Introduction: The Nigeria Police Force is a creation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is the only police force for the whole of Nigeria and is headed by the Inspector General of Police. An Inspector General of Police is to be appointed by the President of Nigeria. Over the years, past…
LAGOS JANUARY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-There are indications that the Nigerian Police Council may nominate a new Inspector-General of Police by February. It is unclear if the current Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, will get a tenure extension but unconfirmed sources said his successor may be announced. The council, which is chaired by the President, comprises the…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has cautioned policemen on how they carry out their duty saying that society has become more conscious of their rights and how they want to be policed. The IGP stated this during the passing out parade (POP) of the first catch of the Special Constabulary…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barring any last-minute change, a former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim will today be arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on three-count criminal charges filed against him by the Inspector General of Police. The former governor is also facing defamation charge before Justice Ihuoma Chukwunyere…
Amos Odeh. LAGOS OCTOBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has reaffirmed that the new Police Tactical Team will operate within very high professional and ethical standards, rule of law and dictates of best international policing practices. In pursuant of the above objectives, the NPF is partnering with the International…
LAGOS OCTOBER 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The head of Nigeria’s police dissolved its Special Anti-Robbery Squad with immediate effect on Sunday, a police statement said, prompted by days of protests across the country against alleged brutality by the controversial unit. The protests broke out in recent days after a video circulated last week alleging to show members of…
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Senate on Tuesday passed a Bill which amended the Police Act and proscribed among others a four-year single tenure for the office of the Inspector-General of Police. The proposed legislation is titled, “Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2020” The bill states that the tenure was introduced…
LAGOS MAY 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Information reaching us suggest that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Abubakar Adamu, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all policemen attached to Lagos business man, Emeka Okonkwo popularly known as E-money and another Lagos socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. It was gathered that the IGP ordered the…
