Tag: Nigeria police force

NUJ FCT Council passes Vote of confidence on Grace Ike …. refers former Chairman Ogbeche to Police over alleged Cyberattack

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has passed a vote of confidence on the Comrade Grace Ike-led executive during its Monthly Congress held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Union’s Secretariat in Utako, Abuja.   The Congress, which had over 450 members in attendance, took a serious turn during the “State of the Union/Nation” session when allegations emerged that a former Chairman of the Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, had unlawfully accessed and altered the Union’s verified social media handles. He was accused of changing…

Child Abuse: MURIC Commends Nigeria Police over arrest of Fauziya Gidado

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Nigeria Police for arresting Fauziya Gidado, a woman accused of torturing and brutalizing her 14-year-old house help, Bashariya.   According to MURIC, Fauziya was arrested on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her Sokoto home and transferred to the Nigerian Police Headquarters in Abuja for further investigation.   The organization praised the police for their prompt action, saying it demonstrated a high standard of professionalism.   MURIC had previously demanded the arrest and prosecution of Fauziya, citing allegations of enslavement, subjugation, and severe…

Nigeria Police nabs Human Trafficking Kingpin, Armed Robbery Fugitive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a decisive move against transnational organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested two high-profile fugitives wanted by international authorities for heinous crimes including human trafficking and armed robbery.   Acting on an INTERPOL Red Notice, operatives tracked down Felix Omoregie, alias “Eghosa Johnson Omoregie,” in Benin City, Edo State. Omoregie, believed to be the mastermind of a major human trafficking ring, was declared wanted by the Belgian government for trafficking young Nigerian women many of them minors—to Europe for sexual exploitation. Authorities revealed the victims were subjected to…

Ex-Oyo Health Commissioner Dr Azeez Adeduntan petitions AGF, IGP over Police refusal to release foundation’s vehicle despite court judgment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Renowned cardiovascular surgeon and former Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Prince (Dr.) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, has raised serious concerns over the refusal of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to comply with a valid court judgment ordering the release of his foundation’s vehicle, a Toyota Corolla with registration number KWL 927 FH. In an open letter addressed to the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Dr. Adeduntan recounted that the vehicle was impounded in February 2023 over a transaction…

A YEAR OF SILENCE: THE UNRESOLVED DEATH OF JOSHUA ÈJUOJO DANIEL-EJIGBO AND NIGERIA’S JUDICIAL CRISIS

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In the corridors of Nigeria’s justice system, the file concerning the death of 17-year-old Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo gathers dust—a potent symbol of institutional failure that continues to raise alarming questions about accountability, influence, and the rule of law in Africa’s most populous nation.   On April 30, 2024, Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo, a first-year Computer Science student at Veritas University in Abuja, died under circumstances that remain contested. The university’s official position maintains that Joshua was struck by a falling barbell while exercising unsupervised in the campus gymnasium. However, this account…

Redefining Police PR in Nigeria: ACP Muyiwa Adejobi’s Approach Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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In recent years, the role of public relations in the context of law enforcement has increased significantly, with clear indications that strategic communication can greatly enhance public trust and cooperation. A prominent example of this transformation is observed in the work of ACP Muyiwa Adejobi with the Nigeria Police Force.   In this writeups, I will be examining and analyzing how Muyiwa Adejobi has influenced and transformed the public relations structure within the Nigeria Police Force. I aim to explore the changes and improvements initiated under his leadership and evaluate…

MURIC raises alarm over alleged plot to attack Yoruba muslims, calls for urgent security intervention

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot to unleash violence on Yoruba Muslims, calling on security agencies to act swiftly to prevent a crisis. In a statement released on Friday, January 31, 2025, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, urged the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of the Department of State Security (DSS), and other security agencies to investigate threats circulating on social media against Yoruba Muslims and their leaders. According to MURIC, recent videos and articles have incited ethnic…

DISCLAIMER

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This is to notify the general public that Abdullahi Baba Inusa, formerly Acting Registrar of Flyingdove Institute of Information Technology, Madalla Campus, whose picture is posted above is no longer associated with the institution in any capacity. During his tenure, Mr. Abdullahi Baba Inusa is alleged to have absconded with institute’s property and engaged in acts of forgery, including falsifying admission letters and the Rector’s signature. These acts are unauthorized and constitute serious breaches of trust and criminal offenses. The public is strongly advised not to conduct any transactions or…

IGP refutes viral fake news encouraging attacks on Policemen during Stop-and-Search

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral claim alleging that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, directed citizens to attack police officers during stop-and-search operations. The Force described the report as false and malicious.   In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on December 22, 2024, the police stated that the IGP has not issued any directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers. Instead, he called on citizens to report any cases of police misconduct through official channels, emphasizing accountability and…

“I can make you Disappear And nothing will Happen,” Reps Member, Alex Ikwechegh assaults,threatens Bolt Driver in Abuja

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A viral video making the rounds on social media captured a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, brutalising an e-hailing driver who went to his (the lawmaker) residence in Abuja for delivery. Ikewechegh represents Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State. The lawmaker slapped the driver three times and hurled insults at him for asking him to come to his car to collect what he (the driver) was there to deliver. Ikwechegh also threatened to make the driver disappear from Nigeria, saying nothing would happen if he did.…