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The Police Command in Kogi has called on traditional rulers and other stakeholders to enhance community policing efforts to curb crime and strengthen security in the state.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police, (AIG) Abubakar Zubairu, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja by the command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya.

Zubairu who spoke at a stakeholders’ engagement in Okene Local Government Area, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to community-driven security initiatives.

He said that manpower and resource constraints necessitated an inclusive policing approach.

The AIG commended the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller Dantawaye, for his proactive leadership style saying “security is everybody’s business, and together, we can ensure stability and peace.”

Dantawaye, in his contributions, reiterated the command’s commitment to implementing the community policing project as a core strategy for effective law enforcement.

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He stressed the need for synergy among law enforcement agencies, traditional institutions, local communities, and other security stakeholders in combating crimes, particularly kidnapping, and other security threats.

Dantawaye commended the dedication of security formations, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), local vigilante groups, hunters, and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in security efforts.

He urged residents to actively participate in intelligence gathering, adding that security cannot be left to uniformed personnel alone.

“Policing requires the cooperation of every citizen. We need you to be our eyes and ears to ensure a safer society,” he said.

The police commissioner advised the officers on discipline, professionalism, and respect for human rights.

He said that police personnel are undergoing continuous training to enhance their operational capacity and investigative skills.

“As part of ongoing efforts to tackle crime, the police in Kogi will intensify intelligence-based operations, strengthen police-community relations, and engage stakeholders to ensure lasting peace and security in the state,” Dantawaye added.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders were traditional rulers, local government representatives, transport unions, and various community groups.

They pledged their commitment to strengthening security in the state.

The Oyo Police Command has apprehended two people in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital over possession of the human parts.

Police said that the arrested suspects specialized in exhuming buried corpses and selling their body parts for ritual purposes, in Ibadan.

A statement by the spokesman of the Command, Adewale Osifeso said: ” The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at about 0230Hrs. Detectives from the Iyaganku Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on a tip-off, searched the residence of one Ridwan Bello, a 35yrs,’m’ also known as Asalailu, located in the Muslim area of Ibadan.

“During the search, a female human torso and other dismembered human remains, including severed limbs and dried bones, which were stored in bags and a paint bucket were recovered. In his confession, Bello claimed to have exhumed the corpse from a cemetery in Awa-Ijebu, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State and admitted to selling the body parts to ritualists. He later led detectives to the cemetery, where his claim was verified.

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“Further confession by the suspect led to the arrest of one Fatai Adeleke, 70 yrs ‘m’, his accomplice who buys human parts from the suspect for ritual purposes. Adeleke also admitted to his involvement in the illicit trade in human body parts.

“The case has transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department for detailed investigation, as efforts are being intensified to identify and apprehend all those involved.

“The Command urges managers of cemeteries to exercise heightened vigilance in light of recent instances of ritualists exhuming corpses. Additionally, transporters are advised to scrutinize the contents of their passengers’ loads to avoid inadvertently facilitating illicit activities.

 “Finally, the Command encourages the general public to report any suspicious occurrences to the Police or other law enforcement agencies. Contact the Oyo State Call Response Center at 615 or use the following numbers: 08081768614, 09054133071, and 09061299291.”

In a bid to tackle rising insecurity in Ondo State, the state Police Command has conducted a two-day intensive training for its officers on crime mapping and prevention strategies.

The training, aimed at enhancing crime detection, comes amid increasing incidents of kidnapping in recent months, particularly in Akure North Local Government Area.

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In a statement, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, said officers were trained on the use of modern equipment, technological crime detection techniques, and strategic resource deployment within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Odunlami explained that the training featured practical sessions, during which participants learned how to gather and process information into actionable intelligence.

The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Olutokunbo, urged the officers to apply the knowledge gained to their daily policing duties. 

He emphasized professionalism in crime prevention and law enforcement, noting that effective crime detection requires methodical approaches and best practices.

According to the statement, “The CP appreciated the facilitators and commended the participants for their commitment during the training as the command is committed to capacity building through training and retraining of his officers to become professionals and well-equipped to tackle emerging security challenges.

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 64-year-old lawyer, Donald Mbamah, in connection with the fatal shooting of Paul Victor, a 16-year-old student of Urban Development Secondary School.

The tragic incident occurred on March 17, 2025, at about 12:34 p.m. at Mbamah’s residence in Area N, World Bank, New Owerri. 

According to police reports, Victor was shot in the buttocks under circumstances that are still under investigation.

Responding swiftly to a distress call from a concerned neighbor, operatives from the New Owerri Division apprehended Mbamah at the scene.

Victor was rushed to the General Hospital, Umuguma, but was pronounced dead on March 20, 2025.

Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that Mbamah has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further questioning as investigations continue.

 “A thorough investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to recover the alleged firearm used in the shooting,” Okoye said. 

He disclosed that “Photographs were also taken at the crime scene as part of the investigation.”

“The police have expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and assured the public that justice will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law. 

He said: “Mbamah will be arraigned in court once investigations are completed.”

The police spokesman also urged the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and allow the authorities to handle the matter through legal means.