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  • Police nab suspect in connection with attack on Apostle Suleiman

    Police nab suspect in connection with attack on Apostle Suleiman

    The Police on Thursday said they have arrested a suspect over the Oct. 21, 2022 attack on the convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries along Benin-Auchi road.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this at a media briefing in Abuja.

    Adejobi said the suspect was a member of the seven-man gang responsible for the attack on the convoy of the clergyman where six people, including three police officers were gruesomely murdered.

    He said the suspect was apprehended following intensive investigation into the fatal attack on the convoy, adding that he will be charged for conspiracy, attempted murder and murder.

    Adejobi said five AK47 Rifles, 2 K2 Assault rifles, 180 live ammunition and four suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) were recovered from the suspect’s apartment.

    The police spokesman said some of the rifles recovered from the suspect were rifles snatched from the three police officers murdered during the attack.

    According to him, the suspect has confessed that he joined the vicious gang in 2021 after his release from Olokuta Correctional Center where he has been on remand since 2019 for alleged involvement in armed robbery.

    Adejobi said the gang which specialises in kidnapping, had carried out about four kidnap operations between 2021 and 2023, including the attack on the convoy of the clergyman.

    “Before the gang was eventually bursted by the Police, two of its members were gunned down in separate encounters with the police.

    “The suspect confessed that the gang was responsible for the kidnap of a popular oil dealer at Jetu, Auchi in 2022, where they obtained a ransom of about N70 million before his release.

    “The gang equally carried out the kidnap of a businessman along Benin-Agbor expressway in 2022 and collected N20 million as ransom from the victim’s family.

    “Their last attempt at kidnapping after the failed attack on the Apostle was along Owo-Ikare road where they were heavily engaged and repelled by the police escort accompanying their target,” he said.

    Adejobi said efforts have being intensified to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.

  • NPF speaks on recruitment exercise

    NPF speaks on recruitment exercise

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed Nigerians would be duly and reliably informed when it will commence its 2022/2023 recruitment exercise.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the NPF made the disclosure in a statement released on Sunday by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

    The NPF in the statement urged the public to disregard a recent police recruitment advertisement circulating on social media platforms.

    CSP Adejobi quoted the Acting Inspector General of Police to have restated the commitment of the present police leadership to a standardized recruitment process.

    Adejobi stated that this is with a view to having more competent and suitable recruit intakes into the policing system in Nigeria.

    The statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force hereby urges the public to disregard a recent police recruitment advertisement circulating on social media platforms.

    “The Force wishes to reiterate and inform well-meaning members of the public that it has not commenced the 2022/23 Police Constables recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force contrary to the fake publication; and states unequivocally that the advert has no connection with the Nigeria Police Force nor is it in tandem with the Police established recruitment process, and should be discountenanced in its entirety.

    “The Nigeria Police Force thereby assures well-meaning Nigerians that the commencement of the 2022/23 recruitment exercise will be announced via the official police e-recruitment website – https://policerecruitment.gov.ng, the Nigeria Police Force official website – https://www.npf.gov.ng, and advertisements on national dailies and official police social media accounts as and when due.

    “The public is hereby advised to rely solely on the abovementioned verified sources and platforms, and urged to exercise caution and vigilance in order to avoid falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes.

    “The Acting Inspector General of Police has further restated the commitment of the present police leadership to a standardized recruitment process with a view to having more competent and suitable recruit intakes into the policing system in Nigeria”.

  • Police PRO demands arrest of skit maker over prank

    Police PRO demands arrest of skit maker over prank

    The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reacted to the prank video of a popular skit maker, Trinity Guy.

    Adejobi, who had previously warned skit makers who use pranks for a living to regulate them because they endanger Nigerian lives, posted the video on his Instagram account on Monday, calling for Trinity Guy’s arrest.

    He urged people who have been affected by the skit makers’ pranks to report them to the authorities, saying: “This doesn’t make any sense. I think the guy should have been arrested.

    “Those individuals who feel the heat and fear of the pranks should be reporting the pranksters as many of their pranks are criminals, immoral, and evil. These women have a good case against him”.

    Watch the prank video here.

  • BREAKING: IGP orders arrest of Seun Kuti

    BREAKING: IGP orders arrest of Seun Kuti

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate arrest of Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports IGP Baba ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Seun Kuti.

    According to a statement by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Kuti was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform.

    “The IGP has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly.

    “IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book,” the statement reads.

    TNG reports a video which went viral on social media shows Kuti assaulting the police officer, resulting in many condemning the Afrobeat singer.

    However, Kuti has alleged that the unidentified police officer attempted to take his life and that of his family, stressing that he has proof.

    “He tried to kill me and my family. I have the proof but I no dey chase clout. He has apologised and I have agreed not to press charges. Make una mind una business make the poor guy no lose him job,” Kuti wrote on his Instagram story.

  • Nigerian Police Inspector deranked for assaulting citizen

    Nigerian Police Inspector deranked for assaulting citizen

    The Nigeria Police Force have reprimanded two officers for assault, professional misconduct and incivility to members of the public at Emouha in Rivers.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Tuesday, said the action was sequel to the complaints by the victims and a video evidence widely circulated on April 9.

    Adejobi said that one Adejoh Siaka had been reduced in rank from Inspector to Sergeant after a follow-up orderly room trial of the affected policemen by the Force Provost Marshal.

    He added that one Sgt. Ndiwa Kpuebari, who was also present at the scene but took no steps to discourage such inappropriate and shameful act, was severely reprimanded.

    “However, one Insp. Friday Obaka, who was later discovered to have been absent from the scene of the skirmish was discharged unconditionally at the conclusion of the proceedings.

    “In all, the three Policemen would be posted out of Rivers State to other Commands and Formations to continue their police duties.

    “The Inspector-General of Police has therefore tasked officers and men of the Force to be diligent and uphold the lofty tenets of professional policing.

    “In the discharge of their duties, police must respect the fundamental rights of all citizens in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended),” he said.

  • Police warn against taking dogs to polling units

    Police warn against taking dogs to polling units

    The Nigeria Police Force has warned against the display of pets, especially dogs at polling units on election day.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

    He said going to polling units with dogs on election day runs contrary to the provisions of the Electoral Act.

    According to him, the police will not condone such behaviour as it would amount to harassment and intimidation of voters.

    “The provision of Section 126 (1) of the Electoral Act 2022, explains clearly those actions exhibited by electorate that constitute electoral breaches and are punishable under the law.

    “Paragraph (f) mentions possession of weapons calculated to intimidate voters and electoral officers.

    “Dogs could be classed as offensive weapons as their owners or handlers can use them to intimidate, harass and cause assault and bodily harm to others,” he added.

    Adejobi, therefore, warned those who intend to display their dogs for whatever purpose at the polling units, to desist.

  • Inspector-General of Police redeploys senior police officers

    Inspector-General of Police redeploys senior police officers

    The Inspector-General of Police,  Mr Usman Baba has ordered the redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs).

    Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated on Tuesday in Abuja that the redeployment was in line with the inspector-general’s manpower development policy of placing round pegs in round holes.

    Adejobi stated that Mr Danmallam Mohammed, a DIG, had been redeployed to the Department of Finance and Administration.

    He added that some AIGs were redeployed to take over the duties and responsibilities of DIGs.

    They are Mr Hafiz Inuwa, Department of Training and Development; Mr Aji Janga, Department of Research and Planning and Mr Adeleke Bode, Department of Operations.

    Adejobi stated also that Mr Habu Ahmadu had been posted as Force Secretary, while Mr Shuaya’u Abdulyari had assumed office as the AIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja.

    Senior police officers posted to take up the duties and responsibilities of the AIGs in charge of Zonal Police Commands are Mr Matthew Akinyosola, AIG Police Mobile Force and Mr Jonathan Towuru, AIG Zone 6 Calabar.

    Others are Mr Sylvester Alabi, AIG Zone 2, Lagos, Mr Akande Kayode, AIG Zone 11, Osogbo and Mr Abimbola Shokoya, AIG Zone 17, Akure.

    The Inspector-General of Police also ordered the provisional posting of some CPs, pending the approval of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

    The police spokesman stated that the CPs affected by the posting were Mr Adebola Hamzat, Adamawa; Mr Frank Mba, Ogun; Mr Suleiman Yusuf, Taraba; Mr Idowu Owohunwa, Lagos State and Mr Faleye Olaleye, Ebonyi.

    He added that Mr Baba charged the newly-posted officers to hit the ground running to ensure the mission, vision, and policy statements of his administration were effectively complied with in the areas of crime-fighting, public cooperation, and safety.

    Baba also called for support and cooperation from the public to enable the newly-posted senior officers to perform optimally.

    Adejobi stated that the postings were with immediate effect.

  • It is criminal to pay to report cases or treat petitions – Police

    It is criminal to pay to report cases or treat petitions – Police

    The Nigerian Police Force has disclosed that it is criminal to pay to pay to report cases or treat petitions, and unacceptable.

    CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, disclosed this on Twitter in reaction to claims made by Twitter users that they were asked to pay money at the police station to report a case.

    A Twitter user @ifedibatobenna2 had taken to his handle to inform the police spokesperson that he was made to pay N150, 000 when he went to Zone 2 to write a petition against someone.

    ”sir I went to zone 2 to write a petition against someone…150k fiam..is it lawful??… please kindly give me a reply… Thanks”

    Adejobi took his time to respond, stating that Nigerians are not to pay for anything when they visit stations to report cases. According to him, the force tries to an extent to provide stationaries for stations so cases can be documented when reported.

    Read Tweets and his response below:

  • Court order: IGP Usman Baba reacts, denies wrongdoing

    Court order: IGP Usman Baba reacts, denies wrongdoing

    The Nigeria Police Force has denied disregard for a court order by the current administration of the Office of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G).

    The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Adejobi said the current Office of the I-G was not aware of any court order with respect to a matter making the round in the media.

    The media reports had accused the I-G of disobeying a court order reinstating a dismissed officer of the Force.

    “It is instructive to note that the case in point concerns an officer who was dismissed as far back as 1992.

    “This was a few years after the current I-G, Mr Usman Baba, joined the Nigeria Police Force, based on available facts gleaned from the reports.

    “The most recent judgement on the matter was given in 2011 which should ordinarily not fall under the direct purview of the current administration of the Force,” he said.

    Adejobi said the media report was strange and astonishing, adding that the I-G had directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Legal Unit to investigate the allegation.

    He said the investigation was to ascertain the position of the court and proffer informed legal advice for prompt and necessary action.

    Adejobi reiterated the commitment of the I-G to  continue to uphold the rule of law and synergy with the judiciary to ensure quick dispensation of justice for an improved criminal justice system.

  • Police gear up ahead of 2023 elections

    Police gear up ahead of 2023 elections

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba has ordered the immediate distribution of uniforms, kits, accoutrements and anti-riot equipment to police personnel ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

    He said the anti-riot equipment includes bullet-proof vests with armoured plates, ballistic helmets, long and short-range tear gas for civil disorder management and stun guns.

    Adejobi said the idea was to ensure that the officers were well-suited to discharge policing services professionally before, during and after the 2023 general elections.

    He added that the items were recently procured to cater for the welfare of police personnel as preparations for the elections continued.

    According to him, the idea is to optimise professionalism and friendly engagements in crowd control and subduing any civil unrest.

    Adejobi said it was also to maximally adopt modern techniques of curtailing crimes and criminality by the police.

    The police spokesman pledged the commitment of the Police authorities to upgrade the operational capability of personnel at all levels, so as to completely stamp out crimes and criminality.

    He assured that the Nigeria Police would provide top-notch security for the 2023 general elections.

    Adejobi said the I-G enjoined officers and men of the Force to exhibit discipline and decency, as well as respect people’s fundamental rights while discharging their duties.