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Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in 3 days

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Saudi Arabia has executed 17 individuals in just three days, according to reports from state media on Monday the country’s fastest rate of capital punishment since March 2022, when 81 people were executed in a single day.

 

The Saudi Press Agency confirmed that two Saudi nationals were executed on Monday for what were described as “terrorist crimes.” This came on the heels of 15 other executions over the weekend, mostly involving foreign nationals convicted of drug-related offenses.

 

Thirteen of them were convicted of smuggling hashish, and one was executed for trafficking cocaine.

This brings the total number of executions in the kingdom so far this year to 239.

 

The figure includes 161 executions for drug offences and 136 foreign nationals, based on an AFP tally of official data.

 

If the current trend continues, Saudi Arabia could surpass its 2023 record of 338 executions, the highest since public tracking began in the early 1990s.

 

Human rights organisations have expressed deep concern.

 

Jeed Basyouni of Reprieve noted that most of the recent executions involved foreign nationals and related to hashish smuggling.

 

She described the surge as alarming, especially at a time when many countries are moving toward decriminalising cannabis-related offences.

Analysts link the spike in executions to Saudi Arabia’s intensified “war on drugs,” which began in 2023. Many of those now being executed were arrested shortly after the campaign launched and have since completed legal processes.

 

After a three-year moratorium on executions for drug-related crimes, Saudi Arabia resumed the practice in late 2022.

 

Authorities insist the death penalty is carried out only after all appeals are exhausted and argue it serves as a deterrent to crime and helps maintain national security.

 

However, activists argue that the growing use of capital punishment contradicts the kingdom’s efforts to project a modern and progressive image under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 reform programme.

 

Five Nigerian Women Arrested for Alleged Prostitution in Ghana

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Five Nigerian women suspected of engaging in sex work have been apprehended by police during a coordinated raid aimed at curbing criminal activity in the Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, Ghana.

 

The Asokwa District Police carried out the surprise operation in several known hotspots to preempt any criminal plots. In total, twelve individuals were arrested, including five women and seven men, at different locations.

 

During questioning, the five women admitted to engaging in prostitution as a means of survival. They were identified as Empress David (22), Sonia Isaac (24), Loveth Michael (18), Success Moses (21), and Victor Alice (23).

 

A police statement confirmed:

 

“On July 30, 2025, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., the Asokwa District Command conducted a swoop within the Asokwa Municipality. Twelve suspects were arrested during the exercise.”

 

It further noted that the five Nigerian female suspects confessed to practicing prostitution at Sokoban Wood Village, while the other seven individuals were arrested at ghettos in Asago, known to be drug hubs.

 

The men were identified as Jacob Amaliba (30), Usif Awuro (39), Adu Kofi (22), Kwame Atobiga (39), Isaac Boamah (27), Emmanuel Boakye (29), and Pekazine Puakan (28).

 

Police added that although no incriminating items were found on the suspects during a search, investigations are ongoing. All those arrested remain in custody and are yet to be formally screened and profiled.

Lagos State Government Seals Vaniti Club House For Violations Of Traffic Regulations

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By Ebinum Samuel 

 

..State Reaffirms Uncompromising Stance Against the Obstruction of Public Roadways and Endangerment of Communal Safety

 

In an unambiguous assertion of its steadfast dedication to preserving public order and ensuring the seamless mobility of persons and vehicles within the metropolis, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has sealed the premises of Vaniti Club House, strategically located on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, over protracted and deliberate infractions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.

 

This resolute enforcement action, personally led by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, and meticulously executed by the Agency’s Rescue and Compliance Unit, follows the Club’s habitual and defiant infringement of established traffic laws particularly its persistent facilitation of illegal roadside parking and flagrant encroachment upon public highways. These actions have not only disrupted traffic flow but have posed substantial risks to public safety.

 

It bears reiterating that the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, unequivocally proscribes any acts that obstruct vehicular movement or imperil the safety of road users, categorizing such conduct as a grievous statutory offence liable to punitive legal sanctions.

Despite a series of exhaustive sensitization efforts including sustained public enlightenment campaigns, direct stakeholder engagements, and multiple official warnings the management of Verniti Club House has remained intransigent, choosing to perpetuate acts that undermine the operational integrity of the State’s traffic ecosystem, particularly within the high-traffic corridor of Victoria Island.

 

Consequently, the State Government has invoked its full regulatory powers to seal the premises indefinitely. This directive shall remain in effect until the establishment unequivocally demonstrates total and verifiable compliance with all extant traffic laws and ancillary regulatory frameworks.

 

According to Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki “This enforcement initiative is not a one-off occurrence. It marks the beginning of a broader and sustained compliance campaign. We are actively monitoring other clubs, event centres, lounges, and recreational facilities particularly those that persist in impeding traffic flow by commandeering public roads and adjoining streets for private use.”

 

The Lagos State Government, via LASTMA, reiterates in the strongest terms its zero-tolerance policy toward any person, corporate body, or social enterprise that constitutes an impediment to traffic orderliness or endangers the commuting public.

 

Residents and commuters are therefore enjoined to report any errant event centres, lounges, clubs, or similar establishments that obstruct free passage or constitute a public nuisance to LASTMA through its dedicated toll-free emergency hotline: 0800-00-LASMA (080000527862).

 

The Lagos State Government remains unequivocally committed to fostering a safe, disciplined, and efficiently regulated traffic environment, in alignment with its broader vision of a world-class, livable urban landscape.

We Have Not Started Any Police Recruitment, PSC, says fraudsters behind stories circulating in social media

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By Ebinum Samuel 

 

The Police Service Commission is yet to commence the process for the recruitment of Police Officers for the year 2025.

 

The Commission, according to a statement issued today by the spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, wishes to state that the stories currently circulating on social media indicating that the exercise has started and inviting applications is misleading and mischievous.

 

The Commission has not commenced this exercise and obviously will follow established procedures and processes when it is ready. It hereby advises prospective candidates to ignore the publications and wait for official communication.

 

The Commission frowns at this consistent attempt to fraudulently confuse the public each time there are preparations for recruitment.

 

It calls on relevant security agencies to go after these fraudsters and protect the integrity of Police Recruitment.

 

The Commission will continue to ensure that the exercise is transparent and in line with established rules and regulations.

 

The fraudsters are warned to stay off Commission’s programmes as they would be fished out and sanctioned according to law.

Cocaine, tramadol consignments in vehicle side mirrors intercepted at Lagos airport

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By Ebinum Samuel 

 

As NDLEA arrests dispatch riders distributing illicit drugs in Abuja; nabs businesswoman behind cocaine in lipsticks; recovers opioids in footwears at Maiduguri airport

 

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol 225mg concealed in 71 vehicle side mirrors being sent to Libreville, Gabon through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos, with not less than three suspects linked to the cargo already arrested in follow-up operations.

The first batch of the consignment consisting 57,420 pills of tramadol 225mg and 57 pellets of Cocaine weighing 1.60kg were intercepted in a cargo going to Gabon on Air Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday 19th July 2025. A popular cargo agent Ihekweme Osinachi Benedict handling the shipment was immediately arrested, after which further investigation led to the arrest of another suspect Uzochukwu Godspower Chukwurah on Sunday 20th July.

Eleven parcels of cocaine with a total weight of 1kg were later recovered from four additional side mirrors being prepared for export found in the home of Uzochukwu on Monday 21st July, bringing the total number of parcels of cocaine to 68 weighing 2.60 kilograms.

In a related development, NDLEA operatives on Friday 1st August arrested a businesswoman Mrs. Nwafor Roseann Nneka at her shop within the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, Lagos following the interception of 100 grams of cocaine and 300 grams of phenacetine, a cutting agent, concealed in ladies’ lipsticks going to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, through the export shed of the Lagos airport on 10th July 2025.

Two cargo agents linked to the shipment were earlier arrested before the eventual arrest of Nneka who runs the criminal trade as a family business with her husband Remigus Nwafor, currently on the run. In her statement, Mrs. Nwafor admitted she bought the lipsticks used to conceal the illicit drugs while her husband handled the actual concealment.

In Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory, NDLEA operatives conducting intelligence-led stop and search operations in Gwarimpa, Jahi, and Galadimawa areas of the FCT on Wednesday 30th July arrested three dispatch riders: Sabo Sule, 24; Samuel Nnamdi, 28; and Idris Jibrin, 28, for distributing illicit substances around the city. A total of 149.8 grams of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis were recovered from them. Two other suspects:

Aliyu Abubakar, 25; and Adekunle Agbabiaka, 30, were arrested along Abaji-Gwagwalada expressway with 91.1kg skunk, a strain of cannabis, on Saturday 2nd August.

In Lagos, NDLEA officers acting on intelligence on Saturday 2nd August arrested Joseph Michael with 3.3 kilograms of Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis in Mushin

while Ibrahim Sulaiman was nabbed in Iwaya area of Yaba with 16.5 litres of

skuchies on Friday 1st August.

No fewer than 100,000 pills of tramadol capsules were seized from a suspect, Hussein Yusuf, 37, at an NDLEA checkpoint along Vandeikya-Ogoja road in Benue state on Friday 1st August, while operatives in Edo state same day raided a warehouse in Ekpoma where a suspect William Alabi, 44, was arrested and 233.5kg skunk recovered.

In Borno state, NDLEA operatives at the arrival hall of the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport (MBIAM) Maiduguri on Friday 1st August intercepted a consignment of 160 pills of tramadol concealed in footwears by a 38-year-old passenger, Umar Aminu who was promptly arrested.

While NDLEA operatives in Ogun state on Friday 1st August raided the Oja Odan area and arrested a female suspect, Yahaya Aminat Seyi, with 7, 218 pills of opioids mainly tramadol, their counterparts in Oyo state nabbed Oladeji Saka, 54, with 77.5 kilograms of skunk at Asanike, Ibadan, just as another suspect Benson Izah, 40, was arrested in Abraka, Delta state

with 12.5kg skunk, 1kg tramadol and 14.4litres of codeine.

In Bayelsa state, NDLEA officers on Friday 1st August arrested 52-year-old Chief Emeka Opara and Onuoha Chidinma, 25, along Tantua road, Amassoma where a total of 41,705 tramadol capsules, among other assorted opioids were recovered from their shop and residence, while a suspect Bashir Gambo, 30, was nabbed at Yar Yasa town, Tudun Wada LGA, Kano state, with 61kg skunk.

Two suspects: Kabiru Ayinde, 40; and Roqeeb Adekanmbi, 25, were on Monday 28th July arrested at Ile-Ogbo area of Iwo town, Osun state, where 90kg skunk, 36.3grams of methamphetamine, a Toyota bus marked SMK 755 YF and ₦228,200.00 cash exhibit were recovered from them.

In like manner, 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 enlightenment lecture to students and staff of Ciroma Ibrahim Islamiyya School, Potiskum, Yobe; Sultan Maccido Institute for Qur’an and General Studies, Wamakko, Sokoto; metro drivers of Borno Express Transport Services, Maiduguri, Borno state; and worshippers at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Abakpa Nike, Enugu state, while the Osun State command of NDLEA paid a WADA advocacy visit to Oluwo of Iwo land, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdurasheed Adewale Akanbi.

While commending the officers and men of the MMIA, MBIAM, FCT, Lagos, Edo, Oyo, Delta, Bayelsa, Benue, Kano and Osun Commands for the arrests, seizures and their dexterity, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) enjoined them and their colleagues across the country to continue with the ongoing balanced approach to the drug control efforts of the Agency.

ICPC Chairman Calls for Fairness and Integrity in Recruitment, Meets with CDCFIB on Anti-Corruption Collaboration

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    In a renewed push to tackle job racketeering and systemic corruption in Nigeria’s public sector, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called for strengthened collaboration between government agencies to ensure fairness and transparency in recruitment processes. Dr. Aliyu made the appeal on Friday during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd), and his team to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja.   The ICPC Chairman stressed the need for government institutions to uphold meritocracy and maintain a level playing field for all Nigerian job applicants. He warned that systemic irregularities in employment not only dampen national cohesion but also deter foreign investment.   – Advertisement –     “One area I have always raised concerns about is the area of employment. Many young Nigerians are challenged with job opportunities. Agencies of government should try to exercise fairness, try and foster a level playing ground for all, irrespective of where they come from,” Dr. Aliyu stated.   He reiterated that public sector leaders, particularly heads of agencies, must be intentional about equity in hiring to safeguard social stability. He noted that the Commission’s anti-corruption strategy hinges on a tripartite model: prevention, enforcement, and public enlightenment.   Dr. Aliyu further proposed formalizing a working relationship between ICPC and CDCFIB through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing intelligence sharing, joint training, and institutional capacity building.   Responding, Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd) commended the ICPC Chairman for the warm reception and acknowledged the Commission’s pivotal role in promoting ethical standards in public service. He affirmed the Board’s willingness to partner with ICPC to deepen transparency and strengthen institutional credibility within the paramilitary recruitment processes.   The CDCFIB, originally formed via the 1986 Decree No. 14, supervises the Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Nigeria Immigration Service.   Newspot Nigeria commends this move toward cross-agency accountability and urges that proposed reforms be backed by tangible outcomes that restore trust in public service recruitment.

Senate Minority Leader looses Local government as ADC Soar 

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By Dan Atayi

 

A major political shift appears to be unfolding in Benue South Senatorial District, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gains strong footing in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, which is the home base of Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro.

 

The unveiling of the ADC in Okpokwu on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, by the state Chairman of the ADC, Rt. Hon. Terngu Tsegba, became a powerful political statement that might sweep the feet of the incumbent Senator. It was initially perceived as a quiet realignment but now grown into a visible movement attracting high-profile defectors from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

Among the notable political figures visibly seen were Group Captain Steve Adah (Retd), Hon. Barr. Jacob Ogwuche, former Okpokwu Local Government Chairman, Barr. Chris Iduh, former Labour Party Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr. Ralph Otobo, Former Chairman of Benue State Councillors Forum and a Rights Activists, Hon. Comrade Daniel Atayi; the 2023 Labour Party Assembly contender for Okpokwu State, Hon. Caleb Idoko; Hon. Vincent Okoko Odo, Hon. Robert Obeta, Hon. Igoche Ameh, among others.

 

The presence of these political heavyweights signals a growing dissatisfaction with the current leadership and a rallying of support around the ADC as an alternative platform for change.

 

Observers said the event could mark the beginning of a significant political shift in Benue South, particularly as grassroots support appears to be eroding from Senator Moro’s feet.

 

“This is more than just a political event, it’s an exodus from PDP, LP and APC with no apologies” said Comrade Atayi.

 

It will be recalled that Senator Moro’s political godfather and long-time mentor, Senator David Mark, has since been appointed the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a development many believe has further weakened the senator’s grip on the local political structure.

 

With the ADC making visible inroads and enjoying growing acceptability across communities, the battle for dominance in Benue’s political landscape is clearly heating up!

 

Comrade Dan Atayi is a Political/Rights Activist; a one time Councillor of Ekeh Ward in Okpokwu LGA, & Doubled as the Chairman, Benue State Councillors Forum.

He is also an OAP for National and State political trends and Activism.

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Email: investigativepressman@gmail.com

Police Defy Court Judgment, Harass Orlando CEO in Civil Dispute Turned Criminal – Victim Cries for Justice

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By Ebinum Samuel 

 

…Says IGP-SIU Operatives Violated Court Order, Engaged in Unlawful Arrest and Intimidation

 

In a case that raises serious questions about disregard for judicial authority and abuse of police power, Mr. Henry Orlando, Chief Executive Officer of Orlando Global Concept Nigeria Ltd., has accused operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Investigation Unit (IGP-SIU) of infringing on a subsisting court judgment in a civil matter by orchestrating his unlawful arrest, harassment, and continued intimidation.

 

Mr. Orlando stated that the dispute arose from a 2023 transaction between himself and Barrister George Adeyemi Damilare, involving a 1,000-square-meter plot in Jikwoyi, Abuja, valued at ₦26.5 million. According to him, the deal was legally executed and verified by the seller, who acknowledged the terms of payment—₦15 million initially, with the balance paid off in August 2024.

 

Trouble began when Barrister George sought a refund through a civil lawsuit, claiming he had withdrawn interest in the property. The court ruled on the matter, and Orlando says he complied with the judgment by initiating a refund process through his lawyer.

 

Despite the legal resolution, Orlando alleges that the matter was unlawfully escalated into a criminal case by the IGP-SIU, acting on what he describes as a “baseless petition.” On July 21, 2025, IGP-SIU officers reportedly stormed his office with an arrest warrant, denied him access to legal counsel, and detained him without clearly stating his offense.

 

“At the station, I was shown a petition from the same individual whose case had already been decided in court. I was forced to write a statement without a lawyer present and threatened with imprisonment if I failed to make immediate payment,” Orlando recounted.

 

Despite his explanation that the issue had been adjudicated and was being resolved legally, he claims the officers insisted on payment or jail time. Suffering from a serious illness at the time, he pleaded for time but was detained at Asokoro Police Division for three days without access to legal representation.

 

“I was only released after issuing a post-dated cheque under duress, with my sister standing as surety,” he said.

 

The harassment allegedly continued post-release. Orlando claims that same night, officers contacted his sister at midnight, demanding ₦2 million in bail-related payments. Before any response could be made, police allegedly stormed his office, forcibly removed four vehicles, and demanded a full declaration of his assets.

 

“They have turned a civil dispute into a full-blown campaign of intimidation. They trail me, call at odd hours, threaten me and my family, and have even sent defamatory letters to my sister’s workplace, damaging her professional reputation,” he lamented.

 

Orlando emphasized that his legal team has filed a fundamental rights enforcement action and a formal complaint with the Police Service Commission. However, he says the pressure and harassment have continued unabated.

 

He appealed directly to the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Service Commission, the National Human Rights Commission, and civil society to intervene.

 

“I do not believe the IGP—whom I hold in high regard—would endorse this misuse of power. His name is being used to justify actions that clearly violate the rule of law and the rights of citizens,” he said.

 

Orlando stressed that the issue is a civil matter that has been settled in court and urged authorities to rein in rogue officers turning a debt recovery issue into a criminal persecution.

 

“This is not just unlawful—it is in total contempt of court and a threat to the sanctity of justice. I’m calling on all relevant authorities and the Nigerian public to rise in defense of human rights and due process,” he concluded.

 

As public concern mounts, legal experts and human rights advocates are calling for an immediate, impartial investigation into the conduct of the IGP-SIU operatives and urging the Nigeria Police Force to uphold constitutional protections and judicial authority.

PSC Disown Application For Admission Into The 12TH Regular Course Degree Programmes Of The Nigeria Police Academy.. insists there must be stakeholders input

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The attention of the Police Service Commission has been drawn to an advertisement tagged “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO THE 12TH REGULAR COURSE DEGREE PROGRAMMES OF THE NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, WUDIL, KANO STATE” informing the general public that the online application for admission into the 12th Regular Course of its degree programmes will open from 28th July 2025 to 8th September 2025.

 

This advertorial which was placed in flagrant violation of the required procedure was an undisguised attempt to undermine the Commission which has the Constitutional Mandate to recruit including through the Academy.

 

The Commission has the sole authority to appoint persons holding or aspiring to hold offices into the Nigeria Police Force as clearly stated in the Court of Appeal’s judgement on the 30th day of September 2020 in Police Service Commission v. Inspector-General of Police & 3 ors CA/A/84/2020 pg 80 and this was affirmed by the Supreme Court in NPF v. Police Service Commission SC/CV/773/2020.

 

As a law abiding institution of government, the Police Service Commission will continue to resist and condemn any action by any person, body or authority that is in contravention of the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The publication obviously undermines the rule of law and infringes upon the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to all citizens as has been interpreted by the Apex Court in the land. No individual or institution including the Police Service Commission or the Nigeria Police Force is above the rule of law.

 

The issue of Recruitment/Employment is not solely a Police Service Commission assignment but extends to all key stakeholders in order to avoid the issue of spoils system, cronyism, nepotism, corruption and other related vices.

 

The Commission, through the spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, hereby notifies the general public to disregard the said advertisement as it is not aware and necessary stakeholders input was not sought or received. These stakeholders include the Ministry of Police Affairs, Federal Character Commission and the Nigeria Police Force who were not consulted before the said release of the advertisement by the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil.

 

Furthermore, the process and procedures that the Management of Police Academy introduced in the recent past is completely chaotic, confusing and unpredictable, deliberately designed to breed and create room for corruption. Worse still, charging application fees of N6,000 in an exercise designed to be absolutely free is absurd.

 

In addition, inviting all the prospective applicants to appear in the premises of the Police Academy instead of decentralizing the process and procedures in the 36 states and Abuja where the applicants reside is an invitation to avoidable anarchy that will continue to create unnecessary stress, economic wastage, risk of journey, accommodation problem for the applicants and their families and most especially complaints of parents of a coordinated practice of corrupt tendencies in the chaotic situation.

 

The present Commission’s leadership, in collaboration with the key stakeholders, Ministry of Police Affairs, Federal Character Commission and Nigeria Police Force is set to bring policies in line with Global best practices of governance, transparency, accountability, equity and fairness in tune with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

 

This statement serves as a disclaimer that any unlawful or unconstitutional action occasioned by the advertisement is meant to mislead the public and does not reflect a legitimate exercise of constitutional responsibility. Hence, the Police Service Commission would not be held responsible.

 

Consequently, the advertisement is hereby declared null and void.

Police Recruitment: Argungu Seeks Cooperation Of Federal Character Commission.. Reads Riot Act on any Form of Racketeering

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Police Service Commission has warned that it will deal decisively with anybody who intends to involve himself in any form of racketeering or fraud in the recruitment of qualified Nigerians into the Nigeria Police Force. The Commission will soon begin the processes for this year’s exercise which will include Cadet ASPs and Inspectors.

 

The Chairman of the Commission DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu rtd, mni gave the warning when he paid a courtesy call on the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele Esq and its Management team today, Wednesday 30th of July, 2025.

 

DIG Argungu who led a PSC team that included Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary in the Commission, warned that any unacceptable behaviour, sharp practices or untoward acts during the recruitment processes will be resisisted and deviants sanctioned.

He maintained that though the date for another recruitment of qualified Nigerians into the NPF has not been fixed, there can’t be a better time to seek the partnership and cooperation of the Federal Character Commission as one of the reliable and pivotal stakeholders in the Police recruitment process.

 

The Commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani disclosed that the PSC Chairman assured that there must be transparency, accountability and equity in the recruitment process. The issue of discretion, waiver, or replacement, he said negates the principle of fairness and equity, and so must be totally avoided.

 

Welcoming his guests, Hon. Kayode Oladele, Esq, the Federal Character Commission boss saw the courtesy call as not only a demonstration of inter -agency cooperation but also a testament to a shared commitment to the ideals of fairness, justice, equity and national chesion as enshrined in the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

He further noted that “by working together to ensure fairness and balanced representation in law enforcement institutions, we are laying the foundation for a stronger sense of belonging, trust in public institutions, and sustainable peace across the country”.

 

The FCC Chairman also reiterated that “a diverse and inclusive Police Force is better positioned to build public confidence, deter insecurity, and serve all citizens without bias thereby reinforcing the pillars of the Renewed Hope Agenda”.

 

He finally reaffirmed the FCC’s readiness to work closely with the PSC in monitoring and ensuring Federal character compliance in the Nigeria Police Force and also confident that the partnership will go a long way in serving the best interests of Nigeria and Nigerians in general.