nigeria Police Force has been dissipating a lot of energy on the enforcement of third party insurance for vehicles. This is happening at a time that the same Nigeria Police Force is complaining of inadequate manpower to address the worrisome high rate of insecurity. Vehicle insurance, driver’s licence, and vehicle licence are part of what confirms the road worthiness of a vehicle which the police should leave in the hands of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) and the State Traffic Management Agencies who have the legal and up to date mandate to handle the responsibilities of ensuring the road worthiness of vehicles while the Nigeria Police focus on security which is their primary mandate.

    Sometime last year, I saw boreholes constructed and donated to communities by the Nigeria Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI). When and how did this become their responsibility or mandate? Why are they spending scarce resources on constructing, commissioning and donating boreholes to communities when roads and houses are suffering substandard construction and misuse nationwide with no loud voice and actions to put right the wrongs? What has become of the prototypes of cheap housing units and construction equipment designed by NBRRI?  Have they gotten tired of their primary mandates that donation of boreholes have now become their preferred duties in a country with ignoble record of bad roads and housing deficits?

    I also discovered that the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has also deviated from promoting hospitality and tourism into the supply and installation of solar street lights for communities.

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    Some African nations like Kenya, Zambia and Morocco that don’t even have tourism potentials like Nigeria are reaping billions of dollars annually from tourism while the agency with the mandate of promoting hospitality and tourism is idling away and installing solar street lights in communities without tourist potentials. For example, what stops NIHOTOUR from promoting the establishment of a tourist centre and a five-star hotel between Ondo and Ekiti states to explore the tourism potentials of the Ikogosi Warm Spring (where hot and cold water meet), the Erin Ijesa Water Falls and Idanre Hill? These three potential international tourist attractions are within 50km to each other.

    There are so many other tourism potentials in other parts of the country that NIHOTOUR can source investors for or encourage governments and private sector organisations to invest in, but they derive more pleasure in donating and installing solar street lights which is not their primary mandate.

    There are many other federal and state Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that have deviated from their primary mandate into other areas thereby wasting government revenues, collecting salaries and allowances for doing implementing wrong mandates.

    Why should the National Assembly charged with the responsibility of oversight approve budgets for such misplaced priorities?

    There is a need for the federal and state governments to set up committees to carry out objective and intensive assessment of all the MDAs to prune and reshape them to be more productively focused towards result-oriented and sustainable operations. This is the only step that can prevent further unjustifiable drain on the country’s financial and other resources.

    •Jide Owatunmise, Lagos.

  • Legality of Egbetokun’s IGP status and Sowore’s prosecution

    Legality of Egbetokun’s IGP status and Sowore’s prosecution

    Dr. Wahab Shittu (San) examines the legality of the continued service of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, the arrest and prosecution of Omoyele Sowore.

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is the highest-ranking officer in the Nigeria Police Force, vested with the authority to maintain law and order. However, the legality of the IGP’s continued service is governed by two primary statutes: the1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended)and the Police Act 2020.

    The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended in Section 215(1)(a) states:

    “There shall be an Inspector-General of Police who, subject to section 216(2) of this Constitution, shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Nigeria Police Council from among serving members of the Nigeria Police Force.”

    However, the Constitution does not explicitly stipulate the tenure or retirement age for the IGP.

    This silence has historically allowed IGPs to remain in office indefinitely, creating a culture of impunity and undermining institutional accountability.

    Section 7(6) of the Police Act 2020expresslystates:

    “The person appointed to the office of the Inspector-General of Police shall hold office for four years.”

    This provision was a legislative response to past controversies, such as the extended tenure of IGP Mohammed Adamu in 2021, which a Federal High Court later declared unlawful (Suit No.FHC/ABJ/CS/106/2021). The Act’s intent was clearlyto prevent the consolidation of unchecked power and align Nigeria’s policing with democratic norms.

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    This provision establishes a fixed four-year tenure for the IGP, aiming to ensure stability and continuity in police leadership.

    Traditionally, the Public Service Rules mandate retirement at 60 years of age or after 35 years of service, whichever comes first. Rule 020810 of the Federal Government Public Service Rules states:

    “The compulsory retirement age for all grades in the Service shall be 60 years or 35 years of pensionable service whichever is earlier.”

    Critics argue that since IGP Egbetokun has reached the age of 60, he should retire in accordance with these rules. However, it’s essential to consider the specific provisions of the Police Act,particularly Section 7(6)which is a specialized statute governing police affairs.

    The principle of legal interpretation holds that when two statutes conflict, the specific statute prevails over the general one (lex specialis derogat legi generali). In this context, the Police Act, being specific to police administration, takes precedence over the general Public Service Rules.

    Furthermore, Section 1(3) of the 1999 Constitutionas amendedprovides: “If any other law is inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, this Constitution shall prevail, and that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.”

    Since the Constitution does not prescribe a retirement age for the IGP, the provisions of the Police Act regarding tenure are not in conflict with the Constitution.

    Given the specific provisions of the Police Act 2020, which grants a four-year tenure to the IGP regardless of age, and the absence of a constitutional stipulation on the retirement age forthis position, IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s continued service is legally valid.

    Arrest, prosecution of Sowore

    Omoyele Sowore, a journalist and political activist, has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government. His activism has led to multiple arrests and prosecutions, raising concerns about freedom of expression and the rule of law.

    Sowore’s recent arrest was predicated on allegations of cyberstalking and defamation, particularly concerning his reference to IGP Egbetokun as the “illegal IGP.” The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 criminalizes various online offenses, including cyberstalking. Section 24 of the Act states:

    “Any person who knowingly or intentionally sends a message or other matter by means of computer systems or network that… (b) to bully, threaten or harass another person… commits an offense under this Act.”

    The authorities allege that Sowore’s statements constituted harassment and were intended to incite public disorder.

    The 1999 Constitutionas amended, under Section 39(1), guarantees freedom of expression:

    “Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.”

    However, this right is not absolute. Section 45(1) allows for restrictions:

    “Nothing in sections 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 of this Constitution shall invalidate any law that is reasonably

    justifiable in a democratic society… in the interest of defense, public safety, public order, public morality or public health.”

    The challenge lies in balancing Sowore’s right to free expression with the state’s interest in maintaining public order and protecting individuals from defamation and harassment.

    While the state has a duty to maintain public order and protect individuals from defamation, it must also uphold constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression. Any prosecution of Omoyele Sowore should be conducted with strict adherence to due process, ensuring that his fundamental rights are not unduly infringed upon.

  • Abia Police recover six stolen vehicles

    Abia Police recover six stolen vehicles

    Personnel of the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have recovered six stolen Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Aba.

    The raid, our correspondent gathered, was carried out by the Command’s Rapid Response Squad.

    The RRS team, acting on reports, stormed Uratta in a sting operation.The vehicles recovered, according to the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Maureen Chinaka include an Ash Toyota Camry, with Reg No: LSD 885 CX, Aris Toyota, Reg No: GDD 254 AA, Chassis No: JTOBT90317113755 and a Navy Blue Toyota RAV4, Reg No: AG 743 BRR, Chassis No: JTEGH20V810030195.

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    Others, according to Chinaka include a Black Toyota 4Runner, Reg No: ABC 903 BR, Chassis No: ZT3HN86Y0323994, a Toyota RAV4, Reg No: KTU 778 BR, Chassis No: JTEGH20V430090641 and an Ash Toyota Sienna, Reg No: GWB 350 HM, Chassis No: 5TD2A23C45128038, Engine No: 4201838.

    Chinaka, who couldn’t confirm the number of the suspects arrested, however, said most of the vehicles were snatched at gunpoint. She said the suspects were tracked, arrested by the RRS team, adding that investigations were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.

    According to the PPRO, “the public is hereby notified that anyone with valid documents related to the above-mentioned vehicles should visit the Command Headquarters for authentication and reclaiming”.