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“We would deal with any security threat to 2023 election” – IGP

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali, has assured that his men would be able to deal with any type of threat posed by the 2023 general elections. Alkali, who disclosed this yesterday at a 3-day conference and retreat of the Nigerian Police, also noted that the “retreat will unveil the strategic plan for the 2023 election. “Our plans for the election will produce a credible election in 2023 that will be acceptable to Nigerians”, he emphasised. “The countdown to the 2023 general elections may present new security threats. However,…

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Insecurity: IGP orders water-tight security around hospitals, schools, infrastructure

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Baba, has directed all Commissioners of Police (CPs) across the 36 States of the federation as well as the federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to deploy water-tight security arrangements to cover all schools, hospitals, health workers, and critical national infrastructures around the country. The IGP’s order and directive were made known by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in an issued statement yesterday. The IGP equally ordered regular patrols, stop-and-search, raids, and show of force by tactical commanders…

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IGP orders dismissal of 9 policemen organising strike

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the dismissal of nine policemen planning to spearhead a strike action by the Nigerian Police. The sack order was conveyed in a Police signal issued by the Commissioner of Police Provost, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The signal said the men were dismissed from service following their Orderly Room trial for planning and coordinating a strike within the rank and file of the Police. The offenders were said to have been identified and subsequently arrested after their phone calls were tracked. The planned…

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‘ISWAP’s ability to launch rockets in Borno disturbing’ – IGP

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, has expressed concern over the ability of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, (ISWAP), to fire rockets in communities in Borno State. Recall that ISWAP had launched multiple rocket attacks in Maiduguri, the state capital, hours before the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the State. Many houses were destroyed by the explosives that landed in different areas including Ngomari, Bulumkutu, Ajilari, and Ayafe communities. The IGP, while fielding questions yesterday, at the end of the emergency Security Council meeting, presided over…

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Plateau attacks: Police nab 20 suspects, rescue 33 victims

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…Lalong imposes 24-hour curfew on Jos-North LGA…As IGP orders coordinated response to protect citizens Barely hours after the imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Jos-North, Bassa and Jos-South LGAs of Plateau State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, said that 33 victims of Saturday’s attack on travellers through Rukuba community had been rescued, with 20 suspects arrested. The Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Recall that the State governor, Simon Lalong, has further imposed a 24-hour curfew in Jos-North…

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FCT, Kaduna, Kogi, 10 others get new Police Commissioners

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The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has appointed new Commissioners of Police for 12 States and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The States are  Kaduna, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa, Taraba, Benue,  Kogi, Jigawa, Enugu, Kebbi, Bayelsa and Cross-River. The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, titled: “Enugu, FCT, Kaduna, 10 other State commands get new commissioners of police …as igp charges the new cps to up-scale the fight against crime in the country”. He said the posting of the Senior…

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Hushpuppi: Police IGP recommends suspension of DCP Abba Kyari

Aminu Imam

The suspension of the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has been recommended by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba. This was contained in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba. According to the spokesman, Kyari will remain out of service of the Nigeria Police Force pending the outcome of investigations. The IGP, in his letter to the Police Service Commission, dated July 31, 2021, noted that the suspension is in line with the internal disciplinary processes. The suspension will help the…

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Eid-el-Kabir: I-G orders security beef up nationwide

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…Assures Nigerians of sustained efforts at improving security  The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba has ordered security beef up across the country ahead of the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO), Frank Mba, disclosed this in an issued statement yesterday, in Abuja. The I-G called on Commissioners of Police (CPs) across the country and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to ensure full compliance to the order. Baba said the call was to prevent any untoward situation in their areas of responsibility throughout the festive…

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IGP suspends issuance of tinted-glass permits, SPY number plates

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba on Monday announced the immediate suspension of tinted glass permits and issuance of SPY number plates in the country. According to him, some mischievous persons have capitalised on the license to commit heinous crimes. “Accordingly, henceforth, the issuance of SPY number plates and tinted-glass permits are hereby suspended. The existing authorisations are being reviewed and a protocol to regulate the issuance of such permits will be evolved. “In due course, an enforcement mechanism that will enforce the standardised process of issuance of SPY number…

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Police Council confirms Alkali Baba as IGP

Aminu Imam

The Police Council has confirmed Usman Alkali Baba as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), almost two months after President Muhammadu Buhari approved his appointment.  Usman Alkali was confirmed during a meeting of the Council in Abuja yesterday, presided over by President Buhari. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, who confirmed the development in a briefing after the meeting, quoted the President as urging the IGP to justify the confidence reposed on him by reducing the rising wave of insecurity in the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo physically attended the…

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