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The Federal Government yesterday expressed it readiness to implement the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) in Nigeria.

The WAPIS, the government said, would help the country to tackle terrorism in the region.

Police Affairs Minister Ibrahim Gaidam announced this when he hosted a delegation from the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), European Union (EU), and INTERPOL at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

Gaidam said: “This visit marks a significant milestone in our journey towards the implementation of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) here in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Your presence here today is a testament to the importance and urgency that we all attach to enhancing regional security cooperation.

“The implementation of the WAPIS holds immense significance for the Nigerian Police and our great nation as a whole. As we stand at the forefront of addressing the complex challenges of transnational crime and terrorism, the need for efficient and reliable information-sharing mechanisms cannot be overstated.

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“The WAPIS system presents us with a unique opportunity to strengthen our law enforcement efforts and foster collaboration among West African countries.

“By implementing the WAPIS, we will enhance our capacity to collect, store, analyse, and share crucial law enforcement data across borders. 

“This system will enable us to tackle the menace of organised crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and terrorism more effectively. It will empower our law enforcement agencies with the necessary tools to identify and apprehend criminals who operate across national boundaries, ensuring that they face the full force of justice.

“Moreover, the WAPIS system will contribute to the creation of a safer and more secure West Africa as it will foster trust and cooperation among our regional partners, facilitating the exchange of information, best practices, and expertise.”

The Director of Police Service at the INTERPOL headquarters, Bruno Samizano, said the global police were at the ministry to seek ways to implement WAPIS in Nigeria.

The Ogun Police Command has confirmed the arrest of nine suspected cultists following the killing of eight persons over the weekend in Sagamu as rival cult groups clashed.

Speaking at a news conference in Abeokuta on Monday, Abiodun Alamutu, the Commissioner of Police, said the remote cause of the clashes was a land transaction that took place in the town.

“A land was sold and some form of commission or settlement was paid to a cult group by the owner of the land.

” A rival cult group got to know about the payment and went after members of the other group in a bid to get a share of the commission.

“The situation degenerated into an attack and counter attack situation which started from Wednesday and continued till Sunday, leading to the death of 8 persons,” Alamutu said.

The police boss revealed the arrest of some of the kingpins of the rival cult groups.

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He stated that nine suspects had been arrested with evidences of their involvement in the killings.

He added that two guns and some rounds of cartridges with evidences that they were recently fired, were recovered from the suspects.

Investigation, according to the Police boss, is still ongoing into the killings.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Local Government Area, Mr Jubril Odulate, has imposed a restriction on the use of motorcycles in the area between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily as authorities battle to restore peace to the troubled town. (NAN)

Ondo Commissioner of Police Asabi Abiodun has ordered an investigation into the attack on the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Adebunmi Osadahun at Arigidi, Akoko Northwest local government area.

Asabi, in a statement by the Ondo Police spokesman, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, directed the case transferred to the SCID, Akure for further probe into what led to the assault.

The statement stated that a preliminary investigation showed the Commissioner who was in the Akoko area to see to the distribution of State palliatives was attacked by Awolumate Olumide while having a meeting with some of their party members in the area.

Dr. Osadahun was attacked by the All Progressives Congress Ward 1 Chairman during the distribution of federal government palliative in the area.

A viral video showed how she lurched towards Awolumate, who used a chair to hit her head.

Another video showed the Commissioner with a swollen head.

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Deputy Majority Leader of the Ondo Assembly, Princess Oluwatosin Ajirotutu, who described the video as displeasing and barbaric, called for the arrest and prosecution of Mr Olumide.

According to her: “The action of Mr. Awolumate Olumide on Hon. Adebunmi Osadahun is condemned and he should be arrested and made to face maximum disciplinary sanction by the Ondo State Commissioner of Police while the Attorney General of Ondo State should prosecute Mr. Olumide immediately.

“Assault on womenfolk should not be tolerated in any part of Ondo State and in the country. Women deserve our caring in every situation because of their sensitive roles in society.”

The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the killing of an alleged member of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN).

The Police said the member whose name could not be ascertained was killed during an exchange of gunfire between the disbanded group and security agents in the State.

Ebonyi Police spokesperson SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya said security agents invaded IPOB/ESN hideout following a credible and actionable intelligence.

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She noted a tactical team of operatives of the Command in a joint operation with the military and the Department of State Service (DSS) stormed the camp of the group at Ekeagbebor Isu in Onicha local government area of the state.

“During the ensuing gun duel, one of the police operatives sustained bullet wound injury on one of his legs and was rushed to the hospital where he is responding to treatment and recuperating,” she noted.

The Police spokesperson noted the IPOB/ESN camp/shrine was completely destroyed during the operation.

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one of the killers of Area Commander in Dutsinma local government area of the State.

Parading the suspect before newsmen at the Command headquarters in Katsina, the  State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, said the notorious arm bandit has been on the command’s wanted list for a series of offences inluding kidnapping, cattle rustling, and other heinous crimes.

He said: “On August 30, 2023, at about 1730 hrs., based on credible intelligence, the command succeeded in arresting one Saidu Yaro, alias ‘Sabon Jini’’, aged 30 years old, of Tsaskiya Village, Safana LGA, a suspected notorious arm bandit who has been on the command wanted list.

“Nemesis caught up with the suspect when he was arrested in connection with the kidnapping of one Hussaini of Kagara Village, Dutsin-ma LGA”

“During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the suspect, under the command of one Abubakar Jankare, a suspected notorious bandit leader, conspired with one Usman Modi-Modi, ‘m’, Auta Nokia, ‘m’, and Sule Malam Aibo, amongst others, now at large, to ambush the late Area Commander Dutsinma, ACP Aminu Umar, in an encounter that led to the deaths of the officer and one other ”

 “the Command, in its unrelenting effort in the fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the state, succeeded in arresting one Saminu Usman, ‘m’, aged 19 years old, of Tsambe village, Jibia LGA, a suspected notorious kidnapper, in connection with a case of kidnapping perpetrated on May 14, 2023, at Tashar Hurera village, Jibia LGA”

”The fact of the case is that on the same date, a report of kidnapping of one Usman Shu’aibu, ‘m’, age 5 years old, of Tashar Hurera village, Jibia LGA, was received at the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters through one Shu’aibu Salisu, ‘m’, of the same address” 

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“Upon receipt of the report, detectives were detailed to investigate and succeeded in tracking down and arresting the suspect in Lambata, Niger State. During the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime” 

“On September 7, 2023, the command succeeded in arresting Haruna Wanzam, alias Baba Tsoho, ‘m’, age 65, of Abuja quarters, Katsina Metroplis, a suspected pedophile who sexually molested a four-year-old girl.

He further stated: “Nemesis caught up with the suspect when a report was received against him at the Dandagoro Divisional Police Headquarters through the father of the victim. 

“Upon receipt of the report, detectives promptly swung into action and succeeded in arresting the suspect.” 

The police in Adamawa state have killed two suspected criminals in an operation that dislodged identified hideouts.

The state police command said in a statement Tuesday that its operatives trailed and dislodged the gangs of suspected criminals in Yola South and Fufore local government areas.

The statement said: “The operation which was carried out on September 11, followed the kidnapping of one Mrs Becky Ladawus, a resident of Nyibango, Yola South Local Government Area.

“More so, the operation which was carried out by the Command’s operatives led by Commander Crack Squad in a joint operation with hunters, yielded positive results as the victim was rescued unharmed.”

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According to the statement, two of the suspected kidnappers who laid an ambush to prevent the security agents’ access to their hideouts were killed.

The police said: “The outcome of these successes followed a collaborative strategy designed by the command and the hunters to rescue the kidnapped victims and arrest the culprits.”

It added that two pump action guns, charms, chains and handsets were recovered and that the state Commissioner of Police had ordered that the fleeing suspects were pursued and prevented from regrouping anywhere in the state