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  • Buhari warns against extortion in police recruitment

    Buhari warns against extortion in police recruitment

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he will not tolerate any irregularity or extortion of money from unemployed Nigerians in the coming recruitment into the police.

    He gave the warning during a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Service Commission at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari expressed sadness over the extortion of applicants who are made to pay bribes before being accepted into the police force

    He said the practice was totally unacceptable.

    The President told the officials that those in charge of recruitment and training in the police must be above board and eschew every form of extortion and underhand dealing.

    He said: “You must ensure that the recruitment process is transparent. Those who will conduct the recruitment must be above board. It should not be heard that they receive gratification or extort money from those who want to enlist in the police.”

    He also directed the Inspector-General of Police to prune down the number of policemen attached to dignitaries, and redeploy all policemen withdrawn from that role to regular police duties.

    On the stagnation of policemen on a particular rank for many years, the President counselled the PSC to review the current structure of the police, and make recommendations on how the problem can be solved to boost the morale of serving policemen.

    The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. James Obiegbu, had in his briefing, listed inadequate police personnel, dwindling finances and non-rehabilitation of police training schools as some of the challenges facing the force.

  • ICPC orders Okiro-led PSC to refund N145m

    THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has ordered the Police Service Commission (PSC) to refund N145.16 million to the Federation Account.

    The money was part of the N350 million election monitoring funds.

    The directed was contained in a document signed by the Chairman of ICPC, Ekpo Nta, in Abuja yesterday.

    “The total amount of N133, 413,845.99 from the N350 million 2015 election monitoring exercise domiciled within FCMB be remitted to the Federal Treasury through the ICPC recovery account at Zenith Bank,” the directive  said.

    The commission also directed all staff who took part in the election monitoring to refund the N11.7 million paid to them as two-way return ticket and airport taxi within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the federal treasury through ICPC recovery account.

    Nta said: “The Police Service Commission paid DTA to all staff including those based in Abuja that participated in the training progarmme held within Abuja.

    “The investigation has not revealed any criminal infraction against Mike Okiro as all issues outlined above are administrative in nature.”

    It was confirmed that Mr. Okiro collected five days each for two conferences that ran simultaneously in Dublin and Orlando, Florida.

    “However, it was discovered that he expended the entire 10 days on the trip using the ticket-fare for Abuja-Dublin-Abuja,” it said.

    According to the document, Mr. Okiro has written to the Presidency to expend the ticket-fare for Abuja-Orlando-Abuja on another trip coming up in October.

    It said that if the presidency approved his request, the matter would be considered by the commission.

    “However, if approval is refused, the fund thereof should be returned to the Police Service Commission and ICPC so informed,” he said.

    The document said that the commission accepted the explanation by PSC that due process could not be strictly adhered to because of time constraint.

    A staff of PSC, Aaron Kaase, had petitioned the ICPC that Mr. Okiro swindled the PSC of more than N275 million from the N350 million meant for training of its staff to monitor the conduct of the 2015 election.

     

     

  • ‎72 police officers promoted

    ‎72 police officers promoted

    The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 72 senior police officers.

    The Commission in a statement issued by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani , stated that the promotion was part of the decisions taken at the 12th plenary meeting in Abuja.

    The commission also noted that the promotion takes immediate effect.

    The statement said: “The Commission approved the promotion of 14 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Commissioners of Police after they appeared before the Commissions Plenary and were interviewed.

    “20 ACPs were promoted to the rank of DCP, while two CSPs were promoted to the rank of ACP.  Three CSPs were appointed acting ACP, and one SP promoted to CSP.”

    “The Commission also approved the promotion of 30 DSPs to SP, one ASP to the next rank of DSP. One Inspector was appointed acting ASP.”

  • Police promote officer for ‘excellent performance’

    The Police Service Commission has promoted one of Its Deputy Commissioner of Police to Commissioner of Police for his excellent performance.

    The Commission approved the promotion of DCP Adeyemi Samuel Ogunjemilusi to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police (CP) after its 8th plenary meeting.

    According to a statement signed by the Commission’s Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations, Ferdinand Ekpe, Ogunjemilusi’s promotion takes effect from August 25.

    Congratulating the new CP, the Chairman of PSC, Mike Okiro, urged him to redouble his effort in the provision of security, particularly at a time the nation is buffeted by insurgents and criminals from all directions.

    Okiro said hard work would always be recognized and rewarded by the Commission under his watch.

    Ogunjemilusi joined the Nigeria Police Force on December 31, 1984 and had served in various capacities of within the Force.

    He is also a recipient of Police awards for “Most Outstanding officer on Integrity and Transparency” 2012 and “Most Innovative sectional Head” in 2013.

  • Mbu, 18 others now DIGs

    The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of the controversial Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Mbu Joseph Mbu to the rank of Deputy Inspector – General of Police (DIG).

    18 other commissioners of police were promoted.

    The newly promoted officers are – Ambrose O. Aisibor, Adebayo Ajileye, Umaru Abubakar Manko, Joel Kayode Theophilus, Wilfred Eje Obute, Felix Osita Uyanna, A. J. Abakasanga and Jubril Olawale Adeniji.

    Others are – Ibrahim M. Maishanu, Godfrey E. Okeke, Chintua Amajor-Onu, Lawal Tanko, Usman Akila Gwarry, Kalafite Helen Adeyemi, Yahaya Garba Ardo, Irimiya F. Yerima, Olufemi A. Adenaike and Patrick Dey Dokumor.

    A statement issued on Wednesday by the Assistant Director, Public Relations of the PSC, Mr. Ferdinand Ekpe, said the promotions became necessary to fill the vacancies created by the recent retirements/promotions in the Force.

    Ekpe added that the exercise was also geared towards re-invigorating and repositioning the various zonal and other commands for the current security challenges.

    All the promotions take immediate effect.

  • Police get eight new DIGs

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday the emergence of eight Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs).

    Four of the officers were promoted from the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).

    They are – Dan’Azumi Job Doma, Mamman Ibrahim Tsafe, David O. Omojola, Solomon E. Arase, Christopher K. Katso and Salihu Argungu Hashidu.

    Two others – Hilary Opara and Sotonye Wakama were promoted to DIG from the rank of Commissioner of Police.

    A statement by the Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations of the PSC, Mr. Ferdinand Ekpe, said the promotions take immediate effect.

    The Commission also re-affirmed its earlier decision that promotion of officers starting from the ranks of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) up to the rank of AIG would not be automatic.

    According to the PSC, they would only be done after the affected officers must have passed their promotion interviews.

    The PSC had, at its 6th plenary, held on August 12 reviewed the time limit within which aggrieved police officers can lodge complaints against punishment meted to them up to 30 days.

    It has also availed aggrieved officers the opportunity to appeal directly to the Commission where the police authorities failed to implement corrective measures issued by the PSC in respect of aggrieved officers.

    The Chairman of the PSC, Sir Mike Okiro, was quoted to have enjoined the newly promoted officers to see their elevation as opportunity to serve, imploring them to use their wealth of experience in uplifting the Force.

  • PSC shortlists two DIGs, two AIGs, CP to succeed Abubakar

    PSC shortlists two DIGs, two AIGs, CP to succeed Abubakar

    Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar may not get a tenure extension from President Goodluck Jonathan, it was learnt yesterday.

    Already, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has submitted the files of two Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs), two Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and a Commissioner of Police (CP) to the Presiden to enable him make a choice.

    It was learnt that President Jonathan was studying the files and may make a pronouncement any moment.

    Abubakar is due for retirement on July 31. He will proceed on retirement on that date and hand over to the most senior officer, if the President refuses to extend  his tenure before that day.

    A source said: “If the President does not announce Abubakar’s tenure extension before July 31, he will proceed on retirement. This is because that is his terminal date in the police. If it happens that a new IGP is not appointed, he will hand over to the most senior officer, that is the DIG ‘A’ Department.

    “He (Abubakar) cannot stay a day beyond July 31, unless his tenure is extended. This is because all  his course mates would retire on that day. In fact, about 60 senior officers are retiring this July.”

    It was also learnt that if the President is really interested in the tenure extension of the IGP, he would not have requested fom the PSC the files of those considered qualified for the job.

    Among the DIGs being considered, one would be retiring next year, it was learnt. The other, the source said,  has about seven years to stay in service.

    The DIG has about seven more years to put in service and is from the Northwest. The other is from Southsouth.

    Sources told our reporter that the DIG from the Southsouth may not be favoured because the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, is from that zone. His choice may mess things up for the President. He is also said to be a loyalist of a former military leader from the North.

    Of the two  shortlisted AIGs, one is highly educated and a respected detective, who was a Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to three former IGPs. He is from Edo State, the Southsouth. He is also said to be highly favoured among those shortlisted.

    The other AIG, it was learnt, is from Niger State in the Northcentral. He was a Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and was in Lagos State as the supervising CP during 2007 elections.

    The sources said the only police commissioner on the list is a former controversial Rivers State police chief.

  • Ekiti poll: Commission to monitor police conduct

    The Police Service Commission on Thursday said it would be deploying a team to monitor the conduct of police personnel assigned to election duties in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State.

    A statement signed by the PSC’s Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations, Ferdinand Ekpe, said the move was to ensure that police personnel adhered strictly to the rules of engagement guiding the conduct of the poll.

    “This is in line with the Commission’s constitutional mandate of ensuring discipline in the Force and also to ensure that police officers on election duties adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, which is to maintain peace and security of lives and property.

    “The delegation would be coordinated by three of its Commissioners; Hon. Justice Olufunmilola Adekeye, Dame Comfort Obi, and Chief (Dr.) Torngee Tor’ Anyiin based on the three senatorial districts,” the statement added.

    The Commission has provided three direct telephone contacts for each of the three senatorial districts to enable members of the public report incidences of misconduct or act of gallantry by police officers and men on election duties.

    The telephone numbers are –  Ekiti Central Senatorial District –08065265651; Ekiti North Senatorial District – 08072981057 and Ekiti South Senatorial District – 08033010905.

     

     

  • Two police commissioners promoted to AIGs

    Two police commissioners promoted to AIGs

    •Four other officers dismissed

    THE Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the promotion of Mr. Chris Olakpe and Grace Chita Okudo from the post of Police Commissioner to Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIGs).

    Also, seven Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. They are: Victor N. Ojo; Elias Okafor Wayemeru; Paul E. Okafor; Henry Adebayo Fadairo; Stella P. Udosen; Felicia O. Noelle; and Ovie Votenisky Oyokomino.

    A statement yesterday by the Assistant Director (Press and Public Relations) of the PSC, Mr. Ferdinand Ekpe, said 12 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCPs).

     

    Also, 21 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) while 27 Superintendents were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs).

    The commission also elevated 15 Deputy Superintendents to Superintendents (DSPs), while 129 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) were elevated to the rank of Deputy Superintendents.

    Twenty Police Inspectors were promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs).

    But the commission announced the dismissal of two Superintendents of Police – Nyong Enefiok and Offu Ukereke.

    Also, Deputy Superintendent Eteng Bassey and Assistant Superintendent Mohammed Usman Kashim were dismissed.

    The statement added that an ASP was compulsorily retired for offences against police disciplines.

    Six officers were reduced in rank, 10 were severely reprimanded, while others were reprimanded or issued letters of advice.

     

     

     

  • Police promote two CPs to AIGs

    …  Dismisses four officers

    The Police Service Commission has announced the promotion of Mr. Chris Olakpe and Grace Chita Okudo from the post of Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector General of Police.

    Similarly, seven Deputy Commissioners of Police were also promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police.

    They are – Victor N. Ojo; Elias Okafor Wayemeru; Paul E. Okafor; Henry Adebayo Fadairo; Stella P. Udosen; Felicia O. Noelle; and Ovie Votenisky Oyokomino.

    A statement issued by the Assistant Director (Press and Public Relations) of the PSC, Mr. Ferdinand Ekpe added that 12 Assistant Commissioners of Police were also elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.

    Also, 21 Chief Superintendents of Police were promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police while 27 Superintendents were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police.

    The Commission also elevated 15 Deputy Superintendents to Superintendents, while 129 Assistant Superintendents of Police were elevated to the rank of Deputy Superintendents.

    20 Police Inspectors were promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Police.

    However, the Commission announced the dismissal of two Superintendents of Police, Nyong Enefiok and Offu Ukereke. Similarly, Deputy Superintendent Eteng Bassey and Assistant Superintendent Mohammed Usman Kashim were also dismissed.

    The statement added that an ASP was compulsorily retired for offences against police disciplines. Six officers were reduced in rank, 10 were severely reprimanded, while others were reprimanded or issued Letters of Advice.