Tag: IGP
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I’ll henceforth hold you responsible for attacks on Police facilities, IGP tells Commissioners
Police Commissioners of States will henceforth be blamed for any attack on police facilities by criminals, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has warned. A signal released on Friday following recent attack on the Police Mobile Force’ (PMF) mini base in Kebbi State where eight rifles were successfully carted away by the criminals…
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IGP confirms proscription of Shiites movement in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has confirmed the proscription of Shiite group, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) by the federal government following deadly protests in the Abuja. Tensions continued to rise as Shiite group protested in Abuja, calling for the release of its leader, Ibrahim Zakzaky. The deadly protests have claimed the lives…
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Governors’ wives write SGF, IGP, demand special court for rape cases
The wives of the 36 states’ governors have written a petition to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, demanding the setting up of special offences courts for rape and defilement cases, and for such cases to be charged to the courts and heard without undue delays. The petition, which was copied…
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COZA saga: IGP orders probe of officers who stormed Timi Dakolo's house
The Inspector-General of Police has ordered an investigation of the police officers who delivered the letters inviting the Dakolos to Abuja for interrogation over what was alleged to be ‘falsehood, criminal conspiracy, threat to life and mischief”. The investigation will ascertain whether the procedure which the Police operatives adopted in serving the letters on Timi…
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COZA Saga: IGP orders DIG to takeover investigation
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), DIG Michael Ogbizi to immediately take over the ongoing investigation into the alleged case of rape. The IG explained that the order will ensure a speedy, thorough, fair and impartial investigation into the…
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NASS Invasion: IGP restricts protests in FCT to Unity Fountain
From Jonas Ike, Abuja. The Inspector-General of Police IGP M.A. Adamu has restricted all forms of protests within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to the Unity Fountain, Central Business District, Abuja. By this directive, intending protesters are requested to steer-clear of all critical national infrastructure, especially the Three Arms Zone and other sensitive security areas.…
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Fasoranti's daughter: IGP orders overhaul of security structure in SW, SE, SS; insists killers will be brought to book
From Jonas Ike, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has assured the nation that the killers of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasorantin will certainly be found and made to face the full weight of the Law. The IGP notes that the Ondo…
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Contempt: Court orders IGP, Kyari to appear on Sept. 25
Justice Dorcas Agishi of the Federal High Court on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police and Abba Kyari, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to appear on Sept. 25 to show cause why they should not be charged with contempt. The order is coming seven days Agishi failed…
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IGP orders manhunt for perpetrators of Bayelsa police station attack
Following the attack on Agudama Ekpetiama Police Station, Yenagoa and the killing of for policemen in Bayelsa State, by unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Monday, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu, has ordered a massive manhunt for the perpetrators of the dastardly act. A statement issued by the Force Public Relations…
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Indiscriminate killings: Police to start using taser, stun guns for operations – IGP
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says the police are in the process of acquiring and deploying less lethal weaponry during operations. Adamu made this known on Thursday in Osogbo at the inauguration of a Zonal Security Stakeholders’ Forum, a community policing concept for the Police Zone XI comprising Ondo, Osun and Oyo.…