The Nigeria Police Force has noted with amusement the recent allegations made against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, in connection with a land dispute involving one Ms. Bilikisu Ishaqu Aliyu and the Yesufu family. We find it necessary to address these unfounded claims and provide clarity on the matter, more so that the claims painted the Police as an irresponsible, meddlesome, and lawless Agency. It will be recalled that the AIT in their publication of 10th July, 2024, titled ‘Yesufu Family Seeks Justice As Police Authorities Fail to Investigate Bilikisu Ishaqu’, distorted the facts in the case…
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By Miriam Humbe Police operatives attached to the Gitata Division in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have raided the kidnappers’ hideout and rescued the trio of Abdulsalam Shuaibu, Sani Shuaibu and Blessing Okorie. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa Police Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed. Police received information that a Volkswagen Sharon vehicle with three occupants travelling along the Kaduna-Keffi highway was attacked, and the victims whisked away to an unknown destination The Divisional Police Officer in the area, SP Zaks…
***Vows To Sustain Fight Against Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Criminality By Miriam Humbe In sustained efforts to ensure the security of lives and property in Nigeria, Police operatives have rescued 13 kidnap victims, arrested 5 armed robbery suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition in the past one week alone. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. Coordinated operations were conducted in various states, including Lagos and Kwara States, leading to the rescue of 13 individuals who had earlier been kidnapped and held for ransom, and the arrest of several armed robbery…
Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully apprehended a 25-year-old ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, who was found in possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 6 magazines meant to be delivered to terrorist kingpin Bello Turji’s camp. She was arrested on 28 December, 2024 alongside her accomplice, a motorcycle rider named Ahmed Husaini in Badarawa area of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The arrest followed an intelligence report regarding the movement of the terrorists logistics along the road from Kware to Badarawa in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. In…
By Miriam Humbe The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has stepped up its advocacy and sensitisation campaigns as end of the year travels intensify, making the roads busier than they were in the previous months. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has urged commuters to be at alert and mindful of drivers who show signs of recklessness and drunkenness, before embarking or during their journeys. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The advice became overly imperative in view of the recent crashes that occurred…
By Miriam Humbe Following its failure to settle long standing interconnect charges despite several entreaties, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Limited. This was contained n a statement signed by NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, titled: “Pre-Disconnection Notice”. NCC said the pre-disconnection notice was made in line with the provisions of section 100 of the NCC Act, 2003 the Guidelines for the Procedure for granting approval to disconnect telecommunications operators, 2012. The Commission said it had given Exchange a grace period of five days with effect from…
By Miriam Humbe Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Olalekan Soyele, has urged the newly promoted officers of the Headquarters and across the Theatre at large to continue to uphold the long-standing values and ethics of the military profession particularly loyalty to constituted authorities. This admonition came during the investiture ceremony of Commodore Kabir Umar Rabiu and Lieutenant Colonel Markus Defwan as well as Army Warrant Officer David Yusuf held on 27 December 2024 in Gusau, Zamfara State. Coordinator, Joint Media Coordinating Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi disclosed…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is deeply shocked by the deaths of Retired DIG Moses Ambakina Jitoboh, who passed on during the early hours of Friday 27th December, 2024, after a brief illness, and Pastor Bola Longe (AIG Rtd.) who passed away on Sunday 22nd December 2024. Retired DIG Moses Jitoboh served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Force Headquarters, before his retirement in 2023. Retired AIG Bola Longe had served as the CP Nasarawa State, and as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Federal Operations, Force Headquarters Abuja, before his…
The Nigeria Police Force is concerned about the persistent unprofessional conduct of a few Police officers which undermines the standards and reputation of the Nigeria Police Force. Despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions taken against those who have been exposed, some officers are still engaging in these shameful acts that erode public trust. Even more alarming is the fraudulent use of the name and office of the Inspector-General of Police to perpetrate these illegal acts. The intention behind this tactic is to intimidate victims into believing that the IGP is aware, and approves of their illegal activities. As a result,…
By Miriam Humbe On 27/12/2024 at 01:30hrs, information was received that suspected Armed robbers attacked a farm at Akwanga, inflicted injuries on the security guard using a Machete and rustled thirty-four cows. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa Police Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed. Acting on the information, police operatives in collaboration with the military and Vigilante swiftly mobilised to the scene and rescued the injured security guard to the hospital for medical treatment and launched a manhunt for for the criminals. The…
By Miriam Humbe Saudi Arabia-based humanitarian organization, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has announced plans to distribute 4,900 food baskets to vulnerable persons in Adamawa and Kebbi States. The initiative will be executed in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This announcement was made by KSrelief representative, Mr. Al-Yousef Abdulkarim Abdul-Mohsen, during a courtesy visit to NEMA’s headquarters in Abuja. Mr. Abdul-Mohsen said that KSrelief had engaged a contractor to supply the food items, while NEMA will oversee their reception and facilitate direct distribution to the identified beneficiaries in both states. Mr. Abdul-Mohsen emphasized that…
By Miriam Humbe The National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA) has taken a significant step toward promoting entrepreneurship and job creation among Nigerian youths by establishing a water production factory in Abuja. Dr Alimi Etsu, the NOUNAA Secretary disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. This initiative aligns with the association’s vision of fostering economic empowerment and enhancing community development. The foundation for the water factory was laid at the proposed Alumni Village in the Kuchyako district of Kuje Area Council, with the ceremony led by NOUN Vice Chancellor, Professor Olufemi Peters, represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor…