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  • Police FPRO speaks on beating murder suspect, Erasmus Emeya in their custody to death

    Police FPRO speaks on beating murder suspect, Erasmus Emeya in their custody to death

    The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed accusations of complicity in the alleged murder of one Erasmus Emhenya who died while in custody.

    The NewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that a viral video of his grieving mother recounting the hostile treatment her family received from officers deployed to one of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)’s Police Divisional Stations, after the mysterious passing away of her son while in their custody stirred displeasure amongst Nigerians after it surfaced online.

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    According to the deceased mother,  Erasmus was alleged to have been tortured to death, but the FCT police refuted the accusation, calling on interested individuals to approach the command for an autopsy report that revealed the cause of his death.

    She said in vernacular, “I heard the voice of the suspect that actually killed the person, saying, ‘maale’, they had beaten Erasmus yesterday, and he died.”

    The Police force through its spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi weighed in on the matter, providing details about the deceased person, the reason he was detained and the cause of his death.

    At 2:46 am on Friday, Adejobi described the case as “an old one” that has been decided. “The FCT command handled the case. The autopsy report cleared the air on this,” he noted.

    Late Erasmus, he revealed “was a cultist and arrested for alleged raping and killing of a young lady in the company of his friend.”

    Adejobi, maintained that Erasmus “was never tortured by the police.”

    He further revealed: “The Force Headquarters was involved in the investigation then. Erasmus was a cultist who had been fingered in many crises and alleged killings of some innocent Nigerians in the area.

    “He died of asphyxiation, according to the autopsy. Not torture, please.

    “The autopsy was done in the presence of the doctor(s) of the deceased family. It’s unfortunate he died because the police even needed him to unravel some issues and pending cases in the area.”

     Asphyxiation, according to Google,  is a lack of the human body to receive adequate oxygen. The causes vary, but some include Asthma which could be triggered by air pollution and tobacco smoke.

  • Security situation getting better, not worse – FPRO says

    Security situation getting better, not worse – FPRO says

    Mr Muyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, says the security situation in Nigeria is getting better.

    “The security situation is getting better; I don’t agree that it is getting worse. It is improving,” Adejobi told newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday.

    He was in Ibadan for the presentation of award to the overall winner of boxing and archery competitions in the 14th Biennial Nigeria Police Game (BIPOGA 2024).

    He said that most of the unfortunate incidents of insecurity being circulated on the social media were old stories.

    “They are being recycled to make people believe they are new or current incidents. Actually, they are not.

    “You cannot see any conventional media house publishing these stories the way we have them on social media.

    “The security situation in Nigeria is not bad. Let us always analyse the situation based on empirical facts and not just on speculation,” he said.

    Adejobi said that the Nigeria Police Force collates data and has information on the security situation from all its offices.

    “We shall tell Nigerians if the security situation is worrisome.

    “We have issued statements to tell Nigerians that most of the kidnapped cases were fake and have given instances and even paraded some suspects for Nigerians to know.

    “It is not in all situations that these incidences are real; some people fake and plan kidnappings to get ransom from their families.

    “Let us always differentiate between the real and staged kidnap,” he said.

    Adejobi said that the force was not denying the fact that there are isolated cases of incidences of insecurity, but pointed out that the force had arrested and neutralised many kidnappers.

    He said that the police and other security agencies in Nigeria would continue to collaborate toward securing the country.

  • Police spokesman, Adejobi nabs officers extorting motorists on highway

    Police spokesman, Adejobi nabs officers extorting motorists on highway

    The spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Muyiwa Adejobi has narrated how he drove into police officers extorting motorists along the Lagos-Ibadan Road.

    He shared the update on his X account while replying to a tweet about the Forces’ efforts to rid the agency of corruption.

    I personally caught some policemen yesterday while driving along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. The DPO has been asked to bring them to Abuja. Then we know what to do. It’s disheartening to see some of our men extorting Nigerians. I feel sad, and I don’t like it because it’s a sort of oppression,” he wrote on Monday night.

    “The IGP has made it clear that supervisory officers would henceforth be held responsible. The IGP has also directed senior officers to rebuke and confront any of our men who misbehave irrespective of his jurisdiction.

    Every officer has the right and power to punish any erring personnel anywhere in Nigeria. We can not continue to overlook their misdeeds. This is the sacrifice and the bold step we must take.”

  • IGP orders deployment of Women Commissioners of Police, others

    IGP orders deployment of Women Commissioners of Police, others

    Following the approval of his recommendation by the Police Service Commission, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment 35 Commissioners of Police to various state commands and formations across the country.

    According to police spokesman, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, amongst the newly posted Commissioners of Police are CP Adelesi E. Oluwarotimi to Kwara State Command; CP Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, to Oyo State Command; CP Augustina N. Ogbodo to Ebonyi State Command; CP Samuel Titus Musa to Kebbi State Command; CP Aderemi Olufemi Adeoye to Anambra State Command; CP Auwal Musa to Bauchi State Command; and CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha to Ogun State Command.

    Others include CP Margaret Ochalla to Police Special Fraud Unit Annex Lagos; CP Banji Ogunrinde to head the Explosive Ordnance Unit; CP Rhoda A. Olofu to Ports Authority Police Western, Lagos; CP Kareem Musa to Interpol Annex Lagos; CP Audu Dabigi to Border Patrol Force; CP Abibo D. Reuben, fsi to Police Mobile Force; CP Adekunle Ismaila Olusokan to Welfare FHQ Abuja; CP Omolara Ibidun Oloruntola to Special Fraud Unit FCID Abuja; and CP Abaniwonda S. Olufemi to Deputy Force Secretary amongst others.

    Furthermore, the IGP charged the appointed Commissioners of Police to key into his policies, vision, and mission for the Nigerian Police Force while mandating them to prioritize the safety and well-being of the citizens they serve, ensuring adherence to the principles of fairness, professionalism, and respect for human rights.

    While urging them to serve as exemplary leaders, fostering harmonious relationships with other security agencies, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders, the Inspector-General of Police tasks them to promote intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention strategies, and community engagement initiatives that will enhance public trust and confidence in the Nigerian Police Force.

  • IGP boots CP out of Adamawa over election malfeasance

    IGP boots CP out of Adamawa over election malfeasance

    The Inspector-General of police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police on election duty in Adamawa, Mohammed Barde with immediate effect over supplementary election saga.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said that Barde had been replaced by CP in charge of Gombe State, CP Etim Equa.

    Adejobi said the police force had not received any letter from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but adding that the police would carry out thorough investigation on the Adamawa incident in collaboration with INEC.

    “So, if INEC sends in any letter, we will treat it as recommended as well.

    “Also, the IGP has ordered the redeployment of the CP election Adamawa and replaced him with CP Gombe, CP Etim Equa, who has been directed to proceed to Yola immediately for the conclusion of the guber election process in Adamawa.

    “We are committed to having a more secure and successful process in Adamawa,” he said.

  • JUST IN: Police arraign singer Portable for assault (PHOTOS)

    JUST IN: Police arraign singer Portable for assault (PHOTOS)

    The Ogun State Police Command arraigned singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, Monday, on six counts bordering on assault.

    The “Zazu Zeh” crooner was arraigned at the Ifo High Court in Ogun State on Monday morning.

    Policemen had on Thursday stormed Portable’s office and the singer had resisted arrest. He was subsequently taken into custody on Friday.

    He noted that there are many pending cases of assaults on people and attacks, and Portable will be investigated because people have complained against him.

    JUST IN: Police arraign singer Portable for assault (PHOTOS)

    On Saturday, Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi said portable has more than six charges to attend to apart from resisting arrest and injuring a policeman.

    “I am sure u are very awake as i have addressed MCs case, but portable has more than 6 count charges to attend to, apart from resisting arrest and injuring a policeman.

    “He will be charged to court for beating up a guy in otta, who fired a petition to CP Ogun,” Adejobi tweeted.

    See the tweet below:

    JUST IN: Police arraign singer Portable for assault (PHOTOS)

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that earlier on Tuesday, two videos surfaced on the Internet showing the musician raining curses and manhandling some police officers at his Odogu bar located in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State.

    Following his alleged misconduct, the Force Headquarters in Abuja, through its spokesperson (CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi) on Wednesday, revealed that the singer’s action was unruly and his act punishable under the law.

    JUST IN: Police arraign singer Portable for assault (PHOTOS)

    This was immediately followed by a press statement by the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Oyeyemi, asking the singer to either turn himself in at any police station in the state within 72 hours, or face police arrest once the ultimatum elapsed.

    However, in both videos, Portable claimed that an alleged Internet fraudster had brought the police officers to his bar to arrest him and his staff members “for no reason.”

     

  • Police reiterates stoppage of officers from demanding Customs papers, tinted glass permit from drivers

    Police reiterates stoppage of officers from demanding Customs papers, tinted glass permit from drivers

    Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday, reiterated the ban on officers across the country from demanding Customs papers from drivers.

     

    In a tweet, Adejobi also said officers should stop demanding tinted glass permit.

     

    According to him, tinted glass permit remains suspended across the country.

     

    He tweeted, “No policeman should demand your customs papers. Except they are on joint operation, but not just on mere routine checks.

     

    “We have suspended issuance of tinted glass permits, so we don’t expect our men to disturb Nigerians on this.

     

    “We are to stop any vehicle with tints, search the vehicles, and its occupants, but not to delay for not having tinted glass permits.”