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Veteran Police Foundation Visits PSC With A Bag OF Requests — wants improved retirement benefits, defined template for Police promotion, prompt disposal of Disciplinary Matters, Short course programmes for graduates and opportunity for Veterans to lecture in Police Colleges

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Police Service Commission today, Wednesday, September 18th received in audience a delegation from the Police Veterans Foundation led by its National Chairman, DIG Mohammed Yesufu rtd. They were received by Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni and DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, Honourable Commissioner in the Commission.

The leader of Delegation, DIG Yesufu presented a pathetic story of retired senior Police Officers whose retirement benefits he said were nothing to write home about.He lamented that the pension of retired Commissioners of Police are not upto a hundred thousand Naira stressing that almost all retired Officers are currently challenged financially and needed the intervention of the Commission. “As employers of Police and also an Agency responsible for their promotions, the Commission should also be interested on conditions of the exit from Service of their employees” he noted.

He called for a defined promotion guidelines in the Police to stop some Officers who serve in lucrative offices from having multiple promotions that are not earned. This, he said is criminal and kills the service.The visiting delegation also complained on the slow disposition of pending Disciplinary matters adding that the Commission should dismiss any Disciplinary matter not treated within six months so as to free Officers to move on with their careers. The team called for another look on junior Police Officers with additional qualifications which it said should be considered for short term courses and advanced to appropriate grade levels in line with their qualifications. They noted that the Police should also borrow a leaf from the Army that engage graduate officers through short course programmes and called for the overhaul of the Police Staff College Jos so that it can operate at the required standard.

The visiting team said the Police Veterans are ready to take up teaching appointments in Police Colleges and help grow the Police Institution. They complained of Police dressing and demanded that the Commission must do something to salvage the image of the Force. Chairman of the Commission, DIG Argungu said the Commission will do its best to ensure transparent leadership and would consider all the issues tabled before it in the interest of moving the Force forward.

DIG Argungu said he is in the Commission to build a new Police Force that will be a pride of the nation and where the Veterans will play a great role. “We will always partner with you in all we do and will passionately consider your requests positively.

PSC Chairman, Argungu Calls For Justice For Victims Of Crimes… says criminal justice system administration should be reviewed so that victims are no longer treated as mere witness

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has called for a review/ammendment of the criminal justice system administration in Nigeria so that victims of crime are no longer treated as mere witnesses when they are injured.He appealed for an urgent need for rebalancing of the justice rights for victims of crime insisting that “justice be rebalanced to ensure that victims of crime are treated with dignity, compassion and justice”.Ikechukwuu Ani, the Commission image maker disclosed that Argungu spoke today at the Review and Validation Workshop on the Draft Toolkit for Enhancing the Capacity of Police Oversight Bodies organized by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held in Abuja.

The PSC Chairman noted that today, victims suffer pain, shock, humiliation, loss of control and powerlessness at the hands of their offenders adding that ” if victims are injured and the offenders cannot pay reparation, it should be their right to be afforded compensations from the state/Federal government.”

it should be their right to participate in the criminal court process with legal representation to protect their safety”.DIG Argungu also told his audience that in tackling human rights violations, the Commission “is going to pay much attention to complaints pertaining to human rights violations and in the area of abuse of law enforcement powers, particularly those of arrest, detention, interrogation as well as general treatment of suspects.”

He declared that the jurisdiction of the Police “in the area of public wrongs not private wrongs will be upheld” adding that civil matters and tortuous liabilities belong in the court. “Issues of land matters, rent matters, marital, contractual agreements issues are purely civil matters and the complainants should be advised to go for civil suits” he advised.

AIG Zone 5, Arungwa Nwazue, Decorates Newly Promoted Officers…. urges beneficiaries to be equal to higher task and responsibilities

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 comprising Delta and Edo State Police Commands, AIG. Arungwa Nwazue, today, at the IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu Conference hall, decorated newly promoted senior officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from their families, friends and colleagues.

The promotion included the elevation of two Assistant Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police, one Chief Superintendent of Police to the substantive rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, four Superintendents Of Police to the substantive rank of Chief Superintendents of Police. Also among the officers decorated by the AIG is the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Tijani Momoh, promoted from the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police to the substantive rank of Superintendent of Police.

The decoration is a follow-up to the recent promotion approved by the Police Service Commission on the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM.The newly decorated officers from the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners of Police include DCP. Habila Daniel, former Area Commander, Oba Market Area Command, and DCP. Nandiyak Tissing, former Area Commander Ekpoma Area Command.According to SP Tijani Momoh, zone spokesman, AIG Nwazue, while congratulating the newly promoted officers, reminded them that since promotion comes with greater tasks and responsibilities, they should be diligent and equal to the tasks ahead. Additionally, the AIG charged the promotees to mentor the junior officers coming after them in the service of our Fatherland.

Responding on behalf of others, DCP Habila Daniel appreciated God Almighty for the promotion, he said the officers will tighten their belt for higher responsibilities and will continue to work assiduously in the fight against crime and criminality in Nigeria.

Flood disaster: Marwa in Maiduguri, facilitates donation of N120million worth fertilizer to Borno govt

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By Ebinum Samuel

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has paid a condolence visit to the governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, His Highness Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanem over the recent flood disaster that claimed lives, displaced hundreds of thousands of residents and damaged several properties in Maiduguri and its environ. Speaking during his visit to Governor Zulum and the Shehu of Borno on Tuesday 17th September 2024, Marwa said as a concerned Nigerian and former Military Governor of the old Borno state, he is moved by the magnitude of the flood disaster on the lives, livelihood and properties of the people as well as the environment.

As a result, the NDLEA boss said he has contacted a fertilizer company he knows for support and they have donated high yield fertilizers equivalent of ten trailer loads worth N120 million to the state government for eventual distribution to affected farmers to aid their quick return to the farm and prevent famine in the months ahead. According to him, “from my knowledge of Borno state as a former military governor here, I can appreciate the enormity of the devastation of this flood on the lives of the people of Maiduguri, their livelihood, their homes and even the environment.

With figures coming out on the number of deaths, displaced persons, properties damaged and land areas affected, this may probably be the worst natural disaster that has ever hit a single city in the history of Nigeria. “This is why I have to come down here to commiserate with the governor, the state government, our royal father the Shehu of Borno and the entire people of the state. The situation on ground demands well-meaning Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the state government to ameliorate the impact of this disaster on the people. “I know the state government has been doing a lot and will be considering short term, medium term and long term measures at ameliorating the impact of the disaster on the people; the short term being immediate needs like food, water, medicines, cash gifts and temporary shelter, while the medium term would be interventions intended to return people’s lives to normalcy like getting them back to the farms which have been devastated by the flood.

In this regard, we have been able to facilitate the donation of high yield fertilizers equivalent of 10 trailer loads worth N120 million by a fertilizer company well known to me to the state government for eventual distribution to farmers who will need to return to their farms to avoid famine in the months ahead.” Governor Zulum and the Shehu expressed appreciation to Marwa for finding time to identify with the people of the state and his kind gesture to the affected people.

Police Chief Rejected In Osun State, Assume Office As FCT Police Boss

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Commissioner of police appointed by the Police Service Commission, PSC , to head the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, today, has assumed office at the command headquarters in Abuja.
The police chief, Peter Ukachi Opara, is a lawyer and seasoned administrator, who with nine others were posted to various states commands in January this year by PSC.


Opara who was number one on the list was deployed to Osun state by the Commission. However, he could not assume office as some politicians opposed to Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke, were reported to have petitioned the presidency over an “ibo man as CP in Osun”. It was learnt that the petitioners alleged that bringing an ibo man to Osun state where the governor’s mum and wife, Ngozi, are ibos, such CP would compromise his position.


The authority at the force headquarters , for peace to reign, had to moved Opara to force headquarters as Deputy Force Secretary.
A versatile police chief from Imo state, Opara has served as Personal Assistant to a former Lagos state commissioner of police . Also in the same capacity to a Deputy Inspector-general of Police,DIG, Inspector-general of Police, IGP, and a Chairman of PSC.
His appointment for FCT, assumption of office has confirmed the Biblical saying that, “The stone rejected by the builder, same stone has become the head of the cornerstone”.

Gov Adeleke Greets Otunba Omisore On His Birthday

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Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated a former deputy Governor in the state, Otunba Iyiola Ajani Omisore, on the occasion of his birthday, eulogizing him as a politician with difference and purpose.

Governor notes with relish the chord that Otunba Omisore strike with the people through the daring interest in their welfare despite the personal cost, describing the former Senator as a powerful reminder that the key to continuous relevance in the political space is putting the people first.The Governor lauds the Ife-born politician for reflecting the essence of politics, which is to serve the people, noting that the former national scribe All Progressives Congress (APC) incredible exploits in the field of engineering not only showed his unshakeable resolve to impact lives, but also honour Osun as a state.“On this auspicious occasion of his birthday, I join friends, family and well-wishers to congratulate an astute politician, His Excellency, Otunba Iyiola Ajani Omisore.

No matter your opinion about him, one thing that no one can take away from Otunba Omisore is the fact he ensures that whatever is entrusted to him is done well,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in his congratulatory note.“As a Deputy Governor, Otunba Omisore championed efforts that promises a better situation for the people, most especially workers, counting for the goodwill and the support he enjoys from that segment of the society.“In the Senate, Otunba Omisore initiated legislations that benefits the public, while his lobbying efforts created openings for countless constituents in different federal establishments just as his interventions provided life-changing infrastructures for a lot of communities.”

Governor Adeleke prays for Otunba Omisore to continue to enjoy the unfailing grace of God that has steered him up to this point while urging him to take the moment of his birthday to “reflect on his accomplishments and the expectations of the people for the future.”

Signed:

Mallam Olawale Rasheed,

The Spokesperson to the Executive Governor of Osun State

LASTMA Management Embarks On 3-Day Comprehensive Training For Officers

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By Ebinum Samuel 

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inaugurated an intensive 3-day In-house training programme, meticulously crafted to enhance the operational efficacy and service delivery standards of its Officers.

This initiative, ceremoniously launched today at the LASTMA Headquarters by Hon. Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, will delve into a broad array of critical topics, including:Diplomatic Enforcement: Strategies for executing effective traffic management while maintaining constructive public relations.Stress Management and Wellness : Advanced techniques for preserving mental and physical well-being in high-pressure scenarios.Ethical and Professional Excellence : Upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in traffic operations.Collaborative Team Synergy : Building cohesive teams to optimize productivity and elevate service quality.Elevated Communication Techniques : Mastering communication for clarity, precision, and maximum impact.Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: Cultivating emotional intelligence to adeptly navigate conflicts and foster positive public engagement.Navy Captain Akinyemi Samuel, a distinguished authority in stress management, is leading the session on Stress Management and Wellness, imparting actionable strategy to help participants manage stress and maintain peak effectiveness.

This training underscores LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to continuous capacity enhancement and operational excellence, ensuring that senior officers are well-armed with the necessary skills and insights to excel in their respective roles.Since the beginning of the year, LASTMA has prioritized the training and retraining of its personnel, with over 3,000 officers having already undergone specialized instruction in various aspects of traffic management.”The Lagos State Government places immense emphasis on the professional development of its workforce, ensuring the delivery of exceptional services to the motoring public, particularly motorists across the state,” affirmed Hon. Sola Giwa.

PSC Chairman Greets Nigerians At Eid -UlI-Maulud Calls For Peace, Unity And Tolerance – says the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad should reignite a new awakening for a new and progressive Nigeria

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad to pray for the unity and oneness of the Nigerian nation.DIG Argungu said the occasion calls for renewal of our faith in our nation, for tolerance, sacrifice and manifest patriotism adding that as citizens we must support our leaders and promote the ideals that unite the nation.The PSC Chairman noted that ” on this auspicious day, may our faith in Allah grow stronger in our hearts and let us be filled with gratitude. ” let’s remember that the Prophet’s life is a source of guidance for us”.

DIG Argungu extended his warm wishes for a blessed EID-ul Maulud celebration and prayed “may your heart be filled with faith and love”He called on Muslim faithful in the Commission to remember the Prophets teachings of love, peace, kindness and tolerance and prayed that the grace of His birth should illuminate their lives.

PSC Approves Posting Of Joseph Eribo As CP Akwa-Ibom State, Peter Opara For FCT

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Police Service Commission has approved the posting of Joseph Eribo as the CP Akwa-Ibom state and Peter Ukachi Opara for Federal Capital Territory, FCT, respectively .
The new FCT Commissioner was the immediate CP Force Secretary’s office and former Deputy Commissioner, Administration and Finance Imo State Command. He also at a time served as Personal Assistant to former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, IGP Mike Okiro rtd. Cp Opara was DCP Legal Studies Police Academy. POLAC, Wudil Kano, Area Commander Aba and Uyo; Area Crime Officer kubwa, and Senior Deputy Defence Adviser Police, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, New York.
He was severally Personnel Assistant to Inspector General of Police; DIG works, DIG Operations and Personnel Assistant to CP Lagos State Command.

The Commission has also accepted the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, for the replacement of CP Miller Gagere Dantawaye with that of CP Festus Eribo as the new substantive Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State Command.

Dantawaye was one of the four Commissioners of Police recommended for posting as substantive Commissioners of Police.

CP Joseph Eribo, a law graduate of the University of Calabar was at a time Liason Officer at the Police Service Commission and later Assistant Commissioner, Federal Operations, Force Headquarters. He served as Area Commander Area M, Lagos, Area F lagos and State CID, Lafia Nasarawa state. He was Area Commander Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, Deputy Commissioner, Zonal CID Zone 9 Umuahia and Deputy Commissioner Operations, Kogi State Command. He was also substantive Commissioner of Police, Taraba State.

Spokesman Ikechukwu Ani confirmed that the Commission had earlier approved the posting of four Commissioners of Police which included that of Abia, Lagos and Ebonyi states.
The deployed CPs , Eribo and Opara had in the past served as Personal Assistants to two former Lagos state commissioners of police, late Sunday Aghedo and Sir Mike Okiro

PSC Approves New Commissioner of Police For Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi And Akwa-Ibom States

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Ishola Olarewaju as Commissioner of police for Lagos and three other substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, , Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom state Commands .The appointments followed the recent promotion of some senior Police Officers by the Commission which created vacancies in some State Commands. According to Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission’s spokesman, the new Commissioners are, Isah Danladi Nda, Abia State Command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale, Lagos State Command; Anthonia Adaku Uche Anya fdc, Ebonyi state Command and Miller Gajere Dantawaye, Akwa Ibom State Command. Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni said the new State Command Commissioners must be prepared to make a positive difference in the security management of their states of posting.DIG Argungu said the Commission will monitor their performance stressing that they should not waste time to hit the ground running.

He told the new Commissioners that it is their duty to build a competitive, competent and efficient Police Force in their states of posting adding that the Commission will continue to encourage them for optimum service delivery. He said their appointments should be seen as a call to greater dedication to the service of their fatherland. The approval of the postings signed by the Secretary to the Commission Chief Onyemuche Nnamani has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation. Ishola Olarewaju, the police chief posted to Lagos was for many years served with Police Mobile Force , PMF.

He played significant roles in quelling violent clashes and protests in the state. This earned him the nickname “Dangerful”