Tag: Police IG
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Kidnap kingpin killed, 2 arrested during medical students rescue – IG
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that a notorious kidnap kingpin was killed, and two abductors were arrested during an operation to rescue the 20 abducted medical students. Speaking while handing over the students to their Vice Chancellors in Abuja on Sunday, Egbetokun
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Widow writes IG, seeks investigation into hubby’s death in Edo
A widow, Mrs Esther Osaghae, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking investigation into the death of her husband, Mr Fidelis Osaghae, in his boss’ office at Auchi, Edo. The widow, who alleged planned cover up, claimed her husband died under questionable circumstances.
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Minister petitions IG over marriage plans for 100 orphans in Niger
Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and sought for a court injunction to stop Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, Speaker of the Niger state Assembly from marrying off 100 orphaned girls. It will be recalled that the speaker recently announced his plans to marry off the orphaned girls
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Court orders IG to pay woman N100m over death of husband in custody
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police to pay a woman, Mrs Mary Kajo, the sum of N100 million over the arrest, unlawful detention, torture, and alleged death of her husband, Mark Kajo. Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo, also ordered the police authorities to pay the sum of
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Police IG deploys CP Adegoke to Lagos
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Commissioner of Police, (CP) Fayoade Adegoke to take over as new CP, Police Command in Lagos. The redeployment is contained in a signal signed by the Force Secretary,
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SARS is gone for good, will not resurrect – Police IG
The Nigerian Police Force has said it has no plan to reintroduce the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The police spokesperson, Frank Mba, made this known in a statement Thursday in Abuja. The statement comes amidst rumours and speculations, particularly on social media, that the police had reintroduced the defunct squad. The then Inspector-General of…
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IG orders tight security ahead Eid-el-Kabir celebration
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has directed zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to put necessary security measures in place to ensure a secure, peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Kabri celebration. Baba assured the nation that the police were ready to sustain efforts in fighting crimes and criminality as…
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Buhari fires police chief in Holy Week of high drama
President Muhammadu Buhari showed red card to an inspector-general of police in an Easter week characterized by unpatriotic acts by Nigerians against their fatherland. Buhari, who is currently taking a short rest in London, England, named Mr Usman Baba as acting Inspector-General of Police after firing, Mr Mohammed Adamu on April 6. The News Agency…
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Falana tackles Police IG over dismissal of pregnant police woman in Ekiti, demands reinstatement
Chairperson of the Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), Funmi Falana, has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to reinstate a policewoman who was sacked for becoming pregnant outside wedlock in Ekiti state. Funmi, wife of popular lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, in a letter dated Thursday and addressed to the IGP,…
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Yuletide: Police IG orders tight security nationwide
Ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered tight security arrangements and proactive high visibility patrols across the country. The order which is to ensure a peaceful celebration was issued to all the Assistant Inspector-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of zonal and state…