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  • Eid-el-Kabir: Police to cover 344 praying grounds in Lagos – CP

    Eid-el-Kabir: Police to cover 344 praying grounds in Lagos – CP

    The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, on Wednesday, said the Command had put adequate security measures in place to cover some 344 Muslim praying grounds identified in the state during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    Owoseni, assuring Lagos residents of plans to ensure a hitch-free festival, however, urged members of the public to celebrate modestly and not provoke any form of violence in the state.

    “The Eid-il-Kabir is two days away. The command, while wishing Muslim faithful happy celebration, states that every operational plan is in place, including identification of Muslim praying grounds in Lagos, which are about 344.

    “Adequate security measures have been made to cover the praying grounds and to ensure that all routes are covered by police presence.

    “This is to effectively manage the traffic and assure fun-seekers and Muslim faithful of security to and from praying grounds.

    ” The command will not give room to any criminal element to molest or attack anyone in the state.

    “The police and other security agencies are fully on ground and well positioned. Their eagle eyes will catch anyone who tries to commit a crime,” he said.

    Owoseni advised members of the public to report any suspicious activity to the police and other security agencies.

    He said that measures had also been put in place in collaboration with Ogun State Police Command to cover exit routes by increasing visibility on the routes.

     

     

    NAN

  • Bail is free, don’t offer money for it – CP tells Nigerians

    Bail is free, don’t offer money for it – CP tells Nigerians

    The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Rabiu Yusuf, has warned officers and men against demanding for money or any form of favour before granting bail to the suspects.

    Yusuf also cautioned them against illegal investigation of cases, unlawful detention of suspects and prolonged detention, saying that they should respect human rights in the course of all investigations.

    The police chief spoke at a lecture/ parade with officers and men working at State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Divisional Crime Officers and Investigation Police Officers (IPOs) in the state.

    Yusuf, according to a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Magaji Majiya, said that the era of bribery and corruption was over in the police circle.

    “Nobody should accept or demand money or any form of favour for bail.

    “Any senior police officer found to be engaged in corrupt practices will be queried and sent to the Force Headquarters for disciplinary action.

    “Inspectors and rank and file found wanting will be sanctioned appropriately,” Yusuf said.

    He urged them to exhibit professionalism and diligence during investigation by collating all relevant evidences and witnesses and forward the case files to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for Legal advice where applicable.

    Yusuf urged the Legal/Prosecution Department to ensure diligence and logical prosecution of cases in the Court of Law and that cases should be judiciously followed up to gain conviction of criminals.