Tag: Usman Baba
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IGP doles out N13.6b in cheques to families of fallen heros, injured officers
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has disbursed Cheque, worth N13.6 billion to the families of deceased police officers and those that sustained injuries in the course of their duties.
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FG debunks tenure extension for Police IG, Baba
T he Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi, says the appointment of Mr. Usman Baba as the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) is for a single tenure of four years. A statement by the Press Secretary to the minister
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IGP reiterates commitment to improving Police Officers’ welfare
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has reiterated his commitment and concern toward improving the welfare of police officers for effective service delivery. Baba made the assertions, while inaugurating the Ultra Modern Police Station and Barrack in Ado-Awaye, Iseyin Local Government area of Oyo State. on Friday evening. Newsmen reports that the police station…
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Killing of Bolanle Raheem: IGP orders suspension of ASP Vandi
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba has ordered the immediate suspension of ASP Dambri Vandi, the policeman who reportedly shot and killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem while she was returning from a church service on Christmas Day.
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Lagos police arrest ASP, two other officers over killing of female lawyer on Christmas Day
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for the killing of a female lawyer, identified as Barr Omobolanle Raheem, in the Ajah area of Lagos State during the Christmas Day celebration. This was as Lagos State police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of…
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2023 elections: Police vow to go after vote buyers
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba says the police has devised strategies to arrest and prosecute politicians moving on election days with tonnes of cash for vote buying.
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IGP Usman Baba accuses politicians, others of attacking INEC offices
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has revealed that politicians and other prominent personalities of being behind the incessant attacks on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in different parts of the country.
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Contempt: Court vacates order sentencing I-G to 3-month imprisonment
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, set aside its order committing the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Usman Baba to three-month imprisonment for contempt. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon, in a ruling, said that there was evidence before the court that the I-G had substantially complied with the court’s earlier order directing the reinstatement of Patrick Okoli,…
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Rampant disobedience of court orders by security organs – By Ehichioya Ezomon
The rule of law is both foundational and fundamental to democratic governance in a civilised society. Absence of the rule of law inevitably breeds the rule of the jungle.
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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).