Tag: IGP
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We have succeeded in reducing banditry, kidnapping – Police IG
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu says the Nigeria Police did very well in 2019/2020. His statement is coming despite many security challenges besetting the country. According to the IGP, when his administration came in, there were many issues related to banditry and kidnappings, especially along the Abuja-Kaduna road, a challenge which he claims…
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IGP redeploys 21 Police Commissioners
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the redeployment of 21 Commissioners of Police to new commands and formations across the country. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Aremu Adeniran. Nine of the senior officers were posted to head State Police Commands in various…
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We’ll partner Miyetti Allah, others to ensure Kankara abduction does not happen again – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu on Wednesday visited the Katsina State Police Command to meet with officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP vowed that the abduction of the students from Government Science Secondary School Ƙankara will never happen again. Upon his visit, the police boss met with the tactical units, the…
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#EndSARS: No violent protests will be allowed again, IGP warns
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has vowed not to allow violent protests in the country, noting that the police were ready to combat any group attempting to cause a breakdown of law and order. While reiterating that the constitution guaranteed peaceful protests, the IG said many of the masterminds of the violence that rocked…
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Nigerians have lost confidence, trust in us, IGP tells Policemen
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said the loss of confidence between the Police and the Nigerians was one of the major challenges hampering effective discharge of the Force responsibility. He said introduction of community policing was part of the efforts aimed at rebuilding the lost confidence. Adamu, who was represented at a…
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IGP directs launch of Police anti-cultism campaign in Edo
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has directed launch of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and other Vices (POCACOV) in Edo State, a statement from the POCACOV National Coordinator, Mr Ebere Amaraizu has said. The statement, which was made available to newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday, quoted Amaraizu as saying that the campaign…
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Nigerians now more conscious of their rights, IGP warns officers
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has cautioned policemen on how they carry out their duty saying that society has become more conscious of their rights and how they want to be policed. The IGP stated this during the passing out parade (POP) of the first catch of the Special Constabulary at the Police…
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JUST IN: IGP orders immediate withdrawal of policemen attached to Babachir Lawal, Fani-Kayode, Afikuyomi, Christ Embassy, 46 other VIPs, organisations
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has again directed that all policemen attached as personal security to notable personalities and organizations, be withdrawn with immediate effect. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the IGP had on October 21, 2020 in a wireless message, ordered that all policemen serving such purposes be recalled as part of…
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Protests: IGP orders policemen to use ‘legitimate force’ against violent persons
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of legitimate force to protect the lives and property of citizens, including police officers. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Adamu said the protection must also cover personnel of other law…
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#EndSARS: It does not make sense for policemen to die while carrying rifles – IGP
Sequel to the fallout of the #EndSARS protests and the consequent violence that followed, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has asked police officers to return to their duty posts. He asked them not to leave the public space open for criminals to take charge. The IGP stated that policemen are free to defend…