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  • Falana files contempt charges against AGF, others over refusal to release El-Zakzaky, wife

    Falana files contempt charges against AGF, others over refusal to release El-Zakzaky, wife

     

    Human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN), has filed a notice of contempt of proceedings against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice and the Director, Department of State Services, DSS over their refusal to effect the release of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Malama Zeenah Ibraheem despite previous court pronouncements.

    The ‘Notice of Consequences of Disobedience of Court Order’ Form 48 was served on January 20.

    It reads: “that unless you obey the direction contained in the order of the Federal High Court of Justice Abuja, delivered on the 2nd December, 2016, which ordered you to release the Applicants in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/281/2016 and its sister case Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/282/2016 within forty (40) days, inter alia you will be guilty of contempt of court and will be liable to be committed to prison.”

    No date has been fixed for hearing.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Justice Gabriel Kolawole had on December 2, 2016 awarded a cumulative sum of N50 million to the Zakzakys and ordered the AGF and IGP to provide him a new accommodation and security in any part of Kaduna or Northern region that they prefer within 45 days.


    El-Zakzaky and his wife Malama Zeenah Ibraheem have been locked up without charge for more than a year following a clash between his supporters and the Nigerian military in which hundreds of men, women and children were killed.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that an Abuja Federal High Court had on Monday issued strict warnings to the AGF, IGP and DSS to release El-Zakzaky or go to jail.

  • Free El-Zakzaky, wife now or be jailed – Court warns AGF, IGP, DSS, others

    Free El-Zakzaky, wife now or be jailed – Court warns AGF, IGP, DSS, others

    Following the continued detention of the leader of the Shi’ite movement, Ibraheem Zakzaky and his wife, Malama Zeenat despite previous court ruling to release them, an Abuja Federal High Court has directed the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Daura to obey its order or go to jail.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that El-Zakzaky has been in detention since December 2015, after members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, also known as Shi’ite clashed with the Army in Zaria, Kaduna State.

    TheNewsGuru.com also recalls that the court had In December 2016 ordered the DSS to free El-Zakzaky and his wife but the Shi’ite leader has continued to languish in custody.

    The court also ordered a compensation which was to be paid within 40 days from the day the judgment was delivered.

    However, in a notice of consequence of disobedience to court order, the Federal High court warned the listed officials to release El-Zakzaky or face contempt of court charges which is liable to jail term.

    The notice sent to the trio, reads in part: “Take notice that unless you obey the direction contained in the order of the Federal High Court of Justice Abuja, delivered on the 2nd December, 2016, which ordered you to release the Applicants in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/281/2016 and its sister case Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/282/2016 within forty (40) days, inter alia you will be guilty of contempt of court and will be liable to be committed to prison.”

    Frowning at the refusal to release the Shi’ite leader, the court said, “you are yet to comply with the lawful order of this honourable court by refusing to release the following persons namely: Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and Malama Zeenat Ibrahim, in your custody. You are hereby directed to comply with the court order forthwith or you will be guilty of contempt of court.”

    See court judgement order below:

  • ‘You must exhibit commitment, responsibility to duty’, IGP tells officers

    ‘You must exhibit commitment, responsibility to duty’, IGP tells officers

    The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has said that the police management would not hesitate to sanction any policeman, who deviated from the norms of the force.

    Idris, who gave this warning on the occasion of the decoration of newly promoted officers in Abuja on Friday, said the measure would serve as a deterrent to others.

    The promoted officers are: the Acting Commissioners of Police; Don Awunah, the force spokesman, Bello Ahmed as well as Afiz Inuwa and Garba Umar.

    Others are the Acting Deputy Commissioners of Police, Abuh Sani, ACP Adamu Bakori, ACP Kolo Yusuf, ACP Abba Kyari and SP Abdulkareem Abdullahi.

    He said that the promotion was one of the motivational incentives to honour officers, who had distinguished themselves in their various duty posts.

    “I implore you to wear your new ranks with a deep sense of commitment to duty, responsibility and humility,” he said.

    He added that the promotion was a launch pad for greater challenges and efforts to accomplish organisational goals.

    Idris directed departmental heads, zonal and state commands, formations and units to reactivate the reward system within their powers to deserving officers.

    The IG said that tremendous successes were recorded in technical support as well as fighting corruption and professional misconduct in the force.

    “These achievements are a result of the collective efforts of these senior officers, whose devotion and conduct have been exemplary.

    “These successes were facilitated courtesy of an effective administrative structure at the force headquarters,” he said.

    Speaking on behalf of the officers, Ahmed promised that they would redouble their efforts in discharging their responsibilities.

    “We shall continue to do our best as we discharge our responsibilities.

    “I assure you that we will not let you and the nation down, we will match our words with action,” he said.

    He noted that policing business was tasking and demanding.

  • IGP Idris to appear before Reps over alleged diversion of police funds

    IGP Idris to appear before Reps over alleged diversion of police funds

     

    The House of Representatives has summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to answer questions over the alleged diversion of N1.2billion, which was meant for the purchase of 10 Armoured Personnel Carriers for the Nigeria Police.

    Idris was said to have allegedly diverted the money for other uses.

    The lower chamber also alleged that the IGP bought 64 Toyota Hiace vehicles with N1.2bn without the National Assembly’s approval.

    Gabriel Onyenwife, a lawmaker from Anambra, filed a motion for his summon on Thursday.

    Onyenwife claimed Idris had ignored previous invitations to appear before the Senate Committee on Police Affairs and that his actions had stalled investigations.

    “The House condemns in strongest terms, the failure of the IGP to honour the invitation of the Committee on Police Affairs.

    “The House resolves to cause a bench warrant to be executed for the arrest of the IGP for the purpose of his appearance before the committee in the event of his refusal or failure to appear on January 19, 2017″, he said.

  • Yuletide: IGP directs CPs to intensify raids on flashpoints

    Yuletide: IGP directs CPs to intensify raids on flashpoints

    As an effective measure of ensuring peace and order during, before and after the yuletide, the Inspector General of Police, IGP has directed officers and men of the force to intensify on-going raids on identified criminal hideouts and flash-points nationwide.

    The move is part of “elaborate security arrangement and crime prevention strategies’’ announced by the force on Friday to ensure a crime-free Christmas celebration.

    In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah, said the directive was from the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris to Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the FCT

    Awunah said, “ The Nigeria Police Force has put in place a robust and elaborate security arrangement and crime prevention strategies to ensure crime free Christmas celebration nationwide’’.

    Accordingly, conventional policemen and the personnel of the specialised units of the force have been deployed to provide effective security and protection of life and property nationwide during the Christmas

    “The specialised units comprise the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Federal Highway Patrol, Explosive Ordinance Department, the armament unit, Sniffer Dogs Section, the Marine Police and Police Air Wing.’’

    Recall that other security agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), had announced similar measures.

    Awunah said that police patrol teams had already been deployed on highways and major roads across the country, while surveillance squads would cover worship centres and other public places.

    He advised motorists, commuters and other road users to cooperate with police detachments and personnel deployed to maintain law and order on the highways and major roads nationwide.

    “The IGP has directed the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of zonal and state commands to personally be on ground to coordinate the operations in their jurisdictions.

    “The police officers and men are under strict instructions to be very polite and civil but firm in the discharge of their duty during the period.

    “They are to observe and respect the diversity and peculiarity of the people, display courage, show compassion and demonstrate professionalism in their interaction and engagement with the citizenry throughout this period.’’

    Reaffirming that the ban on the use of fireworks remained in force, the police spokesman advised parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards to desist from these acts.

    He noted that the use of fireworks were capable of causing tension, fear and apprehension, and warned that violators would be promptly arrested and prosecuted.

    “ The IGP on behalf of the entire officers and men of the force heartily rejoices and felicitates with all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate this year’s Christmas.

    “He encourages them to propagate peace, demonstrate love, forgiveness and tolerance by promoting harmonious co-existence with fellow citizens, irrespective of religious, ethnic or political inclination.

    “Finally, the IGP expresses satisfaction and gratitude to the members of the public for their cooperation with the personnel of the force across the country.

    “He therefore enjoins every Nigerian to sustain the support for the Nigeria Police Force during the Christmas and into the New Year 2017,’’ he said.

  • #RiversRerun: Count us out of your investigations – Wike tells IGP

    #RiversRerun: Count us out of your investigations – Wike tells IGP

     

    Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the State Government will not provide any assistance to the police in the ongoing investigation on electoral fraud carried out during the rerun legislative election in the state held on December 10.

    Wike stated this at the thanksgiving organized by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

    The Governor said his decision was based on the negligence of the Police High Command, whom he accused of deliberately ignoring the alarm raised by the state government.

    Governor Wike also challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to release result of Rivers South-East to ascertain the winner of the election.

    “They are accusing you that you are the ones killing our people, you are now saying that the Rivers state government should give you assistance.

    “Which assistance have we not given? We told you that you appointed policemen who will interfere with the election process. We told you that you have appointed policemen to those people who are contesting election you refused to say anything.

    “Now you are asking the Rivers state Government to come and assist you. Assist you to do what?” Wike asked.