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  • Police probe DPO accused of extortion

    Police probe DPO accused of extortion

    The Police Command in Ondo State has begun investigation into the allegation of extortion levelled against the Divisional Police Officer(DPO) in-charge of Igbara-Oke in Ifedore Local Government Area of the state, Ganiyu Dauda.

    The residents of the community on Friday protested against alleged extortion by the DPO and operatives in the division.

    The protesters who were carrying leaflets, blocked the main road leading to the community to show their grievances.

    Speaking with NAN on Saturday in Akure, the spokesperson for the command, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, said that investigation has commenced on the allegation of extortion levelled against the DPO.

    Ayanlade urged anybody with useful information on the allegation of extortion against the DPO to make it available to the command.

    ”The command has launched an investigation into the details of the event and the alleged extortion.

    “Although nobody has come forward to lay any report concerning the allegation against the DPO. Anybody that has concrete evidence against the DPO or any of our men, should please come forward with the fact.

    “And we will let the public know the outcome of our investigation.

    “We urge the people of the state to remain law abiding ,” he said.

    He attributed the event leading to the protest to a misunderstanding between some members of the driver’s union and some policemen over the towing of an accident vehicle into the premises of Igbara-Oke Divisional Police station.

    Ayanlade explained that the issue was eventually resolved by the chairman of the local government.

  • Gunmen ambush police team, kill DPO in Delta

    Gunmen ambush police team, kill DPO in Delta

    The Nigeria Police, Delta Command has confirmed the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Agbarho Division in Ughelli North Local Government by persons said to be kidnappers.

    The command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident to NAN on Monday in Warri in a telephone interview.

    Edafe said that also shot was Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Paul Obaware, the DPO for Orerokpe Division, who was said to have accompanied the deceased.

    Edafe said the deceased and Obaware, in the company of other police personnel, had gone for an operation in Agbarho Community.

    He said that the suspected  kidnappers ambushed the police team and opened fire on the team, killing the DPO.

    Edafe confirmed that Obaware was now in stable condition.

    “It is confirmed, we lost him; they went for operation and Obaware, who sustained gun shot injuries is now stable,” Edafe said.

    Sources at Agbarho, said that the deceased DPO, simply identified as CSP Jega, assumed duty on Thursday.

    The source added that the unfortunate incident occurred at about 1:00a.m on Monday within the neighborhood of the Agbarho train station.

    Meanwhile, human rights activist, Mr Israel Joe, expressed shock at the development.

    “I feel very pained about this development. This was the same DPO I spoke with on Sunday about the conduct of his men and he resolved the situation immediately.

    “This is very painful, I can to some extent attest to the characters of this man.

    “I wish to convey my condolences to the Nigeria Police Force, the CP, Delta Command.

    “Also to the entire family and friends of the police who lost their lives in the line of duty,” he said.

    Joe,  however, urged the command to ensure the perpetrators were brought to book.

  • Police recover remains of slain Rivers DPO

    Police recover remains of slain Rivers DPO

    The Police Command in Rivers has recovered the remains of the former Ahoada Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Bako Angbashim, who was killed by cultists.

    Angbashim was reportedly murdered by infamous Iceland cult leader, Gift Okpara, alias 2Baba.

    The police later gunned down the criminal mastermind two years after a N100 million bounty was placed on him.

    SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

    She stated that the recovery took place on March 10 following a well-coordinated joint search operation led by tactical squads and personnel form the Force Intelligence Bureau.

    “The operation targeted the camp of the deceased cult leader located inside the forest of Odiemude community in Ahoada.

    “Through diligent search efforts, a burial site within the gang’s shrine was discovered, where the remains of Angbashim were located and subsequently exhumed.

    “One of the remains exhumed was the deceased skull, which has been taken to the mortuary for scientific examination and genetic testing,” she said.

    She said that DNA samples would be compared with those obtained from the late officer’s relatives for identification.
    “In addition, we are working to locate and retrieve the remaining dismembered body parts that we suspect have been buried at undisclosed locations within the forest.

    “It is important to note that 2Baba, the gang leader responsible for this heinous crime, met his end on Feb. 17 during a planned assault by the Rivers State Police Command.

    “After 2Baba’s death, his gang escaped with his body, but the police successfully recovered his remains buried inside a shallow grave in Ebrass forest after a seven-day intensive search,” she added.

    The police spokesperson said that a manhunt has been launched for the other members of the gang and assured of their arrest.

    She said that the Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Olatunji Disu, commended the officers involved in the operation and thanked the residents of the area for their support.

  • Police nab cultist, a suspected killer of DPO in Rivers

    Police nab cultist, a suspected killer of DPO in Rivers

    Police in Bayelsa have nabbed one of the suspected killers of SP Bako Angbashim, former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division in Rivers.

    The police spokesman in Bayelsa, CSP Asinim Butswat, stated on Saturday that the suspect, Onyekachi Ikowa (43), the second-in-command to TuBaba, leader of the dreaded “Icelander’’ cult group in Rivers, was arrested on Nov. 18.

    “Based on intelligence report that Ikowa was hibernating in Yenagoa after the callous murder of Late SP Angbashim in September, Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, Mr Francis Iduh, charged that he be fished out.

    “The suspect has been handed over to the police in Rivers for further investigation,’’ Butswat stated.

  • IGP Egbetokun laments gruesome murder of Rivers DPO

    IGP Egbetokun laments gruesome murder of Rivers DPO

    Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP)  has condemned in totality the gruesome murder of the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) Ahoada Division in Rivers State, Bako Angbashim.

    Recall that the DPO was killed on Friday night by gunmen suspected to be cultists terrorizing the area.

    According to a viral video, the slain DPO was humiliated and gruesomely murdered by the armed criminals who dismembered the body of the deceased.

    It was gathered that the DPO was killed while on operation with his men in the area.

    Reacting, IGP in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi ordered the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.

    The IGP noted that “such an act is not only an affront on the national status but also a reflection of lack of patriotism and gross illegality”.

    He emphasized that such nefarious acts against any operative in the country will not be taken with levity, stressing that all the perpetrators will be caused to face the full wrath of the law.

    The IGP extended his condolences to the grieving family, dedicated colleagues and friends of SP Bako Angbashim, urging them to embody his dedication, humility, and selflessness.

  • Lagos DPO removed over professional misconduct

    Lagos DPO removed over professional misconduct

    The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Olosan Mushin over alleged professional misconduct at his station.

    Owohunwa also ordered a sanction on the officers who allegedly harassed a young lady seeking justice from the station.

    The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this on Tuesday in his verified Twitter handle, @benhundeyin said that Owohunwa gave the instruction after listening to all parties involved in the matter.

    “Due to multifarious interests in this matter and the need to ensure justice, CP Idowu Owohunwa is personally interviewing all parties in this case, @Lagosdsva community members, landlord association and councilor representing the area.

    “The committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Omolara and family, Bebex and his employees, and lawyers representing both sides are in attendance.

    “It is elating and morale-boosting that we now have a willing complainant and as a result, a tenable case to present in court.

    “CP Idowu Owohunwa, having carefully listened to all parties, has established that there are indeed cases to answer and has therefore directed that the matter be charged to court immediately,” he said.

    The image maker pointed out that the Commissioner identified professional misconduct on the part of some of the police officers involved in the case.

    Hundeyin said that the police boss, for this, directed the Command’s Provost to immediately commence disciplinary action against the officers concerned.

    “And finally, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Mushin, in whose division all the officers aforementioned are serving, has been relieved of his posting with immediate effect,” he added.

    A married lady was allegedly slapped for rebuffing the love advances of a man called Bebex in Ladipo area of Mushin.

    The lady after the attack, made a video, calling for human rights activists to assist her in fighting for justice since the Bebex in question had money.

    It learnt that when the matter was taken to the Mushin Police Station, some policemen there allegedly harassed, intimidated, and then forced her to make another video, claiming that she lied in the first video.

  • Lagos CP removes DPO over alleged extortion

    Lagos CP removes DPO over alleged extortion

    Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Okokomaiko Division over alleged extortion of members of the public by his operatives.

    Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the removal in a statement he issued in Lagos on Saturday.

    Hundeyin stated that the DPO was removed for his lack of supervision of his operatives.

    He added that Owohunwa directed that disciplinary action be taken against the DPO and the operatives involved in the extortion.

    He stated also that the DPO and the operatives had been summoned to the police headquarters in the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the police operatives arrested a cell phone dealer, labelled him as a fraudster and forcefully collected N100,000 from him.

  • Sad! DPO slumps, dies inside office in Jigawa

    Sad! DPO slumps, dies inside office in Jigawa

    A Divisional Police Officer in Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State, SP Abubakar Musa has slumped and died in his office.

    Spokesman of the State police command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adamu confirmed the death in a statement on Saturday.

    He said the incident happened on Friday night around 9:00 pm in the DPO’s Jahun Division office after a protracted illness.

    According to him, “SP. Abubakar Musa died yesterday around 9:00pm while closing from his official duty.”

    He explained that the deceased was rushed to the Jahun General Hospital and Rashid Shekoni General Hospital and was later moved to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital where he was confirmed dead.

    The State Commissioner of Police, CP. Emmanuel Ekot Effiom consoled the deceased’s family and the Nigeria Police Force.

  • Apostle Suleman:CP orders withdrawal of DPO over controversial death of suspect

    Apostle Suleman:CP orders withdrawal of DPO over controversial death of suspect

    The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Edo State, AIG Abutu Yaro, has ordered the withdrawal of Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Auchi Division, CSP Ayodele Suleiman over the controversial death of one of the suspects of the President, Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman.

    The suspect was reportedly arrested alive and handed over to the police after gunmen opened fire on the convoy of the cleric on Friday evening along the Benin–Auchi Road in Edo State.

    Seven persons were confirmed killed during the attack including police orderlies as well as Suleman’s aides while the cleric narrowly escaped.

    In a viral video, a voice said to be that of a policeman said, “One of the kidnappers that was caught today (Friday) while the DPO, CSP Ayodele Sulaiman, led the operation along Iyewe-Auchi Road, and after a gun battle, this one (suspect) was gunned down while others escaped with bullet wounds. Bush combing is ongoing.”

    However, the cleric said the attack was an assassination attempt and alleged that the gunmen weren’t kidnappers.

    “Lies…there weren’t kidnappers… He was caught and handed over and the police killed him immediately…Why killing him on the spot? Who is trying to cover up traces?” the preacher asked.

    In a statement on Saturday, the outgoing police commissioner in the state ordered the immediate withdrawal of the DPO for debriefing.

    “As part of the measures of the Command concerning the circumstances that led to the death of one of the surviving members of the monstrous gang that attacked the convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleiman, General overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, the outgoing CP now AIG Abutu Yaro fdc has ordered the withdrawal of CSP Ayodele Suleiman, DPO Auchi for debriefing at the State Headquarters with immediate effect,” said the statement signed by Edo police spokesman, Iwegbu Jennifer.

    “Meanwhile, members of the Public are urged to remain calm and patient as no stone would be left unturned to unearth the circumstances surrounding it.”

    Of late, gunmen in southern Nigeria have waylaid prominent persons, killing their aides in most cases while their main targets escape in bulletproof vehicles.

    Some of the victims of dastard attacks include the lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial district, Ifeanyi Ubah; now Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo; former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak; Chike Akunyili, widower of the late Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Dora Akunyili.

    While Ubah and Soludo escaped by a whisker, Gulak and Akunyili couldn’t as they were gruesomely murdered by bloodthirsty gunmen.

  • Police IG rewards DPO for rejecting $200,000 bribe

    Police IG rewards DPO for rejecting $200,000 bribe

    The Inspector General of Police IGP, Usman Alkali Baba has presented a certificate of Award to Nassarawa, Divisional Police Officer, SP Daniel Itse Amah.

    Amah was rewarded for rejecting the sum of Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (USD 200,000) offered him as a bribe in a case of alleged armed robbery.

    In a letter containing the commendation, SP Daniel was hailed for exhibiting sound professionalism leading to the arrest of Ali Zaki, a Kano-based legal practitioner, and some Police officers.

    According to reports, investigations by Operatives led by SP Daniel led to the arrest of the suspected armed robbery syndicate in Kano.

    Consequently, the case was transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on the directive of IGP for discreet investigation.

    When contacted, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest and said, “The lawyer and other suspects involved in the case have a case to answer and we are still on with the matter.”