The Sokoto State Police Commissioner, Kamaludeen Okunola, has confirmed twenty-three deaths following an attack on travellers in Angwan Bawa, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He confirmed the figure shortly after briefing Governor Aminu Tambuwal in an emergency security meeting summoned by the governor on Wednesday. The CP described the incident as unfortunate, noting that…
The Lagos State Police Command has reinstated its ban on street protests to mark the anniversary of the EndSARS protest of October last year. The State Police Command says it will only allow an indoor and virtual programmes to mark the anniversary of the EndSARS protest, with enough security at such venues. The Police Public Relations Officer,…
Policemen on Thursday, October 14, 2021, took over the Lekki Tollgate area on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State. The move is in response to plans to mark the anniversary of the EndSARS protest in October last year with another protest at the Lekki Tollgate, where security operatives opened fire on protesters. The Police Public Relations Officer,…
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has replaced the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, ahead of the governorship election on November 6. The new Commissioner of Police is Echeng Eworo Echeng, and he takes over from C.P. Tony Olofu, who has been moved to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. C.P. Echeng, who is well experienced…
A police officer identified as Inspector John Iretibe has appeared before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and Restitution in an attempt to clear his name over an allegation of murder. Inspector Iretibe, who is also known as Tallest, is accused of killing one Mustapha Murruf at the Ajangbadi area of Lagos State…
The Police Service Commission has confirmed the appointment of three Deputy Inspectors General of police. They are Tijanni Baba from North East; Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, also from North-East, and Moses Jitoboh from South-South. The Commission also approved the promotion of twenty-four commissioners of police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of police. They include Usman Nagogo,…