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Police arrest student for allegedly abandoning newborn in Bush

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The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a final-year student of the College of Education, Akwanga, for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby in a bush.

The infant, wrapped in cloth, was found on Wednesday near a primary school along AA Koto Street, Akwanga. Concerned residents, who discovered the baby alive, immediately raised an alarm and alerted the police.

Confirming the incident in Lafia on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation.

“The mother of the baby has been identified and arrested. The Commissioner of Police has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia, for thorough investigation and prosecution,” Nansel told reporters.

The incident sparked outrage among residents of Akwanga, many of whom expressed shock and anger over the abandonment.

This is not the first time such an incident has been recorded in Nigeria. In July 2025, a farmer in Kamba town, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, rescued a newborn baby girl who had been buried alive on his farmland.

The farmer, Kabiru Kamba, said he noticed an unusual ridge on his farm and called on nearby motorcyclists to help him dig. To their astonishment, they discovered a baby wrapped in cloth and crying, still alive.

Kamba reported the incident to security operatives, and the child was later placed in his custody by the Dandi Local Government Council. Out of compassion, he and his wife, who had recently given birth, took the baby in and even began plans for her naming ceremony.

The growing cases of child abandonment across the country have raised serious concerns among security agencies and communities, with calls for more proactive measures to address the underlying social and economic issues.

 

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Anambra Police Nabs 200 Suspects, Recovers 300 Vehicles

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Anambra State Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, has announced the recovery of over 300 arms, 20 explosives, more than 1,000 ammunition, and more than 30 vehicles.

Also, he said no fewer than 200 suspects had been arrested, including cultists, separatist agitators, and armed robbers.

Furthermore, he said the command had secured convictions of more than 100 suspects on cases bordering sexual assault, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.

Briefing reporters on the achievements of the command yesterday at the Police headquarters, Amawbia said the command has destroyed five criminal camps of hoodlums in the state.

These, he said, included, “one of the notable successes was the re-arrest of the suspect involved in the kidnapping and murder of Justice Azuka.“This breakthrough underscores our resolve to ensure that perpetrators of heinous crimes are brought to justice, no matter how long it takes.

“The Command has explored the use of alternative dispute resolution to resolve so many communal crises including  the boundary dispute between Ikenga and Isiokwe villages in Umueri and Aguleri and others

“Furthermore, the Command leveraging the platform of Police Officers’ Wives Association’s (POWA) efforts to promote a positive police-community relationship with the people of Anambra State by actively involved in various initiatives, including empowering women through skills training and economic empowerment programmes, providing support to Police officers and their families through counselling and welfare services,  organising community outreach programs and charitable initiatives,” Orutugu added.

 

Four-man Anambra phone-snatching gang nabbed, exhibits recovered

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a four-man tricycle and phone robbery gang operating in the Awka and Ifite areas of the state and specialising in robbing unsuspecting members of the public.

 

The spokesman for the state command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a press statement on Tuesday, said the police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad carried out the arrest in the early hours of Monday.

 

Ikenga said exhibits recovered from the gang include nine brands of phones, including the victim’s iPhone, one laptop, two tricycles with registration numbers LSD 464 QP and BLF 552 VH, four different tricycle plate numbers and a substance suspected to be a hard drug.

The statement read, “Anambra State Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, in the early hours of August 25, 2025, while on night patrol along the Agu Awka/Ifite Awka axis, intercepted a tricycle and arrested a four-man criminal syndicate specialising in robbing unsuspecting residents, particularly students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, of their phones and other valuables.

 

“The suspects include: Nnaji Chidera ‘m’ 19 years; Chijioke Mmaduabuchi ‘m’ 21 years; Wisdom Ogbonna ‘m’ 19 years, and Afamefuna Egbe ‘m’ 20 years. Exhibits recovered are nine brands of phones, including the victim’s iPhone, one laptop, two tricycles with registration numbers LSD 464 QP and BLF 552 VH, four different tricycle plate numbers and a substance suspected to be a hard drug.

 

“The operatives, upon interrogation of the suspects, confessed to being part of a criminal syndicate that specialises in robbing students within the Awka axis.

 

“They further revealed that the multiple tricycle plate numbers found with them were usually used to disguise their operational vehicles whenever they embarked on armed robbery.”

According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, while commending the operatives for their swift response and urging youths to desist from crime, warned that the Command will not relent in ensuring that criminals face the full weight of the law.

Army Deserter, 4 Others Arrested For Armed Robbery/Kidnapping In Anambra

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Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested an army deserter and four others suspected to be members of a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate.

 

The suspects include: Dominic Oraz ‘M’ (38), who allegedly confessed to have deserted his formation in the Nigerian Army, Michael Nwobodo ‘M’ (30), Eze Friday ‘M’ (29), Uche Okolo ‘M’ (23) and Chinedu Gilbert ‘M’ (29).

 

They were arrested in a swift operation on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, following a report that a victim was abducted on his farmland at Isiagu, Awka, and later released after ransom was paid.

 

A statement on Thursday by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, stormed the hideout of the suspects at Notoko, Awka, which led to the arrest of the suspects.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: 6 (six) automatic pump-action guns, 63 (sixty-three) rounds of live cartridges, one microscope, 5 (five) machetes, one military cap, 2 (two) police teargas canisters, Handcuffs, A robber’s rocket launcher, criminal charms, 3 (three) Motorola walkie-talkies, One jack knife, One power bank and Cash sum of ₦26,000.00 (Twenty-Six Thousand Naira) only.

 

“During interrogation, one of the suspects, Dominic Oraz, confessed to having deserted the Nigerian Army in November 2024,” Ikenga said.

 

He added that necessary enquiries have commenced with the authority to guide police action and prosecution of other suspects.

 

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has commended the operatives for their gallantry.

He urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant and to continue to report suspicious activities to the police for prompt action.

PSC TO MIGRATE TO PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS) AS ARGUNGU DECLARES STAFF TRAINING OPEN, SAYS, APER IS OBSOLETE AND DEFECTIVE

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, today, Wednesday, 27th August 2025, declared open a two-day training programme for staff of the Commission on the newly introduced public service performance appraisal system.

 

This is on the heels of the Commission’s migration from the old system -Annual Performance Evaluation Reports, APER, to a more practical and efficient system -Performance Management System, PMC.

 

DIG Argungu said the previous evaluation system was obsolete and and grossly defective in the assessment of public servants. He noted that the new system will obviously eliminate these deficiencies which he said include deception in the assessment.

 

The PSC Chairman explained that the APER system of assessment in the Public Service is riddled with loopholes for manipulation which encourages favouritism and which he said had undermined competence and exelcellence in the Public Service.

 

He called on the PSC Staff attending the training programme to pay attention to details and ask questions where they need clarification adding that the Commission takes the training very serious and will not condone any report of laxity. He extended the Commission’s thanks to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for sending her staff to conduct the training programme.

 

DIG Argungu said the Commission will continue to strive to improve its work force and push for excellence in the day to day operations of its staff.

 

The Director, Human Resource Management of the Commission, Aminu Malumfashi in his welcome message said the old APER system of staff evaluation was limited in scope as it was majorly “focused on end of year reporting, paper based and had failed to capture the continuous contributions, challenges and Developmental needs of staff throughout the year “.

 

According to him ” the Performance Management System (PMS) on the other hand represents a transformational shift as it is not only an annual exercise but a continuous interactive process that engages supervisors and subordinates throughout the year.

 

Mr. Malumfashi said it emphasises a clear goal-setting, regular feedback, Performance tracking and documentation, capacity building and merit-based recognition and accountability”.

 

He said the purpose of the training is to equip the staff with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to understand and implement the Performance Management System in their daily work.

 

“PMS is not just a technical framework -it is a culture shift, it is about aligning individual Performance with organizational goals, ensuring fairness and transparency in evaluations and ultimately improving service delivery to the Nigerian people whom we serve” he explained.

 

Some of the topics for the programme are; Understanding MDAs Performance Management System (MPMS), Job Objectives Setting, Key Result Areas.(KRAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) and Dynamics of Cascading MDAs Deliverables to All levels of Accountability (Hands On).

PSC Receives Presidential Delegation, Demands Mandate Protection And Adequate Funding.. says it is prepared to take Government Renewed Hope to the next level

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

 

The Police Service Commission today, Monday, 25th August 2025, received a Presidential delegation led by Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head, Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit.

 

Ms. Usman led a strong delegation on an engagement Meeting with the leadership of the Commission to identify areas of support required for effective service delivery by the Commission.

 

According to PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, who led the Commission’s team, told the visitors that the Commission is presently faced with the twin problems of inadequate funding and unending and surreptitious attempt to hijack its mandate.

 

The Chairman noted that the Commission is grossly underfunded and incapable of effectively and efficiently executing its constitutional mandate of Police recruitment, promotion and discipline, adding that this anomaly is also worsened by a struggle by different and divergent interests to hijack its mandate and dilute its efficiency and effectiveness.

DIG Argungu said the Commission is committed to leverage on it’s established Policy of accountability and Transparency, to herald a Police Force ready and prepared for the 21st Century policing.

 

He mentioned inadequacy of staff returns from the Nigeria Police Force, institutional conflicts, limited nationwide presence, inadequate funding and public trust deficit as some of the areas of support the Commission requires from the visiting team.

 

According to him, “one of the key problems the Police Service Commission is facing is unnecessary interference into its Constitutional and statutory mandate” adding that the Central Result Delivery Coordination Unit should assist the Commission fence off these interlopers and ensure that the Commission is allowed to do its work.

 

The PSC Chairman complained on the envelope budgetary system which ” creates a ceiling in the budgeting process thereby limiting funding to the core Functions of the Commission.

 

DIG Argungu recommended “an independent budgeting system for the Commission that gives it the ability to submit its budget directly to the Presidency noting that ” the PSC act of 2001 Section 15(1) mandates the Commission to submit its estimate of expenditure and income during the next succeeding year, not later than 30th September in each year to the President.”

Responding, the leader of the visiting delegation, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman pledged to work to ensure that the Commission is allowed to execute its constitutional mandate. “We will look at your mandate and will ensure you are allowed to do your work. We will de-bottleneck the problems and we will have a PSC that stands alone and not an attachment of any Ministry.

 

She said the objective of the working visit “is to strengthen the collaboration between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Ministry of Police Affairs and clarify the role of PSC in the achievement of the Presidential Area on Strengthening National Security for peace and Prosperity”.

 

The PSC team at the Meeting included Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, JSC retired, Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary, DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission

PSC Approves Promotion of 952 ASPs To DSPs, Decline Promotion of 176 Found To Have Retired And Another 3 Suspected To Have Died; Argungu warns beneficiaries to imbibe the spirit of nationalism and respect for laws and regulations of the service 

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of Nine hundred and fifty two (952) Assistant Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents. The Commission also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs found to have retired from Service and another 3 suspected to have died.

 

The decisions were some of the highlights of the first Plenary Meeting of the 6th Board of the Commission held at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission in Jabi Abuja.

 

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni congratulated the newly promoted Officers but warned that going forward, they must imbibe the spirit of nationalism and respect for the laws and regulations of the Police Service.

 

DIG Argungu noted that the Commission will no longer tolerate diversionary and unauthorised actions by serving Officers, especially when they have duly established channels to ventilate any grievance.

 

He assured them that the Commission will continue to ensure that their career progression are not hindered or trampled upon.

 

Some of the newly promoted Officers include; Maidawa Yakubu, Edwin Thomas, Chagga Yakubu, Sabo Hassan, Omini Dickson, Bassey Alobo, Enyinnaya Ejimadu, Grace Okon, Rose Bassey, Fidelis Offorbuike, Adamu Isa Audu and Ofem Uket.

 

Others are Elvina Ochia Chukwu, FCID special fraud unit, Ikoyi Lagos; Kyrian Igwe, Enugu State Command; Ndidiamaka Onwude, O/C JWC, B Division, Kpirikpri, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Command, Rosemary Obianuju Egbo, Area Command, Warri, Delta State; Tabitha Gotan, Uya Bassey Johnson, Abia state Command, Elizabeth Ajik, NPF-NCC, FCID; Sunday Prince Ajaegbu, 44 PMF Force Headquarters Abuja and Deborah Danjuma, SPU BASE 7 Abuja.

 

Olowu Yetunde Olatunde, Ogun state Command, Felix Okpaleke, 32 PMF, Abakaliki Zakka Bulus, FCT Command Abuja, Kudirat Elegba, SPU Base 2, Lagos, Isioma Omodion, Delta State Command, Ukpabio Ayi Akiba, Rivers state Command and Edna Emeh Bassey were also some of the ASPs elevated to the new rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police.

 

The Commission’s approval has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Commission Chief Onyemuche Nnamani.

Anambra Police Command Warns Vigilante Groups Quasi-security Outfits Against Brutality, Abuse Of Authority

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The Anambra Police Command has warned vigilante groups and other quasi-security outfits against acts of brutality or abuse of authority against residents of the State.

 

The Command gave the warning on Tuesday in a statement by its Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on an alleged assault on a yet-to-be-identified female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

 

The assault was reportedly carried out by vigilante operatives at Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the State.

 

The Command while disclosing that the suspects involved have been identified, warned that any such misconduct will not be condoned.

 

“The Command, however, notes that the alleged victim’s unavailability has temporarily stalled the ongoing investigative process.

 

“Meanwhile, the Command has reiterated that assault in any form remains a criminal offence under the Nigerian Law and reserves the right to take necessary legal action to aid the court proceedings while waiting for the victim,” the statement said.

 

While reassuring Corps members serving across the State of its unwavering commitment to their protection, the Command urged them to always report incidents of harassment, intimidation, or abuse for prompt intervention.

Security Expert Commends AIG Fayoade, CP Lateef, DCP Akinbisehin

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, in charge of Zone 2 in Lagos, Mr Adegoke M. Fayoade and the Deputy Commissioner of Police,DCP, heading the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Mr Dayo Akinbisehin have been extolled by a Security Expert for their untainted policing methodology just as the newly elevated Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Lateef has been congratulated by the expert.

Commending Fayoade, Dr. Joseph Adebowale, the expert, stressed that the re-orientation of policemen and women by AIG Fayoade in this past one year have actually proved the mantra of ‘Police Is Your Friend’ a reality.

The expert said while that mantra was just in the lips of some senior officers in the past without ensuring that action was taken , Fayoade has ensured that the police is really people’s friendly.

“It is worthy of notice that brutality, extortion and other barbaric conduct of the police in the past at the zone has been addressed holistically by Fayoade. He has also improved tremendously the rapport between members of the public and the men and women of the force. This rapport has led to people giving useful information and tip-off to the police” the expert disclosed.

On the officer in charge SCID in Musuliu Smith Street (.formerly Panti Street), Adebowale said as that department has always been blessed by proactive officers being posted there, Akinbisehin, he said has in the past 3 months reformed the place to the peoples delight.

 

“The current DCP in charge of SCID, Akinbisehin has borrowed a leaf from his Predecesor, newly promoted commissioner of police, Mr Ahmed Lateef, ensuring that suspects are not kept in the cell facilities more than necessary”

 

Congratulating Lateef who is currently the Principal Staff Officer, PSO to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Adebowale disclosed that the elevation of the versatile officer to the rank of commissioner of police is one promotion that is well deserved by the recipient.

 

“AIG Fayoade, CP Lateef and DCP Akinbisehin are all disciplinarians with strict disposition to their surbodinates . They both detest misconduct and extortion by men and women of the force. They are both

good in communication skills, team work and excellent relationship with the public” Adebowale said.

 

The expert disclosed that in community policing, thorough investigation and giving fair hearing to all parties , Fayoade, Lateef and Akinbisehin are worthy of emulation by the colleagues in the force. He enjoined them not to relent in their unwavering commitment in ensuring that justice is done to cases reported to them.

Edo Police Nabs Inspector, Others Over Robbery, Extortion, Brutality

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Edo State Police Command, according to its spokesman , CSP Moses Joel Yamu, said it has uncovered and dismantled a criminal syndicate involving a serving police officer and civilians engaged in acts of extortion, brutality, and robbery against innocent citizens in Benin City.

 

This follows a viral video in which a victim alleged that he was abducted by policemen, his phone and belongings forcefully taken, and subjected to intimidation. Acting on this complaint and other related reports, the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, directed that the perpetrators be identified and arrested without delay.

 

Yamu revealed that on 15th August 2025, operatives of the Ugbowo Surveillance Team successfully intercepted the suspects with a silver Colored Toyota Yaris and other incriminating items. A serving Police Inspector later identified as Ojo Oloruntobi was arrested alongside three civilian accomplices namely Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis and Enoma Agho, who had been collaborating with him to terrorise residents of the city through acts of extortion and harassment.

 

The image maker said that the Edo State Police Command strongly condemns this shameful and criminal conduct. The arrested officer and his collaborators will face the full wrath of the law. CP Monday Agbonika has made it clear that there will be no hiding place for rogue elements within the Force, reiterating the Command’s zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office, and unprofessional conduct.

 

The Command further issues a stern warning to all officers: any policeman found engaging in misconduct, extortion, brutality, or any form of corrupt practice will be swiftly dismissed, arrested, and prosecuted in line with the laws of the land.

 

The Command calls on members of the public—particularly the victim in the viral video—to come forward and assist investigators with credible information to ensure justice is served.

 

The Edo State Police Command remains unwavering in its duty to protect lives and property, restore public trust, and uphold the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.