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Security meeting: What IGP told South East Govs

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu on Wednesday at a closed-door meeting with governors of the South East at the Government House, in Enugu said that the South East Geopolitical Zone is challenged by the threats of kidnapping, armed robbery, youth restiveness, communal

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IGP meets S’East governors behind closed doors over security

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Wednesday held a closed door meeting with governors of the south east at the Government House, Enugu. In attendance at the meeting which started at about 10am are governors of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu; Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi; Anambra state, Willie Obiano and the host governor, Ifeanyi […]

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Security: IGP, S/East Governors in closed door meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

Enugu – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu is currently in a closed door meeting with governors of the South East at the Government House, Enugu. In attendance in the meeting which started at about 10am are governors of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu, Ebonyi, Dave Umahi, Anambra, Willie Obiano and the host, Ifeanyi […]

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NDDC Probe: Centre writes IGP, DSS, Seeks Security Protection For Acting MD

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

Following the forensic audit of the activities of the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has written the Inspector- General of Police and the Director-General of the Directorate of State Services to beef up security around the Managing Director of the commission, Dr. (Mrs.) Joi Nunieh. The centre, […]

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Police promoted 10,114 officers since my appointment – IGP

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday, said a total of 10,114 police personnel had been promoted since the inception of his administration in January 2019. Adamu disclosed this in Abuja during the decoration of newly promoted Commissioners of Police. He said the total figure was made up of 7,127 Inspectors […]

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Senate tells IGP to reduce checkpoints on federal highways

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

Abuja – The Senate has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu to reduce the number of checkpoints on federal highways in the country. This, according to the Senate, had become necessary to reduce the gridlock on the roads. The resolutions were reached following the consideration of a motion by Sen. Chukwuka Utazi (PDP- […]

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IGP redeploys senior police officers

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Mohammed Adamu has ordered the redeployment of the recently promoted Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIG). The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO),  DCP Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. READ ALSO Gov. Wike swears in new SA, Perm. Sec. […]

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Police redeploy 13 newly-promoted AIGs

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the redeployment of of 13 Assistant Inspectors General of Police to various zones and formations across the country. Following the recent promotion of Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni […]

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IGP reiterates commitment to effective service delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2019 0

Minimum Wage: Consequential increments will depend on …. – NGFLagos – The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu on Monday said that a three-day retreat, in line with Nigerian policing vision would enhance effective police service delivery in the country. Adamu said this at the 2019 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers with […]

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IGP tasks Petroleum, Illegal Bunkering Taskforce on firmness

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2019 0

Abuja – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu has called on the Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering to be firm in the discharge of their duties. Adamu made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at his maiden meeting with sector, intelligence and unit commanders of the task force. He […]

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Court restrains IGP from proscribing Benue Livestock Guards

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2018 0

A Makurdi High Court presided over by Justice Austine Ityonyiman yesterday issued an interim order restraining the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and the Benue State Commissioner of Police from prohibiting or shutting down offices of the Benue State Livestock Guards in any part of the State. The Court also restrained the IGP and the […]

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Court throws out IGP’s suit, says Senate has power to summon him

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2018 0

Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court in Abuja , on Tuesday held that the Senate has the power to summon the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris. Consequently, the court struck out the suit filed by the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the […]

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FSARS reform: Committee insists all options be exhausted

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2018 0

In furtherance with the implementation of the Presidency’s directive to reform the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the IGP Committee charged with the responsibility to implement the reform in compliance with the directive said all options will be exhausted in ensuring the new Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) is totally overhauled. Emphasising this was

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Ijaw youths accuse IGP of plot to destabilise Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

The umbrella body of all Ijaw youths across Nigeria, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has raised alarm over recent decision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to post four Commissioners of Police to Bayelsa State in less than two weeks. A statement issued by the Secretary General of IYC, Mr. Alfred […]

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Buhari swears in PSC Chair, members

Ihesiulo Grace 25 July 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in the former Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Musiliu Smith, as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission. Mr. Smith will take over from former IGP Mike Okiro. The President also swore in Mr. Festus Okoye, as the National Electoral Commissioner in the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), representing the South […]

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Family petitions police over death of activist in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2018 0

The Family of Christian Njoku allegedly murdered in Ekpan Community in Delta state by the police attached to Ekpan Police Division has petitioned the state Commissioner of Police, Mustafa Muhammad, and the Inspector General of Police, (IGP), Ibrahim Idris to carry out thorough Findings on the incident, and ensure the policemen allegedly involved the murder […]

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Police arrest 3 foreigners, 2 Nigerians for Trans-Boarder robbery

Ihesiulo Grace 24 June 2018 0

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Special Intelligence Response Team has arrested a five man trans-boarder armed robbery gang who disguise as commercial motorcyclists to snatch exotic cars in Nigeria and sell them in Benin Republic. It was gathered that three of the suspects were from Benin Republic while the other two were Nigerians. The […]

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IGP Idris Sues Senate, Saraki

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2018 0

…says Presidential assignment Stopped Him from honouring invitation The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, has taken to court to challenge his summon by the Nigerian Senate. In a suit marked FHC/ABJ/ CS/ 457/2018, Idris is seeking an injunctive order of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja restraining, “the Senate and Senate President, Bukola […]

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No, you can’t intimidate me, IGP replies Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2018 0

But the IGP has replied the Senate, saying that the force he leads does not owe any individual or group any apology in discharging its duties. Idris stated this while responding to the resolution by senators over his refusal to honour the invitation of the federal lawmakers. The Senate had summoned the IGP over the […]

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Killings, Melaye: Again, IGP snubs Senate over invitation

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

* Senators angry, resolve to report Idris to Buhari * Give IGP 7-day ultimatum to honour invitation * Drama as police rearrest Melaye after bail The Senate on Wednesday resolved to drag the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to President Muhammadu Buhari for turning down invitation by the upper chamber for a second time running. […]