Tag: IGP
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IGP condemns killing of lawyer by policeman in Lagos, orders probe
A lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, was killed on Christmas Day by men of the Nigerian Police, Ajah Division. She was murdered on her way from Church in Ajah, Lagos. Bolanle was shot pointblank beside her husband. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has condemned the shooting and killing of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem,…
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Lagos police arrest ASP, two other officers over killing of female lawyer on Christmas Day
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for the killing of a female lawyer, identified as Barr Omobolanle Raheem, in the Ajah area of Lagos State during the Christmas Day celebration. This was as Lagos State police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of…
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IGP Usman Baba accuses politicians, others of attacking INEC offices
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has revealed that politicians and other prominent personalities of being behind the incessant attacks on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in different parts of the country.
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JUST IN: Court quashes order sentencing IGP to 3-month imprisonment
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, set aside its order committing the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to three-month imprisonment for contempt. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon, in a ruling, said that there was evidence before the court that the I-G had substantially complied with the court’s earlier order directing the reinstatement of Patrick Okoli, who…
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Police arrests POS fraudsters, cautions public on internet banking
The Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba, has called on users of online banking platforms to be vigilant with regard to their personal information, so as not to become victims of fraudsters. Baba also urged all citizens and residents in the country, as stakeholders in ensuring maximum security, to report all suspicious cyber activities. This…
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BREAKING: Court sentences Police IG, Usman Baba to 3-month imprisonment
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, sentences the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Usman Baba, to a three-month imprisonment over alleged refusal to obey a sister court judgment reinstating a police officer, Patrick Okoli, who was compulsorily retired back to work.
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Just In: IGP holds closed-door meeting with 18 political parties ahead 2023
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, is currently in a crucial closed-door meeting with the leadership of the 18 registered political parties in Abuja. At the opening session of the meeting, the IGP stated that the meeting between the Nigeria Police Force and strategic leaders across national security and intelligence agencies and…
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Security Alert: We’ve restored confidence, hope in Abuja -IGP
The Inspector General of Police Usman Baba says security agencies have successfully restored confidence and hope among residents of Abuja and its environs following earlier notice of terror threats issued by some embassies in the country. Baba stated this when he addressed State House correspondents during the weekly ministerial briefing organised by the Presidential Communications…
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TERROR ALERT: IGP releases emergency numbers to public
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, Thursday night released emergency numbers nationwide with a view to avert any attack by the terrorists. Baba said the Nigeria Police Force is working in collaboration with other security agencies, to ensure the safety of all residents within the country. He maintained that there is no imminent or…
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Prof. Zainab Abiola: Attack on policewoman is a direct threat to national security – PSC
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has condemned the alleged attack on Inspector Teju Moses, a female Police Orderly attached to Prof. Zainab Abiola, describing it as a direct threat to national security In a statement on Friday in Abuja, PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani. said the alleged assault on the police officer was a calculated attempt…