Ibrahim Idris, inspector general of police, has ordered the immediate disbandment of the IGP Special Tactical Squad (IGP-STS). Jimoh Moshood, public relations officer, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said this was in connection with the invasion of the residence of Edwin Clark, Ijaw national leader. Moshood said senior officers of the squad […]
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The Borno state command of the Nigeria Police Force says the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), a faction of ISIS, has its spies operating from internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in Borno state. Ahmed Bello, an assistant commissioner of police in Borno, disclosed this while giving update on the security in the state. […]
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Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police, has ordered the detention of the policemen who invaded the Abuja residence of Edwin Clark, an Ijaw leader. In a statement, Jimoh Moshood, police spokesman, said the policemen, did so without approval from the authorities. Moshood said four police officers were involved in the raid. “The Inspector General of Police has […]
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The Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre (HEDA) has filed a motion exparte before the federal high court in Lagos seeking the probe of Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance. HEDA has requested an order compelling Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), to investigate the allegations of certificate forgery against the minister. Premium Times had […]
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Jethro Ibileke Benin A dismissed police corporal, Michael Eriarebhe, was Monday paraded for armed robbery by the Edo State Police Command. Eriarebhe who hailed from Igueben local government area if the State, was among 20 suspects who were arrested and paraded for various criminal offences ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and others. He was […]
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Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, who was invited to appear before the police for alleged conspiracy, criminal and inciting publication, has faulted the invitation. Mr. Fani-Kayode said the police failed to mention the parties involved in the case as well as the issue being investigated. Recall that the letter signed by Habu Sani, commissioner […]
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The Nigeria police force has invited Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, for alleged conspiracy, criminal and inciting publication. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain was given up till Tuesday to appear before one Usman Garba, a police officer. In a letter reportedly seen by PUNCH, the police said the invitation was based purely on […]
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Eight police officers in Lagos have been dismissed over “very serious criminal offences”, while six others were demoted in ranks, the state commissioner, Mr Imohimi Edgal said. Edgal, also said that 108 officers were disciplined for various offences from January to July, 2018 in the Lagos State Command. He made the disclosure at a Stakeholders’ […]
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NIGERIA – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), to overhaul the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) with immediate effect. Laolu Akande, spokesman of the acting president, disclosed this in a statement. The statement said the vice-president asked the IGP to ensure that SARS operatives act in adherence to the rule […]
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The suspected kidnapper, who was arrested during a failed kidnap operation, has been confirmed dead. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph on Tuesday, stated that the suspect died due to complications from high dose of Tramadol he took before the botched operation despite efforts made to revive […]
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