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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
* 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. […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has said community Policing will help to achieve very low crime profile within communities. He said if the scheme is achieved, it will be a perfect force to stem out hate speech, insurgency and other societal ill ravaging the country. The IGP stated this at the weekend, […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari has publicly displayed signs of incompetence and uncoordinated administration when he was informed by an outside source that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris did not obey his orders to relocate and remain in Benue State. PDP stresses that President Buhari’s explanation on the […]
.Says he never knew Idris moved to Nasarawa instead of Benue .Accuses IGP of being slow in use of intelligence, resources .President: We’ll do our best to solve farmers, herdsmen crises In what can be referred to as unprecedented and one of his harsh words since coming to power in 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari has […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has reinstated his commitment to reposition the Police Cooperative Society to meet the needs of Officers and Men of the Force. Idris, who is the President of the society made this known recently in Lagos during the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Police Cooperative Multi-Purpose […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday debunked media reports by some section of the media that killings of helpless Nigerians in Zamfara State by alleged gunmen is getting out of hand. The IGP, who paid an operational visit to Zurmi, Zamfara State where scores of people were reportedly killed by the […]
.Seek reversal of House resolution due to lack of fair hearing .Want House to probe allegations against IGP Idris .Lawmakers: We stand on resolution asking Buhari to remove him Strong indications emerged on Wednesday night about the decision of six members of the House of Representatives to oppose the resolution of the House, asking President […]
*Orders investigation on Sen. Obiora, DIG Dagala , DSTV boss, others The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, on Friday ordered the withdrawal of all cases against the Chairman of Folio Media Group (FMG), publisher of The Daily Times, Mr Fidelis Anosike, the Group Managing Director, Bar Noel Anosike and five members of staff […]
The Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris and five additional Units of Police Mobile Force (PMF) this morning relocated to Benue state to quell the festering killings by herdsmen in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas in Benue State. The relocation followed an order issued by President Muhammadu Buhari , few hours ago, “that the […]
Following the #EndSARS’ campaign inaugurated on Twitter by some Nigerians, the Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim, has ordered the immediate re-organization of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) nationwide. The campaign, which has set the social media agog in the last 48 hours, had exposed some of the atrocities committed by the SARS. The IGP, […]
A non-governmental organisation, Crusade for Justice (CJ), has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), over alleged gruesome murder of a 16 year old boy, Chidera Ezeanya, by the owner of Iron Smelting Company, Mr. Ifeanyi Okpoko. The deceased was allegedly beaten, tortured and tied up, suspended with his hands and legs at his back […]
Francesca Iwambe- Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has approached the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory with a motion praying the court to restrain the Senate Committee from going ahead with its planned investigation into the allegations of corruption against him. The IGP is also praying the court to restrain […]
Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, says offenders of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention ETC) Act, 2015, which is popularly known as “hate speech” in social media risk 10 years jail time and N25 million fine, on conviction. The Inspector General of Police made the comments in Abuja while speaking at a round table organised by […]
…to submit reports in two weeks Following the complaints and allegations of bribery leveled against the Nigerian Police Service Commission(PSC) and the office of the Inspector General of Police(IGP) on the recent promotion of officers, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris has set up a special Investigation Panel to investigate the alleged favoritism and lopsided nature of […]