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Just In: IGP responds to senate summon, holds closed-door meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

The Senate has admitted the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu into the chamber to brief lawmakers on the nation’s security challenges. The session is holding behind-closed-doors. IGP, NSCDC Boss summoned by Reps over ‘accidental discharge’ Recall that last week, the Senate summoned

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Just In: IGP, NSCDC Boss summoned by Reps over ‘accidental discharge’

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

The House of Representatives have summoned the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana over recurring extra-judicial killings under the guise of accidental discharge by the Nigerian Police and personnel of other security agencies. The motion brought by the Deputy Whip,

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Kogi Election: I-G says Police will be professional

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the police would exhibit professionalism during the Nov. 16 governorship election in Kogi. Adamu stated this in Lokoja during a stakeholders meeting  in preparation for the election. He said that the police and other security agencies were fully prepared to ensure adequate security

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We arrested 2,175 kidnapping suspects, others in two months – Police IG

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2019

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday gave an update on the Operation Puff Adder, which is aimed at tackling kidnapping and banditry nationwide, saying the police had arrested 2,175 suspects since April 5. The IG said police operatives attached to the Operation Puff Adder had also rescued 63 kidnap victims within the period […]

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Group commends Buhari for retaining service chiefs, IGP, says action has paid off

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

A pro-Buhari organisation, Re-elect Buhari Movement (RBM) has commended the foresight of President Muhammadu Buhari in not yielding to calls for the sack of Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police. The RBM in a statement by its convener, Mr. Emmanuel Umohinyang, a lawyer, noted that recent experience has shown that the President digs deep […]

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Senate to Buhari: IGP unfit, remove him now

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2018 0

…Says Idris not qualified to hold office in Nigeria, abroad …Declares police chief enemy of democracy …IGP incurs senators’ wrath for snubbing them for 4th time For failing to honour its invitation for the fourth running time, the Senate, on Wednesday, declared the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, an enemy of democracy. Idris […]

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Buhari’s Bombshell: Anxiety at force headquarters as IGP refuses to show up

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

Anxiety and suspense have gripped the hierarchy of the officers of the Nigeria Police Force as the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris has failed to turn up in the office. The Daily Times gathered that the IGP for the past two days had failed to show up in the office. A top police […]

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Anambra community murder: Family petitions IG

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2017 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IG), has been urged to transfer the investigation of the brutal murder of Mr. Chukwudi Chinwuba, the President General of Oroma-Etiti in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra state back to Anambra State Police Command, Awka for proper investigation so as to ensure justice in the matter. In a petition […]

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Analysing the IGP’s disrespect of the Senate shows that Nigeria does not have a separation of powers

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

Democracies are generally known to consist of the executive, legislature and the judiciary. These different branches, in purpose and function, work in tandem to provide as seamless a democratic experience as possible for the citizens they purport to serve. Nigeria’s democracy is no different, but the seamlessness with which all three tiers of government should […]

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Alleged murder of 16-year-old: Crusade for Justice petitions IGP

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

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 […]

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IGP stalls Senate probe, cites lawmakers’ rule, court injunction

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday advised the Senate to put a stop to probe him, stating that the moves by the lawmakers in that regard even contravene the Senate’s standing Rule. IGP said this when he appeared before the Ad hoc Senate Committee probing the allegations of fraud earlier leveled against […]

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IGP’s wife launches war against drug abuse, child molestation

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

The President, Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) and Wife of the current Inspector General of Police, Barrister Asma’u Ndayako Idris on Thursday launched a campaign against Drug Abuse, Addiction, Barracks Sanitation and Child Molestation for the youths in Katsina. Daily Times reports, that the campaign is coming at a time the state is experiencing an

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Gunmen kill policeman, injure another at former IGP Commasie’s residence

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked the residence of former Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Coomasie, killing a mobile policeman and injuring another. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that two attackers on a motorcycle opened fire on the two policemen stationed at the gate of the residence at the about 8pm, but did not […]

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IGP asks court to stop senate from probing him

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2017 0

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 […]

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Imohimi replaces Owoseni as Lagos Police Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2017 0

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday appointed Imohimi Edgar, as the new Commissioner of Police in-charge-of the Lagos State Command- replacing Fatai Owoseni. This followed Edgar’s recent promotion to Acting Commissioner of police by the Police Service Commission. ‎ Edgar, a seasoned police officer, who was until his promotion, the Deputy

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BREAKING: Lagos state gets new Commissioner of Police

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2017 0

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has appointed Edgar Imohimi as the new Commissioner of Police in-charge of the Lagos State Command. This followed Edgar’s recent promotion by the Police Service Commission (PSC) Edgar was until his promotion, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, in charge of Operations, in Lagos State. Observers believe Edgar […]

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Sen. Kashamu in fresh trouble

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2017 0

A lawyer, Mr Babatunde Olokun, has slammed a N10 million suit on Sen. Buruji Kashamu (PDP-Ogun). Olokun is pressing charges against Kashamu over alleged unlawful arrest, continuous threat to life, harassment and infringement on fundamental human rights. Olokun, a legal practitioner, who filed the application at the Federal High Court in Abuja, alleged that the […]

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APC Reps Candidate Petitions IGP, Alleges Threat to Life

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2015 0

By Correspondent The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency, Akwa-Ibom State, Mr Eshiet Offiong, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, over alleged threat to his life. In the petition by his lawyer, Felix Udoh, he alleged that his life was being threatened by a […]

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Breaking News: Arase Confirmed as Inspector General of Police

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2015 0

The Police council has announced Solomon Arase as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The confirmation is coming shortly after the council of state meeting when the Police council met with President Goodluck Jonathan. Arase, who spoke with state House Correspondents after meeting with President Jonathan pledged that no Nigerian would suffer injustice under his

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Jonathan to Handover May 29

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

    The Federal Government on Wednesday said President Goodluck Jonathan will formally hand over power to the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on May 29. Briefing State House correspondent at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Jonathan, the Minister of Information, Senator Patricia Akwashiki said, “In