Tag: Officers
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Police promote 45 officers for arresting Evans, gang members
The Police Service Commission, PSC has approved special promotion for 45 police officers and acting appointments for another 13 officers who played major roles in the arrest of a suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumuje Onuoamadike, a.k.a. Evans, and 21 members of his gang. The officers are of the Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad and the…
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Unbelievable: Gunmen invade police station in Kogi, kill two officers
Some gunmen early on Tuesday invaded the police station at Gegu village on Lokoja – Abuja road, killing two of the policemen on duty. The spokesman for Kogi State Police Command, ASP William Aya, told newsmen in Lokoja that the gunmen also injured one of the suspects in police cell. He said that the corpses…
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Withdrawal: Disobey my order, get sanctioned, IGP warns unit commanders
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has warned all police Unit Commanders against flouting the order to withdraw personnel from VIPs as well as political and public office holders in the country. The IGP gave the warning at a meeting with the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Special Protection Unit (SPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU)…
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We lose 9,028 officers annually to death, dismissal, retirement – IG
The Inspector General of Police ( IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris says the Nigeria Police Force loses 9,028 officers to death, dismissal, and retirement annually. Idris made the disclosure at the monthly meeting with Commissioners of Police and other top-ranking officers of the force on Wednesday in Abuja. The IGP said that the development had seriously…
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Police dismiss two officers for alleged involvement in cultism
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismissed two police officers for his alleged involvement in cultism. The Commissioner of Police, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, disclosed this on Tuesday during a visit to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Onofiok Luke, and the leadership of the House. Ogunjemilusi said the two officers were currently facing…
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Stop oppressing members of the public, police chief warns officers
Mr Kayode Aderanti, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). in charge of zone 3, has warned Policemen against harassing and oppressing members of the public. Aderanti, whose zone comprises Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba States, gave the advice on Wednesday in Gombe, in an address to officers and men of the Gombe State Command of the…
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Police dismiss three officers for reckless shooting
The Lagos State Police Command have dismissed two Sergeants and a Corporal attached to Amukoko Division for reckless use of firearms. Sergeants Saturday Osaseri (25759), Segun Okun (359075) and Corporal Adekunle Oluwarotimi (496833) were dismissed after an orderly room trial convicted of breaching the Nigeria Police’ rules of engagement. According to police spokesman, Chike Oti,…
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Nigerian Customs set to retire 577 senior officers
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) is set to retire 577 of its high ranking officers. This was revealed in a circular signed and released Sulaiman M.S.J, Comptroller Establishments, on behalf of the Comptroller General, Hameed Ali. According to a circular titled ‘CIRCULAR NO/HRD/2017/003-LIST OF OFFICERS/MEN FOR STATUTORY RETIREMENT IN YEAR 2018’, those listed included a…
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Navy announces new appointments of officers
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has announced new appointments and re-appointments of officers for effective and efficient service delivery. The Acting Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Suleman Dahun, a Navy Capt., disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Those appointed, Mr. Dahun said, include: three new Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) namely: Akinjide Akinrinade for…
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2019: Avoid ‘political temptations’ from politicians, parties – IGP warns officers
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday warned police officers to avoid temptation from political actors as the 2019 election draws near. Describing the election year as “critical,” the police chief urged police personnel to be professional and steadfast. He made the call during the last meeting of the year with commissioners…