Tag: Nigeria police force

IIP-SARS :Retired DSP demands compensation from Nigeria police

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A petitioner, Mr.Mamman Danladi, who is also a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, was demanding compensation the Nigerian Police Force for allegedly torturing his nephew to death. Mr. Danladi told the Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police on Monday that his nephew was extra judicially killed over an alleged theft. In his testimony before the Justice Suleiman Galadima led panel, Danladi , a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police said that on 10th January,2007…

Viral Video: Police confirm arrest of ‘Drunk’ Inspector in Abuja

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Nigeria Police Force have confirmed the arrested one of its officials whose rifle was reportedly seized by residents who suspected that the policeman was drunk. Police Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Yusuf Mariam, made this known in a statement on Sunday. The statement was titled, ‘Police arrest drunk policeman’ in trending video, subject him to psychological and medical evaluation’. In a viral video on Saturday, residents were seen pouring water on the police officer, who sat by the roadside. A voice was heard in the video saying that the incident happened…

Nigerian Journalist, Uhia to remain in detention, as Court sitting stalls

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All hope for freedom for the detained 72-year old Journalist, Pa. Oga Tom Uhia was dashed today as the court failed to hear the fundamental human rights enforcement suit instituted by his legal team. Pa.Uhia has spent 26 days in secret detention at the Force CIID, Garki, Abuja, following his arrest after allegedly published an injurious report against the Nigeria’s Minister of State for Power, Jeddy Agba. The Publisher of Power Steering Magazine had dragged Agba, the DIG in charge of Force CID, Micheal Anthony Ogbizi, ACP. Tahir Usman, ACP.…

#ENDSARS PROTESTS: IGP inaugurates 9-Man committee to assess losses Police suffered

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has inaugurated a 9-Man Committee for the assessment of losses suffered by the Nigeria Police Force during the ENDSARS Protests across the country. The IGP, during the inauguration program held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja,on Friday, 30th October, 2020, noted that the setting up of the Assessment Committee is informed by the need to properly document the losses suffered by the Force for the purposes of strategic planning, re-construction and re-equipment as well as for future reference. He observed that the Force encountered huge…

We can’t abandon, demoralise police – Kwara Gov …. hails security agencies for their sacrifices

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Kwara State Governor,AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday made a passionate appeal to Nigerians to never turn their backs or abandon the police and other security agencies, stated the vast majority of the officers are patriots who are equally committed to a greater Nigeria. AbdulRazaq said the events of the past few weeks, especially the #EndSARS protest, should not be framed in a way that might leave officers and men of the police demoralised or dejected. “Demoralising the security forces, especially the police, might play into the hands of criminals who prefer…

CNPP demands immediate release of Nigerian Journalist, Tom Oga

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Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called for the immediate release of a Nigerian journalist, Tom Oga who have been in detention for 15 days without trial. The CNPP in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu wondered why “the Nigerian government is paying lip service to police reform if the police will continue to detain citizens indefinitely without trial. “The CNPP strongly condemn the detention without trial of Nigerian journalist, Tom Oga since October 13, 2020 at a time Nigerians are clamouring for police reform.…

End Police brutality, reform the force, Oyo Speaker tells Buhari

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The Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin said it is time the federal government hearkens to the popular call for the total overhaul of the Nigeria Police Force just as he called for an end to Police brutality across the country. The Speaker stated this when he joined ENDSARS protesters who gathered at the main entrance of Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan. Ogundoyin said total reform was long overdue in the Nigeria Police Force stressing that the protest by Nigerians on the activities of men of the NPF…

IGP replaces SARS with SWAT ,orders Ex-SARS operatives to undergo psychological, medical examination

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu has, today, 13th October, 2020, in accordance with Section 18 (10) of the Police Act 2020, ordered all personnel of the defunct SARS to report at the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination. The officers are expected to undergo this process as a prelude to further training and reorientation before being redeployed into mainstream policing duties.   The medical examination will be carried out by the newly set-up Police Counselling and Support Unit (PCSU), a Unit, which henceforth shall engage in…

Atiku hails disbandment of SARS, commends Nigerian Youths

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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has paid tribute to Nigerian youths for their resilience in exerting pressure on the police authorities to disband the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) in response to public agitations to end abuses by that of the Nigerian Police Force. Emporium Reporters earlier reported that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the dissolution of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)unit of the Nigeria Police Force.   He said the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in…

Police release Numbers To Call For Complaints Against FSARS,Others

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Nigeria Police Force as part of its efforts to deepen transparency and accountability in the operations of FSARS and other Tactical Squads units,released the following numbers and Social Media handles to members of the public to report complaints (as well as commendations) against members of the FSARS and other Tactical Squads:   IGP Monitoring Unit: 08036242591 FSARS: 08038537625 08036067446 08036059332 08069702133 FORCE PUBLIC COMPLAINT BUREAU 07056792065 Calls/SMS/whatsapp 08088450152 Calls/SMS/whatsapp Email: pressforabuja@police.gov.ng Twitter: @PoliceNG facebook.com/ngpolice COMPLAINT RESPONSE UNIT (CRU) 08057000001 – Calls Only 08057000002 – Calls Only 08057000003 – SMS &…