POLICE PARADE 35 SUSPECTS INCLUDING ONE FEMALE FOR ARMED ROBBERY, KIDNAPPING, OTHERS

Re-arrest 5 inmates who escaped from Edo Correctional Centre Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested thirty-five (35) suspects comprising thirty-four (34) male and one (1) female for their involvement and indictment in cases of armed robbery, kidnapping and other heinous crimes in some parts of the country. Also arrested are five (5) inmates who escaped from lawful custody from the Benin City Correctional Centre during the ENDSARS protests.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: 8 AK49 rifles,1 Beretta Pistol with 6 rounds of live ammunition, 3 locally made pistols, 111 rounds of AK47 ammunition,10 AK47 magazine, 5 live cartridges,7 Laptop computers, 1 anti-tracking device,1 camouflage vest, 8 stolen but recovered vehicles, 1 stolen but recovered trailer truck (Mercedes Actros with reg. no. NNK 334 YT). Notable amongst the cases is the re-arrest of five (5) inmates who escaped from lawful custody at the Oko Correctional Centre, Benin City during the ENDSARS protests. The suspects, Onaruje Benjamin, who had earlier been convicted for Conspiracy and Armed Robbery and was on death-row at the time of escape, Adebayo Opeyemi, a dismissed soldier, Peter Felix Osas, Frank Odion Oloye and Alhaji Hudu Musa a.k.a Mai Cellular were arrested by operatives of the FIB – Intelligence Response Team in Kaduna State for the offences of Armed Robbery, Car Theft and Unlawful Possession of Firearms. Investigations reveal the suspects having escaped from the Correctional Centre, formed a new criminal gang and returned to their old criminal enterprise. As a matter of fact, one of the suspects, Onaruje Benjamin, snatched a Toyota Corolla Car in Benin, 30-minutes after his escape from the Correctional Centre. Five (5) vehicles earlier snatched from their owners at gun point in different parts of the country were recovered from the gang. While Onaruje Benjamin is the leader of the gang and the arms bearer, Alhaji Hudu Musa is in charge of ferrying and disposing the stolen vehicles to Niger Republic. Also arrested is one female suspect, Talatu Ibrahim, 40years old from Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State from whom six (6) AK49 rifles were recovered. Her arrest led to the subsequent arrest of one Duleji Alhaji Abubakar a.k.a Ori jeje residing at Ekka village, Koro LGA, Kwara State. Findings reveal that Ori Jeje has been getting arms supply from Talatu Ibrahim to carry out series of kidnapping and armed robbery in Kwara State. The operatives also arrested one Abdullahi Mohammed a.k.a ‘Governmenti’, a specialist in car snatching. Investigation reveals that the suspect, within 90-days (August, September, and October, 2020) snatched 18 vehicles at gun-point from their owners in Jos and Bauchi States. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has reassured citizens of the renewed commitment of the Force to their safety and security. All the suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of investigations. DCP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA

WORKINGS OF THE NPF: IGP IS IN FIRM CONTROL

· Rtd Major General Garba Wahab’s Position Clearly Wrong · Spoke On Issues Outside His Area Of Core Competence, Says IGP The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to comments and reactions during an interview session on Channels TV Sunrise Daily program of 13th November, 2020 where one Major General Garba Wahab (rtd) commented that “…rather than improving the improvement (sic) …the IGP is sitting down there with all the paraphernalia of office deprived of actually having control of police… he is not in control”. The Force wishes to categorically state that the Rtd Major General is wrong in his assertion as IGP Adamu is firmly in control of the administration and operation of the Nigeria Police Force. It notes that the comments by Rtd Major General Garba Wahab shows that he spoke purely out of ignorance and from a jackboot mentality that lacks proper understanding of democratic policing culture, rooted in the Rule of Law. It reiterates that the retired Officer clearly spoke on a subject outside his areas of core competence. It is noteworthy that since his assumption of office as the 20th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni, a global policing icon, has in the past twenty-three months of his leadership of the Force, shown sterling qualities in what the operational/administrative command and control of the Force should be. This is exemplified in the various reform policies being implemented to reposition the Force for greater efficiency, uphold the rule of law in policing actions and drive a citizen-centred policing approach. It is to the credit of his robust leadership style that even in the face of the recent violence occasioned by the ENDSARS protest and provocative attacks on Police personnel and assets, the officers under his command exercised maximum restraint and stayed calm, professional and committed to maintaining law and order in the country. The Force therefore enjoins the general public and privileged opinion moulders not to allow sentiments becloud their sense of judgment but to use opportunities of national platforms to offer constructive criticisms and advocate opinions that will help in improving governance generally and policing in particular in the country. Major General Garba Wahab (rtd) will do well to fact-check his assumptions before going public. DCP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA​

Kogi Govt Writes US Over Visa Ban, Says Action Is Unacceptable

 

The Kogi State Government has written a letter to the United States Government, protesting against the recent visa ban imposed on politicians suspected to have rigged the November 2019 election in the state. 

 The US had on Monday imposed a visa restriction on some individuals for allegedly rigging the November 2019 governorship polls in Kogi and Bayelsa States as well as in the run-up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo governorship polls. 

“We find this unacceptable, and we protest your presumption. The least you could have done if indeed this is about democracy and human right as claimed is create a room, no matter how slim, for a fair hearing,” the letter issued by the State Government, Folashade Arike Ayoade, partly read.

The letter addressed to the Ambassador of the United States of America was dated September 16. According to the SSG, Governor Yahaya Bello argued that the US should have created room no matter how slim for a fair hearing.

 “As it is now, partisan speculation as to who is indicted, who is not and for what has become cudgels, furiously swung in the media space by all comers. “Your action has therefore added abundant grist to the rumour mills and electrified the merchants of fake news.”

 Although the state government admitted that there were some challenges with the governorship poll conducted last year, it, however, noted that subsequent elections would be improved upon.

WTO DG: Okonjo Iweala, Four Others Scale First Round Screening

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is still in the race of becoming the next Director-General World Trade Organisation (WTO) even after the international body reduced the number of candidates to five. WTO in a Tweet on its official handle @wto on Friday announced that the five “candidates will be moving on for members’ further consideration in the next round of consultations, which resume on 24 September.”

EDO GUBER ELECTION: IGP ORDERS RESTRICTION OF VEHICULAR MOVEMENT · Assures Citizens of safety

 In line with concerted efforts at ensuring public order and safety, during the forthcoming Edo Gubernatorial election slated to hold on Saturday, 19th September, 2020, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement from 11:59PM on Friday, 18th September, 2020 – 6pm on Saturday, 19th September, 2020.

 

The IGP notes that the restriction order is informed by the need to prevent the free flow, circulation and use of illicit arms and hard drugs and checkmate the movement of political thugs and touts and other criminally-minded individuals especially from contiguous States from hijacking and disrupting the electoral processes. He enjoins citizens to go out en-masse on the day of the election and vote, noting that the Police and other security agencies have been sufficiently mobilized to provide a safe, secure and conducive environment for the election.

 

While regretting any inconveniences the restriction order may cause the citizens, the IGP enjoins the citizens to see the restriction as part of necessary sacrifices towards the enthronement of democracy. He however warns that the Force will not sit idly-by and watch citizens who may want to engage in any criminal act - violent and destructive acts, snatching of ballot boxes, vote buying, vote selling, hate speeches, and other act(s) capable of compromising the electoral processes.

       

 

                                        DCP FRANK MBA

                    FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

                                FORCE HEADQUARTERS

                                                ABUJA​

2,191 COVID-19 Cases Yet To Turn Up For Admission – Lagos Govt

The Lagos State government has called on residents to take responsibility in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.

SEVEN ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE BANK ROBBERIES IN ILE-OLUJI, OYE EKITI, OTHERS

                         

23 others to be prosecuted for other heinous crimes

Police Operatives attached to the Special Tactical Squad have arrested a 7-man criminal gang that attacked and robbed three comm​ercial banks in the South-West States of Ondo and Ekiti between 2019 and 2020, killed innocent citizens including six (6) policemen and carted away several millions of naira.

Buhari Has Spoken, We Will Abide By His Decision – Tinubu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has been reacting to the recent crisis in the party and decisions made at Thursday’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which included the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC).

COVID-19: IGP UNVEILS NEW OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES, TAKES STEPS TO END POLICE-PUBLIC CONFLICTS

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has unveiled a new Operational Guidelines for the Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies on COVID-19 prevention enforcement duties, today, 8th June, 2020 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Military Kills Scores Of Bandits In Zamfara

Scores of armed bandits have been neutralised and their weapons destroyed in air strikes executed by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State.

Nigeria Records 260 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Now 12, 486

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Abia Governor Ikpeazu Tests Positive To COVID-19, Goes Into Isolation

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ISANLU POLICE STATION ATTACK AND BANK ROBBERY: IGP ORDERS MANHUNT FOR PERPETRATORS

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered a full-scale manhunt for the perpetrators of the attack on Isanlu Police station and a commercial bank in Yagba East LGA of Kogi State on 4^th June, 2020.

POLICE ARREST 3 BROTHERS FOR THE KIDNAP AND MURDER OF A MOTHER OF 5 IN ABUJA - Exhume remains of the deceased for forensic examination

Police operatives attached to the Intelligence Response Unit of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested three (3) suspects namely; Johnson Emmanuel - 38yrs, Gideon Emmanuel - 31yrs and Success Emmanuel - 27yrs for the kidnap and gruesome murder of one Mrs Janet Nnenna Ogbonnaya on 14^th May, 2020. The suspects, born by same parents, all male and native of Isiekenesi, Ideato LGA of Imo State were arrested by the Police in their home town where they had taken refuge after committing the crime in Abuja, in order to evade police arrest.

Nigeria Records 348 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Exceed 11,000

Nigeria has recorded an additional 348 COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in the country to 11,166.

FEC Approves Over N8bn For Commencement Of Work At Farin Waterfalls

The Federal Executive Council has approved over 8 billion naira for the commencement of work at the Farin Ruwa waterfalls in Nasarawa state.

George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in army to end unrest

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Court Orders Release Of Orji Kalu From Jail

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the release of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu from the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.

Domestic Flights May Resume June 21 – FG

The Federal Government on Monday said the ban placed on domestic flights may be lifted by June 21.

Majek Fashek Is Dead

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PTF Reduces Nationwide Curfew, Orders Full Operation In Financial Sector

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has reduced the nationwide curfew from 10pm to 4am.

Nigeria Records 416 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Infections Hit 10,578

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased further on Monday with 416 cases reported by the country, even as the nation intensifies efforts to flatten the curve of the pandemic.

Nigeria Records 182 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Infections Hit 8,915

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased further on Thursday with 182 cases reported by the country, even as the nation intensifies efforts to flatten the curve of the pandemic.

Alleged Exam Malpractice: Court Strikes Out Charges Against Senator Adeleke

Senator Ademola Adeleke

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the case against Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Kogi Rejects Two COVID-19 Cases Announced By NCDC

Covid19 Sample Collection

The Kogi state government has rejected the two COVID-19 positive cases announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

Buhari Asks Senate To Confirm New SEC DG, Three Commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Lamido Yuguda as the new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reps Question Health Minister On Whereabouts Of Chinese Doctors

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have questioned the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, demanding full details of the activities and whereabouts of the Chinese doctors.

Brazil Jumps To Third In COVID-19 Cases Worldwide

Brazil has the third-highest number of novel coronavirus cases in the world, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling surge for a country struggling to respond to the pandemic.

COVID-19: FG announces new measures on Monday

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said Nigerians should expect new processes on Monday exactly two weeks after the start of a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States. Mustapha said this on Sunday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the activities of the task force.

Russia Says COVID-19 Cases Under 9,000 For First Time Since May 1

Russia said Monday under 9,000 new coronavirus cases had been recorded for the first time since early May as anti-virus restrictions ease and officials say the situation is stabilising.

Nigeria Records 338 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Near 6,000

Nigeria has recorded 338 new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

Pope Francis shares joy as churches reopen in Italy

Saint Peter’s Basilica throws its doors open to visitors on Monday, marking a relative return to normality at the Vatican and beyond in Italy, where most business activity is set to resume.

AFTER MANY DEMANDS FOR SOLUTIONS TO MY LAST PIECE “WE ARE AT WAR”

By Senator Dino MELAYE
I have struggled to put together a concise set of solutions, which are up for scrutiny and debate so that our beloved nation can take its rightful place amongst other nations.

Why I’m staying away from partisan politics –Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he reduced his political activities since he quit power in 2015 to enable him to concentrate on his foundation.

The former leader gave the explanation on Sunday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, when Governor Douye Diri inaugurated the state executive council of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Jonathan, who said he was actually moving away from being “an effective partisan politician,” however, noted that his absence from political activities was being misunderstood.

COVID-19: Home treatment will increase infections, NMA, nurses warn

The Nigerian Medical Association and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives on Sunday cautioned the Federal  Government against treating COVID-19 patients at home.

Nigeria Confirms 248 New COVID-19 Cases, 17 Deaths

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control on Sunday confirmed 248 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria to 4,399.

Remember The Disabled During COVID-19 Crisis, UN Chief Says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres

 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on governments around the world to specifically take into account the billions of people with disabilities in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buhari issues new directives on COVID-19 donations

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has issued new directives on COVID-19 donations to Nigeria by philanthropists, companies and international organisations.

Bundesliga to return in May

Berlin plans to allow Germany’s Bundesliga to restart behind closed doors in May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft government agreement seen by AFP Wednesday.

COVID-19: Students in Wuhan return to school

Students in WUHAN China After Covid19

Chinese youngsters in the global virus epicentre of Wuhan filed back to class on Wednesday, wearing masks and walking in single file past thermal scanners.

Sierra Leone’s COVID-19 cases rise to 199

Sierra Leone’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen to 199 with 21 new cases confirmed on Tuesday, local health authorities said.

COVID-19: Lagos battles shortage of reagents, FCT runs out of test kits

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 at the House of Representatives on Tuesday said Kano State had become the epicentre of coronavirus in the North.

Nigeria Records 148 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Now 2,950

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed 148 new COVID-19 cases in the country, taking Nigeria’s total cases to 2,950.

32 Health Workers Test Positive For COVID-19 In Kano

32 health workers in various hospitals across Kano State have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Do not use untested coronavirus remedies, WHO Africa warns

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BCG vaccine trial begins on SA health workers

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Lawmaker Introduces National Health Emergency Bill In Senate

A National Health Emergency Bill has been introduced for the first reading in the Senate.

Coronavirus Deaths Top 250,000 As Billions Raised For Vaccine Push

Global deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped a quarter-million on Monday, mostly in the US and Europe even as both regions slowly moved away from lockdown and world leaders raised billions towards a vaccine.