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PSC SAYS MERIT AND CHARACTER WILL COUNT IN ELEVATION OF POLICE OFFICERS

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

Over 400 senior Police Officers from across the Federation, today, Thursday, September 18th, appeared before the Police Service Commission and were subjected to promotion interviews prelude to their consideration for promotion to the next ranks.

56 Chief Superintendents of Police were recommended for promotion to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police while 451 Superintendents were recommended for consideration to the next rank of Chief Superintendents of Police.

The candidates were subjected to Written examination with Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary and DIG Bar.Taiwo Lekanu rtd, fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Police Affairs, Presiding.

The Commission has decided to henceforth take promotion examination as an indispensable condition for promotion in the Nigeria police Force so as to ensure that these Police Officers are mentally equipped to face the challenges of the 21st Century policing in line with global best practices. This is also to ensure that merit, competence, and character counts.

 

Deputy Superintendents of Police, DSPs are expected to appear before the Commission tomorrow, Friday, 19th, 2025,for their own round of promotion examination.

Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni has consistently pushed for a dynamic new Police Force for the new Nigeria, which the present Government is ambitiously building. A Police Force that will be efficient, effective and dynamic, and ready and prepared to protect lives and properties and fight crimes and criminality.

DIG, Argungu says the Commission will not rest until this is achieved and believes that the Commission is on the right track to its achievement. He called on Nigerians to continue to support the Nigeria Police Force as an encouragement for them to rededicate themselves to the service of their fatherland.

Fresh tragedy as 6 more deaths confirmed in Afriland towers fire

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    The death toll from the devastating fire at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has continued to rise. Latest reports confirm that six additional victims have been identified, bringing the total fatalities higher. The deceased were staff members of United Capital Plc, a leading financial and investment services firm with offices on the 3rd and 4th floors of the building. This sad update comes just hours after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced that four of its senior staff members also lost their lives in the inferno on Wednesday evening. The fire, which reportedly started in the inverter room in the basement around 1:30 pm on Tuesday, sent thick smoke into the air and triggered panic among occupants. Some individuals were seen attempting to escape through windows as emergency responders battled the flames. Officials of the Federal Fire Service, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and other first responders rescued at least nine persons from the building. Five were revived, while four remained unconscious. “A total of nine victims have been rescued. Five individuals have been resuscitated. Several others escaped unhurt, while efforts are ongoing to revive the remaining four,” the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement on Tuesday, raising concerns about possible casualties. In an exclusive statement shared with our correspondent on Thursday morning, United Capital confirmed it lost six members of staff to the tragedy. This takes the confirmed number of deaths from the Afriland Towers fire tragedy to 10. “It is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. “Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our company and family. Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void. We extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones, and we continue to hold them in our thoughts and prayers, as well as provide all the support we can to them during this most difficult time. “We are making preparations for an appropriate memorial service to honour their lives and mark their passing with dignity and solemnity. We thank the emergency services and all those who responded for their valiant assistance at the time of the incident. “In this moment of untold grief, we stand together in solidarity, drawing strength from one another as we navigate this period. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” the company said. Emergency responders had earlier confirmed rescuing several occupants after the fire, which was believed to have been triggered by an inverter explosion. While officials have yet to release an official casualty figure, eyewitnesses and internal company sources insist that “not everyone made it out alive.” Attempts to reach the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the National Emergency Management Agency, and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency for confirmation were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.   (Punch)

LASTMA Deploys Drones As Operational Assets

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

In a decisive leap towards technological advancement, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has officially commenced its transition from traditional analog methodologies to an era of advanced digital intelligence, signaled by the deployment of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), widely known as drones, to enhance traffic management, strengthen security surveillance, and reinforce public safety across the Lagos metropolis.

This trailblazing initiative, harmonized with the visionary mandate of the Lagos State Government under the distinguished leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, accentuates the administration’s steadfast dedication to leveraging innovation in the pursuit of sustainable urban mobility, heightened safety, and operational excellence.

Through aerial reconnaissance and high-definition monitoring capabilities, these drones shall empower LASTMA to be more proactive in traffic management and control across the State.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, affirmed that the deployment of drones signifies a watershed moment in Lagos’ traffic management ecosystem, seamlessly elevating the Authority from conventional reactive enforcement to predictive, intelligence-driven operations.

He stated: “This transition transcends the mere acquisition of equipment; it embodies a strategic reformation that positions LASTMA at the forefront of digital governance in traffic management. These drones will provide real-time aerial oversight, enabling swifter interventions, improved safety outcomes, argument emergency response coordination, bolster security frameworks and the cultivation of a more disciplined motoring culture.”

Mr. Bakare-Oki further reassured the public that the deployment shall be conducted under stringent adherence to privacy safeguards, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance, thereby reinforcing public trust in the system’s transparency and integrity.

The Authority reaffirmed its unwavering resolve to continuously innovate in traffic management, reduce travel times, curtail road traffic mishaps, and preserve lives and property throughout Lagos State.

According to Mr. Bakare-Oki, “This milestone stands as yet another resounding testament to the THEMES+ Agenda of Governor Sanwo-Olu, wherein technology and innovation serve as indispensable drivers of a safer, smarter, and more habitable Lagos.”

He further maintained that this modern technological intervention would complement LASTMA’s prompt responsiveness to emergencies, accidents, and other traffic-related contingencies, in addition to the existing LASTMA Toll-Free Hotline: 080000527862.

Saudi authorities free 3 Nigerian pilgrims arrested for alleged drug trafficking

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

Marwa commends Saudi counterpart, attributes success of NDLEA interventions to President Tinubu’s commitment, HAGF, Foreign Affairs, Aviation Ministers, NSA’s support

Saudi Arabia authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking
The three Nigerians who were freed from detention after four weeks in custody include: Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi; Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu; and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. Their freedom came following weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) with the leadership of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) in Saudi Arabia with the full support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the assistance of the Hon Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar and the Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, as well as the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
A syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano had tagged bags containing illicit drugs with the names of the three unsuspecting Nigerians who travelled on an Ethiopian Airline flight ET940 which departed Kano on 6th August 2025 to Jeddah on lesser hajj. They were later arrested in Saudi for alleged drug trafficking.
Following complaints to the NDLEA boss by families of the three victims over the detention of their family members in Saudi Arabia after the completion of their lesser hajj on an allegation of trafficking in illicit substances, an investigation was launched to unravel what happened. The probe led to the arrest of 55-year-old drug kingpin Mohammed Ali Abubakar alias Bello Karama and three other members of the syndicate including the airline officials behind the shipment of the illicit substances for which the three innocent pilgrims were arrested and detained in Jeddah. Charges had since been filed against Mohammed Ali Abubakar and other members of the syndicate: Celestina Emmanuel Yayock; Abdulbasit Adamu Sagagi and Jazuli Kabir.

 

Armed with the outcome of NDLEA investigation and charges filed against members of the syndicate as well as other evidences to prove the innocence of the three Nigerian pilgrims, Marwa engaged with his Saudi counterpart at multiple levels and different locations including Saudi Arabia in compliance with President Tinubu’s agenda that no Nigerian suffers unjustly in a foreign land.
Following the series of engagements one of the three Nigerians was released from custody on Sunday 14th September and the remaining two on Monday 15th September 2025.
Expressing happiness over the development, Marwa commended his counterpart at the Saudi GDNC for upholding the essence of the Memorandum of Understanding between NDLEA and GDNC on collaboration and partnership. “The biggest support of our effort on this case came from President Tinubu who is committed to ensuring that every Nigerian gets their deserved respect and fair treatment wherever they are across the world. And that is what has come to play in this case, that no Nigerian is unjustly punished for crimes they know nothing about anywhere in the world. We equally appreciate the assistance provided by the Hon. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar and the Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, as well as the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who were with us all the way on the matter.”

2 killed, victims rescued as police foil kidnap attempt in Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced that its operatives successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Kobi Village, a suburb of Abuja, on Monday.

According to the command, the swift response of its officers prevented the criminals from executing their plan, ensuring the safety of residents in the community.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a press statement, late on Tuesday night, said: “On September 15, 2025, at about 9:15 p.m., the FCT Police Command received a distress call reporting gunshots along Kobi Village Road in Kpaduma III. “Acting swiftly, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, personally led a response team comprising the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Rapid Response Squad, and the Divisional Police Officer, Asokoro Division, to the scene.

“On sighting the police team, the assailants opened fire, using two female victims as human shields to escape. The Police team however, continued to engage them in a fierce chase, successfully rescuing the two female victims unhurt.

“Regrettably, two local security from the community vigilante sustained gunshot injuries. They were immediately evacuated to the National Hospital, where one was confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while the other remains under medical care and is responding to treatment.”

She said the CP has commended the bravery of the officers involved, while extending heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased vigilante.

“He further urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report strange faces or suspicious activities within their environment for a swift police response through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 07057337653, 08061581938,” the spokesperson added.

PSC Chair X-rays The Future of Policing And Security In Nigeria

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By Ebinum Samuel   The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni, has said that a Police Officer in all circumstance must have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the law, and of Police orders and instructions and must develop the attributes of efficiency, courtesy, tact, integrity and impartiality. DIG Argungu in a key note address presented to the participants of an ongoing high-level workshop which began in Abuja yesterday, September 15th 2025 and organised for security personnel by the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, Development Partners and Governments of Bornu, Adamawa and Yobe States also noted that current threats to the future of Policing and security in Nigeria are no longer primarily coming from the conventional (traditional) factors of the usual narrative – unemployment, poverty, out-of-school children, etc. The Commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani said that Argungu spoke on “Ethics, Mental Health and the Future of Policing and security in Nigeria” with theme “Command Leadership for Ethical and Trauma-Informed Security Response” where he noted that it is important for Police Officers to study ethics and professional code of ethics since according to him they are the bedrock of Policing code of conduct. DIG Argungu said ethics training will help Police departments/institutions recognise their full potential since Officers use a lot of discretion in the conduct of their duties which include the enforcement of the law at appropriate time or place. The PSC Chairman also spoke on the implications of medical health requirements for enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force adding that medical health examination will help evaluate “if the candidate is medically fit to meet the physical requirements of the job”. He said deformities and abnormalities test must be carried out as part of the medical health requirements, adding that a candidate for admission must be free of impediment in speech, gross malfunction of teeth or jaw preventing proper mastication of food, knock knees, bent knees, bant knees, flat feet, bent arms. Others include; deformed hands, defective eye sight or squint eyes, amputation of any kind etc. DIG Argungu explained that Police stress stems from operational factors like trauma exposure and dangerous incidents, organizational issues such as poor management, shift work and lack of peer support and external societal pressures “which can lead to issues like burn out, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD)”.He noted the categories of stressors which he said includes operational stressors which is inherent in the nature of police work including exposure to violence, traumatic events and the potential to danger; Organisational stressors that comes with issues of insufficient staffing, poor leadership, excessive overtime, lack of proper equipment and strict or poorly enforced policies. Others include Personal/External stressors such as factors like financial difficulties, social and family pressures, societal influences as well as internal factors related to individual Officers’ emotional well being. DIG Argungu said the consequences of Police stress is that it can lead to various mental and physical health problems including; mental health disorder, burn out, substance misuse and suicide. On the future of Policing and security in Nigeria, the PSC Chairman said the key challenges and threats that the country is facing now are”social media as well as digital channel which can also be used for malicious content and propaganda and “hooligans, employed by undesirable elements to recruit and mobilise followers ” The PSC Chairman noted that at this era of 21st Century, “all security Officers will have to have training in the recognition of offences committed by computer and how electronically based technology affects businesses and everyday life.

Anambra Police Arrest 54 Suspects, Recover Large Quantity of Hard Drugs in Anti-Cultism, Drug Raids

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The Anambra State Police Command has stepped up its campaign against cultism, drug abuse, and other criminal activities, arresting 54 suspects and recovering a large cache of hard drugs in recent operations across the state.

The arrests, which involved 39 males and 15 females, were made in separate raids carried out by operatives of the command between September 12 and 14, 2025.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command is deeply concerned about the growing moral decline among youths, particularly those aged between 18 and 26 years.

Ikenga recalled recent incidents of fake kidnappings orchestrated by young people to extort their parents, describing the trend as alarming.

In one case, a young lady and her boyfriend staged her abduction and collected ₦3 million ransom from her parents, after initially demanding ₦10 million. In another incident, a couple collected ₦1 million in a similar self-orchestrated kidnap scheme.

The command also condemned a recent cult-related shooting at a burial ceremony in Ezi-Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, which left four people dead and 15 others seriously injured.

“These disturbing developments highlight the growing menace of cultism, drug abuse, and moral decay in our society,” Ikenga stated. He added that poor parental supervision was partly to blame.

To address the situation, the command has intensified surveillance, patrols, and intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting criminal networks.

On September 12, operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS), Enugwu-Ukwu, arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Chiderah Obochi, at Ifitedunu along the Old Onitsha-Awka Road. He was found in possession of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.

Upon interrogation, Obochi confessed to being a drug courier in Umudioka Village, Dunukofia LGA, and led police to the residence of another suspect, Ginika Okeke. Although Okeke was not at home, operatives recovered 11 bags of cannabis from the premises.

The seized substances will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and action.

In a separate operation on September 14, police raided a suspected cultist hideout at Ogidi, Idemili North LGA, arresting 53 persons comprising 38 males and 15 females.

The suspects are currently undergoing screening and profiling, with those found culpable to be prosecuted in court.

On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, the command reassured residents of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property while ensuring Anambra remains safe for all law-abiding citizens.

Police to sanction officers over ₦300,000 extortion in Edo

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The Edo State Police Command has recovered N300,000 extorted from a furniture maker by the officers attached to the Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Moses Yamu, on Monday.

Yamu said that officers involved have been detained and would face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

The statement read, “The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has taken decisive action following a video circulated on social media by an influencer in Edo State alleging the extortion of the sum ₦300,000 from a furniture maker by some officers attached to Oba Market Area Command, Benin City.

“The officers involved have been promptly identified, the money has been fully recovered and returned to the victim, while the said officers have been detained and are to face disciplinary procedures in accordance with the extant regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

“In addition, stern administrative measures have been taken against the Oba Market Area Command to ensure professionalism, discipline, and respect for the rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties.”

He said the command under Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, urged members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct by officers and men of the command to the Public Complaints Bureau or the Complaints Response Unit through 08150999335 and
08100389992.

He added, “The Command assures the good people of Edo State that it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in service delivery.

The command also appreciates the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Headquarters, AIG Salman Dogo, for his unwavering support in entrenching accountable and transparent policing in the zone.

Recall that in May, the Police Force commenced disciplinary proceedings against six officers, including their supervisory officer, a Chief Superintendent of Police, following their involvement in a viral extortion video along the Benin Bypass.

The NPF, in a statement on its official X.com page, stated that the six officers were brought before the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who described their actions as “shameful, distasteful, and utterly unacceptable.”

Following this, Egbetokun ordered the commencement of internal disciplinary procedures, consistent with the Force’s zero-tolerance policy for extortion and misconduct.

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Indian businessman, 3 others arrested over N3.9bn tramadol intercepted at Lagos airport

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

As NDLEA busts skuchies factory in Ikorodu, recovers 6,029 bottles; arrests couple with 19kg meth, skunk in Anambra; intercepts Ice, Loud shipments in picture frame, decoders

 

An Indian businessman Gupta Ravi Kumar and three Nigerian accomplices: Ogunlana Noah Olanrewaju, Olushola Idrees Kayode and Bakare Korede Muheeb have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection with the seizure of Two Million Two Hundred and Forty-Eight Thousand (2,248,000) pills of tramadol 200mg/225mg intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.

The tramadol shipment worth Three Billion Nine Hundred and Ninety Million Naira (N3,990,000,000) in street value was imported from Delhi, India, disguised as multi-vitamins in 114 cartons and arrived the import shed of the Lagos airport on an on Ethiopian Airline flight on Monday 8th September 2025.

A team of NDLEA officers who had put the consignment under surveillance however swooped on a clearing agent and two drivers who were trying to move the shipment out of the airport in two trucks on Thursday 11th September. A follow up operation the following day, Friday led to the arrest of the Indian businessman Gupta Ravi Kumar, when he was trying to take delivery of the consignment.

At the terminal 2 departure gate of the airport, NDLEA operatives on Sunday 7th September intercepted a passenger Onyeganochi Stanley Ifeanyi travelling on a Qatar Airline flight to Doha. A search of his bag led to the recovery of 900grams of skunk, a strain of cannabis concealed in crayfish. As a first-time traveler, Onyeganochi claimed the bag was given to him to help take to Doha by a Qatar-based Nigerian Ohadiegwu Anthony Uchenna who actually followed him to the airport.

His confession led to the arrest of Uchenna who was still within view. Operatives who later conducted a search of Uchenna’s hotel room in Ajao estate discovered additional 200grams of the same psychoactive substance. He claimed he was to return to Doha days later and pick the bag from the unsuspecting Onyeganochi if he had succeeded escaping security checks.

At the Tincan port in Lagos, a total of 161 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis weighing 81.7kg and 1.2kg hashish oil were recovered from a 40ft container of vehicle spare parts and used vehicles imported from Montreal Canada during a joint examination of the shipment on Tuesday 9th September. Two suspects: John Ochigbo, 53, and Okeke Kingsley, 26, have been taken into custody in connection with the seizure.

Another shipment of Canadian Loud with a total weight of 65kg was tracked from the port to Third Mainland bridge where NDLEA operatives intercepted a Toyota Sienna vehicle conveying the consignment, recovered it and arrested the driver Abubakar Ibrahim, 42 on Thursday 11th September.

Two separate shipments of methamphetamine concealed in picture frame and Loud, hidden in video players were seized at two courier companies in Lagos on Monday 8th and Thursday 11th September respectively by NDLEA operatives. While six grams of meth recovered from the picture frame were meant for delivery in Gabon, 1.1kg Loud in the decoder machines was heading to the United Arab Emirate.

In Ikorodu area of Lagos, NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence on Thursday 11th September raided a factory producing skuchies, a blend of cannabis and black currant drink. No less than 6, 029 bottles of the new psychoactive substance and 4,232kg of cannabis were recovered from the factory located in Caritas, Ibeshe area of Ikorodu while the factory manager Joy Awosika was arrested. Another suspect, Akeem Oriola was same day arrested in Mushin area of Lagos with 26kg skunk.

In Abuja, NDLEA operatives on a stop and search operation at Utako area of the FCT on Thursday 11th September arrested a dispatch rider Godsplan Vincent, 29, while on a mission to distribute 50.7grams of cocaine and 66grams of Loud. Three female suspects: Faidat Azeez, 25; Alanu Fatimoh, 40, and Mojeed Taiwo, 25, were arrested in Lagbondoko and Akitan areas of Oyo town, Oyo State in connection with the seizure of 17kg skunk found in their possession.

No fewer than 100,000 pills of tramadol 200mg/225mg were seized from a suspect Musa Shuaibu, 38, at Gadar Tamburawa, along Zaria – Kano road on Monday 8th September while

196 litres of Akuskura, a new psychoactive substance, were recovered from Abubakar Adamu, 35, at Na’ibawa area of Kano by NDLEA operatives who also seized 34.1kg skunk, 493 tubes of rubber solution and 25 litres of ‘suck and die’, an NPS, from Basiru Umar, 18,

at Wailari area, Kumbotso LGA, Kano state on Thursday 11th September.

In Anambra state, a couple: Nzube Onyedika, 41, and Ebele Onyedika, 42, were arrested during a raid operation at Obosi where 13.9kg Methamphetamine and 5.3kg skunk were recovered from them while various quantities of meth, tramadol, swinol, heroin and skunk were seized from another suspect Nnamchi Tochukwu, 36.

In Yobe, a suspect Mohammed Auwal was arrested after 36 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 22.1kg were recovered from his residence at Gadan Talakawa area of Potiskum, while three trans-border drug traffickers: Kunyadi Kunle Ogbungbun, 24; Olalekan Adewale, 20; and Sanya Joshua,22, were nabbed with 394kg skunk at Imeko area of Ogun State during a joint operation by NDLEA operatives with the police and local vigilante on Sunday 7th September. Three motorcycles used in conveying the illicit consignment were also recovered.

In Edo state, a total of 16,966.633 kilograms of skunk were destroyed on a cannabis plantation measuring 6.786653 hectares at Ugbogyi forest, Ovia South West LGA while 112 bags of processed cannabis weighing 1,176 kilograms were also recovered at the farm where four suspects: Ebenezer Ewang; Oshore John; Emmanuel Monday and David Sunday were arrested.

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 sensitization lecture to drivers at Onitsha South Motors park, Enugu North, Enugu state; Islamic faithful at Otu Central Mosque, Otu, Oyo state; students and staff of Salamah International School, Malumfashi, Katsina; Islamic faithful at Wawa Central Mosque, Wawa town, Niger state, while the Ogun state command of NDLEA paid a WADA advocacy visit to the Osile Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuosho, Karounwi III, among others.

While commending the officers and men of MMIA, DOGI, Tincan, Lagos, Oyo, Edo, Kano, FCT, Anambra, Yobe, and Ogun Commands for the arrests, and seizures, 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.

Anambra Police Chief, Ikioye Orutugu Presents N59M to Families of Deceased Officers

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The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Thursday convened a high-level strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state to review and strengthen operational strategies.

 

The meeting, held at the Command Headquarters in Awka, focused on revitalizing intelligence-led policing, reassessing ongoing investigations, and reinforcing proactive measures to sustain security gains across Anambra State.

 

Addressing the officers, CP Orutugu charged them to uphold discipline, professionalism, and collaboration with community stakeholders in the discharge of their duties.

 

He further directed commanders and DPOs to intensify visibility patrols, surveillance, and intelligence sharing to ensure effective policing.

 

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of cheques from the Inspector-General of Police’s Group Life Insurance/Family Welfare Scheme to families of fallen officers. Cheques amounting to ₦59,186,177.62 were presented to 38 families of policemen who died in the line of duty.

 

CP Orutugu described the gesture as a testament to the Police Force leadership’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families.

 

He stressed that the sacrifices of the gallant officers would never be forgotten.

 

In addition, the CP extended cash support to the family of an Inspector who lost his life while repelling an insurgent attack at Aguata.

 

He assured that the Command remains resolute in supporting families of fallen heroes.

 

Reassuring residents of the state, CP Orutugu reiterated the Command’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property, urging members of the public to continue to provide credible information to aid the fight against crime.

 

The statement was issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra State Command.