Igbakwu Community in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, has rejected the Anambra State Police Command’s Autopsy report of its slain 70 year-old son, Chief Daniel Mbanefo. The people appealed to Inspector General of Police to constitute an Independent Investigation Team to conduct an autopsy on the corpse allegedly murdered by member of the
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Avert looming communal clash in Enugu communities – Group begs Ugwuanyi, IGP
…imminent communal clash between Nkomoro and Onuogba Nike over disputed communal land Nkomoro Nike community in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Alkali Baba to avert imminent communal clash between it and neighbouring Onuogba Nike community over disputed communal land.
Read moreIGP redeploys CP Abutu Yaro to Imo Command, 5 other CPs affected
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba(IGP) has ordered the posting of Abutu Yaro, (CP) to Imo State as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the State. The posting of the new CP is in furtherance of efforts by the police leadership towards strengthening security, tackling violent crimes and enhancing optimal
Read moreNBA sues Buhari over IGP’s tenure elongation
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court, Lagos, challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. President Buhari had earlier this month extended the IGP’s tenure by three months. Adamu, who joined the Nigeria Police Force on February 1, 1986,
Read moreDate to announce next IGP not fixed yet – FG
On Monday, the Presidency disclosed that it has not decided the date for the announcement of a new Inspector-General of Police IGP. The present IGP, Mohammed Adamu is expected to leave office on Monday, (today) as he attains the retirement age. While speaking on the development on Channels Tv, the Senior Special Assistant to the
Read moreResignation from 100 of policemen allegedly rejected by police high command
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said he has rejected up-to hundreds of resignation letter from police officers following the EndSARS protests incidents. The Senior officers told newsmen that hundreds of policemen were ready to leave after their humiliation and burning of stations. “There is no amount of talk that will assuage the anger
Read moreIGP urges use of lawful force against riotious elements
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the deployment of all legitimate force to protect lives and property of citizens including police officers and personnel of other law enforcement agencies and their families, and to prevent attacks on private/public assets from any violent person(s) or group(s) operating under any guise. In
Read morePolice upward review of salary structure approved by Buhari – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has disclosed that President Buhari has approved an enhanced salary and allowance structure for men and women of the Nigeria Police. He said the gesture would go a long way to boost the performance index of the personnel and strengthen Nigeria’s internal security system. He said also that that
Read moreBREAKING: Guide yourselves from any form of attack, IGP urges Operatives
‌ The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has told operatives to safeguard themselves from any form of attack. He said that operatives have the right to protect their lives against danger. The IGP spoke on Friday during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Abuja, where he also encouraged the operatives who
Read morePolice officers didn’t shoot #EndSARS protesters – IGP tells Amnesty Int’l
Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has declined reports by Amnesty International (AI), a global human rights organisation, that some EndSARS protesters were shot by police. He described Amnesty’s report of October 21, 2020, that police personnel shot at peaceful protesters as “untrue, misleading and contrary to all available empirical evidence”. Adamu said police
Read moreIGP orders deployyment of Anti-Riot Police officers as attacks on Police facilities persist
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of anti-riot policemen in the Police Mobile Force (PMF) to protect lives and property y of Nigerians amid the ongoing violence that has marred the # EndSARS protests rocking the country as the #EndSARS protests intensify nationwide. The order is coming on the heels of
Read moreIGP files fresh 20 grounds of appeal at Supreme Court over recruitment of 10,000 constables
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has filed 20 new grounds of appeal against the September 30, 2020 judgment of the Court of Appeal which nullified the recruitment of 10,000 constables. The fresh notice of appeal filed at the Supreme Court, on Thursday, incorporates the earlier one containing only three grounds of appeal filed
Read moreIGP issues fresh directives, says no more checking of people’s phones
The Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has declared that no Police officer of any unit should henceforth look into people’s phones. It was gathered that the IGP made this statement at a press briefing, in Abuja. The information is coming on the heels of the #ENDSARS protest, currently ongoing nationwide. His statement reads, “The
Read moreViral video: 5 invited for alleged misconduct by IGP
THE last may not have been heard of the alleged scandal against former Minister of State for Education Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. Office of the Inspector General of Police, through the Monitoring Unit in an October 5 letter signed by Nuhu Hamidu (CSP), has invited masterminds of the video for interrogation. The Urhobo high chief was
Read moreIGP sets up “SWAT” to replace FSARS
The Inspector -General of Police (IGP) , Mohammed Adamu , has set up the Special Weapons and Tactics Team that will replace the disbanded Special Anti- Robbery Squad . The prospective members of the new team , who would undergo tactical training next week , will undergo a psychological and medical examination to ascertain their
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