Tag: Lagos Police

IGP interviews CPL Opeyemi Kadiri over searching of man’s phone (VIDEO)

A police officer, CPL Opeyemi Kadiri, who was seen in a video on Twitter searching a man’s phone in Lagos, has been interviewed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, at the police headquarters in Abuja.

Confirming this development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, noted that the IGP, on Thursday, personally interviewed CPL Opeyemi Kadiri with other members of the Force Management Team .

“We will update you with the outcome of his trail asap,” SP Hundeyin stated.

TheNewsGuru.com reports that in a video on Twitter, CPL Opeyemi Kadiri was seen searching the phone of a man who kept telling him, “…collected my phone and was searching, whereby the Inspector General of Police has said it on TV that you should not search our phone. Why are you searching my phone?”.

CPL Opeyemi Kadiri

It would be recalled that the former IGP, Mohammed Adamu, had ordered police officers to stop checking citizens’ phones.

Before now, the disbanded SARS operatives had insisted on searching phones of Nigerians youths at checkpoints or any location.

During such encounters at roadblocks or patrols, policemen, in most cases, forcefully snatch phones belonging to innocent citizens.

They search through e-mails, text messages, as well as chats on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Sometime November 2021, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Bassey Ewah, warned Nigerians not to give any policeman who stopped them at the checkpoint their phones without a warrant.

He noted that if the police were on an investigation, they would present a warrant and then demand for the phone.

Ewah disclosed this while answering questions during a programme organised by the Police Community Relation Committee in Lagos State.

“I am stand to be corrected; please do not give any policeman who stopped you on the checkpoint your phones; it’s not our schedule. If we are investigating you, we will present a warrant and then demand for your phone. Please take note,” he said.

The police boss also spoke on the Federal Government’s signal that stops any tinted vehicle that arrives in the country to be touched by police.

Ewah said, “Tell your associates and friends on the street, if you present your papers and they (the policemen) say they are not okay; just tell them, police take me to your Divisional Police Officer. There is no point arguing with them because the man is deaf.”

In 2019, the Nigerian police had issued some tips to Nigerians on how to avoid clashes with officers at a police checkpoint.

The tips came after the reported killing and brutality of citizens by police officers.

The police gave the tips via their verified Twitter handle, @PoliceNG, in May, urging Nigerians to avoid an unnecessary argument or challenging armed personnel on duty.

They advised Nigerians to avoid giving an unhappy impression when encountering an officer on their beat.

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— Low 🔑 (@Lastborn_77) August 11, 2022

August 12, 2022
Kizz Daniel in police trouble over fight, invited for questioning

The Lagos State Police has invited Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kizz Daniel, for questioning following a complaint that he confiscated a laundry bus over his N14 million worth of clothes damaged.

According to a source, the singer contracted the dry cleaner to do laundry for him.

The singer reportedly seized the bus on grounds that the N14 million worth of clothes he gave them to clean were damaged.

The owners of the laundry bus reported the matter to men of the Ilasan police division who immediately invited him for questioning.

The singer’s lawyer contacted the police today August 5 and said that he will be available for questioning on Tuesday, August 9.

However, the laundry bus has since been recovered.

Kizz Daniel is best known for his singles “Woju” and “Yeba”.

He went by the stage name Kiss Daniel prior to changing it in May 2018.

The singer signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013, but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case.

He founded the Fly Boy Inc record label in November 2017.

Kizz Daniel, who hails from Abeokuta North local government area, attended Abeokuta Grammar School and graduated from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).

While in university, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies.

In May 2015, Kizz Daniel released a third follow up single, “Laye,” on his birthday, along with a video two weeks later which was shot in different locations in the eastern part of Africa and was directed by AJE FILMS.[citation needed] Daniel released his first studio album titled New Era on May 14, 2016.

After his exit from his former label G-WorldWide, he went to float his own personal imprint FLYBOY I.N.C. which recently signed two new acts Demmie Vee and Philkeyz.

After which Kizz Daniel was featured on Demmie Vee single entitled “You Go Wait?”.

2018 was sure a good year for the WOJU crooner, he featured Wizkid on a Hit Song “FOR YOU” and Davido on another single “One Ticket” which hit the charts within 24hrs of its release.

On the 30th of December 2018, Kizz Daniel released his 2nd Studio album and his first under FlyBoy Inc titled “No Bad Songz”.

The album contained 20 Songs including the pre-released One Ticket which he featured Davido. Other features on the Album included Nasty C, Diamond Platiumz, Philkeyz, Demmie Vee, Dj Xclusive, Wretch 32, Diplo and Sarkodie.

The album received positive reviews from music lovers, it debuted at No 55 on the US iTunes Chart and became number 1 on the world Album Chart within 24 hours of its release. On 25 June 2020, he released his third studio album ‘King of Love’.

In 2017, many of his fans thought he would make a career switch to comedy as he was uploading comedy skits. However he said he has no intention of switching to comedy as music is his main talent.

On May 4, 2022, he released a chart-topping single titled Buga.

August 6, 2022
Police arrest eight suspected thugs who attacked Tinubu’s convoy

Lagos state police command has arrested eight members of a cult group for attacking the convoy of the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu.

Recall that Tinubu’s convoy was attacked by the group shortly after emerging as the APC flagbearer for next year’s general election in the country.

The June 19 ambush suspects confessed they were recruited by different gang leaders based on Lagos Island.

One of the suspects, Ramon Aniseoju revealed that they were directed to prevent the convoy from getting to their final destination.

“We were paid to prevent those on the convoy from getting to the palace of the Oba of Lagos and to disperse them”, he revealed.

The suspects were arrested from their multiple hideouts on Lagos Island by detectives attached to Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos.

Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 (Lagos and Ogun), Bode Adeleke announced their arrest.

At the weekend, the AIG disclosed that operatives were on the trail of the mastermind.

Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu said those in custody were “sponsored by someone who we wouldn’t mention his name”.

“They also belong to various cult fraternities. Investigations are still ongoing and we would get back to the press as soon as we have the principal suspect in our net”, the PRO added.

July 17, 2022
Police arrest two notorious highway robbers in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two robbery suspects who specialize in robbing motorists and pedestrians at the Deeper Life Bible Church Bridge in Gbagada.

This development was confirmed to newsmen by the spokesperson for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin in Lagos.

“The suspects were arrested by policemen on routine patrol following credible information received about the presence of suspicious persons on Deeper Life Bible Church Bridge, Gbagada.

“The third suspect took to his heels upon sighting the policemen,” Hundeyin said.

He said that the suspects had been operating in the area during traffic gridlocks, distracting motorists and carting away their phones and other belongings.

He noted that the suspects in its custody are helping the police in an ongoing investigation to arrest the third suspect and other members of their gang.

Hundeyin added that the suspects would be arraigned in court as soon as investigation was concluded

June 30, 2022
Dowen College: Lagos Police investigates Sylvester Oromoni’s death

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said investigation into the death of one Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lekki, is currently ongoing.

The Lagos Police Command, in a statement issued by CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, said that although no formal report had been made to it, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, had ordered the investigation of the death.

“The Lagos State Police Command is not unaware of the reported death of one Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, which is currently going viral on the social media.

“The Commissioner of Police, upon hearing about it, instantly directed the Divisional Police Officer, Maroko Division, under whose jurisdiction the place of incident is, to immediately visit the school to carry out initial investigation into the incident.

“This directive has been carried out as investigation into the case has since commenced.

“However, in view of the seriousness of the case, the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, has also been directed to take over investigation of the case immediately.” he said.

Ajisebutu, in the statement, further said that members of the public should avoid taking laws into their hands as the command has assured the bereaved family of justice.

“Members of the public, particularly the deceased’s bereaved parents, friends and relatives, are assured that the Lagos State Police Command has deployed all available human and material resources at its disposal to unravel the circumstances surrounding the sad and unfortunate incident.

“While diligent investigation is ongoing, members of the public are advised against taking the law into their own hands. They are also enjoined to refrain from comments that could jeopardize investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, while commiserating with the bereaved family, has equally assured that the outcome of police investigation would be made public in due course,” he said.

Oromoni, was reported dead on Wednesday, Dec. 1 by a Twitter user, @perrisonoromoni who claimed to be the deceased’s cousin.

According to @perrisonoromoni, the deceased was bullied and beaten by fellow students which led to his death.
However, Dowen College, in a statement, denied all allegations, stating that Oromoni only complained of body pains from playing football.

Dowen College also directed students to take Friday, Dec. 3 off, and resume on Monday, Dec. 6 following the incident and to also enable the students study for exams.

@perrisonoromoni subsequently put out photos and video evidence, which showed the bruises on the deceased’s body.

The Lagos State Ministry of Education, however, on Friday, Dec. 3, announced the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of investigation into the boy’s death.

December 4, 2021
JUNE 12: Lagos police dismisses reports of planned protest, urges residents to shun sit-at-home order

The police in Lagos say they are unaware of any planned protest on June 12 in the state and urged Lagosians to move on with their daily businesses.

This is contained in a statement released on Friday by Muyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson.

There have been calls for protests against bad governance, insecurity, killings, and the gag of the media by the Nigerian government to coincide with the June 12 Democracy Day event.

“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of any planned protest in Lagos State to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day on Saturday, 12th June, 2021,” the police said in the statement.

The Lagos police added that there is no “sit-at-home” order in the state, contrary to rumours in the public space that people should stay at home on Democracy Day.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, therefore appeals to members of the public to disregard any sit-at-home order called by certain groups which is being circulated in the social media and go about their lawful businesses as the police and other security agencies have made necessary arrangement to maintain law and order across the state, ” the police said.

June 12 is a day set aside by the government to celebrate the restoration of democracy in the country.

It was a day in honour of Moshood Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, who later died in military detention.

In 2018, Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria moved Democracy Day from its earlier May 29 date to June 12.

Several Nigerians, including organised groups such as agitators for Yoruba Nation have called for peaceful rallies across Nigeria against bad governance and insecurity.

Nigerian youth in different states also teamed up to coordinate the June 12 peaceful protests.

The protest is expected to hold in states including Lagos, Kano, Oyo, Osun, Cross River, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Abia Akwa Ibom, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

June 11, 2021
Governorship poll: Lagos Police Command deploys 1,000 officers to Edo

The Lagos State Police Command has deployed 1,000 officers to complement other security personnel drafted for the Edo governorship election scheduled for Sept. 19.

This is contained in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

Adejobi said that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu admonished officers from the Command to be of good conduct and exhibit professionalism in discharging their duties during the election.

“He further reiterated the commitment of the IGP to sustain the core values of democracy in Nigeria via fair, free and credible elections,” the police spokesman said.

Odumosu said that adequate incentives and welfare packages as approved by the IGP had been provided to encourage and boost the morale of the officers detailed for the special duty.

The CP enjoined the officers to protect themselves and avoid any acts capable of denting the image of the Force and truncating the peaceful conduct of the election in Edo State, the statement said.

September 13, 2020
Lagos Police arrest suspected killers of LUTH doctor, Stephen Urueye

The Lagos Police Command has arrested two persons suspected to have killed Dr. Stephen Urueye, a graduate of the University of Lagos, near the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba.

According to Channels Television, the suspects; Gbadebo Jimoh and Malik Adeboye, were arrested on Friday by police operatives from the Itire division.

Both have been transferred to the state criminal investigation department at the Yaba area of Lagos for further investigation.

In the aftermath of Urueye’s death, a protest was held at LUTH on Friday, calling for justice for the late doctor as well as improved security in the area.

April 5, 2019
BREAKING: Police charge Alizee’s husband to court on two count charge of murder

The Lagos state police command has given an update concerning the murder of Nigerian singer, Alizee and her daughter.

In a press statement released on their Facebook page, the command says it has decided to take Mr Peter Nielson to court on two count charge of murder.

Mr Peter Nielson fingered to have murdered his wife, Alizee and their four year old daughter,.

The late 37 year old Nigerian singer, Zainab Ali-Nielsen, aka Alizee and her daughter were found dead on Thursday in the kitchen at their residence in Banana Island, Lagos.

Alizee’s father said, “I have known my late daughter’s husband for over seven years now. At the outset, he was of good character but last year, he started fighting his wife. Last November, a case was reported at the police station when he beat her to a coma. He then wrote an undertaking that he would never batter her again.”

Read the statement from the police below:

April 11, 2018