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  • We are ready for polls – Police

    …as FRSC deploys 20,000 personnel nationwide

     

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has reiterated the determination Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensure a violence free and credible 2019 general election.

    He also said the Police would not be a tool for politicians or political parties during the exercise.

    Towards this end, Adamu said enough police personnel would be deployed to every part of the country to prevent violence and other electoral malpractices.

    The IGP spoke in Abuja on Thursday at a stakeholders meeting organized by the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) where he said the Police is ready for the election.

    Represented by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Samuel Musa, the IGP said, “We are ready for the election, we are determined to make sure that no single Nigerian is prevented from voting. We have strategies in place to protect all election materials and personnel.

    “What we want Nigerians to know is that what is wrong during the election periods is diversion of election materials, ballot box snatching, vote soliciting or buying would not be allowed. what is right is queue orderly, vote and maintain peace throughout the exercise”.

    Saying that the theme of the meeting, ‘Towards a credible 2019 election, the role of stakeholders’, the IGP said the Police is ready to take its role very seriously, adding, “This is why we have been having training, retraining, seminars and workshops in-house as well as with other stakeholders”.

    He also said in order to ensure that plans put in place for the successful prosecution of the election were not thwarted, adequate personnel would be provided for all election centers from the ward level to the result announcement centers.

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    “Our men have been told what to do to make it credible, we are not for any political party but make the election credible,” he said.

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Marshal Boboye Oyeyemi said 20,000 personnel would be deployed nationwide to compliment the security arrangement for the elections.

    According to Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Victor Nwokolo, who represented Oyeyemi, FRSC would be involved in forward and reverse logistics for the election.

    The Corps would also certify all vehicles to be used for the exercise, train and retrain drivers, ensure their suitability for the exercise, oversee vehicular movement, in addition to denying or allowing access to certain routes during and after the exercise.

    Earlier, the acting Executive Director of the Centre, Faith Nwadishi said for a free, fair and credible elections, stakeholders must critically examine and proffer enduring solution to issues of voter apathy and non-collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by the electorates; insecurity; preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); vote buying, destruction or stealing of PVCs; desperation of the political class; and the role of security agencies.

    She, however, expressed satisfaction of the Centre over the level of preparedness by INEC for the election, saying, “There has been improved consultation with stakeholders but we call on the entire INEC staff and officers having different roles and responsibility to discharge their duties in the highest professional manner”.

  • Man commits suicide after pouring acid on wife

    A middle-aged man, Daniel Okafor, on Wednesday committed suicide after allegedly pouring substance suspected to be acid on his wife in Nsugbe, Anambra state.

    The deceased, a native of the town, was said to have taken his life around 2.30am after consuming the same deadly substance he attacked her wife with.

    The Nation learnt that the deceased had accused the wife, Paulina Okafor of using their son as the next of kin for the house she built.

    A resident who refused to disclose his name said: “The man attacked his wife after she built a house and used their son as the next of kin.

    “When the man found out, he could not take it, so he decided to pour her acid. He also drank the acid as well.

    “The man died this morning while his wife is currently hospitalized at an undisclosed clinic.”

    Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, said the body of the deceased had been deposited at the morgue.

    “On 06/02/2019 at about 03:am, there was a report at 3-3 Police Station Onitsha that one Daniel Okafor ‘m’ of Nsugbe allegedly poured some chemical substance suspected to be acid on his wife, one Mrs Paulina Okafor ‘f’ of same address.

    “Following the report, Police detectives attached to 3-3 Division visited the scene and rushed the victim to Immaculate Heart Hospital Onitsha for treatment.

    “Consequently, the suspect also looked very sick and was equally rushed to Multi Care Hospital for medical attention.

    “The doctor confirmed that the suspect seems to have drunk some quantities of the chemical he allegedly poured on his wife.”

    Mohammed added the victim was later certified dead by a doctor while receiving treatment, adding that his corpse was deposited at Apex mortuary for autopsy.

    “Meanwhile, the wife is responding to treatment and case is under investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident,” he added.

  • IPOB: No threat can stop Nigerians from voting- Police

    The Nigeria Police Force has said no threat can stop Nigerians from any part of the country from coming during the forthcoming election to exercise their franchise.

    The Force said this while reacting to the directive by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that its members and supporters should stay indoors on then 16th of February.

    The group also stated that whoever refuses to obey its order would have himself or herself to blame.

    The Force while assuring Nigerians that the country will be safe before, during and after the election warned members of the group and other intending troublemakers to back out or face the full weight of the law.

    The Force Spokesman, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Frank Mba who spoke with The Nation said: “The Nigeria Police Force will like to assure well-meaning Nigerians in the northern part, the southern part, eastern part and western part of the country or any other part of the country that falls within geographical entity called Nigeria that the Nigeria Police Force working in collaboration with other security agency will ensure that every inch of the country is safe and secured, before, during and after the elections.

    “Nigerians will be provided with a safe and secured environment to exercise their franchise and no threat from any organization under whatever name they are called can stop law abiding citizens from coming out and exercising their franchise.

    “The Police High Command also wishes to warn intending troublemakers that while we will protect the peaceful, we will not hesitate to deploy the full weight of the law against anyone who threatens the peace, security and sovereignty of our country.”

    A source in the Police who described the threat as ‘empty’ also said the group has had the history of threatening election in the past without success.

    He said: “This very group has had the history of threatening election and the law enforcement agencies have always put them in check and this election will not be different.

    “If you follow the history, you will notice that IPOB has Abia as its strongest base and surprisingly, Abia is one of the states that recorded about 50 percent increase in PVC registration, the state witnessed a massive registration. So, nothing is going to happen during and after the election.”

  • Police to illicit firearms holders: surrender your weapons.

    Following the proliferation of illicit firearms,  the Nigeria Police Force has given one week ultimatum to illicit firearms holders to surrender their weapons.

    The Police also said it has perfected plans to embark on a massive nationwide Joint Arms mopping up operations.

    The order according to a Source in the Force is not unconnected with the forthcoming election

    A statement from the Force Spokesman, Assistant Commissioner of Police , ACP Frank Mba also said the Police Chief has placed an embargo on the issuance of new licences.

    The statement reads: “Consequent upon intelligence indicating the presence of huge quantity of arms in unlawful possession of some Nigerians, the desperation of some citizens to acquire more arms, and the continued proliferation of illicit weapons in the polity, with the attendant negative and security implications, the Inspector General of Police, Ag IGP Mohammed  Adamu  has called on all Nigerians currently in unlawful possession of such weapons to immediately ensure a voluntary return of the weapons to Police Station or Public Armoury nearest to them.

    “The IGP has also, with immediate effect, placed an embargo on the issuance of new licences for designated arms throughout the country.”

    The IGP while advising Nigerians to take advantage of the voluntary arms return window added that there will be dire consequences for defaulters and those who fail to heed the call.

    On the nationwide raid, the Police said: “The operation which will be intelligent driven and target oriented, is designed to retrieve all illicit weapons in circulation, halt the on-going proliferation of weapons, restore law and order and bring perpetrators to justice.”

  • 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.”

     

     

  • Police jobs: Application hits 294,851 as portal closes Friday

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has received 294,851 applications from interested Nigerians for the 10,000 constable jobs into the Nigeria Police Force.

    The portal for the recruitment of exercise, which was opened on the 30th of November, 2018 will be officially closed on Friday, January 11th, 2019 by 12 midnight.

    Giving a breakdown of the applications received so far, the spokesman of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani said: “As at 12.30 pm today, Wednesday, January 10th, 2019, 294,851 applications have been received.

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    “Niger State maintained the lead in the number of applications received from each of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory with 17,790 applicants. Bayelsa State kept its last position with 1,797 applications.

    “Niger State is followed by Kano with 16,800 and Katsina, 16,666. Lagos State is second from the rear with 1,720 applications followed by Ebonyi State with, 2,218.

    “Male applicants continued to dominate the exercise with 255,189 applications with females trailing with only 39,662 applicants.”

    Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, said the commission will commence online shortlisting of qualified applicants after the closure of the portal.

    Smith also said the short listed applicants will thereafter be invited for screening and other stages of the recruitment exercise.

  • Badeh: Five suspects arrested

    The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested five suspects for their alleged involvement in the killing of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Vice Marshall Alex Badeh.

    The Force, which refused to give the names of the suspects, said two out of the five suspects arrested actively participated in the killing.

    It said the remaining three suspects played other roles that led to Badeh’s murder.

    The Police however did not parade the suspects claiming that its decision was to prevent other members of the gang from escaping.

    The Force Spokesman, Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood made the disclosures at a briefing in Abuja.

    Moshood also said the postponement of the parade would help the investigators to arrest fleeing members of the gang.

    He said: “The suspects arrested actively participated in the killing of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. On the directive of the IGP, the Police Joint Investigation Team set up by the IGP were mandated within the shortest possible time to arrest all those responsible for the killing of the Badeh on the 18th of December, 2018 in Nasarawa State.

    “Two principal suspects who participated in the killing of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh and three other suspects connected to the crime carried out on the 18th of December, 2018 have been arrested by the Intelligence Response Team of the IGP and the Special Tactical Squad.

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    “The suspects are currently in Police custody and undergoing investigation. The public should also know that the investigation into the killing is being intensified to arrest other suspects who are still at large.

    “It is of significant note and for the public to be aware that the parade of the two suspects and the three other gang members will not come up today so as not to jeopardize the ongoing investigation.

    “While the suspects will be paraded before the media and the public upon the completion of investigation into this matter, the Nigeria Police Force will not relent and will leave no stone unturned in getting to the root of the killing and bringing all perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.”

  • 10,000 Police Job: PSC gets 104,289 applications in twelve days

    …Niger record highest with 7,985 applications

     

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has received 104,289 applications after it announced the recruitment of 10,000 into the Nigeria Police Force as Constables.

    The Commission said it recorded the figure twelve days after the recruitment portal was opened on November 30th, 2018.

    The Commission also revealed that Niger State has the highest number of applicants while Bayelsa has the lowest.

    Giving an update on the recruitment process, the Spokesman of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani in a statement in Abuja said the application hit 104,388 at 11.30am on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018.

    On the states and sex with highest and lowest applications, the Commission said: “Niger State has the highest number of applicants at 7,985 while Bayelsa State has the least applications of 347.  Kano State is second with 7,513, Katsina, third with 6,820, Bauchi fourth with 6,204 and Kaduna State fifth with 5,729 applicants.

    “Following Bayelsa from the rear, is Lagos State with only 516 applicants, Ebonyi State is next with 600, Anambra State, 605, Abia State, 733 and Imo State with 870 applicants.

    “Out of the 104,289 applications received so far by the Commission, 93,871 were males while 10,418 were females.”

    The Commission restated its commitment to ensure a merit driven and transparent recruitment exercise that will follow due process and abide with the relevant rules and regulations in the Public Service.

    The Commission also noted that applicants are expected to apply on-line to the Commission’s portal www.nigeriapolicecareers.net adding that the portal will officially close on the 11th of January, 2019 in compliance with the six weeks requirement by Federal Character Commission.

    The Commission also warned applicants not to give money to anybody for assistance as the giver and receiver will face the full weight of the law if caught.

  • Police in Edo to prosecute sellers, buyers of fireworks

    The Nigeria Police Force, Edo Command, on Tuesday reiterated the ban on sales of fireworks, also known as knock out and warned that offenders would be prosecuted.

    DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, the command’s Public Relations Officer, gave the warning in Benin.

    “The command warns sellers, buyers of fireworks, parents, guardians and children to desist from sale, purchase and use of fireworks before, during and after the yuletide,’’ Nwabuzor said in a statement.

    He said this was because hoodlums might want to hide under the unwholesome practice to perpetrate their nefarious act.

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    The spokesman said that in view of this, there would be continuous manhunt for offenders, saying that offenders would be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

    He noted that the Edo Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo, had said that adequate measures had been put in place and operatives drafted into markets and other places of sales with a view to arresting dealers and buyers.

    Nwabuzor said that the command remained committed and steadfast in its efforts at fighting crime and criminality, while also giving assurance of safety to residents in the state during and after the yuletide.

    NAN

  • Police kill 104 bandits, arrest 85 in Zamfara

    The Nigeria Police Force said it has killed 104 bandits during an attack on Mahanga Forest in Birnin Mogaji Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

    The Police also said it destroyed 50 hideouts located in three camps and also recovered 500 cattle and 79 sheep during the attack.

    The attack on the bandits led to the death of a policeman whose name and rank was not disclosed.

    To boost the success recorded by the team, the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has also deployed the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Habila Joshak, to Zamfara to lead the team.

    Giving an update on the success recorded in the attack, the Force Spokesman, Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement in Abuja yesterday, said: “The Police Joint Operation Team at about 1600hrs, 29th November, 2018, repelled ambush attacks from Armed Bandits at Mahanga forest in Birnin Mogaji LGA of Zamfara State and in the process killed 104 bandits, destroyed over 50 bandits hideouts in three camps, recovered over 500 Cattle and 79 sheep from the bandits, but unfortunately lost a policeman during the attacks.”

    On the successes recorded since the deployment of the team in the last three weeks, the police said: “The Inspector General of Police on 9th November, 2018, deployed Police Joint Intervention Team of about 1000 police personnel comprising the Seven Units of Police Mobile Force (PMF) headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Police Anti-Bomb (EOD) Squad, and conventional policemen, to Zamfara State to rout-out, arrest and prosecute armed bandits, vicious kidnap for ransom and cattle rustling gangs operating in some parts of the State.

    “The team has recorded significant progress in the arrest of more than 85 suspects, recovered 27 AK47 Rifles and 52 locally fabricated rifles and other dangerous weapons, 269 cattle, 109 sheep already handed over to their owners.”

    On the deployment of more personnel, he said: “Consequent on the ambush attacks on the Police Joint Team which were successfully repelled by the Police Team, the Inspector General of Police yesterday, 29th November, 2018 deployed DIG Department of Operations to Zamfara State to be the overall commander of the Police Joint Intervention Force and add new impetus to the Operations.

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    “DIG has already arrived in Zamfara State overnight with hundreds of Police Special Forces Personnel, Counter Terrorism Units (CTU), additional Police Mobile Force (PMF), Federal SARS Personnel, three Surveillance Patrol Helicopters and crew members to Zamfara State to coordinate the operation to completely rout-out all armed bandits from Zamfara and other contiguous states.”

    Moshood said the DIG and the Police Joint Team were mandated to coordinate the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State and personnel of the Command to sustain and restore lasting peace throughout Zamfara State.

    The Police, while stating that normalcy and peace has been restored to the affected areas, also promised to parade some of the suspects arrested before the media and public soon.

    The Police also urged members of the public with any information or in distress in any part of Zamfara State to call the Police Joint Intervention Control Centre through these numbers: 08037025670, 08033210966, 08033312261, 08123829666, 09053872244, 07082351758, 08091914752.