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IGP orders water-tight Security Around Embassies, Foreign Missions,Businesses In Nigeria

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered water-tight security around embassies, foreign missions, foreigners and their businesses within the country. This order was against the backdrop of the unfortunate attack on Shoprite outlets in Lekki Area of Lagos Sate on 3rd September, 2019 by some miscreants who attacked and looted the Malls ostensibly under the pretext of protesting against the incessant “xenophobic” attacks in South Africa. IGP Adamu also directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police across the Federation to be on red alert…

IGP Condoles Catholic Family Over Killing of Rev. Father David Tanko ….Orders CPs to pay special attention to security of the clergy​

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has given marching orders to the Commissioner of Police, Taraba State Command to fish-out the killers of Rev. Father David Tanko who was gruesomely murdered in the most inhuman and barbaric manner by unknown persons in the early hours of today, 29th August, 2019, at Kpankufu Village along Wukari Road on his way to Kofai Amadu Village in Taraba State. The IGP condoled the Catholic Family in Nigeria over the unfortunate incident. He also expressed deep concerns over the recent incidents of attacks on…

IGP orders deployment of police helicopters to tackle crimes across Nigeria · … Enjoins citizens not to panic

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered the deployment of Police aerial surveillance helicopters to major cities in the South-West and North-West of the country. While the Police Air-Wing Operational Base in Abuja cater for Abuja – Kaduna highways as well as the adjoining States in the North-West and North-Central, the new base in Ondo State will cater for the adjoining states and highways straddling the South-West. IGP then enjoined citizens not to panic but to go about their lawful businesses as the aerial surveillance is geared towards…

IGP Hosts 2019 INTERPOL Week

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In line with his unalloyed commitment to drive global collaboration towards effectively addressing prevailing and emerging crimes such as terrorism, violent extremism, kidnapping, arms smuggling and illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons, cybercrime, cattle rustling, human trafficking, maritime insecurity, herders and farmers’ conflict amongst others in Nigeria, the Sahel region and other countries in the African continent, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu will for the first time in Nigeria’s history, host the INTERPOL Week. The event, tagged “A Safer World” will be held at the International Conference Centre,…

EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATION: IGP Felicitates with Muslims, Other Nigerians …..Orders round-the-clock security across the nation ​

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu has assured Nigerians of adequate security before, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir festival. As part of measures toward ensuring a peaceful and incident-free Sallah celebration, the IGP directed all Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in charge of Zones and State Commands nationwide to deploy adequate operational manpower and equipment to protect all places of public interest, including: shopping malls, motor parks, financial institutions, places of worship and recreation centres to enable holiday makers, worshippers and the…

Soldiers Kill Three Police Operatives, One Civilian In Taraba · …. IGP orders full – fledged investigations

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Muhammad Adamu has ordered full-fledged investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of three Police operatives and one Civilian, and serious injury to other Police operatives, who were on investigation activities to Ibi, Taraba State, to arrest one Alhaji Hamisu indicted in a series of high-profile kidnap incidents in the State. The Police Operatives, led by ASP Felix Adolije of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) reportedly came under sudden attack and serious shooting by soldiers of the Nigerian Army, along Ibi – Jalingo Road,…

VIOLENT PROTEST: IGP Orders 24hrs Surveillance On FCT ,Environs. ·

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Following the violent protest by members of the El-Zakzakky Group, today, 9th July, 2019, at the National Assembly, Abuja, which led to the unprovoked assault on and injury to Police personnel on lawful duty as well as willful damage to public properties, the Inspector General of Police, IGP ,Mohammed Adamu has ordered a 24hr Police surveillance in the FCT and its environs. Similarly, the Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police in States contiguous to the FCT were also placed on the alert to ensure maximum security in…

IGP Orders Investigation On Alleged Assault By Senator Abbo Elisha On A Nigerian Woman

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault on a female Nigerian by Senator Abbo Elisha. The IGP specifically directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Bala Ciroma to provide a personal and round-the-clock supervision of every facet of the investigation, including the Forensic analysis of the video currently in circulation as well as the actions and inactions of the Policeman seen in the video footage. IGP Adamu while…

ATTACK ON POLICE STATION: IGP Deploys Crack Detectives To Bayelsa State · ……Pays Tribute To The Fallen Heroes

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Following the attack on Agudama Ekpetiama Police Station, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by unknown gunmen, in the early hours of today,the Inspector General of Police,Mohammed Adamu,has ordered a massive manhunt for the perpetrators of the dastardly act. The IGP condemned the attack which resulted in the death of the Divisional Police Officer, SP Ola Rosanla with three other Police officers and left two others injured. He pledged that no stone will be left unturned towards apprehending the perpetrators and bringing them to book. Meanwhile, the IGP has ordered the immediate deployment…

EID –EL- FITRI : IGP Felicitates With Nigerians · …….Orders Water-tight Security At Praying Grounds ,Other Sensitive Locations

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The Inspector General of Police,IGP M.A Adamu has felicitated with Nigerians, most especially the Muslim Faithfuls throughout the country on the occasion of the celebration of the 2019 Eid-el- Fitri. IGP, in a release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba assured the Nigerian public of adequate security before, during and after the celebration in all States of the Federation and the FCT. He therefore directed Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in charge of Zones and State Commands nationwide to intensify security…