Tag: Nigeria police force

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

Emporium Reporters

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.…

MURIC expresses fear over safety of Ogbomoso Chief Imam,urges Police to provide adequate security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to the Oyo State Police Command to provide security for the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Shaykh Talhat Ayilara. The group said those who appointed another Islamic scholar as ‘palace Chief Imam’ while the substantive Chief Imam is still in office may have other sinister ideas.   MURIC expressed this fear in a statement issued on Tuesday, 24th September, 2024 by the Executive Director of the human rights organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The statement reads;   “It will be recalled that the Soun…

NATIONAL SECURITY: SPECIAL INTERVENTION SQUAD (SIS), ITS IMPACTS, AND PROSPECTS.

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The development of a nation in all areas is linked, and could be directly proportional to its security architecture and dynamism. In many areas, and by many scholars, security has not only been seen or perceived as absence of war but also the general well-being of the citizenry of that Nation, which encompasses the principles and concept of ‘The New Security Agenda.’ The components of the new security agenda include human security, environmental security, economic security, and political security, each of which is interconnected and collectively contributes to a country’s…