JUST IN: IGP ORDERS POSTING OF CP EDWARD EGBUKA AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE KOGI STATE

• Charges Kogi Citizens to support the Police for improved security.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate posting of CP Edward Chuka Egbuka as the new Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command.

RRS HEADQUARTERS UPGRADED WITH NEW STATE OF THE ART OFFICIAL EDIFICE • Commander Egbeyemi commends Governor Sanwo-Olu for support

By Ibrahim A. Jagaba

• Structure completed under 12 months

The Lagos State, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit set up over two decades ago to shore up the tasks of policing the state, has today, the 29th of December, 2021, unveiled a new addition to it arsenal in the form of a new office extension, towards ensuring an increasingly motivated and efficient workforce.

2021 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS: IGP ORDERS ROUND-THE-CLOCK VISIBILITY PATROLS

- Pledges improved service delivery in 2022

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies and ensure round-the-clock visibility patrols towards peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.

CP BABAJI ORDERS FULL ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION OF CAR AND SPEED RACES IN THE FCT • Directs the arrest and prosecution of violators

In his efforts to curb the menace of recklessness, risk to lives, damages of personal property and critical national infrastructure and imposed hardship in traffic navigation caused by illegal car racing, acceleration contests, speed competitions or test of physical endurance, amongst others, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Babaji Sunday, has ordered all Divisional Police Officers, Area Commanders in the FCT to ensure full enforcement of the prohibition of all kinds of car and speed races in their respective Area of Responsibility (AoR).

WE’LL CONTINUE TO PLAY LEADING ROLE TO SECURE LAGOS, SAYS SANWO-OLU • N3m needed to kit one police officer, says LSSTF Boss

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reassured residents of the State that his administration will continue to play the leading role to secure the State.

He said his administration has demonstrated its commitment in the past and will remain resolute in its quest to enhance peace and security, with the support and partnership from people of the State.

BREAKING: PSC PROMOTES HAKEEM ODUMOSU, BUBA SANUSI, NDATSU MOHAMMED, OTHERS TO AIG • As Yetunde Longe, Bode Ojajuni, Other Senior Officers Elevated

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu and Katsina State Counterpart, CP Buba Sanusi, DCP Yetunde Longe and the Area B Commander in Lagos, ACP Bode Ojajuni were today elevated to the next rank, along with several other senior officers.

IGP ORDERS INVESTIGATIONS INTO ALLEGED EXTORTION OF 22 MILLION NAIRA WORTH OF BITCOIN • Assures discreet and transparent investigations

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has order for a thorough investigations into the alleged unprofessional conduct, abuse of office and extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin by  Police officers at the FCID Alagbon from some citizens in Lagos State, levelled against a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nwawe Cordelia and others, serving at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos.

POLICE TACKLE NEW TREND OF KIDNAPPING IN TARABA COMMUNITY, ARREST 11 NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER 7 AK47 RIFLES, 121 LIVE AMMUNITION, OTHERS

- IGP assures sustained efforts at improving public safety in all Nigerian communities

The Inspector General of Police has restated and assured Nigerian of the force sustained efforts at improving public safety and security in all communities across the Nation.

‘WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HEARD OF BANK ROBBERY ATTACKS IN LAGOS?’ - DR. BALOGUN QUERIES AS HE URGES BANKS, CORPORATES TO PLOUGH FRACTION OF CSR TO LAGOS STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND

By Oki Samson

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has become a pride for not just Lagos but Nigeria as a whole. It has become a model that is copied all across the country.

Infact the Police Trust Fund has seen the light of the day because LSSTF has worked for Lagos and is still working.

KADUNA POLICE ARRESTS 305 SUSPECTS FOR BANDITRY, ARMED ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING IN 2021, CHARGED 242 TO COURT • Says allegation by Hon. Wase is false and unfounded

The Kaduna State Police Command has denied and debunked media allegations by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase over complicity and compromise on the part of the Police in the fight against banditry in Kaduna State.

IGP ORDERS POSTING OF CP OYEDIRAN ADESOYE OYEYEMI AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ONDO STATE • As CP Bolaji Amidu Salami proceeds on retirement

Following the retirement of CP Bolaji Amidu Salami from the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba has approved and order the immediate posting of CP Oyediran Adesoye Oyeyemi as the new Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command.

POLICE ARREST GREEDY HUSBAND IN ABIA FOR MASTERMINDING THE ABDUCTION AND GRUESOME MURDER OF HIS WIFE

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested four suspects in connection with the abduction and gruesome murder of late Mrs Nneka Kalu in Ebonyi.

POLICE DEBUNK REPORTS ON ATTACK OF STATE CENTRAL MOSQUE, KIDNAP OF 48 WORSHIPPERS

The Sokoto State Police Command had denied and debunked a viral Online news reports allegedly published by weetalkniger.com over arm bandits break into Sokoto State mosque and kidnap 48 worshippers.

SUPERCOP DCP OLASOJI ATTENDS TREK AFRICA NATIONAL DISCOURSE 2021; WINS ICONIC AWARD

In a very rare appearance by one of Nigeria’s finest police officer at social events, DCP Akinbayo Olasunkanmi Aremu Olasoji was on Sunday, 12th December present at the LCCI Conference Centre, Lagos to physically participate in the 8th edition of the Trek Africa National Discourse and Awards (TAND 2021).

IGP APPRAISES POLICING ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR 2021, SETS AGENDA FOR 2022

• Orders deployment of X-Squad, Force Provost and Monitoring Unit to police the Police ahead of the Yuletide

In order to ensure a crime free festive celebrations, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered Commissioners of Police in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police, and other Heads of Police Formations, to strengthen their leadership capacity and operational strategies in dealing with crimes associated with the end of the year.

YULETIDE: BAN ON FIRE WORKS STILL IN FORCE IN DELTA - CP ALI

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has warned parents and families to ensure that their wards and youths did not violate the extant laws prohibiting the use of fireworks before, during and after the festive season.

Odunmbaku, ACP Alli Zongo Visit Ojodu Accident Victims In Hospitals

Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ojodu, CSP Akinola Arowojolu; A Parent and Chairman, Ojodu LCDA, David Olusegun Odunmbaku

CP BABAJI BANS SALES AND USE OF FIREWORKS, KNOCKOUTS, FIRE-CRACKERS, OTHERS IN THE FCT • As Police commence enforcement of order

As the Christmas and New Year festive celebrations draws near, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, CP Babaji Sunday has banned the sales and use of all kinds of Fireworks, Fire-crackers, Knockouts in the FCT.

IGP FLAGS-OFF 1st NPF INVITATIONAL TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP IN ABUJA

• Says event would positively impact policing services and sports development in Nigeria.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, today, Saturday, 4th December, 2021, flagged-off the 1st Nigeria Police Force Invitational Triathlon (Swimming, running and biking) Championship, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

15TH ANNUAL LSSTF TOWN HALL MEETING ON SECURITY WITH THE GOVERNOR RESCHEDULED FROM 9TH DEC.; NEW DATE IS 22ND DECEMBER 2021

The Executive Secretary/CEO of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun has announced a shift in the date of the 15th Annual LSSTF Town Hall Meeting billed to hold on Thursday 9th December, 2021. The new date is Wednesday 22nd December, 2021.