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Inspector-General of Police

IGP: All Existing Tinted-Glass Permits, SPY Number Plates Remain Valid

Paul Mbagwu Jun 9, 2021 0

Inspector-general of police, Usman Baba has clarified the suspension of issuance of tinted-glass permits in the country.The IGP, on Monday, ordered the suspension of the issuance of permits for tinted glasses and SPY number plates for…

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Buhari fires police chief in Holy Week of high drama

Ismaila Chafe Apr 11, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari showed red card to an inspector-general of police in an Easter week characterized by unpatriotic acts by Nigerians against their fatherland.Buhari, who is currently taking a short rest in London, England,…

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IGP Meets Police Officers, Stakeholders Over Activities of Bandits in Katsina

Zubairu Idris Dec 23, 2020 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Muhammad Adamu says he is meeting with police officers and relevant stakeholders to evolve new strategies to secure Katsina State from activities of bandits and kidnappers.…

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Why Police Service Commission Reported IGP To Buhari

John Ogunsemore Nov 8, 2020 0

The continued disagreement over last year's recruitment of 10,000 constables into the police force has compelled the Police Service Commission (PSC) to report Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to President Muhammadu Buhari.The…

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31,000 Police Officers Deployed for Edo Governorship Election

Deborah Coker Sep 14, 2020 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu on Monday disclosed that no fewer than 31,000 personnel have been deployed for the governorship election in Edo.Adamu disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting organized by…

Metro

“Show respect to citizens”, IGP tackles Police Officers enforcing lockdown

Adefemola Akintade Apr 2, 2020 0

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has warned police officers not to trample on the human rights of the citizenry under the guise of lockdown enforcement.He gave the warning in a statement signed by the Police…

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Reps Commend IGP, Runsewe for Protecting Arts, Crafts Village

Taiye Olayemi Feb 14, 2020 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, and Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), have been commended for protecting public property the Arts and Crafts Village in Abuja.…

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Police To Deploy 69,282 Personnel For Kogi, Bayelsa Governorship polls

David Nov 2, 2019 0

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu on Friday said that 69,282 personnel would be deployed to provide security during Nov. 16 governorship election in Kogi and Bayelsa.Adamu made the announcement at the Inter Agency…

Opinion

Dear IGP Adamu, begging bandits is not a security strategy – By Fredrick Nwabufo

Fredrick Nwabufo May 6, 2019 0

Dear Police Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu,You cannot tackle the atrophic security threat assailing the country by pandering to the whims of the antagonists. Of course, being a sterling security professional, you know this; hence my…

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I’m not afraid of IG Idris, I will take a decision soon – Buhari

Samuel Oduoye Jan 9, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he will take action on the fate of the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, soon.The president was responding to growing demands for the IG, who has reached the retirement age of 60, to step…

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Misau: Senate threatens to arrest IG

The Herald NG Nov 3, 2017 0

The Chairman of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Various Allegations Levelled against the Police, Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission, Senator Francis Alimikhena, has threatened to arrest the…

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It’s not within our Jurisdiction to discipline Ibrahim Idris -PSC

Priscilla Oct 9, 2017 0

The Police Service Commission(PSC), has admitted that it does not have the authority to discipline the Inspector-General of Police, Idris Kpotun Ibrahim, who has found himself in a huge scandal after a series of allegations were made…

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We have no powers to discipline I-G-Commission

Uju Oct 9, 2017 0

The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it has no power to discipline the Inspector-General of Police.A statement by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Media, Press and Public Relations officer of PSC, said that the commission would not compromise its…

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IGP Storms Abia, may declare Nnamdi Kanu wanted

Abraham Sep 21, 2017 0

Following the court order that proscribed the activities of members of Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), the Inspector General of Police(IGP), Ibrahim Idris, is currently on his way to Umuahia, the Abia State Capital, to monitor…

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Rivers re-run: Court declares Police investigating panel illegal

Uju May 10, 2017

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has declared as illegal, the joint panel constituted by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, to investigate alleged infractions in the Dec.10 re-run elections in Rivers.Justice Gabriel…

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IGP seeks whistleblowing on corrupt personnel in Police Force

Tosin Apr 21, 2017

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has urged whistleblowers to report the misconduct of policemen to the appropriate authorities.He made the call yesterday in Abuja at the inauguration of a partnership between the police and…

Metro

I-G unveils new Police spokesman

Uju Jan 31, 2017

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has appointed Mr Jimoh Moshood, a Chief Superintendent of Police, as the new Force Public Relations Officer ( FPRO).A statement issued by the Administrative Officer, Benjamin Achegbani,…

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IGP Intelligence Team Arrest Killers Of Dangote’s Senior Strategist

Jide Dec 6, 2016

The Inspector General of Police’ (IGP) Intelligence Response Team have apprehended the suspected killers of top strategist for the Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Istifanus Bello Gurama whose body was dumped in the gutter by his…

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128 Policemen Killed In Three Months- IG

Uju Nov 23, 2016

The Inspector-General of Police, ( IG), Mr Ibrahim Idris, said 128 policemen had lost their lives to activities of criminals in various parts of the country in the past three months.Idris said this in a statement issued by the Force…

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Why I Let Ex-Police IG Arase Serve His Term – Buhari Opens Up

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 24, 2016 0

The President, Muhammadu Buhari has revealed his reasons for keeping the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase in office till the expiration of his tenure.The president, speaking through his Special Adviser on Media…

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Agatu Massacre: Arase Urges Peaceful Cohabitation Between Farmers, Herdsmen

John Ogunsemore Mar 3, 2016 0

The Inspector- General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, said on Thursday in Makurdi that the force had deployed enough policemen to end the clashes between Agatu farmers and herdsmen in Benue. Arase, who was on a fact-finding mission to the…

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Insurgency: Police To Take Over Security In North East – Arase

John Ogunsemore Feb 4, 2016 0

As the military continues to record gains in the war on Boko Haram insurgency in the North |East geo-political zone, the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has disclosed that the police will be taking over the responsibility of…

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Illegal Deployment of Police Officers is Unacceptable – IG

Jumoke Aug 3, 2015 0

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has warned senior police officers against illegal deployment of junior police officers to provide security for people without permission.While addressing officers and men during his visit to…

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Police IG Invites Melaye Over Adoke’s Petition

Tobi Adeyeye May 11, 2013 0

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has invited a former member of the House of Representatives and self-styled activist, Mr. Dino Melaye, to come and substantiate allegation of corruption he levelled against the…