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A couple, Chukwudinma Umunnakwe and Comfort Umunnakwe have been arrested for allegedly running a baby factory in Imo state.

The suspects, who own Comfort Orphanage Home in Owerri, were paraded at the police command’s headquarters on Sunday.

Henry Okoye, spokesman for the Imo state police command said on Tuesday, July 2, the arrest was made possible by an intelligence report received by the operatives.

“The suspects have confessed to being in the criminal activity for over 12 years and will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation.

“The suspects coerced their victims into signing a document to give away their children upon delivery for either N400,000 or N500,000 depending on the gender of the child,”  Okoye said.

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One of the victims, Ijeoma, revealed that the suspects lured them to the orphanage with promises of care, but instead subjected them to inhuman treatment and threats.

 “I refused to sign the document and have been asking them to allow me to leave or contact my family, but they refused till now,” she said.

The police urged residents to report any criminal activity to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency lines.

Three individuals in Adamawa State were apprehended by the police for allegedly selling counterfeit appointment letters to job seekers at a price of N400,000 each.

According to a statement from the Adamawa State Police Command, obtained on Tuesday, July 2, two suspects were arrested for producing these fraudulent letters, while a civil servant was also apprehended for providing them with office space to conduct their illegal activities.

The police spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, indicated that the suspects were issuing fake appointment letters under the guise of being from the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA).

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The suspects are Muhammed Ahmed Attahir, 31, and Abdulrahman Bashir Ahmad, 23, both residents of Rabe Street, Bako Ward, Yola South LGA.

According to the command, 1 HP laptop, a thumbprint machine, and four fake appointment letters were recovered from the suspects and are now treated as exhibits.

Nguroje said the suspects were arrested on June 29, after the command received a complaint from Dr Suleiman Saidu Bashir, the ADSPHCA executive chairman that certain individuals were impersonating the agency who said fraudsters were extorting money from unsuspecting citizens by issuing them fake letters of employment.

“After receiving the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police Intelligence to investigate, which led to the arrest of the suspects.

“Investigation further led to the arrest of Bello A Suleiman, 59, a Staff Officer at the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Yola for aiding the Crime.

“So far, the culprits and their collaborators had issued fake letters of appointment to over 10 victims, collecting N400,000 from each, and were directed to a certain office at the Fiscal Responsibility Commission for data capture,” Nguroje explained.

• Urge Nigerians to disregard falsehood

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has debunked reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun is making moves to extend his tenure.

The proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act 2020 seeks to extend the years of service for police officers from 35 to 40 years, and the age limit from 60 to 65 years.

NPF however clarified that the bill was originally introduced during the Eighth Assembly, but did not progress beyond the initial stages before the Assembly was dissolved. According to it, it is standard legislative practice to review and update laws to align with current national realities.

A statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reads: “The Nigeria Police Force is perturbed by the dissemination of false information across various media platforms. The misleading publication allege that IG Kayode Egbetokun personally initiated this bill to prolong his tenure as the 22nd IG, and has allegedly invested significantly in lobbying lawmakers to facilitate its passage.

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“It is regrettable that certain media outlets and their sponsors have chosen to propagate baseless accusations, ignorantly disregarding the fact that any modification to existing legislation is designed to enhance its effectiveness and relevance.

“To understand the true motivation behind this initiative, one need only look at the IG’s steadfast commitment to reforming the Police Force. His advocacy for this bill stems from a genuine belief in its potential to improve the conditions of service for police officers and thereby bolster security nationwide, rather than seeking personal gain. It comes from the place of duty rather than benefit.”

Adejobi noted that the tenure of an IG is already prescribed as four years, with the president being the sole authority empowered to remove an IG before the completion of his tenure.

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Monday described as reports the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun was making moves to prolong his tenure as false.

The proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act 2020, the police said, seeks to extend the years of service for Police officers from 35 to 40 years and the age limit from 60 to 65 years.

NPF clarified that the bill was originally introduced during the 8th Assembly but did not progress beyond the initial stages before the Assembly’s dissolution. 

The police said it was standard legislative practice to review and update laws to align with current national realities.

A statement on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “The Nigeria Police Force is deeply perturbed by the dissemination of false information across various media platforms, notably the distorted publication by Sahara Reporters.

“The misleading publications allege that IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun personally initiated this bill to prolong his tenure as the 22nd indigenious Inspector General of Police, and has allegedly invested significantly in lobbying lawmakers to facilitate its passage.

“It is regrettable that certain media outlets and their sponsors have chosen to propagate baseless accusations, ignorantly disregarding the fact that any modification to existing legislation is designed to enhance its effectiveness and relevance.

“To understand the true motivations behind this initiative, one need only look at the Inspector-General’s of Police steadfast commitment to reforming the Nigeria Police Force. His advocacy for this bill stems from a genuine belief in its potential to improve the conditions of service for police officers and thereby bolster security nationwide, rather than seeking personal gain. It comes from the place of duty rather than benefit”.

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Adejobi explained that it was important to note that the tenure of an Inspector General of Police is already prescribed as four years with the President being the sole authority empowered to remove an IGP before the completion of his tenure.

He urged the public to exercise caution and discernment when consuming information, particularly from sources known for sensationalism and unverified claims. 

Adejobi said such misinformation not only misleads but also detracts from constructive dialogue and efforts toward meaningful police reform.

…killers of DPO,  five others arrested

The Imo state police command on Friday, June 27, paraded 17 suspects in connection with various crimes, including terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery. 

Also, the killers of Divisional Police Officer(DPO) and five police officers were among the suspects paraded. 

Briefing newsmen at the Command Headquarters in Owerri, the police spokesman in the state, Henry Okoye said the suspects were arrested in different parts of the state, including Nkwesi in Oguta Local Government Area, Umuogu Amuzu in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, and Irete in Owerri West Local Government Area.

The police recovered various exhibits from the suspects, including two pump action guns, one single barrel gun, two locally made pistols, twenty-five rounds of live cartridges, various denominations of Biafran currencies, one live tortoise, one live crocodile, and various criminal charms.

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Some of the suspects arrested include Okechukwu Olumba, 45, of Ezi Isu in Isu Local Government Area; Olumba Chukwuemeka, 21, of the same address; Arinze Olumba, 23, of the same address; Bernard Okorie, 40, of Mgbelle in Oguta Local Government Area; Emmanuel Okechukwu, 45, of Ochi Ogwa in Mbaitoli Local Government Area; and Ewurum Chigozie, 40, of Amandugba in Isu Local Government Area.

The police also arrested one Oluomachi Iheanacho, 28, of Amato Umulolo Amuzu in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, in connection with the murder of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ahiazu Mbaise, SP Magnus Abalu, and Inspector Ikechukwu Nwanchor on November 27, 2023.

The police spokesman said Iheanacho and several other suspects were arrested after a raid on a terrorist camp in Umuogu Amuzu, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area.

He said the police recovered various exhibits from the suspects, including three pump action guns, twelve rounds of live cartridges, and various criminal charms.

 Other suspects arrested include Chisom Samuel, 37, of Umuogu Amuzu in Aboh Mbaise Local government area; and Linus Odoemenam, 42, of Amato Umulolo Amuzu in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area.

The police also confirmed that the suspects were responsible for the murder of five police officers attached to Oke-Uvuru Police Division at Okpala Junction, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, and three personnel of Police Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) at Imo River Nipping Point at Ngor/Okpala Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesperson praised the efforts of the police team and urged citizens to continue providing information to help combat crime.

The new Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Ayodele Sonubi on Thursday, June 27, sought the collaboration of stakeholders across the state to curb crimes and criminality in the state.

He assured residents of the state of the police command’s commitment to ensuring the security of lives and property.

Speaking during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, Sonubi promised to build on the achievements of his predecessor, noting that his administration would prioritize community policing and engagement.

Sonubi, a seasoned police officer with years of experience solicited the support and cooperation of the public in achieving his goals.

He emphasised the importance of timely information sharing and collaboration between the police and the community, stressing that security is a collective responsibility.

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The new commissioner also announced plans to strengthen the command’s intelligence-gathering capabilities and improve response times to distress calls.

He assured that his team would work tirelessly to address the concerns of residents, including the rising cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, and cultism in some parts of the state.

He, however, said he is optimistic that his leadership would bring a new era of peace and security to Oyo State.

Sonubi before his new rank as Commissioner of Police, was the erstwhile Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku.

The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested 21 suspects in connection with the recent killings and other crimes in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four persons including a commercial motorcycle ticket agent were recently killed by gunmen at different locations in Ado-Ekiti metropolis.

The command’s spokesman, DSP Sunday Abutu, told newsmen on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti that the suspects were arrested following discreet investigation by the command.

The spokesperson for the command disclosed that the suspects were arrested for alleged armed robbery and cultism.

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Abutu explained that the suspects were members of different cult groups who killed people in the state as reprisal attacks within their confraternity.

He said police investigation revealed that one of the suspects is a member of the ‘Eiye Confraternity.’

Abutu said that further investigation also led to the arrest of several other suspects, including members of a notorious cult gang who allegedly came from Plateau to take part in the act.

He said that the suspects would soon be charged to court.

Abutu urged residents to be vigilant and continue to cooperate with the law enforcement agencies towards nipping crimes in the bud.

(NAN)