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Argungu Tells Police Personnel To Respect Suspects Dignity

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By Ebinum Samuel

A training programme on international Human Rights-based policing and effective oversight of personnel of the Police Service Commission has commenced at the Parry Osayande Auditorium of the Police Service Commission in Abuja. The programme is organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).Speaking at the opening ceremony on “The Role of Police Service Commission in oversight and Monitoring of the Nigeria Police Force Officials as Individuals and the Service as a Whole: Accountability and Transparency on the condition of stop, search, arrest, Police Custody and Pre-trial detention in Nigeria” the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, x-rayed human treatment of arrested suspects and declared that a suspect shall “be accorded human treatment, having regard to his right to the dignity of his person and not be subjected to any form of torture, cruelty, inhuman or degrading treatment.

DIG Argungu noted that a suspect shall not be arrested merely on a civil wrong or breach of contract and shall be brought before the court as prescribed by law or otherwise released conditionally or unconditionally. He explained that a person shall not for any reason be arrested in place of a suspect adding that the law prohibits the handcuffing or any other unnecessary restrain of an arrested person, except ” there is reasonable apprehension of violence or an attempt to escape; the restrain is considered necessary for the safety of the suspect or defendant or by order of court”.The PSC Chairman said all over the world, Police Officers generally have broad powers to carry out their functions and duties.He however noted that the Constitution as amended and other procedural laws however place limits on how far Police can go in trying to enforce the law.

According to him, one of the primary purposes of these laws is to protect citizens from abuses by government, including police misconduct .The Chairman also today received three delegations, one from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust; the Nigeria Youth Organisation led by Comrade Okorie C. Okorie and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria led by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko.

NDLEA, NAFDAC partnership ‘ll curb drug abuse, protect public health – Marwa. As both agencies sign MoU to strengthen collaboration on illicit drugs, counterfeit products

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By Ebinum Samuel

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, will curb substance abuse and protect public health, a position affirmed by the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye.


Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NDLEA and NAFDAC at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday 13th November 2024, Marwa said the development “marks a significant turning point in our shared endeavour to improve operational effectiveness, protect public health, and guarantee community safety.”
According to him, “NAFDAC and NDLEA play vital roles in our citizens’ health and safety. While the NDLEA focuses on combating illicit drug production, trafficking, and abuse, NAFDAC is responsible for regulating and ensuring the safety of food, drugs, and other consumables. Therefore, deepening our collaboration will ensure robust protection for public health and the well-being of our citizens. Our collaboration spans several decades and we are here to strengthen it further today.”


He said the MoU will establish a framework that will enhance the sharing of vital intelligence, facilities, and expertise, which will amplify ability to effectively address the intertwined challenges of drug abuse and counterfeit products.
“As we sign this MoU today, we are taking significant steps towards harnessing our collective strengths. It will align our strategies and resources, making us better equipped to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse and ensure that only safe, approved, and genuine products reach the hands of consumers.


“Today’s signing ceremony is not just a formal agreement but a commitment to our collective responsibility to intensify our service delivery. Together, we will work towards creating safer communities, reducing the prevalence of drug abuse, and ensuring that our people have access to safe and high-quality products”, Marwa stated.
The NDLEA boss urged everyone to embrace the collaboration with enthusiasm and dedication while stressing the importance of maintaining open lines of communication, sharing of knowledge, and supporting each other in the national assignment.


In her remarks, Prof. Adeyeye aligned with the position of the NDLEA Chairman on the significance of the MoU, saying that stakeholders cannot afford to work in silos on the issues that border on substance abuse, illicit drug trafficking and public health in Nigeria.
According to her, “We may not be taking illicit drugs, but we may have relatives taking illicit drugs. We may not have relatives taking illicit drugs, but we may have friends of relatives taking illicit drugs. When we look at it globally, it is our national security. It is not knowing what your neighbor may do to you, because illicit drugs alter the state of minds. Illicit drugs directly work on the central nervous system and make one feel what one is not supposed to feel. And that can include violence, terrorism, banditry, and those are the higher levels of societal ills that illicit drugs can result in.


“It can lead to spouse abuse, failure of children in school, health conditions, of course. As a pharmacist, whenever we deal with the pharmacology of a drug, we talk about the benefits, benefits, benefits, and then we end up with the side effects. And for almost all drugs, one of the side effects is death. It’s logical that NDLEA and NAFDAC should work very, very closely together. And I want to thank the chairman again for making this happen. We have been at it in terms of the timing and what not.
“We cannot afford to work in silo in Nigeria. We have sister agencies that work in silo, including NAFDAC. We are just changing the culture now. Working as focus groups to deal with problems, to solve problems. Therefore, this ceremony is for all of us to think that we have to work together, and collaborate together.”

Dangote Truck Kill 3 persons In Otedola’s Hometown … Lastma rescues 5 other accident victims at Abule-Egba and Ketu

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By Ebinum Samuel

A harrowing incident unfolded today at Ayeyoro, Epe, leading to the tragic demise of three individuals. The calamity involved a Dangote truck (DCG-TM-028), which experienced a critical brake failure while descending from Ita-Opo. The out-of-control vehicle collided with a tricycle (Marwa AGL 442 QC) and a stationary Toyota Camry at the Ayeyoro traffic light before veering into the Ayetoro Market Complex in Epe.The unfortunate collision resulted in the fatalities of the tricycle driver and two students from Manpower Technical School. First responders from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), with the assistance of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), swiftly arrived on the scene to secure the area. The deceased were respectfully transported to the Epe General Hospital mortuary. Prompt efforts were made to clear the wreckage, including the Dangote truck, to alleviate traffic congestion and safeguard other road users.In a separate but related incident, another accident was reported at Ijaye inward Abule-Egba. The crash involved an LT Bus (FKJ 762 AD) and a Toyota Hiace Bus (MUS 154 YE), attributed once again to brake system failure. LASTMA personnel acted swiftly, extricating the driver and two passengers, who were then urgently conveyed to a nearby medical facility for treatment.Additionally, LASTMA officers successfully rescued three individuals — two females and one male — from a multi-vehicle collision at Tsunami Bridge, inward Ketu. This accident, involving two Volkswagen commercial buses (LSD 483 CT & AGL 267) and a 10-tyre DAF truck, left victims with varying degrees of injuries. They were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for immediate medical intervention, while officers from Alapere Police Station provided essential security support during the rescue operations.LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has once again reiterated the importance of vehicular maintenance. He implores all motorists to diligently ensure that their vehicles, particularly the braking systems, are in optimal condition before setting out on any journey. Regular maintenance checks are crucial to preventing such calamitous incidents and preserving lives.

AIG Adegoke Fayoade, CP Ishola Olarewaju On The Ball

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By Ebinum Samuel

In juggling security to keep residents of Lagos and Ogun states safe, the Assistant Inspector-general of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade and the Lagos state commissioner of police, CP Ishola Adewale Olarewaju’s strategies to nip in the bud violent criminals, are yielding fruits.A check by Newstower.ng revealed that certain measures taken by the security Golden boys have not only reduced violent crimes to barest minimum, but now helped residents and visitors to sleep with their two eyes closed.In their knee jerk reaction towards hoodlums, cases of rape, kidnapping, ritual murder are on decline in the two states.

This, it was revealed by a source, the wisdom of the AIG and the CP Lagos to enforce discipline on top cops, the rank and file.” Our AIG and the CP sorounded by crack and tested officers, such as DCPs Ahmed Lateef, Olubode Ojajuni, Patrick Edejawe and CSP Igbinazaka Ugowe has further helped to clamp down on notorious criminals and hideouts in Lagos and Ogun states. Worthy of note, Fayoade and Olarewaju are optimally using thrse officers to secure the lives and property of Nigerians and foreigners domiciled, and visiting the two states’ said a top officer who pleaded anonymity.

The officer said with his colleagues such Edejawe, Ojajuni, Lateef and Ugowe and other officers who will holistically join hands with the AIG and the CP Lagos to curb crimes in Lagos and Ogun states, criminals with their activities would be forgotten soon.Meanwhile, the police high commands in Lagos and Ogun states have began plans to give their commands headquarters a new look through projects initiated by the police chiefs in charge.

AIG Zone 5, Arungwa Nwazue Sets Up New Vigilante Group In Edo State

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, AIG Arungwa Nwazue has today, 11th November, 2024 constituted a fresh Vigilante Group in Edo State known as Edo State Police Vigilance Group for the purpose of gathering information for the Police.
They are also to collaborate with the Police to ensure a watertight security.

Their operational modalities will be released in due course.
In this regard, the AIG, according to the Zonal spokesman, SP Tijani Momoh, further called the good people of Edo state to cooperate with the Police, and the new vigilante group for utmost policing.

NDLEA smashes cross-border drug syndicates, arrests 6 kingpins, recovers cocaine, opioids

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Lekki software engineer, Chadian, others nabbed over tons of illicit drugs seized in Lagos, FCT, Taraba, Kwara, Plateau, Kano, Kaduna, Edo, Ondo

By Ebinum Samuel

After months of intelligence gathering and painstaking surveillance, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have smashed two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates with cocaine and opioids worth billions of naira recovered from them while six leaders of the cartels were arrested in different parts of the country.
The syndicates, which comprise Nigerians based in Mubi, Adamawa state; Onitsha, Anambra state, and Lagos state as well as Cameroonians came under NDLEA radar after they were suspected of being major suppliers of drugs to terror groups operating in Nigeria and Cameroon.


Leaders of the syndicates so far arrested include: Ibrahim Bawuro, Najib Ibrahim, Ibrahim Umar, Nelson Udechukwu Anayo, Ezeh Amaechi Martin and Adejumo Elijah Ishola. Intelligence gathered revealed that some psychoactive substances including tramadol were often sourced by Ibrahim Bawuro and Ibrahim Najib from a notorious drug dealer in Onitsha: Nelson Udechukwu Anayo and thereafter packed and concealed in vehicles in the premises of Ezeh Amaechi Martin, an associate of Udechukwu.


The duo of Ibrahim Bawuro and Ibrahim Najib will thereafter transport the drugs from Onitsha to Yola and subsequently to other parts of the North and Cameroon in specially constructed false compartments of vehicles, which travel from the East to the North at night. On 7th October 2024, Bawuro and Najib were trailed from Onitsha where they had gone to buy another consignment and eventually arrested in Taraba the following day 8th October while a total of 276,500 pills of tramadol were recovered from a Toyota Avensis saloon car marked DKA 57 TT, which they abandoned on the Jalingo-Yola expressway when they noticed NDLEA operatives were on their trail.


Follow up operations were subsequently carried out in Delta and Anambra states where Ezeh Amaechi Martin and Udechukwu Nelson Anayo were arrested by operatives of the NDLEA Directorate of Intelligence, which coordinated the whole effort with their counterparts in Taraba, Adamawa, Delta and Anambra.
Another leader of a different syndicate, Adejumo Elijah Ishola, 37, was arrested by operatives of a special operation unit of the Agency on Tuesday 5th November at Seme border in Lagos on his way from Ghana with 3.3 kilograms of cocaine and 600grams of synthetic cannabis. This followed months of intelligence and surveillance on his cross-border criminal activities.


Meanwhile, NDLEA operatives in Apapa seaport Lagos on Wednesday 6th November intercepted Thirty-One Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand (31,750,000) pills of 240mg Voltron, a controlled opioid, packaged and concealed in a container imported from India, as diclofenac sodium 100mg tablets. The discovery was made during a joint examination of the container with men of Customs Service and other security agencies.
At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, import shed Ikeja Lagos, NDLEA officers on Tuesday 5th November intercepted a 700grams consignment of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis. A software engineer, Olu Marshal who showed up to collect the package was promptly arrested and a follow up search of his home in Lekki led to the recovery of some drug paraphernalia, including a cannabis crusher.
Attempt by another suspect, Orji Ogbonna Nnaorji to send 32.50kg bottles of codeine syrup and 5.70kg cannabis to London, UK, concealed in tiger nuts cargo through the export shed of the Lagos airport was frustrated by NDLEA operatives on Friday 8th November. A follow up operation led to the arrest of Orji at his warehouse in Ajao estate, Lagos.
In Kwara state, not less than 162,800 pills of opioids were seized by NDLEA operatives from four suspects during interdiction operations in parts of the state. While 112,200 tablets of tramadol were recovered from Wahab Alao Saliu, 18,900 tablets of same opioid were recovered from Dalha Musa both at Eiyenkorin area of Ilorin; 29,000 pills of tramadol, 200 ampoules of diazepam and 99 bottles of codeine syrup seized from Ahmed Isiaka, just as 2,500 tabs of tramadol were seized from Ahmed Garba, both at Bode Saadu in Moro local government area of the state on Friday 8th November.
In Abuja, NDLEA operatives in the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday 7th November intercepted a truck along Abaji- Kwali road with 755.50kg cannabis concealed under empty cartons of noodles. The truck driver, Lukman Rasheed, 41, claimed that bags of the psychoactive substance were loaded into the trailer in Ogbese, Ondo state after departing Lagos with only empty cartons of noodles.
A suspect, Yusuf Abubakar, 43, was arrested by operatives on Monday 4th November at Ibi, Taraba state while conveying to Kano 361 compressed blocks of cannabis weighing 156.95kg in a commercial bus marked WKR 772 XA. Not less than 245 blocks of same substance with a total weight of 121kg were recovered by NDLEA officers on patrol along Wukari – Ibi road on Thursday 7th November.
Two suspects: Hamza Yakubu, 30, and Abdulra’uf Danjuma, 23, were on Wednesday 6th November arrested at Gidan Manjagab area of Jos, Plateau state with 113 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 141kg, while a Chadian, Hassan Muhammad Ali, 31, was nabbed on Tuesday 5th November at Gadar Tamburawa, Zaria-Kano road, Kano, with 3,000 pills of tramadol 225mg.
While a suspect Ibrahim Adamu was arrested at Jere area of Kaduna state with 35 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 338.8 kilograms, NDLEA operatives in Edo state on Friday 8th November recovered 1,078kg cannabis at Okhuokhuo – Isi forest and 228kg of same substance at Sabo- Auchi.
In Ondo state, four suspects: Friday Daniel, Patrick Felix, Samuel Agada and Igwe Chukwuka were arrested at Emure Ile with 672kg cannabis sativa, while 513kg of same substance was seized at Gbodo camp, Ikun Akoko and a total of 4, 908kg cannabis recovered from a suspect Musibau Kosama at Alabi Yellow, Ijoka area of Akure on Wednesday 6th November.
Across the country, NDLEA Commands continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization lectures and advocacy visits to worship centres, schools, workplaces, palaces of traditional rulers and communities all through the past week. Instances include: WADA sensitization lecture to students and staff of Park Royal College, Apapa Lagos; Government Secondary School, Atu, Cross River; Ladigbolu Grammar School 2, Oyo, Oyo state; Iman Secondary School, Arkilla, Sokoto; Rosary Girls College, Nise, Anambra; Havilah Gold Secondary School, Odomola, Epe, Lagos state; while the Edo State command of NDLEA paid a WADA advocacy visit to HRM Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, among others.
While commending the officers and men of DI, SIU, Apapa, MMIA, FCT, Taraba, Kwara, Plateau, Kano, Kaduna, Edo, and Ondo Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) also applauded their compatriots in all the commands across the country for intensifying the WADA sensitization lectures and advocacy messages to every part of their areas of responsibility.

Edo State Police Command Places 150 Operatives On Red Alert

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Edo state commissioner of police, Peter Umoru Ozigi has placed his operatives on red alert for trouble makers in four communities in the state.
This has become necessary following recent clashes between Amagba and Oke-Oroma, also the killings of three persons by suspected herdsmen in Okpepe .
A source disclosed that the police chief noted for his proactiveness deployed over 150 undercover operatives to these trouble spots in the state. Also, the CP has deployed men from Mopol 5 and Mopol 60 to these areas.


” We are not resting on oars until peace reign in these places. Our crack detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, are on ground to check the activities of troublemakers” said a senior officer who pleaded anonymity.
Meanwhile, CP Ozigi has ordered his men, to as a matter of great urgency, thoroughly investigate those arrested in the state over crimes and charge them to court without any further delay.


Ozigi has called on his officers to ensure that they protect their various jurisdictions from hoodlums attack.

PSC Chair Mourns Late Army Chief, Condoles President Tinubu On His Demise

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has expressed shock on the death of the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja who passed on in Lagos after a brief illness.

DIG Argungu said the late Army Chief was a brave soldier who played a great role in the fight against insurgency and supported Mr. President’s efforts to free the nation from banditry and terrorism.

He condoled Mr. President and the Nigerian Army on the sad loss and prayed that God should receive his gentle and loving soul in paradise.

According to a press release signed by the Commission’s Spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, DIG Argungu said the late General Lagbaja left indelible foot marks on the sands of the nation’s security architecture.

He extended his condolence to the family of the deceased and also prayed that God should comfort them.

The PSC Chairman further prayed that God should give his Successor, General Olufemi Oluyede the wisdom and character to sustain and improve on the cherished legacies of his predecessor.

FCT Police Command Kill 2 Robbery Suspects, Arrests 23 Others

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By Ebinum Samuel

In its determination to protect lives and property of Nigerians and foreigners at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the police operatives swooped on suspected criminals operating in various parts of nation’s capital, kill 2 robbery suspects, nabbed 23 suspected persons and recovered 13 vehicles.

Reviewing the Command performance and parade of suspects yesterday, the Commissioner of Police in charge of FCT, Olatunji Rilwanu Disu, disclosed that based on credible intelligence, detectives trailed some suspects to a hideout which led to arrest of three suspects.

The trio, he said belong to a notorious four-man gang who specialize in armed robbery and car snatching. This particular gang operates within FCT, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Kano states. The gang is led by one Chidiebere (surname unknown), who is currently at large. Their mode of operation, Disu disclosed includes trailing unsuspecting victims to a convenient location where they strike, dispossessing their victims of their vehicles and any other valuables they can find. They proceed to disengage any tracking gadgets they can find installed in the vehicle, taking it to any of the above-mentioned states where they have ready buyers on standby. Disu confirmed that two of the suspects; Aji Thomas and Amobi Ndukwe are ex-convicts and have served their time in the prison and released, but were still on the commands watchlist went back to rejoin their other gang members who escaped arrest the last time. The suspects, he revealed were arrested while attempting to sell a stolen blue Toyota Corolla vehicle with Registration Number KTW 2155D to one of the Commands undercover operatives.
“During interrogation, they admitted to operating in Garki for the past year and a half, claiming responsibility for numerous car thefts within the metropolis”

“On 10 October 2024, following a distress call by one Mr. Philemon Olaoluwa who reported a case of car theft to Central Police Divisional Headquarters that his vehicle, a Honda Accord 2006 model, ash in color with registration Number RBC 40 NW developed a mechanical fault, prompting him to contract the services of one Abdulhamid Saidu (currently at large), who was recommended to him by his friends as a mechanic at Apo mechanic village FCT. The suspect however, came to pick up the vehicle at the victim’s residence for repairs. The victim who was unaware of the motives of the mechanic, released his vehicle with its document inside the car to the suspect who absconded with the said vehicle to and unknown destination. With the aid of Digital Tracking technology installed in the car, Police operatives of the FCT Command tracked the vehicle to Rayfield Jos, Plateau state where it was found in possession of one Joseph Abang who confessed that he received the vehicle from his accomplice, Abdulhamid Saidu. Abang is a notorious car theft suspect who specializes in receiving, rebranding and selling off vehicles stolen by his accomplices.
Abang was arrested at his workshop, two additional vehicles— a Hyundai Accent and Peugeot 208—undergoing rebranding and suspected to be stolen, were also recovered from him. He confessed to have rebranded and sold over 16 vehicles in the past four years. He is in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation”

The CP told newsmen that on 21 October 2024, following a distress call about armed robbers operating at Femi Gbajabiamila Crescent, Jahi, Police operatives from the Mabushi Division swiftly mobilized to the scene. Two vehicles were seen speeding away from the residence of Iyoha Brian and Aliyu Adamu. On sighting the police patrol vehicle, the suspects opened fire engaging the Police in a heated gun duel and in the ensuing confrontation, two of the armed robbery suspects were neutralized by the Police. The other suspects took to their heels abandoning four of their operational vehicles

According Disu in a exceptional display of bravery, the police operatives chased after the fleeing suspects apprehending two suspects from Kaduna state and Bauchi states respectively, while others escaped with bullet wounds.
After a follow-up operation on 23 October 2024, two additional gang members who had earlier escaped from the scene were nabbed. The CP said during interrogation, the suspects confessed to being part of a notorious ten man gang of armed robbers who operate within Mabushi, Jahi, and Gishiri. This gang is led by one Dan Auwalu a.k.a Auwal who is currently at large. Efforts are on top gear to apprehend the gang leader and other gang members.

Disu further stated that the FCT Police Command in its continuous effort to rid the FCT of all forms of crime and criminality arrested 12 armed robbery suspects popularly known as one chance and recovered a total of six vehicles suspected to be their operational vehicle and one locally made barreta pistol.

Three of the suspects, Disu said belong to a gang of one chance operators who specialize in masquerading as Police and DSS officers, pick up unsuspecting victims and take them to unknown locations demanding ransom for their release. Luck ran out on them when on 12 October 2024, following a complaint from one Jeremiah David and Amaka Humina, both of Nasarawa state at Anti-One chance office that on the same date at about 12:00PM they were stopped by three men in a white colored Toyota Camry with Registration number ABJ 221 BV while on transit from Keffi to Abuja. The suspects forcefully ejected them from their vehicle claiming to be officers from the Department of State Service (DSS) who are on investigations.
They proceeded to drive them to an unknown destination, demanded that they call their family and raise money for their release. The suspects transferred the sum of four hundred thousand naira (N400,000) from the victims, and also collected an iphone 14 pro max, iphone 15 pro, Samsung S20 and a Samsung S8 plus from the victims.
On receipt of the Complaint, Police Operatives FCT Command trailed and arrested them.

In a similar operation, on 30 October 2024 at about 02:00 AM a Golf III Saloon vehicle used by suspected one chance operators was being burnt with their gang leader one Giwa (surname unknown) along NYSC Junction Kubwa. Police operatives quickly deployed to the scene, met a group of people who claimed that a gang of one chance operators who have been terrorizing Kubwa area were caught around NYSC junction and set ablaze while three others escaped the scene into the nearby bushes.
Police operatives launched a manhunt and arrested the other gang members who had escaped the scene at their hideout in Malaysia IDP Camp, Apo mechanic village. Suspects confessed to being members of a notorious one chance syndicate led by Giwa (now deceased), and have been operating along AYA to Zuba express way for over a year now. They are still in custody and will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations.

“During interrogation, suspects confessed to the Police that they impersonate personnel of different security agencies with the aim of defrauding unsuspecting citizens and they have been operating on various routes within the FCT for the past two years. The following exhibits were recovered from them; One
gold-colored Toyota Corolla, Golf car, Corolla, Toyota Avalon, Nissan, Toyota matrix, locally made baretta pistol, a 9mm live ammunition and seven knives”

“As we continue to intensify our efforts against crime, I want to assure the residents of the FCT that we remain resolute in our duty to protect lives and property. The suspects paraded today will be charged to court after thorough investigations, and we will ensure that justice is served” said Disu

PSC Chair Visits Human Rights Commission, endorses collaborative partnership

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni, has continued his advocacy for respect for human rights of Nigerian citizens and recognition/protection of the rights of victims of crime.

DIG Argungu and a strong delegation from the PSC was at the Corporate Headquarters of the Human Rights Commission in Abuja where he met with the Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, and Members of the Management team.

He remembered his days as a Member of the Anti SARS Panel that sat at the Human Rights Commission office where he noted the cooperation he enjoyed throughout his membership. He however remarked that more efforts are still required of the Human Rights body to cripple human rights abuses in Nigeria.

The PSC Chairman mentioned extra-judicial killings, illegal arrests, searching and detention, sexual abuses as some of the issues still haunting the nation’s Human Rights record which he charged the Commission to find a way to mitigate or eliminate.

DIG Argungu also frowned at the parade of suspects in chains and neglect of victims of crime.
He called for balancing of the Justice system where attention should also be given to victims of crime and not only the suspects.

The PSC Chairman said it was a mockery of the criminal justice system stressing that some of the Nigerian laws are obsolete and needed fresh impetus.

The PSC Chairman welcomed a collaborative partnership with the Human Rights Commission and announced that PSC will henceforth involve them in its recruitment processes.

The Executive Secretary in his remarks told his visitors that the Human Rights Commission is building a digitalised platform for the processing of human rights cases and noted that the platform will be linked to the Commission so that the two government Agencies will in partnership take the war against abuses to the next level.

Dr. Ojukwu said the nation can not continue to watch the abuse of the human rights of citizens and appealed to the PSC Chairman to partner with his Commission to give the nation something to cheer.

According to Ikechukwu Ani, the image maker of PSC, Ojukwu hoped that with DIG Argungu who was a member of the Panel on the Anti SARs riot, as Chairman of the PSC, most of the unresolved cases would be brought to conclusion.