Tag: Idris
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Why IGP was represented at Senate – Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Friday said it was Constitutional for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris to send a representative after being summoned by the Senate. A statement by Police spokesman ACP Jimoh Moshood said the functions, duties and responsibilities of the IGP as listed in Section 215 of the Constitution…
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Just in: IG removes Kogi CP over escape of gun suspects linked to Melaye
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate removal of Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Ali Janga over the escape of two alleged gun suppliers linked to Senator Dino Melaye. He also redeployed the Commander, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the state, the Divisional Police Officer ‘A’ Division, Lokoja and other police officers…
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Reps passes vote of no confidence on IGP, demands immediate dismissal
The House of Representatives has passed a vote of no confidence on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and called for the dismissal of the police chief. The vote of no confidence on the IG followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abubakar Dambaram (APC, Kano). The motion is entitled, ‘need to…
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El-Rufai mourns ex-SGF Idris, says deceased served Nigeria well
Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Saturday described late Alhaji Gidado Idris as a distinguished elder statesman. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris, 82 and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), died in Abuja on Friday. In a message of condolence to the family of the former SGF, the governor said…
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Police IG scandal: Misau indicts Aisha Buhari says Idris bought her 2 SUVs
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator, representing Bauchi Central senatorial district at the Senate, Isah Misau has again accused the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, of allegedly purchasing two Prado SUVs for President Muhammadu Buhari’s Wife, Mrs. Aisha, for personal use. Misau who seems not to have exhausted alleged acts of corruptions being perpetrated…
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Corruption allegations: Police IG urges court to stop Senate probe
The Inspector General of Police (IG) Ibrahim Idris has initiated a move to block his planned probe by the Senate over allegations of corruption and unethical conduct levelled against him by Senator Isa Misau. He has filed a suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to that effect. He listed the…
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‘IGP, impregnated policewoman, married her secretly against police rule’ says Senator Misau
The Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Hamman Misau, has opened a can worms against the Inspector General of Police, Idris Kpotun Ibrahim. Raising through order 43, Misau a former Police officer explained that he was attacked by the Inspector General of Police because he revealed corrupt activities under the current IGP, while the Senate…
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We are worried over FG’s silence on N120bn bribery allegations against IGP – PDP
Peoples Democratic Party said in Abuja on yesterday that allegations of bribery against the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, should not be ignored by the Federal Government. The main opposition party was referring to a series of allegations leveled against the IGP by the Senator representing Bauchi Central, Isah Misau. The Senator, a former…
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Police IG never ordered anyone to kill Gov. Wike
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike’s claim that Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris ordered the Rivers State Police to have him killed. The Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood disclosed this in a press release issued on Sunday. Wike made the allegation in an interview with The Punch on April 9,…
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Meningitis: LASG refutes reports of deaths
The Lagos State Ministry of Health yesterday refuted media reports alleging that two deaths attributed to meningitis have been recorded in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, while reviewing the activities of the state government with regards to curtailing and controlling the spread of the meningitis epidemic in press statement dismissed the…