Tag: Acting IGp
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How disbandment of SARS dampened officers’ morale, created vacuum in fight against insecurity – Acting IGP
The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman has said that the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) created a vacuum which is challenging efforts by the Police to tackle insecurity in the country from a position of strength. The acting IGP stated this on Thursday at a presidential briefing organized by the Presidential…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Acting IGP orders tight security nationwide
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), on Wednesday, vowed not to leave any stone unturned at ensuring safety across the country. Ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the IGP has ordered a nationwide deployment of police officers and other operational assets of the force to forestall any breakdown of law and order. The IGP’s order was…
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Acting IGP withdraws senior police officers attached to EFCC
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba has ordered withdrawal of senior officers from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and above attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The acting IGP hinged the decision on the operational requirements of the Force. In a letter dated April 15, 2021, addressed to…
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BREAKING: Acting IGP orders immediate disbandment of monitoring units in Lagos, Port Harcourt
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba on Thursday ordered immediate disbandment of the IGP Monitoring Units in Lagos and Port Harcourt. Baba gave the order in Abuja at the opening of a conference of Police Strategic Commanders, consisting of officers with the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP) and above. He also ordered…
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Buhari’s appointment of new acting IGP illegal, unconstitutional – Ozekhome
Popular human rights activist and lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) on Wednesday described the appointment of the new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba as illegal and unconstitutional. Ozekhome contended Baba’s appointment negated provisions of Federal Character as enshrined in the 1999 constitution, as amended. He stated this in a statement titled “Buhari’s…
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BREAKING: Adamu hands over to acting IGP Usman Alkali Baba
The outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has handed over to his successor Usman Alkali Baba. The ceremony took place at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Adamu handed over after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo decorated Baba with his new rank in the State House, Abuja. TNG reports that President Buhari…
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Acting IGP decorates seven new DIGs
From Jonas Ike, Abuja The Acting Inspector-General of Police IGP Mr Adamu Mohammed on Monday decorated the newly appointed Deputy-Inspectors General DIGs of Police at a colourful ceremony in Abuja. The event held at the Peace Keeping Hall, Force Headquarters Abuja was attended by notable dignitaries which included past Inspectors-General of Police, serving ministers and…