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  • IGP’s order on unlawful detentions will curb human rights abuses – SPANCI

    IGP’s order on unlawful detentions will curb human rights abuses – SPANCI

    A human rights organization, Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI), has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, for his directive warning officers against unlawful and prolonged detentions, describing it as a necessary step to curb human rights abuses by policemen nationwide.

    SPANCI made this known in a statement signed by its President, Comrade Yemi Ezekiel Bello, and released to journalists on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    The IGP’s order, issued in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday, emphasized that any officer found violating citizens’ constitutional rights would face serious consequences.

    Reacting to the directive, Bello noted that the issue of unlawful detentions has led to the unjust killing of innocent Nigerians and the wrongful imprisonment of citizens accused of crimes they did not commit.

    He expressed optimism that the IGP’s warning would help reduce police misconduct and foster greater respect for human rights within the force.

    While applauding Egbetokun’s stance, Bello urged police officers to uphold the fundamental human rights of citizens, stressing that unlawful detentions have contributed to widespread public distrust of the police.

    He added that it will be a good thing if the police officers across the country can comply with the IGP ‘s order. 

    He maintained that this will redeem the image of the Nigerian police force tainted by the unprofessional conduct of some officers.

    He said, “IGP through the force PRO frankly told the Police officers to respect the fundamental human rights of the citizens while carrying out their duties even on pre-trial detention and that they should respect the rights to dignity of human persons and personal liberty of the citizens as enshrined in section 34 and 35 of the Nigeria 1999 constitution as amended. 

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    “He also warned against violating these fundamental rights and clearly said there would be punishment for erring officers. We need to say clearly that the IGP deserves appreciation. Since his resumption to office he has been speaking of the defence of the human rights of the citizens though alot of violations has happened by some of his officers. 

    “If we went against violation of fundamental human rights by the police we should also appreciate the IGP ‘s efforts in the re – orientation of the officers and his continuous affirmations on respecting the fundamental human rights of the citizens as disregard of this has killed some innocent citizens and others has been unlawfully punished for offences not committed. 

    “Some officers are so power drunk and usual abusers of office which is against their rules of engagement as stipulated in the police act 2020 as amended and code of conduct for professional officers. It will be a good thing if the police can comply with the IGP ‘s order and the rules of engagement as this will redeem the image of the Nigerian police force tainted by the unprofessional conduct of some officers.

    “Once again SPANCI appreciates IGP Egbetokun on his speech to his officers to respect the fundamental human rights of the citizens. May God help him to succeed in his duty.”

  • Makinde’s achievements surpass predecessors’ feats, says SPANCI

    Makinde’s achievements surpass predecessors’ feats, says SPANCI

    A human rights group, Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI) has declared that the achievements recorded so far by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state have surpassed those of his predecessors.

    SPANCI made this declaration via a statement made available to journalists at the weekend in Ibadan, the state capital.

    SPANCI’s president, Comrade Yemi Ezekiel Bello in a statement said that the organisation appreciates the good works of the governor in moving the state forward than he met it.

    Bello added that Makinde has brought a lot of developmental projects to the state.

    He maintained that the governor has beaten all past governors’ records in terms of his inputs in agricultural, educational, infrastructural, health, and other sections in the state.

    He said: “Makinde has proved that good governance is achievable and has beaten all predecessors’ records.

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    “We, in Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI), a human rights and Charity organization, appreciate all the good work of Oyo state governor, His Excellency Engineer Abiodun Olusheyi Makinde for moving the state forward than he met it.

    “He has beaten all past governors’ records in terms of his inputs in agricultural, educational, infrastructural, health, and other sections in the state.

    “The IGR the state now generates is a great achievement that is being spent wisely in moving the state forward. We appreciate his kind of commitment to service. Just recently the way and manner he visited the OYRTMA staff allegedly assaulted by an immigration officer in their homes and went to the immigration office to seek unity and cooperation between the state government and federal government workers.

    “For his support in making the efforts of the state’s taskforce on real property protection and anti-land grabbing law through which many justices have been achieved and the offenders were prosecuted which has drastically reduced land grabbing.

    “Finally, SPANCI wishes to appreciate His Excellency for the recent establishment by signing into law the rule of law enforcement authority and appointing honourable justice A.A. Aderemi as the chairperson.  When offenders are quickly prosecuted and Mobil courts are in action traffic crimes and others will be reduced. May God help him to succeed more in good governance. Indeed he has moved to Oyo state better than he met it. Kudos.”