The police operatives in Lagos has began search for a young man said to be a wire transfer fraud expert over attack on two of his cahoots. The suspect whose name was simply given as Olamide, is being wanted by the police operatives following a written petition sent to the police as mastermind of attack on his patners in the ignoble business by street urchins also known as ‘area boys’ in highbrow area of Lekki. Sources close to the matter said Olamide, a frequent guest of security agents over his fraudulent escapedes, was said to have asked the urchins to attack and brutalized his cahoots who came to ask him for their share of a deal.
The international fraudster with solid connections with top security agents was last year arrested by operatives of the Inspector-general of Police Intelligence Response Team in Abuja . He then had three of his cars worth over N1.2billion impounded and parked at area F Police headquarters for safe keeping. The vehicles were released to him after he settled the guy who dragged him before IRT operatives . While the police are on his manhunt, the source disclosed that his wife who was arrested in connection with her husband fraudlent activities has since been released even as the husband refused to show up. A close associate of the fraudster told Newstower.ng that the young man now disguises with diplomatic vehicle in order to invade arrest.
“Olamide, a 29 years old fraudster has over 15 houses between Ikoyi and Ogombo. He is always a guest of security agents, but very smart in ‘settling’ these agents. However, he’s a wicked alec when it comes to treating his patners in ‘yahoo yaoo’ fairly” said a cahoot close to the fraudster.
The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have approved 12th April, 2025, as the resumption date for the commencement of training for all successful candidates in the ongoing 2022 Recruitment of Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. Applicants who participated in the recently concluded Medical Screening Exercise held between February 26th to 12th March, 2025 are to log-on to the recruitment portal https://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng to check their application status and print their Training Call-up slip.
The Commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani disclosed that the portal will open from tomorrow, Monday, 31st March, 2025. Successful candidates are to report at designated Police Training Institutions on date and time indicated on their Training Call-up slip for documentation. The Documentation period upon resumption at the Training Schools has been scheduled for 12th – 19th April, 2025. Candidates who fail to report within the time-frame will be considered to have declined the offer. Successful candidates are to report in clean white T-shirt and Short with the following: Training Call-up slip, Application Form submission slip, NIN slip, BVN slip, original and photocopies of certificate/credentials as well as other requirements listed on the recruitment portal.Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has congratulated the successful candidates and enjoined them to be committed to President Bola Tinubu’s desire to give Nigeria a Police Force capable and equipped to ensure the security of lives and property and defend the nation’s democracy.
DIG Argungu who wished the President a happy and joyful 73 birthday said the recruitment of these young Nigerians is obviously a birthday gift from Mr. President. He noted that they should not take this kind gesture for granted. DIG Argungu said the Commission will continue to ensure that its recruitment process is merit based and equitable and in line with the Federal Character policy.
Eid el Fitr marks the end of a month-long special dedication to Allah’s commandment and the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni, in his sallah message to Nigerians and especially Staff of the Commission and Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force, prayed that Allah in His infinite mercy accept “our fasts and answer our prayers”.
According to Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission’s spokesman, DIG Argungu also prayed that all the lessons learnt during the Holy Month continue to reverberate in our lives adding “May Allah in His infinite mercy continue to bless our homes, families, friends, loved ones and our country Nigeria”He called for genuine love for our nation and support for our leaders at all levels.
The PSC Chairman wished all Muslim Faithful and Nigerians at large a blessed Eid el Fitr celebration.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, from the United States of America to Nigeria.The 43-year-old businessman was arrested at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, Lekki area of Lagos where he does his illicit drug business on Monday 24th March 2025 while he was expecting to take the delivery of his latest drug consignment. His arrest followed the seizure of his cargo that arrived Nigeria in seven big cartons at a logistics company in Lagos on 12th March by NDLEA operatives of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation.After his arrest, he was taken to his Lekki home for a search during which 94grams of the same psychoactive substance, cannabis crusher and other drug paraphernalia were recovered.
This brings the total weight of the drug seized from him to 32.24 kilograms.In his statement, he claimed he started the illicit drug business in 2017.Attempt by another businessman Omoruyi Terry to export 1,400 pills of tramadol 225mg weighing 800 grams to Italy has also been thwarted by NDLEA officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos. Omoruyi was intercepted at the screening point of terminal 2 of the Lagos airport on his way to Italy via a Qatar Airways flight. Investigation reveals the suspect is an Italy based frequent traveler and logistics agent. In Katsina, four suspects: Baraka Abubakar, 40; Haruna Alitine, 23; Muhammad Babangida, 20; and Hamisu Lawal, were arrested on Friday 28th March during an intelligence led raid operation at Godai village in Daura LGA where 684 blocks of compressed skunk, a strain of cannabis weighing 423kg and 86,000 pills of diazepam were recovered from them. The three male suspects were arrested while repackaging the diazepam tablets into other containers while Baraka, the female suspect was apprehended with the heaps of skunk in her house.Not less than 13,198 kilograms of cannabis sativa were destroyed in Edo forests across parts of the state between Monday 24th and Friday 28th March by NDLEA operatives who also evacuated 158kg of same substance for possible prosecution. The forests where no fewer than four cannabis plantations were discovered and destroyed include: Uhen forest, Ovia North East LGA; Sobe, Owan West LGA; and Amahor forest in Igueben LGA.In Niger state, NDLEA officers on patrol along Mokwa-Jebba road on Friday 28th March intercepted a black Toyota Corolla car marked SLM 137 SV and arrested the two occupants in possession of 179 blocks of compressed skunk with a total weight of 77.6kg concealed in false bottom of the vehicle.
The two suspects are: Paul Christopher, 46, and Lucky Star Anumie. In another operation, 50kg skunk was on Saturday 29th March recovered from the home of a suspect, Isa Iliya, who is currently at large, in Wawa village, Borgu council area of the state.While 108.5kg of skunk was recovered from lockup shops at Aria New Market, in Enugu metropolis, Enugu state by NDLEA operatives on Tuesday 25th March, 25kg of same substance was seized from a suspect Abdulrazak Saka at Kilako Area of Ilorin, Kwara State on Monday 24th March. Another suspect Suli Saheed, 50, was nabbed with 2.5 kilograms of Ghanaian Loud and 515 grams of Colorado, at Olomi Academy area of Ibadan, Oyo state. With the same vigour, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week.
These include: WADA sensitisation lecture to students and staff of Blessed Martins International School, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state; Model Ideal College, Enugu; Oto-Awori Senior Secondary School, Ijanikin, Lagos state; and Command Secondary School, Numan, Adamawa state, among others.While commending the officers and men of MMIA, DOGI, Edo, Kwara, Niger, Enugu, Oyo and Katsina Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) stated that their operational successes and those of their compatriots across the country especially their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts are well appreciated. He extended eid-el-fitr greetings to them, their families, other stakeholders and Nigerians at large. “May the spirit of obedience and sacrifice that defines this special day guide and strengthen us as we remain steadfast in our pursuit of a drug-free society. May Allah continue to bless and guide us and may our collective efforts bring us closer to a safer and healthier society for all”, the NDLEA boss added.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, has decorated the newly promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Tunji Disu with his new rank.
Ace Police spokesman, Bode Ojajuni said to be one of the best police spokesmen Lagos state police command ever had, was also decorated with the Commissioner of Police rank alongside other newly promoted Senior officers.
The rank decoration of the new officers was done by the IGP with other dignitaries, on Tuesday at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues.
The officers affected by the promotion included 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of AIG and 19 Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to the substantive rank of CP.
This is sequel to the recent promotion approved by the Police Service Commission at the request of the IGP, and a continuation of the innovative policies implemented by the IGP which has recorded the most promotions in the Force within the shortest time frame.
Other newly decorated officers are AIGs Fasuba Olabode, Musibau Ajani, Aliyu Abubakar, Patrick Adedeji Atayero, Gyogon Grimah, Olaiya Victor Mobolaji, Chukwudi Ariekpere, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Olaolu Adegbite, Godwin Eze, Alausa Tolani, Kareem Musa, Mohammed Shehu Dalijan, Dan-Mamman Shawulu, Clement Robert, Musa Auwal Mohammed, Thomas Abraham Nabhoni, Abel Jangnap Zwalchir, and Ifeanyi Uka.
In addition, the decorated officers from the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police are CPs Usman Tahir, Sunday Okoebor, Ayodeji Faniyan, Saka Adewale Ajao, Omole Ola, Hope Okafor, Ajo Geofrey Oroue, Olufunke Ogunbode, Stephen Ogedengbe, Iyabode Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, Adebowale Lawal, Ojo Adekimi, Yemi Oyeniyi, Obasi Okereke, Moses Ottah, Felix Nnebue, Gazali Abdulsalam and Fidelis Ogarabe.
In attendance was the Former Senate President, David Mark; the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Dr Ayodele Ogunsan; the former Governor of Ekiti State,
Otunba Niyi Adebayo; former speaker Akwa-Ibom House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke; members of the Force Management Team; serving and retired Senior Police Officers, families of promotes and other dignitaries.
The Inspector-General of Police while congratulating the newly promoted officers, charged them to adopt a strategic and progressive approach towards policing, as well as propagating the ongoing positive reforms aimed at enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Force.
The Police Service Commission has warned that Tactical Units should not be allowed to supplant recognised Police Departments, especially at the State Command Headquarters. The Commission notes that many State Commissioners have abused these amorphous Tactical Units and had rendered recognised Police Departments redundant even when they are headed by Deputy Commissioners of Police.The Commission had, while interrogating nine Commissioners recommended by the Inspector General of Police for appointment and posting to state Commands, warned that the new CPs should allow the recognised Departments to function.
Meanwhile the Commission has approved the IGPs recommendation for the appointment of Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba from Kano state as CP Zamfara state; Breret Emmanuel Simon, from Plateau State as CP Taraba state; Christopher Ado Emmanuel from Niger state as CP Yobe and Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin, from Ondo state and CP Provost, as CP Cross Rivers State.Others are Adamu Abdullahi Elleman from Jigawa State who was at one time Head of IGP Monitoring Unit, was appointed CP Niger State; Sani Omolori Aliyu from Kogi State, CP Bauchi Command; Bello Shehu from Gombe state, CP Katsina Command; Saka Adewale Ajao from Ogun State, former AC Basic, Police College Ikeja; second in Command Rapid Response Squad Lagos; Deputy Commissioner Admin, Airport Command Lagos and Deputy Commissioner Zonal CID, Zone 2, Onikan Lagos as CP FCT Command and Ojo Adekimi from Ekiti state, CP Kwara Command.
The new State Command Commissioners, according to the Commission’s Spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, were subjected to interactive oral interview coordinated by DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc, Honourable Commissioner in the Commission representing the Police.Chairman of the Commission DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni advised the Officers to ensure that Tactical Units are not abused at the State Commands and not used to do the work meant for recognised Departments. He expressed worry on the abuse of power by these Units and noted that it is in the interest of the new CPs to work with Deputy Commissioners manning the Departments and posted by the Inspector General. DIG Lakanu in his contribution told the Officers to work with their subordinates and establish trust with the people – the youths, traditional leaders and Organisations such as NBA and advised that they should refrain from establishing squads that are not necessary.
Today, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, received members of the Kano State Taskforce Committee on Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation on the issues of thuggery (Fadan Daba) and Drug Abuse (Kwaya) led by Chairman Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, Honourable Commissioner, Ministry for Science, Technology and Innovation, Kano State.
The Chairman stated that the purpose of the visit was to familiarize themselves with the newly posted CP of the Police Command and to express their readiness to work together to improve the security of lives and properties of all Kano State residents. He highlighted the committee’s successes, including the massive arrest and prosecution of high profile suspects, recovery of dangerous weapons and illicit drugs worth millions of naira.
Dr. Kofar Mata sought the Police Command’s support and cooperation in discharging the committee’s mandates.
In response, CP Bakori welcomed the committee members and commended the Kano State Government for the initiative. He emphasized the importance of proactive policing and collaboration in maintaining peace and security in the State and assured the committee of the Command’s support and cooperation.The meeting concluded with a commitment from both parties to work together to ensure a peaceful and prosperous Kano State.
SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA,Police Public Relations Officer,For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
The Imo State Police Command has taken note of the recent media report titled “Investigation Exposes Alarming Abuse of Detainees at Police’s Tiger Base,” authored by one Juliana Francis, which makes serious and unfounded allegations against the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Owerri and, by extension, the Imo State Police Command.
The Command categorically rejects these allegations and asserts that the information presented in the report is misleading, lacking in facts and does not reflect the true operations of the Command.
It is crucial to emphasize that the author did not take the necessary steps to verify the allegations with the Imo State Police Command before publishing.
The allegations, attributed to complainants using pseudo names, have been investigated and found out to be misleading and unfounded. This raises concerns about the credibility and reliability of the information provided and; also calls into question the journalistic standards behind the report.
In contrast to the allegations, the Imo State Police Command affirms that all suspects are treated in accordance with legal protocols and their rights respected. Hence, claims of unlawful detentions, torture, extortion, and extrajudicial killings in the command are untrue.
The Imo State Police Command is dedicated to ensuring that all its divisions, tactical units, and formations uphold the rule of law and accountability. The Command is open to receiving genuine complaints against any tactical unit through its Complaint Response Unit.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma assures the public that all complaints will be thoroughly investigated and confidentially treated; and any officer found culpable will face severe disciplinary sanctions.
In light of this, the Commissioner of Police urges all media personnel, especially print correspondents, to verify their reports with the Imo State Police Command before publishing. The spread of unverified and misleading information erodes public trust and undermines the integrity of the Force.
DSP OKOYE HENRY, Public Relations Officer Imo State Police Command
Abia CP Disbands SWAT, Special Squad, Establishes Scorpion Tactical Team
The Abia State Police Command has disbanded the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and the Command’s Special Squad (CSS). In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has been established. This squad will be led by SP Ibe Daniel as Commander, with DSP Eze Augustine as 2i/c.
This decision is part of the command’s administrative and operational measures to ensure compliance with the rule of law and promotion of a professional police force in Abia State that is equipped with the necessary skills to effectively and efficiently combat crime and criminality in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General Of Police (IGP)
While addressing the newly formed Scorpion Squad, the Commissioner of Police CP Danladi Isa emphasized the importance of tact, professionalism, and strict adherence to the rules of engagement. He directed that all operations must be based on actionable intelligence and officers must adhere strictly to the command operational dress code for easy identification and accountability. He further warned that any behavior detrimental to the image of the force will not be tolerated and will be visited with appropriate sanction.
The CP further charged the Scorpion Squad to take decisive action against violent crimes in Abia state ensuring that criminal threats are swiftly eliminated and crime reduced to the bearest minimum
The new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, deployed to the Zone which comprises Of Delta and Edo State Police Commands has assumed office today at the zone headquarters in Benin -City, the Edo state capital. The top police chief is AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, psc. He took over from AIG Arungwa Nwazue who has gone on retirement.
AIG Garba is a native of Pakata, Kwara State. He was born on 21st July, 1966 at Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. He got his basic education at Al-Mubarak Primary School, Ilorin, he thereafter proceeded to Kabba Teachers College, Kogi State, where he got his grade two certificate. The AIG went on to attend the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology.
His illustrious career in the Force commenced on 18th May, 1992, when he enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and trained at the famous Nigeria Police Academy Annex in Kaduna State.
In the course of his career, the AIG has been privileged to serve in several departments of the Force, which includes, department of Operations, Criminal Investigation department, Force Intelligence Department, Department of Finance and Administration. His career progression started when he was posted on attachment to Garki Division, FCT Police Command, Abuja in 1994. Other postings include the Divisional Crime Officer, Gwagalada division, FCT Police Command, Abuja, the Officer-in-charge of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FCT Police Command, Abuja, the Divisional Police Officer in several divisions in the FCT, Delta and Osun State Police Commands. The AIG was once second-in-command, department of Operations, Delta State Police Command, Asaba, the Chief Superintendent of Police, department of Finance and Administration, Delta State Police Command, the Officer-in-charge, State Intelligence Department, Delta State Police Command, Asaba. AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, psc was once the Area Commander, Area A, Lion building, Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, the Area Commander Metro, Kaduna State Police Command, the Area Commander, Wudil, Kano State Police Command.
Other appointments once held by the AIG includes the Deputy Commissioner of Police, department of Operations, Zone 12 Police Command, Bauchi, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Anambra State Police, Akwa, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Airport Police Command, Abuja. *AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, was also once the Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Commissioner of Police, Armament, department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, he was later redeployed as the 46th Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command.
He was promoted to the prestigious rank of an Assistant Inspector-General of Police on 12th February, 2025 and thereafter redeployed as the AIG Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City covering Delta and Edo State Police Commands.
The AIG has attended several professional courses both home and abroad which have helped shaped him to the consummate, versatile, intelligent, professional and dedicated Officer he is today. Some of these courses includes but not limited are the Community Policing Course in the United States of America, the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College in Jos, Plateau State, the Intermediate Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, the Advanced Intelligence and Analysis Course at the Nigeria Military School of Intelligence, Apapa, Lagos State, the Strategic Leadership Command Course also at the Police Staff College Jos, Plateau State.
According to SP Tijani A. Momoh, the spokesman for the zone,the brilliant Police Officer has travelled to and worked within all Six geopolitical zones of the Country and his professionalism and dedication to service has earned him several awards and commendations.
The AIG is happily married with children and he enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and making new friends. He brings over 30 years of professional, operational, administrative, and intelligence led policing to bear and has vowed to implement a professional, proactive and people-friendly policing strategy in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
The AIG Zone 5 Benin solicits for the cooperation of the good people of the Zone, to assist the Police with useful and timely information that will help the Police in checkmating crime and criminality within the entire Zone.
