The Actig Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the disbanding of a team of police officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who, were captured in a viral video running over a handcuffed citizen at Ekpoma.

In a statement made available on Thursday in Abuja, the Force spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that the step to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.

He said: “In a bold move to address the unprofessional conduct of some Police Officers attached to the Edo State Police Command who were responsible for running over a citizen at Ekpoma, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith.

“This step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.

“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, while urging members of the public to always cooperate with Police Officers in the discharge of their statutory duties.”

 

Abba kyari granted bail after 18 months in Prison.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. The embattled cop was on Thursday granted bail by Justice Kolawole Omotosho after 18 months in detention.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency had declared Kyari wanted over his alleged involvement in a 25kg cocaine deal. He was subsequently taken into custody in February 2022 and was remanded in Kuje Prison, Abuja.

Kyari’s bail is set at N50 million with two sureties, subject to certain conditions. However, his release warrant endorsement is dependent on the outcome of a separate case in which he is being tried alongside four others for alleged involvement in dealing illicit drugs.

However, Kyari still has a case before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal high court in Abuja.

 

Police to deal with those elements marking Cultists day on July 7, release phone numbers to the public.

The Police in Osun and Ekiti Commands on Thursday, warned those planning to celebrate ‘Cultists Day’ on July 7, to desist or be arrested and prosecuted.

The warning is contained in separate statements issued by the police commands ahead of the ‘cultists day’ on Friday.
In Osun, the police spokesman, SP Yemisi Opalola, said the command would not tolerate unlawful gatherings and warned hoteliers, event centres and landlords not to allow their facilities to be used for cult related activities. She said that owners of such facilities also risk prosecution

The intelligence that availed the police command revealed that cultists are planning to mark July 7, 2023 to celebrate cultism.

“Also, intelligence further revealed that some unscrupulous elements from other states are entering Osun state for the same purpose. “In view of this, the command warns cultists and other unscrupulous elements in the state to jettison the plan or any such action forthwith, as the command is earnestly monitoring their activities.”

Opalola said the Command in collaboration with other security agents and Civilian JTF will not tolerate such unlawful assembly “that will endanger the peaceful atmosphere of the state”. She said that the Commissioner of Police, Kehinde Longe, had directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Units to be at alert and nip in the bud, any act capable of truncating peace in the state.

The CP advised parents and guardians to caution their wards to be law abiding and desist from taking part in the unlawful gathering. He urged citizens to be security conscious, vigilant, and cooperate with security agents by giving credible and timely information to the police directly or through phone numbers: 08039537995, 08123823981, 08075872433 and 08067788119.

Similarly, the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Dare Ogundare, also warned cultists to keep away from the state.
He said in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Sunday Abutu that anyone caught will face the full wrath of the law.

According to him, the command will not allow any gatherings of cultists who have perfected plans to initiate new members and engage in violent supremacy battle with opposing cult members. “Consequently, the Command warns cultists and other criminal elements in the State to shun such illegal and unhealthy celebration or any of such plans or actions.

“That could cause unnecessary apprehension or alter the peaceful atmosphere currently being enjoyed in the state. Ogundare also directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Intelligence and Tactical units to be on alert and deploy adequate personnel to identified flash points. The CP also warned hoteliers, recreation and event centers, as well as landlords against allowing cult members or hoodlums to use their properties.

He also implored parents to warn their wards to be law abiding, and said citizens should be security conscious and go about their lawful businesses. Ogundare assured that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of lives and property of law abiding citizens.
He advised the public report any suspicious activity and persons around them to the police or through telephone number: 08062335577.(NAN)

 

NEMA Names 14 States That May Experience Heavy Flood In 2023.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), at least fourteen (14) Nigerian states may likely experience heavy flooding in the 2023 rainy season.

The federal government agency saddled with the responsibility of disaster management, noted in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday that no fewer than 31 communities across the mentioned states may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from between July 4 – 8.

The statement signed by Territorial Coordinator, NEMA, Lagos Territorial Office, Ibrahim Farinloye, admonished relevant stakeholders within the states concerned to take precautionary measures to forestall the loss of lives and property.
Farinloye commended the Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub of the Federal Ministry of Environment Abuja for sharing the information.

He listed the states and communities that may be affected to include:
Plateau: Langtang, Shendam, Kano: Sumaila, Tudun wada, Sokoto: Shagari, Goronyo, Silame, Delta: Okwe, Kaduna: Kachia, Akwa Ibom: Upenekang, Adamawa: Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola, Katsina: Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa, Kebbi: Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu, Zamfara: Shinkafi, Gummi, Borno State: Briyel,
Jigawa: Gwaram,
Kwara: Jebba.

Tinubu Forfeited $460,000 For Narcotics Dealing, Money Laundering In US – Bamidele.

The Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has admitted that the $460,000 that President Bola Tinubu forfeited to the United States came from a narcotics business and money laundering.
Bamidele made this known while appearing as the first witness for Tinubu in the suit challenging his victory before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) which was instituted by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi.

During cross-examination by Obi’s lawyers, Bamidele admitted that Tinubu indeed forfeited over $460,000 in illicit drug proceeds. The case occurred in the United States in the 1990s when Tinubu was living in Chicago.
The President had declined to address the forfeiture for several years, despite its domination of headlines in the run-up to the presidential election on February 25.

Livy Uzoukwu, the lead counsel to Obi, asked whether or not Bamidele knew that the forfeiture was connected to narcotics dealing, to which he responded yes.
He also responded that he understood there was money laundering involved in Tinubu’s matter prior to the final forfeiture.

FG Reveals Why Workers Have Not Received June Salary.

The Federal Government on Wednesday attributed the delay in June salary payments for some government employees to technical challenges.

The Director of Press at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), Bawa Mokwa relayed this information on Wednesday.

Mokwa specified that the issues originated from the Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS), a salary payment platform.
The OAGF is working tirelessly to resolve the problem.

Tinubu Meets With UTM FLNG Ltd Officials.

The details of the meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and officials of UTM FLNG Ltd have emerged. The President met with the Group Managing Director of UTM FLNG Ltd, Julius Rone, and his team at the State House in Abuja.

Speaking with State House Correspondents in Abuja after the meeting, Rone said President Tinubu has assured genuine local and foreign investors of his administration’s commitment to providing a conducive environment.
He stated that the President had backed the implementation of a $5bn floating Liquefied Natural Gas project expected to supply 40 per cent of the nation’s gas needs by Q4 2026.

Rone revealed that the multi-floating LNGs are being implemented with a $5bn loan from AFRIEXIM Bank, adding that the loan removes financing obstacles ahead of the 2026 kickoff. The UTM FLNG boss said that the President also directed them to prioritise the project which is expected to generate no fewer than 7,000 direct and indirect jobs in the country.

He said that the investors from Technip Energies of France and JGC Corporation of Japan, were also directed to report any challenge to the president in the course of implemention.

 

House Of Rep Probes JAMB’s Result Forgery Accusation Against Mmesoma.

The House of Representatives has stepped in to address the case involving a 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate, Mmesoma Ejikeme, who the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) accused of result forgery.

The lawmakers voiced concerns over JAMB’s handling of the case, particularly its decision to revoke the student’s result and implement a three-year ban.
The House members suggested the possibility that an adult might have manipulated the girl, thus prompting an ad-hoc committee formation to investigate the matter.

They asked JAMB to pause any action until the investigation concludes.
Mmesoma defended herself in a video that has since gone viral, expressing confusion about the forgery accusation and explaining that she printed the result directly from JAMB’s portal.

JAMB has insisted that Mmesoma’s actual score was 249, not the 362 she claimed.
Recall that Mmesoma while speaking on Channels TV on Wednesday argued that she shouldn’t be blamed for the controversy.

Tinubu Closes Case Against Peter Obi, LP Before Tribunal.

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have closed their case in the suit by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi challenging the outcome of the February 25 presidential election in Nigeria.

Tinubu and co closed their case on Wednesday after presenting the Senate Majority leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele as the sole witness.
Lawyer to Tinubu and Shettma, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) announced the closure of his client’s case. Olanipekun presented 18 documents in defence of his client’s position.

Lawyer to the APC, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) said, upon assessing the state of the case, his client is satisfied that it has sufficiently made its case and need not call any witness. He subsequently announced the closure of his client’s case.