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  • No promotion scandal in Nigerian Police Force — IGP

    No promotion scandal in Nigerian Police Force — IGP

    The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, said the Nigeria Police Force had no promotion scandal but a system that rewards diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity.

    Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted police officers.

    He said the force would not be swayed by those who trade in falsehoods or seek to undermine the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.

    According to him, our commitment to fairness and merit remains unwavering as promotions in the force will remain guided, solely by competence, performance, and discipline.

    “There is no place for trepidation, nepotism, or clever sentiment. This remains the cornerstone of our career management philosophy because it motivates excellence, strengthens morale, and renews public trust,” he said.

    Egbetokun said the decoration ceremony was not just for advancement in rank, but the affirmation of excellence, character, and distinguished service within the Nigeria Police Force.

    “We mark not just promotion, but the reaffirmation of competence, trust, and integrity.

    “This ceremony embodies the strength of our institutions, the fairness of our processes, and the courage of those who have served faithfully through the years.

    “To our newly elevated officer, I extend my heartfelt congratulations. Your elevation is a product of dedication, consistency, and unwavering commitment to the values of discipline, integrity, and patriotism.

    “Advancement in rank brings with it a new horizon of duty. The higher we rise, the deeper our responsibility to serve with wisdom, strength, and courage,” he said.

    The I-G enjoined the senior officers to uphold the highest ethical standards and redefine policing in the discharge of their duties.

    According to him, the landscape of crime is evolving, driven by technology, complexity, and global trends.

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    “The Nigerian people expect a force that is smarter, more responsive, and deeply connected to the communities.

    “I therefore charge you to fully embrace the philosophy of community policing, the practice of intelligence-led policing.

    “As you take on your new commands and your new principles, harness technology, empower your personnel, and craft innovations that will keep our institution ahead of criminal enterprises,” he said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 923 officers were promoted in the current batch of promotion following recommendation of the I-G to the Police Service Commission.

    NAN also reports that 16 senior officers, consisting of one Deputy Inspector-General of Police,  four Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 11 Commissioners of Police were decorated by the I-G at the event.

    (NAN)

  • Police caution against jungle justice 

    Police caution against jungle justice 

    …urges Nigerians to embrace investigation

    The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Sunday, October 20, condemned what it described as dangerous and abhorrent trend of jungle justice. 

    The police cautioned the general public on the consequences of such on the criminal justice administration, rule of law and the global reputation of Nigeria. 

    The development is in view of the recent spate of jungle justice in some parts of the country.

    The Police said jungle justice, a deplorable and savage behaviour, has led to the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property across the country. 

    This inhuman act, the police said is a betrayal of justice and due process, which undermines the rule of law, fundamental principles and ideals of human rights, and justice. 

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    According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: “In the same instance, the Police specifically condemns the act of arson which led to the death by burning of some suspects in police custody, and the subsequent setting ablaze of police barracks, patrol vans and the Divisional Police Station in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State on Sunday, 13th of October 2024.

    “In the above case, members of the public alleged that the police were trying to pervert justice by taking into custody some suspected kidnappers and armed robbers who have been accused of terrorizing the people of the community in Edo State. The main suspect was arrested and almost lynched by the community members before he was rescued by the police. His arrest led the police to arrest 3 additional suspects. 

    “The rescue and detention of the suspects didn’t go down well with the community members who later mobilized in large numbers and attacked the police station, killed the suspects by burning, and scorched down the station and properties therein. 

    “The erroneous perception of the community members that the police would set free the suspects was absolutely wrong and quite unfair, as the police never intended to pervert justice in the case, more so that they have through painstaking investigation arrested 3 other suspects fingered in the criminal act. 

    “In another development, a police team trying to prevent the execution of jungle justice was gruesomely attacked which led to the killing of a police officer, ASP Augustine Osupayi, attached to the Lagos State Command, by a group of violent mob on Saturday, 19th of October 2024, in Agege, Lagos State. The police team had raced down to the rescue of a driver who was alleged to have accidentally knocked down a motorcycle rider to death”.

    The group of motorcycle riders, Adejobi said pounced, on the driver, who was eventually rescued by the police. 

    He said the rescue didn’t go down well with the riders who descended on the police team and unfortunately killed the ASP instantly. 

    “These are very few cases out of many incidences recorded across the country.

    “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., sympathizes with the families of the departed souls, and directs the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) to investigate these incidents, and bring all persons found wanting to face the full wrath of the law.

    “While the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the principles of rule of law, members of the public are urged to shun acts of jungle justice, and destruction emphasizing that it serves only to destabilize the foundation of legal authority and public safety. It is criminal, illogical, and unjustifiable, irrespective of the grievances held by the perpetrators”, he added.

  • ‘How state police, NSIP can fight crime’

    As government is toying with the idea of state police, the founder of the Ekiti Youth Movement, Lanre Ajegbomogun, has said crime control is doomed to fall short, if the Federal Government fails to adequately equip the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).

    He also called for the expansion of the National Social Investments Programme (NSIP) to capture more Nigerians.

    In a statement issued in Lagos, Ajegbomogun said the Federal Government should aggressively continue and expand its NSIP to capture more Nigerians wallowing in poverty, unemployment and others, while the 36 states need to be made to buy into the NSIP at their level.

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    According to the youth leader, that the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari could criticize the NSIP, shows that the programme is only a drop in the ocean and it needs to be radically expanded to accommodate millions of jobless youths and the poor.

    While lauding Vice President Yemi Oshibajo empowerment programme for women and traders, he said same should also be extended to the youths that have graduated from schools, who are without jobs.

  • IGP orders arrest of perpetrators of attack on four IRT personnel

    The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of all persons involved in the gruesome attack on four Police officers in Cross River State.

    The policemen who are personnel of IGP Intelligence Response Team were attacked while on a legitimate mission to arrest some suspected armed robbers and receivers of a stolen vehicle in Ogoja community in Cross River State.

    According to a statement on Tuesday by the Force Spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, the attack which occurred on the 17th April, 2019 was masterminded and executed by one Ikenga, a notorious receiver of stolen property, and his gang members.

    The officers were attacked after Ikenga who was arrested, raised alarm in his native language which attracted his gang members.

    The IGP urged traditional rulers and community leaders not to allow such attacks to take place in their domain adding that they may be called to account.

    Giving details of how the attack took place and the degrees of injuries sustained, Mba said: “Four Police officers attached to IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) unit were seriously and grievously wounded, with deep matchet cuts on their heads and other parts of their bodies.

    “The detectives (the victims of the savage attack) are investigating a case of a stolen Toyota Sienna Bus earlier reported by the Master Chapel Church, a Pentecostal church based in Lagos. The detectives had, after a painstaking investigation, arrested four male suspects – Peter, Ben, Ebuka and Johnson.

    “The suspects who were positively implicated in the crime by Police investigation, confessed to indeed stealing the vehicle. They stated further that they had sold the vehicle to another criminal in Benue State. Hence, detectives moved to Benue State with one of the suspects.

    “He continued: “On arrest of the suspect in Benue State, he stated that he had sold the vehicle to another notorious receiver of stolen goods based in Ogoja for a sum of #250, 000 Naira. With this discovery, the detectives proceeded straight to Cross River State, where the notorious receiver Ikenga was apprehended and the stolen vehicle recovered.

    “However, in a bizarre twist, shortly after his arrest, the suspect raised an alarm in his native language which attracted his gang members. Subsequently, the policemen came under serious physical attack from weapon- wielding hoodlums.

    “The officers were savagely butchered by these armed gangs. Consequently, Ikenga, the notorious crook escaped with the stolen vehicle.

    “The IGP while condemning the attack warned that the Police under his watch will not tolerate criminal attacks and assault on its personnel or facilities.

    The IG while ordering  for the immediate manhunt and arrest of Mr IKenga and other members of his gang, also urged members of the public to avail the police with credible and useful information that will lead to the apprehension of all persons involved in the unwholesome and illegal acts.

  • Bauchi: Police bar VIPs from going to polling booths with security details

    No political appointee will be allowed near any polling booth in Bauchi State today with his security details, Police Commissioner Ali Janja said yesterday.

    ”Important personalities and politicians have been barred from going to any polling unit with their security details. They are also warned to desist from moving from one place to another on the Election day, as provided under the Electoral Act,” Janja told reporters in Bauchi,the state capital.

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    The measure will also apply during the March 2  governorship/State House of Assembly elections,he said.

    He added:”There will be total restriction of movement of persons and vehicles between the midnight hour of Friday 15th February 2019 to 5:00 pm on Saturday.”

    He warned undesirable elements to keep off polling booths and vowed that offenders would be arrested and prosecuted.

  • Two feared dead as IPOB, Police clash in Anambra

    Two persons were feared dead on Friday when members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, (IPOB) and officers of the Nigerian Police Force, Nnewi division clashed in Nnewi, Anambra State.

    The deceased, a police officer and a member of the pro-Biafran group, were reportedly killed during the fracas said to have triggered at the popular Nkwo Nnewi Market.

    The Nation gathered that members of the pro-Biafran group, numbering over 2000, had stormed the market to drive home their “no referendum, no 2019 election” agitation.

    The protesters, with each waving the Biafran flag, moved round, and asked people in the market not to participate in the elections unless the federal government were ready to heed to their demand of conducting referendum.

    Our correspondent gathered that problem ensured following the arrival of police operatives to the scene in three hilux vans who attempted to stop the protesters.

    “Members of the group pounced on the police officers and destroyed their vans, leaving two people dead in the process,” an eye witness said.

    The fracas was said to have led to the abrupt closure of the markets around 2:30pm as traders were seen scampering for safety.

    The IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, had earlier in a statement, said members of the group were in the industrial city of the state to express joy over the second coming of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu in Jerusalem.

    He said the reappearance of their leader was a clear testimony that the struggle for Biafra actualization was divine.

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    “IPOB volunteers marched along all major streets and roads of Biafraland today to register their happiness over the second coming and reappearance of our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Jerusalem, the state of Israel last month.

    The statement read partly, “Our leader’s reappearance in Israel after the Nigerian government and her security forces including the Nigerian Army, Air force and Naval forces invaded his compound at Afaraukwu Ibeku Umuahia in Abia State last year September is clearly an indication to all and sundry that God Almighty is behind the struggle for Biafra liberation.

    “Biafrans are equally today showcasing to the world that we are ready to boycott every Nigerian elections come 2019 especially presidential election next year.

    “Our march today on the roads and streets across Biafraland must send signals to politicians and saboteurs among us that Biafrans are determined to leave the prison called Nigeria where British government experimented to lead black Africans and other black nations across the globe but failed to live up to the expectations for over 100 years because of the Hausa Fulani caliphate dominations.

    “IPOB rally and march today being 23rd November, 2018 is ongoing in all the states across Biafraland like Rivers, Enugu, Abia, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and other Biafra clans and tribes fraudulently caved into Kogi, Benue and Edo States, the unrelented efforts by IPOB family worldwide to restore Biafra sovereignty must continue unless Nigeria Government and it’s handlers give us date for Biafra referendum to ascertain whether our people wants to continue stay in Nigeria or not.

    “We are much aware that some unscrupulous individuals and groups including those Biafran stocks who work with Nigeria Government and those who prefer to be slaves in their own fathers land to the detriment of Biafra restoration project.

    “IPOB is divinely ordained restore Biafra sovereignty out of this enclave called Nigeria. We are coming to show Nigerians and its handlers including their security apparatus what is called civil disobedience because IPOB is more of intellectuals than daft.”

  • Police nabs five rapists, two drug pushers in Katsina

    The Katsina state command of the Nigerian Police Force on Saturday announced the arrest of 5 serial rapists and 2 drug pushers that have been terrorizing the state for quite some time now

    The State Commissioner for Police, Mohammed Wakili, who made the above disclosure during a press briefing on the activities of the command at the command headquarter said those arrested to include Sani Haruna aged 30yrs and Nura Ibrahim aged 26yrs both of Unguwar Gambo village, Malumfashi LGA who conspired and raped a 9yr old girl, and as a result, she sustained serious injuries on her private. The Victim was rushed to General Hospital, Malumfashi for treatment.

    Other rapists as reported by the Police were Abdulrashid Dalha aged 55yrs of Unguwar Dajin Mare village, Dandume LGA who lured an 8yr old girl into an uncompleted building and had an unlawful carnal knowledge of her and Abdullahi Sani aged 25yrs of Unguwar Namama village; Dandume LGA, who followed and raped a 7yr old girl, who went into a nearby farm to cut grasses for domestic animals.

    Also Jabiru Ahmed aged 25yrs of Dutsen-Reme village; Bakori LGA of Katsina who lured and had an unlawful carnal knowledge of a 4yr old girl inside his room at Dutsen-Reme village, Bakari LGA was also arrested

    In a related development, the Police also announced the arrest of 2 notorious drug peddlers and the recovery of 79 bottles of cough syrups following a tip off, and in the process arrested Hassan Muhammad, aged 22yrs, of Dandume and Umar Yusuf, aged 23yrs, of Layout Quarters, in the state capital respectively.

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    The Police boss further revealed the arrest of a notorious syndicate of cattle rustlers at Batsari LGA of Katsina state.

    He said ‘’the cattle rustlers arrested include: Zaharadin Rabiu aged 21yrs of Dumburum village, Zamfara state, Nura Musa, aged 31yrs and Jamilu Gambo aged 30yrs, all of Jibia LGA of Katsina state’’.

    ‘’They  were apprehended when they crossed the border from Zamfara and Katsina state with three (3) rustled cows belonging to one Lawal Abubakar of Bungudu LGA of Zamfara state’’.

    A notorious fraudster: Steven Yakubu aged 67yrs, of Old Legislative Quarters, GRA Quarters, who has been parading himself as a retired Brigade RSM of the Nigerian Army was arrested when he defrauded one Benshima B. Nguesku ‘m’ of GRA Quarters of the sum of Seven hundred and forty thousand (N740, 000:00K) with a pretext to secure them job vacancies in Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Custom Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps was equally arrested and the suspect confessed to the crime.

    The commissioner further vowed that the police will not relent until they rid the state off criminal activities

  • New home for Delta police special squad

    The headquarters of the Delta State Police Command was agog with excitement as men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in their numbers witnessed the commissioning of the ultra- modern office of the Eagle-Net Special Squad and observatory post/transit camp within the premises of the Delta State Police Command by Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

    In addition to the harvest of infrastructural projects, 20 operational Siena mini vans with specially fabricated cell facilities for detention of suspects were also presented.

    It was a carnival atmosphere as scores of policemen and women in freshly starched uniforms beaming with smiles walked smartly, barely able to contain their excitement. It was joy unconfined.

    The buildings and operational vehicles were a jointly funded project by State oil interventionist agency, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and Delta State Security Trust Fund.

    Although the project was initiated by AIG Alkali Baba Usman during his tenure as the State Police Commissioner in 2016, it was brought to fruition by the newly appointed CP Muhammad Mustafa, who has renovated the facilities at the Delta State Police Command in record time.

    The inauguration of the edifices mark an end to the sordid and harsh living conditions many policemen were subjected to  in the course of duty;  no longer will policemen live in makeshift  cramp quarters , exposed to the elements, but  these long suffering policemen and women  will enjoy the   cozy well apportioned buildings with modern facilities.

    Okowa  appealed for the support of all stakeholders for the security agencies so as to ensure peace and security in the society.

    According to Okowa, the task of ensuring peace and security of our society should not be left for government alone, stressing that “we cannot continue to leave the affairs of security just to the government alone; individuals who are blessed, corporate organisations ought to and should continue to support police in their work so that they can have the best in delivering their duties because when they have the best working environment they are likely to be more civil in your duties.

    “As a country and as a people we must realise that we require the partnership of the police and we ought to be their partners if we want things to work, the private sector should support the security agencies to ensure peace and security in the country.”

    He commended the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and the Delta State Security Trust Fund for the building projects and operational vehicles stating: “I  must also thank the management of DESOPADEC and the management of the Delta state Security Trust Fund for their collaboration with the police, starting first with the Eagle Net Squad and the Transit camp for the women that was built, we need to partner with Police Force to provide conducive working environment for its officers and members, so  as to get the best out of them.”

    While congratulating Police Commissioner Muhammad Mustafa for his leadership qualities in bringing out the best in his subordinates, Okowa eulogised the initiator of the projects, DSP Usman Dimka, O/C Eagle-Net Special Squad, Asaba, for his initiative in building the office and transit camp and urged others to emulate him.

    Earlier, in his welcome address, the State Police Commissioner, CP Muhammad Mustafa appreciated Governor Okowa for his support to the state Police Command and DESOPADEC for the partnership and the projects.

    Mustafa said the building projects will boost the morale of his men who will undoubtedly redouble their efforts at crime fighting, adding that the Eagle Net Special Squad with its over 100 personnel will “complement the efforts of other existing operational outfits such as the Quick Response Squad (QRS), the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squads (SAKCCS), the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU), the Dragon and Safer Highways outfits”.

    He praised DSP Dimka for initiating and completing the projects for the benefit of the Police.

    He said:“ You have best exemplified the message which has been my watchword since my assumption of office as Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command which is: “leave the Command or any place you find yourself, better than you met it”. By building this ultra-modern office, along with its accompanying Women Police Transit Camp/Public Toilet and Bathroom, you have bequeathed a worthwhile legacy to generations of policemen and women and even those yet unborn who one day will serve in this Command.”

    DSP Dimka said the projects were in fulfillment of his vision of what the future police station should look like and providing conducive working environment for his colleagues.

     

  • Excitement as Okowa inaugurates police special squad office in Delta

    Recently, the headquarters of the Delta State Police Command was agog with excitement as men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in their numbers witnessed the commissioning of the ultra- modern office of the Eagle-Net Special Squad and observatory post/transit camp within the premises of the Delta State Police Command by Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

    In addition to the harvest of infrastructural projects, 20 operational Siena mini vans with specially fabricated cell facilities for detention of suspects were also presented.

    It was a carnival atmosphere as scores of policemen and women in freshly starched uniforms beaming with smiles walked smartly, barely able to contain their excitement. It was joy unconfined.

    The buildings and operational vehicles were a jointly funded project by State oil interventionist agency, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and Delta State Security Trust Fund.

    Although the project was initiated by AIG Alkali Baba Usman during his tenure as the State Police Commissioner in 2016, it was brought to fruition by the newly appointed CP Muhammad Mustafa, who has renovated the facilities at the Delta State Police Command in record time.

    The inauguration of the edifices mark an end to the sordid and harsh living conditions many policemen were subjected to  in the course of duty;  no longer will policemen live in makeshift  cramp quarters , exposed to the elements, but  these long suffering policemen and women  will enjoy the   cozy well apportioned buildings with modern facilities.

    Okowa  appealed for the support of all stakeholders for the security agencies so as to ensure peace and security in the society.

    According to Okowa, the task of ensuring peace and security of our society should not be left for government alone, stressing that “we cannot continue to leave the affairs of security just to the government alone; individuals who are blessed, corporate organisations ought to and should continue to support police in their work so that they can have the best in delivering their duties because when they have the best working environment they are likely to be more civil in your duties.

    “As a country and as a people we must realise that we require the partnership of the police and we ought to be their partners if we want things to work, the private sector should support the security agencies to ensure peace and security in the country.”

    He commended the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and the Delta State Security Trust Fund for the building projects and operational vehicles stating: “I  must also thank the management of DESOPADEC and the management of the Delta state Security Trust Fund for their collaboration with the police, starting first with the Eagle Net Squad and the Transit camp for the women that was built, we need to partner with Police Force to provide conducive working environment for its officers and members, so  as to get the best out of them.”

    While congratulating Police Commissioner Muhammad Mustafa for his leadership qualities in bringing out the best in his subordinates, Okowa eulogised the initiator of the projects, DSP Usman Dimka, O/C Eagle-Net Special Squad, Asaba, for his initiative in building the office and transit camp and urged others to emulate him.

    Earlier, in his welcome address, the State Police Commissioner, CP Muhammad Mustafa appreciated Governor Okowa for his support to the state Police Command and DESOPADEC for the partnership and the projects.

    Mustafa said the building projects will boost the morale of his men who will undoubtedly redouble their efforts at crime fighting, adding that the Eagle Net Special Squad with its over 100 personnel will “complement the efforts of other existing operational outfits such as the Quick Response Squad (QRS), the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squads (SAKCCS), the State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU), the Dragon and Safer Highways outfits”.

    He praised DSP Dimka for initiating and completing the projects for the benefit of the Nigeria Police.

    He said:“ You have best exemplified the message which has been my watchword since my assumption of office as Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command which is: “leave the Command or any place you find yourself, better than you met it”. By building this ultra-modern office, along with its accompanying Women Police Transit Camp/Public Toilet and Bathroom, you have bequeathed a worthwhile legacy to generations of policemen and women and even those yet unborn who one day will serve in this Command.”

    DSP Dimka said the projects were in fulfillment of his vision of what the future police station should look like and providing conducive working environment for his colleagues.

     

  • NMPC urges Buhari to restructure Nigerian Police

    Following the spate of killings and security breaches across the country, a non-governmental organisation, primarily committed to positive change in Nigeria, the National Movement for Positive Change (NMPC), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency restructure the Nigerian Police Force in order to really check crime and provide adequate security for lives and property of the people.

    NMPC in a statement issued after its stakeholders deliberations on the recent  killings in the country also called for a well funded police, in line with modern and international practices capable of tackling modern security challenges.

    The stakeholders also explored and exposed the nitty gritty of the psychological problems confronting the security operatives in the country, particularly the police.

    The statement reads: “The police should be restructured with strict guidelines for promotion and deployment and be well funded. The office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) should not be by political appointment as it is currently done.

    “The office of the IGP should also have a fixed term and this will make the force independent  and outside the control of the executive. The policy of interstate transfer of serving police officers with children in schools should be stopped.

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    “There should be a waiver clause that will exempt police officers from transfer when they have children in schools. In the last six months, there has been some recruitment in the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) to warrant increase in its budget.

    “Early this year, the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs has said that the 2018 budget proposal of the Nigeria Police is inadequate and cannot cater for the myriad of security challenges facing the country.

    “The panel chairman, Mr. Haliru Jika said in Abuja that the committee would be seeking an increase of the N332billion proposed in the budget for the police. The said budget proposal has to be reworked by the police in consultation with the Budget Office of the federation.

    “A presentation by the police showed that in 2017, the Nigeria Police proposed N342billion for capital projects but only N20.19billion was appropriated out of which N9.09billion has been released so far.”