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  • Seun Kuti’s action is a criminal act that shouldn’t go unpunished – Police

    Seun Kuti’s action is a criminal act that shouldn’t go unpunished – Police

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF ) has described the action of popular Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti after slapping a police officer as a criminal act that shouldn’t go unpunished.

    Recall that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, had ordered Kuti’s arrest following his altercation with a police officer on the 3rd Mainland bridge a few days ago.

    The singer has since been  arrested, handcuffed, and taken to SCIID in Panti for interrogation on Monday.

    However, the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday took to social media to further call out Seun for his actions.

    In a tweet shortly after the arrest of the suspect, the Police PRO said such alleged attacks and assaults against the officer are criminal acts.

    He wrote, “Assault: Seun Kuti is under interrogation at the State CID Panti. We speak and act against attacks and assaults on Police officers, it’s evil and criminal”.

  • IG orders arrest of holders of expired PCRC ID cards

    IG orders arrest of holders of expired PCRC ID cards

    The Inspectors General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has invalidated the existing Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Identity Card with effect from December 2022 and those caught using them should be prosecuted.

    The IGP directed that anyone found parading himself with the invalidated PCRC ID card should be arrested and prosecuted.

    This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday, he said this is in line with the IGP’s zeal to sanitize and standardize all sectors including the Police Community Relations Committee.

    He said the IGP has also ordered the redesign and re-issuance of new PCRC ID cards from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, and through judicious screening of membership across board.

    “The Inspector-General of Police hereby directs all eligible members of PCRC nationwide to contact the offices of the various Zonal, Command and Formations PCRC Chairmen as well as the Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) of their Zones, Commands and Formations respectively to obtain new forms for processing the newly approved ID Card”, Adejobi stated.

  • Police to punish corporal dancing to cult song in viral video

    Police to punish corporal dancing to cult song in viral video

    Usman Alkali-Baba the Inspector-General of Police, has given an order that Corporal Isaac Matthew, serving in Ebonyi state who was apprehended for miming and dancing to a cult song in a viral video be severely punished TheNewsguru.com can confirm.

    In the said video Corporal Isaac was seen kitted in complete police uniform, miming and dancing while waving his police rifle in the air.

    Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesperson, said in a statement that Matthew acted contrary to the ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.

    Adejobi said the corporal also violated the provisions of the NPF Social Media Policy, penal laws, and other extant laws regulating the conduct and discipline of all policemen.

    He said, “The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali-Baba, has directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of Ebonyi State to detail the Command’s OC Provost to hand over the erring officer to the Force Provost Marshall for necessary disciplinary actions.

  • Hotelier seeks IGP help to secure freedom for kidnapped cousin

    Hotelier seeks IGP help to secure freedom for kidnapped cousin

    A Lagos hotelier, Collins Ubamachukwu Emeka, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to ensure the 19 suspects arrested for the kidnap of his cousin, Amaechi Ogonna, reveal his whereabouts.

    Emeka, who owns Turning Touch Hotel in Oko-Afo area of the state, lamented that the suspects have been in the custody of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Enugu, and yet have not disclosed where they kept his cousin.

    He explained that Ogonna was kidnapped as he came out from an hotel in Enugu State in October, last year.

    “He was coming out of a hotel in Enugu, on his way to a place in Enugu, when he was kidnapped. Till now, we have not seen my cousin. The kidnappers demanded for ransom and we gave, yet we have not seen him till today.

    “We involved the police. Before we involved the police, the kidnappers put a call across to us and demanded for N17million ransom, which we paid them. After the payment, till now, they have not released our brother to us.

    “The police have so far arrested 19 people in connection with the kidnap; both the people that planned it and those that executed it.”

    Emeka noted that his cousin was kidnapped since October 2021 and SCID- Enugu State was handling the case.

    According to him, the people arrested have accepted being the ones who kidnapped Amaechi but refused to disclose his whereabouts.

    He advised government at all levels to seek the assistance of mercenaries in tackling the issue of insecurity in the country.

    “Many hotels today are being affected with this issue of kidnapping in Nigeria. Most victims of kidnapping are been trailed either from hotel or home, bumper to bumper.

    “Kidnappers now pitch camp at various hotels waiting for the victim. So it has really made us loose the patronage because people are now scared of lodging in a hotel.

    “Today makes it almost six months that Amaechi has been kidnapped and those arrested have been arrested for almost five months. Some of them were arrested in November, December and January 2022,” Emeka said.

    The hotelier said he felt so bad to know that he is not secured in his own country, stressing that one cannot boast of sleeping in Nigeria with both eyes closed.

    On his personal experience with kidnappers in the state, Emeka said: “Personally, I have witnessed a situation where I was trailed by kidnappers, right from my leaving an hotel in Enugu State.

    “I noticed that a certain vehicle was coming after me, I speed up to a distance and the vehicle was still following me. They parked outside the hotel gate and as I drove out of the hotel, they followed me.

    “They tried overtaking me but I did not give them the chance till I got to a police checkpoint and parked and they drove off. I reversed and went to another direction because of their way of monitoring me.”

    He pointed out that kidnapping is in other parts of the world, not only in Nigeria.

    “The only problem is that Nigeria’s situation is getting worse than other parts of the world. Kidnapping is fast becoming a tradition in Nigeria and some take it as a business,” Emeka added.

  • Lagos hotelier appeals to IGP for assistance in securing freedom for his kidnapped cousin

    Lagos hotelier appeals to IGP for assistance in securing freedom for his kidnapped cousin

    A renowned hotelier in Lagos State, Mr. Collins Ubamachukwu Emeka, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, to ensure that the 19 suspects arrested for the kidnap of his cousin, Amaechi Ogonna, give information regarding his whereabouts.

    Emeka, who owns Turning Touch Hotel in Oko-Afo area of the state, lamented that the suspects had been in the custody of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Enugu, and yet did not disclose where they kept his cousin.

    The hotelier explained that Ogonna was kidnapped as he came out from an hotel in Enugu State and was on his way to another place within the state.

    In his words: “He was coming out of a hotel in Enugu, on his way to a place in Enugu, he was kidnapped. Till now, we have not seen my cousin brother. The kidnappers demanded for ransom and we gave, yet we have not seen him till today.

    “We involved the police. Before we involved the police, the kidnappers put a call across to us and demanded for N17million ransom, which we paid them. After the payment, till now, they have not released our brother to us.

     

    “The police have so far arrested 19 people in connection with the kidnap of my cousin brother, both the people that planned it and those that executed it.”

     

    Emeka noted that his cousin was kidnapped since October 2021 and SCID- Enugu State was handling the case.

     

    According to him, the people arrested have accepted being the ones that kidnapped Amaechi but refused to disclose his whereabouts.

     

    He advised government at all level to seek the assistance of mercenaries in tackling the issue of insecurity in the country.

    “Many hotels today are being affected with this issue of kidnapping in Nigeria. Most victims of kidnapping are been trailed either from hotel or home, bumper to bumper.

     

    “Kidnappers now pitch camp at various hotels waiting for the victim. So it has really made us loose the patronage because people are now scared of lodging in a hotel.

     

    “Today makes it almost six weeks that Amaechi has been kidnapped and those arrested have been arrested for almost five months. Some of them were arrested in November, December and January 2022,” Emeka posited.

     

    The hotelier said he felt so bad to know that he is not secured in his own country, stressing that one cannot boast of sleeping in Nigeria with both eyes closed.

     

    On his personal experience with kidnappers in the state, Emeka said: “Personally, I have witnessed a situation where I was trailed by kidnappers, right from my leaving an hotel in Enugu State.

     

    “I noticed that a certain vehicle was coming after me, I speed up to a distance and the vehicle was still following me. They parked outside the hotel gate and as I drove out of the hotel, they followed me.

     

    “They tried overtaking me but I did not give them the chance till I got to a police checkpoint and parked and they drove off. I reversed and went to another direction because of their way of monitoring me.”

     

    He pointed out that kidnapping is in other parts of the world, not only in Nigeria.

     

    “The only problem is that Nigeria’s situation is getting worse than other parts of the world. Kidnapping is fast becoming a tradition in Nigeria and some take it as business,” Emeka added.

  • IGP bans use of unapproved uniforms by police officers

    IGP bans use of unapproved uniforms by police officers

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has banned the use of unapproved uniforms and apparel by police officers.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports IGP Baba especially expressed dismay at the flagrant violation of the approved Nigeria Police Force dress code by officers on patrol and guard, stop and search, and other routine police operations.

    Baba lamented that some police officers have formed the habit of wearing t-shirts and face caps with “Special Forces”, “Commando”, “Gallant MOPOL”, “SCORPION”, and other inscriptions while on duty.

    “Premised on this, the IGP has ordered an immediate ban on such unapproved apparels,” a statement released on Friday by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer reads.

    According to the statement, all police disciplinary units, particularly the Force Provost Marshal, the IGP X-Squad and Monitoring Unit, have been placed on alert to ensure the strict enforcement of the directive with severe sanctions for erring officers.

    The IGP described as unacceptable, the use of unapproved apparel noting that uniforms, which is a means of identification, has been abused by these officers who engage in improper dressing.

    “He equally decries the fear this unwholesome practice creates in the minds of innocent Nigerians.

    “The IGP, therefore, ordered that henceforth, all police officers detailed for patrol, stop and search, checkpoint, and other routine operational duties must be in approved uniforms for easy identification.

    “Consequently, the IGP has ordered that all Police disciplinary units particularly the Force Provost Marshal, the IGP X-Squad and Monitoring Unit to ensure the strict enforcement of the directive with severe sanctions for erring officers.

    “The IGP has equally warned that all supervisory officers would be held vicariously liable in the event that personnel under their command violate this order.

    “The Inspector-General of Police has assured well-meaning members of the public that the Force leadership is committed to promoting strategic police reforms geared at sanitizing operational engagements, and bequeathing to the nation a professional policing system as required,” the statement added.

  • IGP approves new dress code for women police officers

    IGP approves new dress code for women police officers

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has approved a new and improved dress code for women officers.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the new dress code permits women officers to wear stud earrings, and headscarf under their berets or peak caps as the case may be while in uniform.

    The dress code was unveiled at the IGP’s meeting with Strategic Police Managers on March 3, 2022.

    The IGP noted that the Nigeria Police workforce has officers from every local government in the country with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, and increased inclusion of female folks.

    “This, therefore, brings the need to guarantee inclusion, gender mainstreaming, ethnic and religious diversity in the workplace for optimum output and professionalism. This has informed the improvement for effective global workforce diversity management.

    “Other countries that have adopted the same dress code include Canada, the United States of America, Sweden, Turkey, Australia and the United Kingdom amongst others,” a statement by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, acting force public relations officer reads.

    According to the statement, the dress code is optional. However, senior women police officers have been tasked by the IGP to ensure compliance with the approved standard for women police officers who have opted to adopt the dress code.

    The Inspector-General of Police noted that the development is in line with international best practices, and that it addresses the growing concern for gender mainstreaming and respect for culture and diversity.

  • Invasion of Justice Odili’s residence is unfortunate – IGP

    Invasion of Justice Odili’s residence is unfortunate – IGP

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has described the invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili as unfortunate.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the residence of Justice Odili was invaded on Friday, 29th October, 2021 and no one has been apprehended for it.

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Service (DSS) and the police have all denied responsibility.

    In a statement released by CP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP says steps have been taken to prevent a recurrence of the unfortunate incident.

    He also stated that he has ordered a detailed investigations into the ugly incident and that the perpetrators would be made to face the wrath of the law.

    The statement reads: “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered detailed investigations into the reported invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili, an incident that occurred on Friday, 29th October, 2021.

    “The IGP, who noted that the leadership of the Force is not aware and did not at any time order Police operatives to carry out such assignment, described the reported violation of the sanctity of the residence of the Justice of the Supreme Court as unfortunate and unacceptable.

    “Consequently, the IGP has directed the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to conduct a discrete investigation into the incident. He assured the commitment of the Force to the safety and security of the members of the Judiciary and Nigerians in general.

    “He further called for calm, promising that the Force will do all within its powers to unravel the perpetrators and motives behind the breach with a view to bringing all indicted persons to book.

    “Meanwhile, the IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen security around the street and residence of Her Lordship, Justice Mary Odili JSC to ensure her safety and also to prevent a reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident.

    “The IGP assured that the details of Police investigations would be made public on conclusion of investigations”.

  • JUST IN: Police Council confirms Usman Alkali Baba as substantive IGP

    JUST IN: Police Council confirms Usman Alkali Baba as substantive IGP

    The Police Council has confirmed Usman Alkali Baba as the Inspector General of Police, almost two months after President Muhammadu Buhari approved his appointment.

    Usman Alkali was confirmed on Friday during a meeting of the council in Abuja presided over by President Buhari.

    The Minister of Police Affairs Maigari Dingyadi who confirmed the development in a briefing after the meeting quoted the Nigerian leader as urging the IGP to justify the confidence reposed on him by reducing the rising wave of insecurity in the country.

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo physically attended the meeting which was billed to take place last week but postponed to honour the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and ten other military officers who died in a plane crash on May 21.

    Others who physically attended the council meeting include the Chief of staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno; Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Musiliu Smith; Ministers of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi.

    The Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi also physically graced the event but his counterpart, the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, and the Minister of FCT, Mohammed Bello joined virtually

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Dingyadi had on April 6 announced President Buhari’s confirmation of Alkali as the replacement for Mohammed Adamu.

    Before his new role, the Yobe-born police chief was the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Force Headquarters in Abuja.

    The IGP’s appointment comes amid heightened tension in several parts of the country, particularly in the southeast region where assaults on security formations and other public facilities have become commonplace.

    In the wake of the renewed attacks, Nigeria’s police boss had in May flagged off a new operation codenamed Operation Restore Peace.

  • BREAKING: Adamu hands over to acting IGP Usman Alkali Baba

    BREAKING: Adamu hands over to acting IGP Usman Alkali Baba

    The outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has handed over to his successor Usman Alkali Baba.

    The ceremony took place at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Adamu handed over after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo decorated Baba with his new rank in the State House, Abuja.

    TNG reports that President Buhari on Tuesday approved the appointed of Baba as acting IGP after Adamu secured a three month tenure extension in January.

    Details shortly…..