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PSC Chair Felicitates with Nigerians on 65th Independence Anniversary, says Commission remains committed to reforms that will guarantee an efficient, motivated, and accountable Police Force

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, on behalf of the Management and Staff of the Commission, heartily felicitates with the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of the Nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

 

The PSC Chairman also extends warm greetings to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, and to the dedicated staff of the Commission, urging them to remain steadfast in their service to their fatherland.

 

He noted that Independence Day is not only a time of celebration but also of sober reflection on the sacrifices made by our founding fathers and the collective responsibility of all citizens to build a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation.

 

The Chairman called on Police Officers across the country to rededicate themselves to the principles of professionalism, discipline, and integrity, as they carry out their constitutional mandate of ensuring law and order. He assured that the Police Service Commission remains committed to reforms that will guarantee an efficient, motivated, and accountable Police Force.

 

“As we celebrate our Independence, let us renew our faith in Nigeria and continue to work together in unity and love. The challenges may be daunting, but with resilience and commitment, our nation will continue to thrive,” the Chairman said.

 

The Commission prays for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Armed robbers kill Arise News journalist in her Abuja home

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A news anchor, reporter and producer with Arise News Channel, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has been killed by armed robbers who raided her residence in Abuja in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025.

 

Below is the statement by Arise News on the incident:

 

TRAGIC DEATH : SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU

 

December 26, 1995 – September 29, 2025

 

 

It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police.

 

Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.

 

Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many.

 

We extend our deepest condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. Sommie’s voice is now silent but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory. We remain in shock and call for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits.

 

 

 

Hadiza Usman-Ajayi

 

For Management

AIG, 2CPs 11DCPs And 16 ACPs Undergo PSC Compulsory Promotion Exam -Argungu says Officers that fail thrice will be retired

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By Ebinum Samuel     Thirty Senior Police Officers were today, Monday, September 29th 2025, subjected to promotion examination, which is now a prerequisite for promotion in the Nigeria Police Force.   The Officers, according to a statement signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, include one Assistant Inspector General of Police, two Commissioners, eleven Deputy Commissioners, and sixteen Assistant Commissioners out of the 17 invited for the exercise.     The promotion examination took place at Solomon Arase Chairman’s Conference hall, at the 6th floor of the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission.   Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, said the promotion examination was one of the innovations that has come to stay in the career progression of serving Police Officers. He noted that although it is coming late in the day, it was still a good development that is expected to restore the dignity of the Nigeria Police Force.   DIG Argungu explained that any Officer, that fails the examination three times will be retired at that level for obvious incompetence.   He said the world has since embraced the era of skill and noted that Police Officers who want to advance in their career must be prepared to embrace the demands of this era.   The PSC Chairman said the Commission is also giving attention to due diligence to ensure that no dead or retired Officer/s are promoted in error.   Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, Justice of the Supreme Court rtd, DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, Justice Christine Ladi Dabup rtd, DIG Uba Bala Ringim, rtd, Alhaji Abdulfatah Mohammed, all Honourable Commissioners in the Commission were present at the Promotion examination

Kidnappers demand N20m ransom for female lawyer among 12 abducted passengers

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    The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 12 passengers travelling from Abuja to Benin, Edo State, in a Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Big Joe Ventures Ltd.   The incident occurred along the Okene-Auchi Road, a notorious route for highway kidnappings. The bus, with registration number Edo FUG 13 XY, was reportedly intercepted by gunmen who whisked away all occupants into the nearby forest.   Among the victims is a female lawyer, for whom the kidnappers are demanding a ransom of ₦20 million before her release. Subsequently, the DPO Okene Division, CSP Nasir Muhammad, immediately mobilised police personnel in conjunction with military and vigilantes in pursuit of the kidnappers.   “In the process, eight victims, including the driver, were rescued while efforts are still underway to rescue the remaining 4 victims and to make a possible arrest of the perpetrators,” he said.   However, Barrister Onyesom Peace Udoka, who was recently called to the Nigerian bar in Abuja, was also one of the 12 persons kidnapped alongside her sister while returning home from her Call to Bar ceremony.   According to the report, the incident happened in Kogi State, on Friday, September 27, 2025, just days after she was called to the bar in Abuja.  

Another Former PSC Chairman Dies, Argungun Calls For Prayers

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

The Police Service Commission says it received with shock the news of the death of its former Chairman DIG Parry Osayande, an erudite and consummate Police Officer who paid his dues as an exemplary Police Officer and visionary Chairman of the Commission, as the current Chairman, Hashimu Argungu calls for prayers.

 

DIG Osayande, according to Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesman, in a released statement, said Osayande succeeded Chief Simon Okeke, who was the pioneer Chairman of the Commission. Osayande was appointed in April 2008 by President Goodluck Jonathan.

 

His tenure marked rapid growth of the Commission, including the Presidential approval for a Corporate Headquarters for the Commission now standing in the Jabi District of Abuja.

 

DIG Parry Osayande was fearless, focused, and had a Commanding presence, which gave the Commission, a lot of mileage during its formative period.

 

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, said the death of DIG Osayande was a great loss for the Commission. He called on Nigerians to remember the Commission in their prayers in this trying period of losing two of its former Chairmen within a month.

 

DIG Osayande died early today in Benin, Edo state.

CP Abaniwonda Of Delta Commissions Project

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Delta state Commissioner of Police , Olufemi Abaniwonda, today, commissioned a renovated police station in Sapele.

 

 

The station said to be one of the oldest police station in defunct Bendel state,

 

was given facelift by joint efforts of the DPO, officers of the station and other well meaning Nigerians.

 

 

Abaniwonda enjoined his officers to be more proactive in nipping in the bud crime and criminality hence they have been provided a conducive atmosphere to operate.

 

Taiwo Lakanu Leads Service of Songs For Late Arase

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PSC team at the Service of Songs in honour of it’s former Chairman, Dr. Solomon Arase,on Friday, September 26th 2025, at the Holy Trinity Church, Maitama Abuja. Team led by DIG Taiwo Lakanu fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police in the Police Service Commission. Dr. Arase’s remains will be airlifted to Benin, Edo state this morning after lying in State in his Maitama residence.

Lawyer Petitions Lagos State Commissioner For Local Government And Community Affairs Against Alleged Impersonator of Baale

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

A Lagos based lawyer, Chief Gabriel Giwa Amu, has petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government And Community Affairs over an alleged impersonator of Baale title in Agege area of the state.

The petition written on behalf of his client, Dr Serry Adeoye Adebayo, Giwa Amu disclosed that the alleged impersonator, Adeola Ismail Abatan , an ungazetted Baale, on August 18, 2025, led no fewer than 20 thugs to forcibly entered his client land in Agege to wilfuly destroyed survey pillars, blocks, desecration of the burial site of his client late wife.He said that the land which was purchased by his client from Madam Abibatu Adebi Sunmola of Ajegunle Oniwaya, Ifako, Agege, was with the consent of the Yaya Abatan Chieftancy Family of Agege.

The lawyer disclosed that when the remains of his client late wife was buried on a portion or part of the land, there wasn’t any adverse claim or objection by anyone.

Craving the indulgence of the honourable commissioner to as a matter of great urgency cause a detail investigation to be carried by his office , Giwa Amu called on security agents in the state to investigate the activities of Adeola Ismail Abatan and his minions so to prevent breach of peace and breakdown of law and order as enquiries made by his client have revealed that the suspect has started to build illegal structure thereon.

New NDLEA sniffer dog facility ‘ll boost fight against illicit drugs in Nigeria, says Marwa

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By Ebinum Samuel 

 

 

Commissions canine complex donated by German Government in Lagos; success of agency’s operation to keep Nigeria safe important to Germany- Consul General

 

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the donation of a newly built canine facility to NDLEA by the German government will boost ongoing efforts against the menace of illicit drugs in Nigeria.

“May I assure all stakeholders that the provision of this facility will significantly drive our fight against illicit drugs, fulfil our core mandate and secure the future of our nation. The quality of the infrastructure at the new NDLEA Dog facility is indeed commendable. It speaks volumes of the commitment, goodwill, and tenacity of our partners”, Marwa declared in Ikeja Lagos on Friday 26th September 2025 while commissioning a new modern canine complex built and donated to NDLEA by the German government.

He commended the German government for its numerous supports to NDLEA, which he said has translated into an excellent performance by the Canine Unit of the Agency over the years, citing the remarkable seizure of 74.119kg of captagon at the Apapa seaport in Lagos in 2021 as a striking example of such successful operations aided by sniffer dogs.

He however noted that more work is required to sustain the current quantum leap in operational excellence. “This newly commissioned facility will, without doubt, provide a comfortable and dignified environment that will motivate our Canine Unit personnel to discharge their duties effectively and continue to meet both developmental and interdiction mandates.

 

 

“The commissioning of this new NDLEA Dog facility marks a significant milestone in the history of the collaboration between the Agency and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. Everyone who understands the pivotal role of sniffer dogs in drug interdiction will share my sentiment and joy today. These canines play a critical role, using their heightened sense of smell to identify and detect concealed narcotic substances in cargo and shipments at our airports, seaports, land borders, courier service centres, and bus stations”, he stated

While buttressing the importance of canines to NDLEA’s successes, Marwa noted that the sniffer dogs have been instrumental to the seizure of over 17.932 metric tonnes of various illicit substances since their deployment in the Agency.

“In years past, the poor infrastructure of the NDLEA Canine Unit has limited its capacity to effectively address developmental and operational challenges. It is against this backdrop that the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, through the Liaison Office of the German Federal Criminal Police, intervened to sponsor the construction of a modern dog facility for the Agency.”

He commended the German government for always fulfilling its commitments to the Agency in wide-ranging areas covering technical, logistics, and training support. “Most significant is today’s commissioning and handover of the NDLEA Dog facility. The construction of the facility commenced in August 2024 and was completed on schedule”, he added.

He expressed appreciation to the German Consul General Mr. Daniel Krull, the personnel of the Liaison Office of the German Federal Criminal Police and their colleagues in Berlin,Saxony and Sachsen-Anhalt who worked tirelessly to bring the project to fruition.

In his remarks, the Consul General Mr. Daniel Krull said the success of NDLEA’s operation is not only helping to keep Nigeria safe but also of great benefit to Germany. According g to him, “Chairman, I would like to congratulate you for the implementation of this important project, the success and the amazing work of your agency under your leadership. My colleagues briefed me that your agency has been very, very successful, instrumental in fighting crime in Nigeria. And that is, of course, not only important for Nigeria, but it is important for the region. And it goes far beyond. It is also important for us in Germany. So congratulations for the amazing work and I would encourage all members of the NDLEA to keep up the good spirit and continue the amazing work. Secondly, I would like to thank you, Chairman, you and all staff members for the trust you have in your German partners. And that trust, I think, is what is the most important currency in this international cooperation. And we hope that this trust will be so solid that we will have a very fruitful cooperation in the future.”

Speaking in same light, the deputy head of section IZ14 BKA, Berlin, Mr. Florian Bulow said the support for NDLEA is one of the most longest-reaching projects the BKA has done in police capacity building. “And if you have such a long cooperation, it’s like in a marriage, it needs love. But love is not everything. You also need trust. So if you trust, you can work together. You also have to share the same goals and values. And we do that in our fight against drug smuggling and drug abuse. But one of the most important things, you have to work together as a team. And we did that for many, many years. And if you work together as a team and go this long road as a team, you can achieve something. And what we have achieved together is that”, he stated.

PROMOTION IN THE POLICE, NOT JUST A RECOGNITION OF PAST SERVICE, BUT A CALL TO GREATER RESPONSIBILITY, DISCIPLINE AND SACRIFICE; NOT AN END BUT A NEW BEGINNING -ARGUNGU

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

At grand reception in honour of newly promoted Officers.

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni has declared that promotion in the Police Force is not just a recognition of past service, “but also a call to greater responsibility, discipline and sacrifice “. He urged the beneficiaries not to see the promotion as an end, but rather as a new beginning reminding them that the challenges before the Nigeria Police today ” are enormous – from combating violent crimes, insurgency, Cybercrime to managing the complex demands of democratic policing”.

 

The PSC Chairman said the nation will continue to look up to them to demonstrate leadership, integrity, and professionalism at all times.

DIG Argungu spoke today, Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at the Special commendation session/grand reception organised by the Police Community Relations Committee(PCRC) in honour of newly promoted Senior Police Officers. He was represented by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission.

 

DIG Argungu noted that at the Police Service Commission, “we remain committed to ensuring that promotions are merit-driven, transparent and anchored on due process” adding ” this we believe , is the surest way to inspire confidence, boost morale and reposition the Nigeria Police for optimum performance “.

 

To the Police Community Relations Committee, (PCRC), the PSC Chairman expressed his sincere thanks for their unrelenting support to the Police Force and the Commission, stressing that their partnership “is a testimony to the fact that security is a shared responsibility. He observed that “we must continue to build bridges of trust and collaboration between the Police and the Communities they serve”.

 

The PSC Chairman reminded the promotees that to whom much is given, much is expected, “Wear your new ranks with humility, carry out your duties with renewed vigor, and remain worthy Ambassadors of the Nigeria Police Force.