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Thai lady arrested at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments . As NDLEA intercepts UK-bound drug shipments concealed in walls of crated cartons

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Thai lady arrested at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments . As NDLEA intercepts UK-bound drug shipments concealed in walls of crated cartons

By Ebinum Samuel

 

Attempt by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who arrested her after discovering the illicit consignment in her boxes.The suspect who confessed to being a hired drug trafficker was arrested on Thursday 20th February 2025 during the inward clearance of passengers on Qatar Airways flight from Thailand via Doha, Qatar at the arrival hall, terminal 2 of the Lagos airport. She said the drug cartel, which recruited her promised to pay her $3,000 upon successful delivery of the illicit drug consignment in Nigeria.Another bid by a drug trafficking syndicate to ship 68 parcels of Ghanaian Loud with a total weight of 42.2kg concealed in walls of crated cartons to London, UK, through the export shed of the Lagos airport was also frustrated by NDLEA officers on Friday 21st February.

Three suspects: a freight agent and two dispatch riders were initially arrested in connection with the seizure before the mastermind of the shipment, Samuel Bitris, was swiftly traced to his Exodus Estate, Ajah, Lagos home where he was arrested.At the Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers state, NDLEA officers on Thursday 20th February intercepted 49 cartons containing 49,000 pills of tamol, a brand of tramadol 225mg in a 40ft container during a joint examination of the shipment with men of Customs Service and other security agencies.In Nasarawa state, NDLEA operatives on Saturday 22nd February arrested two suspects: Bello Adamu, 40, and Pius Azuka, 42 at Kokona/Keffi with 517kg of skunk, while two other suspects: Usman Ruwa, 43, and Yunusa Haruna, 45, were nabbed in a Toyota Corolla car conveying 62.7 kilograms of skunk along Sabon Asibiti road Kontagora, Niger state on Thursday 20th February.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 Maku Grammar School, Tapa, Oyo state; Comprehensive Secondary School, Orogwe, Imo state; Jama’atu Islamiyya Secondary School, Ankpa, Kogi state; and Owerri-Aba Primary School, Ugwunagba, Imo state, among others.While commending the officers and men of MMIA, PHPC, Niger, and Nasarwa 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.

ANAMBRA STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ORUTUGU ENGAGES SURVEILLANCE, PATROL & GUARD OFFICERS.. HARPS ON PROFESSIONALISM

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Commissioner of Police, *CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD,* today, 22nd February 2025, engaged Officers in charge of Surveillance, Patrol, and Guard units across the Divisional Headquarters within the Command. He charged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and efficiency in ensuring public safety, maintaining law and order, and responding swiftly to security incidents.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu said this engagement aligns with the Command’s ongoing strategic initiatives to enhance policing operations and service delivery across Anambra State. *CP Orutugu* reiterated the need for officers to provide prompt and effective security interventions, emphasizing their role in fostering public trust and confidence in the Police Force.”

In furtherance of his commitment to strengthening the security architecture of the state, *CP Orutugu* has also facilitated the deployment of newly passed-out recruits to various Police Divisions. He urged all officers to remain courageous, disciplined, and professional in the discharge of their duties, assuring residents of improved policing services and a safer environment”Ikenga disclosed that Anambra State Police Command remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property and will continue to implement proactive measures to address security challenges in the state.

PSC CHAIR DECRIES WORSENING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE SOUTH EAST, THREATENS SANCTIONS FOR ERRING POLICE OFFICERS

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni, has decried the worsening human rights violations in the South East states of the country and threatened that the Commission will no longer tolerate this serious act of indiscipline from any serving Police Officer.DIG Argungu said the Commission will henceforth not hesitate to put its disciplinary processes in motion to see to the dismissal of errant Officers who have found it difficult to work within approved boundaries. He spoke at the South East Stakeholders Summit on Peace and security and Public Hearing on Human Rights violations in South East of Nigeria which is currently ongoing in Enugu.His goodwill message at the Summit was presented on his behalf by the Head of Press and Public Relations/ Spokesman of the Commission, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani.

The PSC Chairman said the Commission is aware of the serious human rights violations by some misguided Police Officers in the South East, ” who against the Commission’s several warnings to stay away from civil matters have continued to swim in it because of the financial attraction “.He said the Commission has severally warned that Police Officers should stay clear of land matters, debt and rent collection, marital disputes and other civil matters and allow the courts to do their duties. ” But we have discovered that the allure of filthy money has become their albatross as they have continued to perpetuate this evil act”.DIG Argungu said he was excited that the summit is holding in Enugu, the colonial capital of Eastern Nigeria. According to him, the Eastern Region has of late become the hot bed of insecurity in the country and the unofficial Headquarters of Human Rights violations.

He commended the Organizers of the programme for bringing the searchlight on this topical national issue. The PSC Chairman said the Commission whole heartedly identifies with the Organizers “on this mission in the South East, adding that the zone needs peace and security.According to DIG Argungu “the Commission is very much interested in what is happening here especially as it affects the entire South East. “we are no more comfortable with the abuse of Office by some security personnel detailed to provide security across the region. We understand there is a high level of insecurity in the zone especially with the ceaseless and senseless attacks from brainwashed youths from this zone masquerading as freedom Fighters and killing their brothers and sisters”He said the Commission has also continued to observe the corruption and extortion that dots all the roads traversing the region ” by virtually all the security operatives who are supposed to safeguard the roads and restore unhindered movement of people, goods and services. The road blocks mounted by these security Agencies, he lamented ” have unfortunately turned into toll gates where road users are forced under gunpoint to part with money”.The PSC Chsirman told the summit that the South East must be freed of these gangs of Police Men who have found it difficult to work within established boundaries.

He commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah for the transformative governance that he has brought to the state especially in the area of security..” I am aware that Enugu State has redeemed itself from the Monday Sit at home that had crippled the economy of the state and other South East states.He assured the Governor that the Commission will always stand by him to collectively fight “this war to comprehensively free the zone of banditry, crime and criminality and other emerging security menace in the South East of Nigeria.

Lessons From AfDB’s Impact On Africa’s Economic Development

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Quote:“The greatest contribution to economic growth is not physical infrastructure, but brainpower; what I refer to as “grey matter infrastructure”.

We must now invest in better nutrition for African children who are the future of the continent “–Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President AfDB (at the Annual Meeting of the bank in Lusaka, Zambia,May 23, 2016

By Oyoze Baje

 

With the noble vision of the African Development Bank (AfDB) to “envision a prosperous, inclusive, resilient and integrated Africa, focusing on accelerating inclusive green growth and driving prosperous and resilient economies across the continent” the bank has been positivity impacting on the quality of life of millions of citizens across the continent, for decades.

But going by the startling statistics of the Human Development Index (HDI) of the richest and the poorest African countries, there is still much to be done to pull many more millions of Africans from the ignoble pit of mass poverty and ignorance, in sync with the vast natural resources that the Creator has blessed the continent with.Meanwhile, what is the meaning of the Human Development Index (HDI) and what disparities still exist, and more so what lessons should the African presidents be gleaning from the sanitary efforts of the AfDB?Put in its simplest term the ” HDI is a summary of measure of a country ‘,s average achievements in three key dimensions of human development “.

These entail a long and healthy life, access to quality knowledge delivery, and a decent standard of living. That comes about as calculated by the United Nations (UN). What is disturbing are the clear differences between the HDI of the richest African countries and the poorest ones?

For instance, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of the top 5 richest African countries as at 2024 are as listed: Seychelles leads with 0.802 while the other four are Mauritius (0.796), Algeria (0.759), Tunisia (0.739) and Botswana (0. 728). Take note, that according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) data, Nigeria does not rank amongst the top five prosperous African countries, neither does it rank amongst the poorest. Amongst these are South Sudan (0.347), Burundi (0.350), Central African Republic (CAR) (0.358), Niger (0.345) and Chad (0.373).

Definitely, the interventions of the African Development Bank is required to reduce the poverty challenge. So, how far has it fared? That is the million naira question.The answer is predicted on the strong pillars of AfDB’s popular ‘High 5″ priorities focused on infrastructure, agriculture, integration of some countries, impacting the lives of the people and boosting economic growth.Distilled in its essence, these are clearly spelt out as, Light Up and Power Africa, Feed Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa and Improve the Quality of life for the People here in Africa. To break them down the first called Light Up and Power Africa is aimed at increasing access to electricity, connecting millions to the grid and promoting renewable energy.

On its part, the Feed Africa initiative supports agricultural development through initiatives like Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT), which has boosted wheat production in countries such as Ethiopia and Sudan as well as maize production in Kenya and South Africa.Furthermore, the Industrialised Africa project comes through direct investment in infrastructure, skills development and supporting the growth of Small and Medium Scale enterprises.Of similar significance, the Integrate Africa supports regional integration through infrastructural projects, trade facilitation and economic cooperation initiatives. And last but not the least of the initiatives is that aimed at improving the Quality of life for the African people through which the AfDB supports projects that improve access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare and education.

Noteworthy, is the fact that under the watch of the Nigerian-born Adesina, the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, under the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan-led administration that made positive impact on the rural farmers and lifted the HDI of Nigerians, similar transformation has been brought to bear on the several African countries.

Little wonder that he is the proud winner of the World Food Prize in 2017, as well as the prestigious Sunshak Peace Prize Laureate in 2019. What is important therefore, are the important lessons for African political leaders to learn from his illustrious career trajectory, emulate and imbibe from the ‘High 5′ initiatives.

In fact, one African country that has keyed into AfDB’s impactful’ High 5′ projects and reaped bountifully is none other than Tanzania. It should interest other African countries than within three years of becoming the president in 2021, Samia Suluhu Hassan has achieved what others have not.

For instance, under her administration the country has recorded an astonishing 128 % status in food security, to the extent of exporting surplus to five African countries. All these were achieved with focus on productivity, supporting farmers and creating an enabling environment for agricultural growth. The key ingredients that have spiced the achievements include investment in research, seed production and irrigation farming.It is of significance to note that Tanzania is the first country to set up a Presidential Delivery Council to oversee the implementation of its Food and Agricultural Delivery Compact. That is a holistic approach to the sustainable development of the sector.In addition, the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy has created a most conducive environment to improve the profitability of the sector. That is also aimed at reducing rural poverty, which it has achieved. It is therefore, important for us to understand what President Hassan said about the AfDB.

She has indeed praised the bank as ” a dependable partner”and being ” the best partner for our development”, while recognising AfDB ‘s positive impact on the country’s socio– economic development and transformative projects.READ AThese are therefore, the lessons for the leaders of the continent to glean from and keep promoting, all in the interest of improving on the people’s Human Development Index, HDI.Going by Adesina’s notable remarks on human nutrition, made during the bank’s Annual Meeting on May 23, 2016, Africa accounts for 20 out of the 24 countries in the world with children’s stunting rate of over 40%. Worse still, 22 out of the 34 countries that collectively account for 90% of the world’s stunting live in Africa! And about 58 million African children under the age of 5 years are too short for their age.

This sad situation should therefore, serve as a wake-up call on the policy makers and those who implement them to devolve more budgetary allocations to both agriculture and education.With that done, enhanced by transparency, probity and accountability there will be “grey matter infrastructure” in place, as Adesina has rightly called for. The time to start the much-needed action is now.

 

PSC,NPF TO CONCLUDE 2022/2023 RECRUITMENT OF CONSTABLES–medical screening scheduled for February 26th – March 12th 2025

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force are set to conclude the 2022/2023 recruitment of Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Medical screening for this batch is scheduled to commence from February 26th and end on March 12th 2025.Applicants who took the Computer Based Tests (CBT) on 5th – 6th March, 2024 but were not listed in the first stream of successful candidates called up for training are to log onto the recruitment portal https://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng to check their application status and print invitation slip.

According to the Commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, the exercise is scheduled to hold at designated Police Hospitals in the 17 Police Zonal Headquarters spread across the country on date and time indicated on applicants invitation slip.The Portal will open today, Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 12noon. Invited applicants are to ensure they appear for the medical screening exercise on the date and time indicated on their invitation slip.Invited applicants are also to appear in clean white T-shirts and short with the following; invitation slip, form submission slip and NIN slip.

Retirement saga: Aggrieved police officers file suit against IGP, PSC, others

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Members of Courses 18, 19, 20 Policemen forced out of office have dragged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Police Service Commission, PSC, and Force Secretary before the National Industrial Court demanding enforcement of its earlier unappealed decision.

The suit filed by Edwin Okoro, has ACP Chinedu Emengaha and seven others as claimants, with the PSC, IGP and Force Secretary, Nigeria Police as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants.

In the suit, the claimants are seeking the determination of the following questions:

“Whether taking into consideration, the judgments of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, delivered by Justice O. Oyewunmi in suit Nos. NICN/Abj./345/2019-ACP Chinedu Emengaha & Ors Vs PSC & 2 Ors, and NICN/Abj./353/2019 CSP Sunday Okuguni & Ors Vs PSC & 2 Ors, resolving the issue of date of appointment of Cadet Officers (Force entrants) as the dates of their first appointment, and the said judgments having been implemented by the defendants since July 29, 2021, the defendants are not estopped from reopening the issue of date of first appointment?

“Take notice that upon the determination of the above stated question, the claimants shall pray the court for the following reliefs:

“A declaration that the date of first appointment into service of the claimants as contained in their respective appointment letters are not subject to a review by the defendants.

“A declaration that members of Cadet ASP (Force entrants) of Courses 18, 19 and 20 who are yet to serve 35 years of pensionable service nor attained the age of 60 years, are by virtue of the said jugments of the National Industrial Court delivered by Justice O. Oyewunmi in suit Nos. NICN/Abj./345/2019 – Acp Chinedu Emengaha & Ors Vs PSC & 2 Ors, And Nicn/Abj./353/2019 CSP Sunday Okuguni & Ors Vs PSC & 2 Ors, excluded from the decision of the 1st defendant at her first extraordinary meeting of the 6th management board held on January 31, 2025, approving the immediate retirement of those officers who have spent 35 years in service or above 60 years in age.

“A declaration that by virtue of the said judgments of the National Industrial Court affirming the dates of appointment of claimants as Cadet Officers as fresh appointment, the said appointment is not a merger of service.”

“A declaration that the defendant cannot by any decision, set aside the valid and subsisting judgments of the National Industrial Court, Abuja delivered by Justice O. Oyewunmi in suit Nos. Nicn/Abj./345/2019 – ACP Emengaha & Ors Vs PSC & 2 Ors, And Nicn/Abj./353/2019 CSP Okuguni & Ors Vs PSC & 2 Ors, already implemented by the defendants since July 29, 2021.

“An order setting aside the 1st defendant’s directive to the 2nd and 3rd defendants contained in the press release of January 31, 2025, as it concern Courses 18, 19 and 20 (Force entrants).

“An order of perpetual injunction, restraining the defendants jointly and severally from unlawfully and illegally reviewing the issue of dates of appointment of Cadet ASPs of Force Entrants – Courses 18, 19 and 20 already settled by the judgments of the National Industrial Court.

“An order of perpetual injunction, restraining the defendants jointly and severally from unlawfully and illegally retiring any member of Cadet ASPs of Force Entrants – Courses 18, 19 and 20, who has not attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 years,” it read.

PSC ApprovesPromotion Of 38 ACPs To DCPs, 100 CSPs To ACPs

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of thirty eight Assistant Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners. The Commission also elevated 100 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police.

The Commission took the decision Thursday, February 20th 2025 at the continuation of its extraordinary Plenary Meeting holding at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi Abuja and presided over by Its Chairman, DIG. Hashimu Argungu rtd mni. The Meeting was also attended by Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje,.retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani Secretary to the Commission.

The new Deputy Commissioners are; Emmanuel Deenom, Olufemi Takeet, yusuf Doki Sani, Joseph Habakkuk Anche, Faruku Umaru, Danladi Daura, Benedict Omotomilola Olomo, Bernard Adedayo Ojewale, Aminudeen Mohammed, Mohammed lawal Bello, and Mohammed sabo Haladu.

Others are; Baba Gana Saje, Maman Bello Tambuwal Abubakar Bello Mustapha, Haruna Adamu, Uzairu Abdullahi, Dashuwar Tepnyakas, Braide Elekima, Usman Garik, Musa Abdullahi, Kabiru Salisu, Uchenna Ani, Innocent Oguejiofor Umuerie Mathew Obiuwevbi, Gabriel Odiaka Dibie and Olufemi Olabanji Kayode, State CID, Osogbo, Osun State Command.

Ikenna Kenneth Ezeani, Force Secretary’s Office Afolaranmi Omotayo, Ibrahim Yidi, Isyaku Usman, Rasaq Abdulsalam, Olajide Agboola, Chioma Onwukaike, Abayomi Agbana, Ibrahim Miringa Musa, Umar Sokoto Abubakar, James Ekanem Usen and Dauda Buba Fika were the other Assistant Commissioners promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners.

Some of the Chief Superintendents of Police who were promoted to Assistant Commissioners are; Ibrahim Mohammed Agava, Akinloye Joseph Oyegade, Rilwanu Mohammed Dutse, Ibrahim Aliyu Jauro, Abdulmajid Isah, Fidelity Lohya Labong, Anthony Olusola Ojo, Ibrahim Muktar, Abdulrahaman Idris and Aminu Hamza.

Also promoted Assistant Commissioners are; Clement Ugochukwu Ezejiofor, Peter Obiyo Ihechere, Benjamin Chidozie Egbu, Joy Ugo Elemoke, Mansur Mahmud Tafida, Area Command Ido Osi, Ekiti State, Mohammed Ibrahim second in Command Zonal CID Zone 3, Yola, Jude Ohaja, State CID, Awka, and Chinyere Ajuolachi Akalaga, DPO, Lokogoma, FCT.

Godfrey Ogbeide Victor, former DPO Utako, FCT, and now Commander Scorpion Squad Abbattoir, FCT, Banawi Ishiaku, DPO Otu Jeremi, Ughelli South, Delta State, Abbas Abubakar, DPO Ikot Abasi Akwa Ibom and Celestine Tochukwu Umeh were also promoted to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners amongst others.

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Argungu said the Commission will continue to be faithful in granting deserving Police Officers their due promotion. H e however advised that they should reciprocate Commission’s faithfulness by rededicating themselves to the service of our country.

DIG Argungu said the Commission expect that the war against insurgency and banditry should be given the required attention.

Compulsory Retirement Of 197 Police Officers: Security Expert Says It’s Ethnic Persecution, Calls On President Tinubu’s Intervention

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As raise of dust in last week directive by the Police Service Commission, PSC, to certain category of police chiefs to proceed on compulsory retirement is yet to settle down, a security expert has described the decision as ethnic persecution while calling on President Tinubu for urgent intervention.This, as uneasy calm pervades the police force headquarters at Abuja.

In its directive two weeks ago, the PSC ordered police chiefs who have attained 60 years of age, those who have served the force for 35 years and those it says falsified their age to proceed on compulsory retirement .

However, a security expert, Prince Shadrack Adewole Ogunyemi,in urging Tinubu to look into the matter with a view to putting what is wrong and right in the retirement execise, said that a critical review of the retirement revealed that some of the affected officers were persecuted because of the section they hailed from in the country.
According to Ogunyemi, the issue of “Force Entrants” with their appointment dates have been settled by Appeal Court in 2017 when PSC appealled against some police chiefs who a lower court had ruled in their favour over appointment date.

The Security Expert wondered why the PSC did not approach the courts to enable it come up with the decision it arrived at last week . This, he said has led to shock, mental torture and embarrassment to several officers and their families.
” If you look at the list of the retired officers, 90 percent of it are officers from the Southern part of our country. This policy of force entrants, i can say categorically was initiated in the late 1980s by those who had used all means to ensure that northerners dominate the force”.
Ogunyemi while calling on Tinubu to intervene over the matter, urged the president to call on the case file regarding the retirement issue.

“The same PSC that issued a directive in 2017 to the then IGP on Regularisation of the Date of Entry of Officers of Force Entrants in Courses 18,19 and 20 should not, 8 years after, be singing a different song for the same officers without recourse to the courts”

” I don’t think the PSC, in taking this decision, was properly informed. To rectify this anomaly, President Tinubu, all stakeholders must review this unwholesome directive that has affected several lives negatively”

The Management and Editorial Board of Vanguard Newspapers, has nominated the iconic journalist, editor and administrator, Onyema Ugochukwu, FNGE, CON, for investiture with the “Lifetime Award” for his contributions to the media profession. The formal conferment is scheduled for Friday April 11, 2025, in Lagos. From left: Chief Ugochukwu; Adjunct Professor of Creative Writing, Tunde Olusunle; Representative of the Management and Editorial Team of the Vanguard, Adekunle Adekoya, and Northern Regional Editor of the Vanguard, Soni Daniel.

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By Ebinum Samuel

Kidnappers kill 2 hostages over delayed ransom in FCT

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Tragedy struck in Gwargwada, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as kidnappers reportedly executed two captives due to delays in ransom payment.

The victims, identified as Mohammed Danladi and Nasiru Yusuf, were abducted alongside a herder and a woman at Gwombe junction, along the Gwargwada-Rubochi road, on Wednesday.

According to a family member of the deceased, Shuaibu Abdullahi, the kidnappers initially demanded ₦500,000 each for their release.

However, the families were only able to raise ₦500,000 in total, leading to the tragic execution of the two men.

He said, “The kidnappers’ leader called on Friday, and the family members told them that they were only able to raise N500,000 not knowing that they had already killed two of them because the family delayed the ransom.”

He said the kidnappers, later released the herder and a woman after they collected N3 million ransom at their hideout in Kotonkarfe forest in Kogi State.

The traditional ruler of Gwargwada, Ugbada Alhaji Hussaini Agabi Mam, confirmed the incident, saying the two deceased, who were natives of Gwargwada, were abducted on their way returning from Rubochi.

He said “Unfortunately, the two young men were killed by their abductors simply because of the delay in paying the ransom they demanded.

‘’Their corpses are yet to be recovered because the victims were taken to Kotonkarfe forest in Kogi State but I learnt that the chairman of Kotonkarfe had mobilized hunters and vigilantes into the forest but they are yet to recover the two corpses.”

There was no immediate response from the FCT Police Command on the incident.