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POLICE ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY 1ST 2025 FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR VEHICLE OWNERS, AS IGP PLAYS HOST TO COMMISSIONER FOR INSURANCE

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POLICE ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY 1ST 2025 FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR VEHICLE OWNERS, AS IGP PLAYS HOST TO COMMISSIONER FOR INSURANCE

CHARGES NIGERIANS TO RESPECT LAW, POLICY.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, received today January 10, 2025 the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and team. Mr. Olusegun was accompanied by Dr. Usman Jankara, Deputy Commissioner (Technical); Mr. Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, Deputy Commissioner (Finance and Administration); Dr. Talmiz Usman, Director (Legal, Enforcement, and Market Development); Mr. Ajibola Bankole, Director (Inspectorate); Mr. Taiwo Babatola Adeoye, Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Insurance; and other members of NAICOM.

The Commissioner congratulated the IGP on his significant achievements, particularly the establishment of the Police Insurance Company Limited. He emphasized the need for the police’s assistance in ensuring public compliance with insurance laws. He also requested the Nigeria Police Force’s support in the nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance, which provides substantial benefits to all road users.

In his remarks, the IGP affirmed the importance of third-party insurance and announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the enforcement of the relevant laws. The IGP further stated that Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 of the 1945 Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act mandate that all vehicle owners possess third-party insurance before operating their vehicles on public roads. He urged Nigerians to comply with these laws, as violations are punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both.

The NPF remains steadfast in collaborating with all MDAs and companies in ensuring that the protection of lives and property of all citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria remains paramount.

 

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
10th January 2025.

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Billionaire kidnapper Evans seeks plea bargain, says he now teaches prisoners

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Convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has told the Lagos State High Court, sitting at Tafa Balewa Square, that he is now a teacher at the correctional centre in Kirikiri after obtaining a diploma in Economics from the Yewa College of Education, and that he is no longer a criminal.
Evans said he was prepared to surrender all his property, as part of a plea bargain agreement, should the court consider his application on compassionate grounds.
This was contained in his application for plea bargain.
He pledged to forfeit his 14 new trucks to the Lagos State Government for sale, with the proceeds to be transferred to the victims of his criminal activities, as part of the proposed plea bargain arrangement

This is the second time Evans has approached a court seeking a plea bargain for his involvement in kidnapping.
On January 30, 2025, he approached Justice Adenike Coker of the Ikeja High Court to ask for a plea bargain.
Evans had five criminal cases across various high courts in Lagos State.

Two of these have already resulted in convictions, one of which carries a life sentence, while the other has a 21-year prison term.

 

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Road accident claims life of pedestrians in Ogun

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A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a pedestrian, identified as Auwalu Abdulkadir.

The accident occurred at about 2:05 p.m. on Friday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Ekwutosblog learnt that the accident involved a Kia commercial bus registered as LAGOS MUS 200 YE, whose driver—yet to be identified—was traveling against traffic when one of the vehicle’s tyres detached while in motion.

The rolling tyre struck the victim, a truck driver from Kano State, who died instantly at Kara Under Bridge.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, told Ekwutosblog on Saturday that the driver of the Kia bus fled, abandoning the vehicle.

Odutola said, “The divisional police officer has reported a tragic accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, Auwalu Abdulkadir, after a tyre detached from a moving vehicle and struck him at Kara Under Bridge, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on February 21, 2025, at about 1405 hrs.

“The accident involved a Kia commercial bus (Reg. No. LAGOS MUS 200 YE), whose driver—yet to be identified—was traveling against traffic when one of the vehicle’s tyres detached while in motion.

“The rolling tyre fatally struck Auwalu Abdulkadir, a truck driver from Kano State, who died instantly at the scene. Following the incident, the driver of the Kia bus fled, abandoning the vehicle.”

She noted that the abandoned bus was towed to the police station for safekeeping and further inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).

Odutola revealed that the body of the deceased has been deposited at Real Divine Touch Mortuary, and efforts are underway to locate and arrest the fleeing driver.

She added, “The heavy presence of policemen further assisted in clearing the obstruction and ensuring the free flow of traffic, and the body of the deceased has been deposited at Real Divine Touch Mortuary.

“Ibafo police officers from the Motor Traffic Division (MOTOPOL) responded promptly to the scene, documented evidence, and conducted a preliminary investigation, including taking photographs and drawing a rough sketch map of the accident site.”

Meanwhile, the Command urged all motorists to adhere to traffic regulations and ensure proper vehicle maintenance to prevent such tragic accidents.

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Army, Police renew partnership to fight crime in Abia

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A delegation from 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, led by the new Brigade Commander, Brigadier General H.M. Bello, has paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, at the State Headquarters, Umuahia.

During the visit on Thursday, Bello, who recently assumed office as the Brigade Commander, 14 Brigade Ohafia, recognized the police as the lead security agency in internal security, and called for full collaboration at all levels between the police and the Army to assist in security operations within the State.

Responding, Isa reaffirmed his commitment to inter-agency collaboration.

He highlighted the importance of actionable intelligence sharing and strengthened synergy between both security agencies to enhance security operations and promote peace and stability in Abia State.

The visit concluded with further strategies by both agencies to combat crime in the state, reiterating their commitment to upholding professionalism and discipline among officers.

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