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  • Nigerian man petitions Police over wife, baby’s death in Lagos hospital, alleges missing placenta and uterus

    Nigerian man petitions Police over wife, baby’s death in Lagos hospital, alleges missing placenta and uterus

    A Nigerian husband, Prince Ovwiomodiowho who tragically lost his wife and their newborn son has filed a petition with the Inspector -General of Police, Kayode Egbetoku, regarding his late wife missing uterus and his baby’s placenta.

    Ovwiomodiowho, a registered nurse anesthetist, publicly criticized the hospital, alleging that their deaths could have been prevented if the staffs of the hospital had performed their duties correctly.

    Recounting the ordeal, the registered nurse recounted how his wife, Loveth Oviwiomodiowho endured a two day labour at R-jolad hospital situated in Orile-Agege, Lagos State.

    According to Ovwiomodiowho, his wife was under the care of Dr. Marcus Mbakwe, the consultant obstetrician, who she had been seeing throughout her pregnancy.

    He said that his who had given birth in 2020 and was in good health with no known medical history.

    However, in March 7, 2024,  she went into labour and was subsequently taken to the hospital where the situal took a turn for the worse.

    He said, when they arrived at the hospital, Dr. Marcus did not examine his wife before instructing the junior doctor to initiate induction, resulting in complications. He added that there was a delay in taking his wife to the theatre for a Cesarean section despite her experiencing difficulties during vaginal birth.

    He said that the baby passed away after experiencing prolonged birth asphyxia due to delayed interventions.

    “I shouted and screamed, asking for Dr Marcus the consultant. I could not get answer from anyone,” he said

    Oviwiomodiowho’s wife suffered huge blood loss with litres of the patient’s blood on the floor of the theatre as doctors worked to save her.

    She eventually died on March 8, 2024.

    Oviwiomodiowho is calling on the government to take action against the hospital

  • Police invite Mohbad’s father over petition by popular Lagos monarch

    Police invite Mohbad’s father over petition by popular Lagos monarch

    The Nigeria Police Force, Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, on Monday invited Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, for questioning over a petition filed by Oba Saheed Elegushi.

    The head of the Aloba legal team, Monisola Odumosu, in a statement on Tuesday, said the petition, which borders on cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and criminal defamation came on the heels of an interview granted by Aloba recently.

    The statement read in part, “Mr Aloba was invited by the police and led to the police station by the representatives of his legal team, Teri Wellington and Monisola Odumosu. The petition was written by Oba Saheed Elegushi who alleged that during one of Mr. Aloba’s interviews with a London-based blogger, he was criminally defamed.

    “During the interview, Mr. Aloba granted the London-based blogger, it was alleged that he said, ‘… his son was bullied and killed on the instruction of Oba Elegushi and that it was one Sam Larry that was sent to do the job…”

    Aloba in the statement reiterated that defaming or performing any act that constituted or could lead to cyberbullying and cyberstalking Oba Elegushi wasn’t his intention, as he was trying to seek justice for his late son.

    Odumosu added that Aloba clarified that he did not have any proof to support the allegation against the monarch except the petition written by his late son and other phone conversations he had with him.

    Odumosu clarified that Aloba was never arrested or detained while noting that the monarch, who was present at the meeting, demanded a retraction,

    “In fairness to Oba Elegushi, he only demanded the retraction of the defaming statements made by Mr Aloba on social media.

    “Mr. Aloba was never arrested or detained. He was granted bail without stress. It is important to note that Mr. Aloba is still grieving the death of his son. He just lost a single star in the family firmament.

    “Any grieving parent may on the spur of the moment make statements that may tend to be unreasonable. We only need to understand the geographical circumstances giving rise to his utterances.”

    Mohbad died at the age of 27, on September 12, 2023, with circumstances surrounding his death sparking outrage on social media.

  • Police launch manhunt for killers of Rivers CDC chairman

    Police launch manhunt for killers of Rivers CDC chairman

    Police have launched a nationwide manhunt for the killers of Ndidi Livingstone, Chairman, Community Development Committee, Mgbuoshimini community in Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers.

    The Commissioner of Police in the state , CP Olatunji Disu ,said this  during a visit to the family of the deceased  at their residence in Port Harcourt on Thursday

    Livingstone was shot to death on Saturday by unidentified assailants after a church service at the Rumueme Waterfront area in Port Harcourt.

    The attackers, who were in a black Sport Utility Vehicle, quickly fled the scene, after firing multiple shots.

    Disu commiserated with the deceased’s family ,assuring that Livingstone’s killers would not go unpunished.

    “We have come to offer our condolences to the family of late Livingstone, who is survived by his wife, children, and other relatives.

    “I empathise with the pain the family is going through and felt compelled to come and commiserate with them.

    “We will not allow this matter to go unresolved. The killers of Ndidi Livingstone will not go unpunished, and we will soon unravel those behind this dastardly act

    “A manhunt is already underway for the killer squad, and we are edging closer to apprehending them.

    “The police cannot combat crime in isolation, and therefore, we need all the support we can get,” he said.

    Disu emphasised that the police required the support and cooperation of the public to effectively combat crime and criminalities.

    Mr Godspower Livingstone, the elder brother  of the deceased CDC chairman, praised Disu for the visit and appealed to him  to ensure the swift arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.

  • Mohbad’s demise: We will carry out diligent investigation – FPRO

    Mohbad’s demise: We will carry out diligent investigation – FPRO

    The Nigeria Police Force has promised to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the late rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

    A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday, said: “The Lagos State Commissioner of Police has been tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Rest assured, updates will be provided as investigations unfold.”

    “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns surrounding his untimely demise and the various speculations that have arisen.

    “The Nigeria Police Force is committed to a comprehensive investigation into this matter, as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police has been tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Rest assured, updates will be provided as investigations unfold.

    “We encourage family members or close associates with valuable information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to assist in this process.

    “In the meantime, we kindly request that individuals refrain from making statements or engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.

    “Your trust and support are deeply valued.”

     

     

  • Police introduces ‘Rescue Me App’ for Nigerians to use during emergency

    Police introduces ‘Rescue Me App’ for Nigerians to use during emergency

    Acting Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun has called on Nigerians to download and make use of an emergency app known as ‘Rescue Me App’ anytime they are in distress.

    IGP Egbetokun made the development known on Saturday via a statement in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

    According to the statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the mobile application provides a platform for citizens to quickly alert the Police Force in emergency situations.

    Egbetokun emphasized the motive behind the app, saying that it facilitates prompt response and assistance, Egbetokun explained that it was in line with the vision of the Nigeria Police Force to foster stronger community engagement.

    “The ‘NPF Rescue Me App’ is available on both the ‘android’ and ‘ios’ application stores for free downloads and usage,” the statement read in part.

    The IGP spoke on the sidelines of a tour of the National Command and Control Centre (C4i) facility and the Nigeria Police Crime and Incidence Database Centre (NPCIDC) at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

    Adejobi stated that the purpose of the tour was to emphasise the IGP’s commitment to integrating smart policing strategies into the Nigerian Police Force.

    During the tour, the IGP reiterated the efforts of the Police Force in adopting cutting-edge technologies and urged officers to fully leverage these tools to enhance their operations and improve service delivery to the citizens.

    FULL TEXT OF THE PRESS RELEASE

    IGP INTEGRATES SMART POLICING, DIRECTS OFFICERS TO KEY IN, ENCOURAGES NIGERIANS TO EMBRACE “NPF RESCUE ME APP”, OTHER INNOVATIONS

    The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, recently concluded a comprehensive tour of the state-of-the-art National Command and Control Centre (C4i) facility and the Nigeria Police Crime and Incidence Database Centre (NPCIDC) at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The purpose of the tour was to emphasize the IGP’s commitment to integrating smart policing strategies into the Nigerian Police Force. During the tour, the IGP reiterated the efforts of the Police Force in adopting cutting-edge technologies and urged officers to fully leverage these tools to enhance their operations and improve service delivery to the citizens.

    In line with the vision of the Nigeria Police Force to foster stronger community engagement, the IGP also took the opportunity to encourage all Nigerians to embrace, download, and use the “NPF Rescue Me App.” This innovative mobile application provides a platform for citizens to quickly alert the Police Force in emergency situations, thereby facilitating prompt response and assistance. The “NPF Rescue Me App” is available on both the ‘android’ and ‘ios’ application stores for free downloads and usage.

    In the same vein, the IGP directed all investigation units and police formations to instantly reactivate the use of the applications installed at the NPCIDC, where the biometrics and other relevant data/information of every suspect will be updated and kept for improved investigations and record keeping which will be readily available to police operatives to ensure a credible electronic criminal database to support investigations.

    Similarly, in addition to the Digitalized Central Motor Registry which is already operational, the NPF is working on innovating other areas paramount to security. Some of these which would be unveiled within the year include the Police Mobile Security Surveillance which will amongst other things capture all motor parks, commercial drivers operating daily in Nigeria, and passengers plying various routes, including hotel lodging data; and the Domestic Help Registration to create and manage a centrally accessible data of all domestic helps with verifiable previous employment data.

    The Inspector-General of Police expressed his continuous commitment to modernizing the Nigerian Police Force through the integration of smart policing strategies. The adoption of advanced technologies, such as the C4i facility, the “NPF Rescue Me App,” and the NPCIDC will revolutionize law enforcement operations and strengthen the bond between the police and the citizens.

    CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
    FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
    FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
    ABUJA

     

  • 2023: AU Observers praise Nigerian Security Agencies over election management

    2023: AU Observers praise Nigerian Security Agencies over election management

    The Nigerian Police, Military and other security agencies have been given thumbs -up over the way and manner they managed elections during the last 2023 general elections in the country.

    This commendation is coming on the heels of the African Union Commission (AUC) Election Observer Mission and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday 28th February 2023.

    They praised the various agencies for the roles they played during the electioneering process.

    The AUC Election Observer Mission (EOM) and the ECOWAS Commission led by His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of Kenya, and the former President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma, comprised Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS Commission; Ambassador Baba Kamara, Deputy Head of the EOM; Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice President ECOWAS Commission; Dr. Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, ECOWAS Commission

    The Mission noted that despite pockets of incidences recorded at some of the locations for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, the election security management emplaced by the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies deployed effectively ensured a de-escalation of the immediate security challenges.

    The Inspector-General of Police appreciated the Mission for its visit and commendation assuring that the NPF will always put its best foot forward to ensure that more effort is deployed for better and standardized election security management. He also urged stakeholders to follow through with the process even as they comply with the provisions of extant laws in all conduct during and after the 2023 general elections.

    2023 presidential elections have been largely adjudged as very peaceful and well managed in comparison to the previous ones organized in the country..

  • Nigerians react as Korra Obidi twerks in front of police officers

    Nigerians react as Korra Obidi twerks in front of police officers

    US-based Nigerian dancer and songwriter, Korra Obidi, has been dragged online after sharing a video of her twerking in front of police officers.

    The dancer visited Nigeria a few days ago and announced her search for a Nigerian man to date.

    However, in her recent video, the playful dancer incorporated police officers into her videos which did not sit well with Nigerians.

    Nigerians react as Korra Obidi twerks in front of police officers

    However, a close look at Korra’s videos shows that she has been stepping out with police officers lately probably for safety purposes.

    One of the videos showed the officer resting her hand on his shoulder. She further gave out gentle dance moves while the security agent gazed.

    Obidi went on to twerk in front of the officer which did not sit well with netizens.

    Nigerians react as Korra Obidi twerks in front of police officers

    Another video showed the songstress with a different police officer but this time it was a woman. Korra Obidi went on to twerk in front of her which didn’t look professional to some netizens.

    Reacting to her videos, Nigerians dragged the dancer for doing ‘too much’ while some pointed out that the police officers could be withdrawn because of this.

    See Nigerians reaction below

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG0 reports that Obidi is from the Ogboli clan of Oshimili North in Delta State. She was born into a family of three girls and a boy. Her mother is deceased.[3] Her family attended Deeper Christian Life Ministry and so she hid her passion for dancing from them while growing up.

    She was the recipient of an AFRIMMA nomination for the Best Dancer in 2017. She performed in the Basketball Africa League 2017/2018 season. She was a contestant in the 2019 edition of the American talent show So You Think You Can Dance while heavily pregnant. She started her dance career in 2007, featuring in a song by Nigerian female rapper Sasha P.

  • Police arrest three high school students for raping 14-year-old girl in Ondo

    Police arrest three high school students for raping 14-year-old girl in Ondo

    The operative of  Nigerian police in Ondo state have arrested  three male students of the  Akure High School in the state  for alleged conspiracy and defilement of a 14-year-old student.

    It was gathered that the victims lured the unsuspecting 14-year-old pupil into the bush behind the school and gang-raped her.

    The command’s spokesperson, SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami,confirmed this via a statement issued on Monday.

    Odunlami stated: “The suspects are students of Akure High School.

    “They lured a 14-year-old student into the bush at the back of the school gate and gang-raped her.

    “The three suspects are in police custody and will be charged to court after conclusion of our investigations.”

  • Police detain soldier for stabbing man to death in Abia state

    Police detain soldier for stabbing man to death in Abia state

    A soldier, of the 82 Division of Nigerian Army, Enugu, Saeed Sabo is presently being detained in police custody for allegedly stabbing a 34-year-old man to death in Umuahia, Abia State.

    Report say that the victim, Offor Uchenna got stabbed on his chest by the soldier attached to a Chinese construction firm in Umuahia, Abia state capital.

    It was gathered that an altercation ensued between the duo around 10am on Saturday following the soldier’s inability to pay for goods he previously bought before buying a new one.

    “The soldier slapped the man, who then grabbed the soldier by the uniform,” an eyewitness said, adding that the soldier stabbed Uchenna with his bayonet.

    The police spokesman, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, said investigation had commenced.

  • Nigerian artiste, Harrysong arrested by police at the airport

    Nigerian artiste, Harrysong arrested by police at the airport

    Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer, Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly  known as Harrysong, has been arrested and detained by the Lagos State Police Command.

    The Raggae Blues crooner was arrested on Tuesday in Lagos shortly after landing at the Muritala International Airport after returning from a trip, following petition sent to the Inspector General of Police IGP, Usman Baba-Alkali, by Nigerian music producer and artist manager, Soso Soberekon.

    Harrysong had in an interview called Soso Soberekon his enemy and wouldn’t mind having him killed in Port Harcourt.

    In his reaction, Soberekon on his Instagram page slammed Harrysong with a lawsuit. And demanded a retraction of the statement, an apology and N500,000,000 in compensation.

    According to Sobrekon he has always minded his business.

    He said  “As a matter of fact, I always mind my business, stay in my lane and put smiles on people’s faces. It is very disappointing that Harrysong will make such a false, reckless and defamatory statement.”

    The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest and said the artiste is being interrogated by the Police.