Tag: Inspector-General of Police

IGP submits State Police framework to Senate

Aminu Imam
IGP State Police

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The framework was presented on Thursday at the National Assembly, Abuja, to Senator Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, (as amended). According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Isma’il Mudashir, the 75-page document…

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Corruption: “Dont bring returns to my office”, IGP warns police officers

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The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that he is not expecting returns from any police officer, charging them to be diligent in the discharge of their constitutional responsibility. Conveying the IGP’s message to the officers during a working visit to Oyo Police Command, Ibadan yesterday, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 11, Paul Ojeka Odama, advised them to shun any act capable of tarnishing the image of the Force. The IGP, according to him, made his stance known on the issue of corruption. He said, The Police is…

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US/UK Terror Alert: “No imminent threat in Abuja”, Says IGP, allays fears of possible attacks

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The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, yesterday insisted that there is no security threat in Abuja, the nations capital. Recall that at the weekend the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) both warned of a possible terrorist attack in Abuja, the nations Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). Recall that the UKs Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advisory update to British nationals in Nigeria. According to the warnings, the attack would be especially aimed at government buildings, places of worship, schools and other centres where large crowds…

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IGP urges Nigerians to report police officers, crime via Police mobile app

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has said Nigerians can now report emergencies, criminal activities, and professional misconducts of police officers via its NPF Rescue Me mobile application. The IGP noted that the NPF’s App redefines security and personalizes policing, enabling Android and iOS phone users to download the app from the various app stores, register with their details, and have access to a variety of features including emergency services, crime reporting, navigation, ambulances services, amongst others. The application also has an emergency button, which when depressed alerts…

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‘Embarking on strike amounts to mutiny’ ? IGP warns policemen

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The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Baba, has said the rumoured strike to be embarked by police personnel in the country would amount to mutiny and disobedience to a lawful order. Speaking through the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Johnson Kokumo, during an interactive session with men of the Ondo Command, in Akure, the Police boss appealed to its personnel in the country to shelve the planned nationwide strike in the interest of the country. He said the planned strike was not necessary, saying the police authorities have been looking into all…

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Weve arrested raiders of Justice Odilis residence – Police IG

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The Inspector-General of Police, (IG), Alkali Usman Baba has said that the security operatives who raided the residence of Supreme Court judge, Justice Mary Odili, have been arrested. He disclosed this during an interview at a 2-day capacity-building workshop for security operatives in Lagos and Ogun States, organised by the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Zone-2, which was held at Victoria Island, Lagos. Recall that Justice Odilis residence was on Friday night invaded by armed security operatives for reasons yet to be ascertained. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubarkar Malami (SAN),…

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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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Money laundering: IGP orders internal review of allegations against DCP Abba Kyari

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…”My hands are clean” Kyari The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), has ordered a review of the allegations against the popular Deputy Commissioner of Police, (DCP), Abba Kyari. Spokesman of the Nigerian Police, Frank Mba, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, said the IGP has ordered an ‘internal review’ of the allegations. Kyari, who is the head of the Intelligence Response Team, was linked to suspected billionaire but alleged fraudster, Hushpuppi, whose name is Ramon Abass, but he denied the allegation. Hushpuppi risks a jail term of…

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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

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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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