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Okun Society Forum of Kogi State has called for removal of Commissioner of Police, Bertrand Onuoha, for alleged security lapses.

Director of Security and Intelligence, Brig.-Gen. Benjamin Ipinyomi (rtd), spoke at a news conference in Lagos.

He noted the Police chief has allegedly failed to investigate killing and kidnapping, faulting him for placing security on the red alert in the state last Friday.

Onuoha had ordered security to be on the red alert in anticipation of a perceived crisis after the Supreme Court judgment.

“Has the commissioner become spokesperson of Supreme Court? He should explain report of the murder cases under his tenure?

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“What are the causes of insecurity in the state and what measures has he put in place to curb this? “What has he done about illegal mining? Why did he authorise movement of three to four armoured tanks to invade a residence at Ayingba? ” he queried.

The retired general requested President Bola Tinubu and Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, to look into  activities of Onuoha.

Police spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, said there is no truth in the allegations, noting the state remained peaceful and that joint security agencies were alive to their duties.

“The security of Kogi is not for the police and security agencies alone to handle; residents have roles to play’’, he said.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, has assured residents of the state of adequate security on the Third Mainland Bridge and other major roads.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Monday in Lagos.

Fayoade said the reassurance became necessary in view of publication about the absence of police operatives on the Third Mainland Bridge and other roads in the state.

He noted with concern claims of police absence or connivance with criminal elements on the roads.

Fayoade, however, urged motorists and other residents not to entertain fear as all the black spots were heavily policed.

“The command can confirm that police officers in both patrol cars and bikes are deployed to the Third Mainland Bridge and other strategic locations round-the-clock.

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“Commuters are encouraged to take advantage of their static and roving presence at these locations.

“They are equally enjoined to promptly inform the police of any suspicious or criminal activity, especially emergencies, on 09168631001, 09168631002, 09168631003, 09168631004, 08065154338 and 08063299264 to enable appropriate action,” he said.

Fayoade also assured visitors that their security would continue to be prioritised at all times.

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The Kano police are investigating the tragic deaths of a mother and her five children under mysterious circumstances.

Mrs. Alhakatu Abdulkarim and her children—Bashir, Firdausi, Hafsat, Usman, and Jamilu—reportedly died after consuming “expired food.”

Sources said that the widow, who was the sole provider for her family, prepared a meal using “expired cassava flour,” which led to their deaths.

The Kano State Police Command confirmed the incident on Sunday, August 18, identifying the victims as residents of Karkari village in Gwarzo Local Government Area.

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The family was said to have died after eating Danwake, a local Hausa delicacy.

Police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said: “The six members of the family who ate the food were rushed to Gwarzo General Hospital where they were confirmed dead by doctors.

“An investigation has commenced to ascertain the real cause of their demise.

“We are still waiting for the medical report from the hospital to ascertain the cause of the death of the six persons.”

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Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have recovered a Toyota Corolla that was reportedly snatched at gunpoint on May 2, 2024, along the Kuje-Airport road.

Using digital reconstruction intelligence, the police tracked the vehicle to Ifego Guest Inn in Jabi, where it was found in the possession of one Michael Uke.

The suspect had altered the vehicle’s registration number to AGD 146 JP.

During the search, authorities found a POS machine, a knife, glass-dissolving chemicals, a military jungle hat, and the car’s original registration number among the suspect’s belongings.

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A statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said: “The operatives of the FCT police command on 17th August 2024, at about 12:00 p.m., in a swift response to a Toyota Corolla vehicle with REG NO: ABC 258 LD, reportedly snatched at gunpoint on 2nd May, 2024, along Kuje-airport road, and the same vehicle being sighted.

“While the investigation is still ongoing, the commissioner of police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of residents of the FCT. He further encourages residents of the FCT to report any suspicious activities to the police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.”

Two men have been arrested in connection with a recent series of vehicle vandalism and thefts. 

The arrests followed a police investigation prompted by a complaint on July 31, 2024, from a resident of an estate that had been targeted by thieves. 

The resident reported the incident to the police at around 11:40 a.m., stating that unknown thieves had infiltrated their estate around 3:00 a.m. on the same day, vandalizing several vehicles and stealing valuable parts, including brain boxes.

Detectives from the Lagos State Police Command quickly launched an operation to track down the culprits. 

The investigation led them to Ilewe Junction, Ikotun, where they apprehended a 47-year-old suspect, Jefferson Emeka Joshua, on August 3, 2024. 

A subsequent investigation on August 10, 2024, resulted in the arrest of a second suspect, 45-year-old Donatus Okoro, at Idowu Street in Ajegunle.

Both suspects have reportedly confessed to their involvement in the crime. 

During the arrests, police recovered several items, including a red Toyota Camry with registration number FKL 260 JJ, a police beret, and a pair of handcuffs, which the suspects allegedly used during their operations.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate involved in the thefts.

Operatives of the Ogun Police Command have arrested one Adekunle Adebajo over his alleged involvement in the killing of a member of a suspected rival cult group in Ijebu Ode.

The spokesperson of the command, Superintendent Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Abeokuta on Saturday.

Odutola explained that a concerned citizen made a distress call to the Divisional Police Station, Igbeba, on August 12, and reported that rival cults fought each other, where the deceased, called ‘Mosquito’, “was shot, macheted, and his left hand severed and taken away by his killers”.

 According to Odutola, Adebajo, popularly called “Kunle Poly”, who was suspected to be one of the killers of Mosquito, was arrested at 12:03a.m in his hideout at Isiwo, Ijebu.

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 She explained that credible information was provided by the public that enabled the police to track the fleeing suspects’ hideout.

“Upon receiving this information, a team of detectives promptly mobilised and took action by moving to the location, where one suspect,  Adekunle Adebajo, aka Kunle Poly, 34, was apprehended.

“During interrogation, Kunle Poly admitted to being a member of the Eiye confraternity.

“This prompted a search to be conducted at his residence, leading to the recovery of a Beretta pistol with six live rounds of ammunition, two UTC axes, and charms.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has described as misleading a publication claiming that some police Inspectors approached journalists in Uyo, to express grievances and protested the non-payment of their promotion salary increments over a specified duration.

The report, the police said, was a calculated attempt to malign the Force.

NPF said it operates a structured and disciplined entity, adhering to established principles and professional standards.

A statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi reads: “Consequently, any grievances raised by members of the Force are constantly attended to and channeled to the right authorities for action. The force is taken aback by the referred publication from a group of journalists in Akwa Ibom State labelling private conversations with some police friends as protest, whereas such complaints are unknown to the police authority. 

“Furthermore, it is crystal clear that neither the office of the Inspector-General of Police nor the Nigeria Police Force is accountable and responsible for the salary disbursements; this responsibility lies with the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), under the Federal Ministry of Finance. The reports issued by these journalists are not only distressing but also targeted at tarnishing the reputation of the Police Force or the office of the Inspector-General of Police for reasons best known to them. 

“It is, however, fundamental to reiterate that should any policeman have issues with his or her payment of salaries, he should take such up with his box keeper or MSS Officer who liaises with the IPPIS desk officers for rectification. We are convinced that no serving officer of the police in Akwa Ibom State or any part of the country would stage a protest on the non-payment of salary more so that our officers are aware of the process to address such sensitive matters.

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“The Inspector-General of Police, therefore, encourages all personnel with welfare-related concerns to reach out to the appropriate authorities within their respective commands or formations, thereby avoiding any actions that could bring disrepute to the Force. 

“Additionally, journalists are urged to refrain from publishing unfounded and unconfirmed stories that seek to undermine the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force for personal gain like the one under reference from the Akwa Ibom chapter”.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the kidnapping of 20 medical students in Otukpo, Benue State en route the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students in Enugu.

Egbetokun said the reprehensible act was truly appalling, callous and unacceptable

A statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “In a display of unwavering commitment to the rescue, safety, and well-being of the young Nigerians, the IGP has ordered the prompt deployment of a substantial number of human and technical resources to augment the manpower of the Benue State Command, and ensure swift rescue of our beloved students. 

“This initiative encompasses the mobilization of additional tactical units from the FID-STS and FID-IRT, the deployment of advanced helicopters and drones, as well as the use of specialized tactical vehicles to facilitate the search and secure the safe return of the victims.

“The Nigeria Police Force  stands with the victims and their loved ones during this challenging time, and we are committed to ensuring the safe return of the students.

“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates the zeal of the force to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of the perpetrators and others alike, as the Nigeria Police Force is determined to  sustain the fight against crimes and criminality, most especially kidnapping of Nigerians. 

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“The IGP equally appeals to the general public to provide useful information and actionable intelligence that may aid the ongoing investigation and the rescue operation. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the nearest police station or the state’s command control number or the FHQ via Pressforabuja@police.gov.ng and other help lines. 

“The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its mission to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians, and it will continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace, stability, and the rule of law throughout the country”.