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PRIOR TO IMO GUBER: IGP CONVENES STRATEGIC SECURITY CONFERENCE, RETREAT FOR SENIOR POLICE MANAGERS IN IMO

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The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., as part of his firm commitment to ensuring internal security stability and creating a secure environment conducive for the implementation of the Federal Government’s policies, has sanctioned the organization of the Fourth Edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers. The gathering themed ‘Fostering Economic Prosperity, Social Integration and Political Development through Enhanced Internal Security Mechanism’ is scheduled to take place from October 30th to November 1st, 2023, at the Landmark Event Centre, Owerri, Imo State.
The Conference and Retreat will bring together Senior Police Officers of the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and Commissioners of Police. Moreover, it will involve the participation of carefully selected security management experts from across the globe, fostering peer review and the exchange of ideas on four prominent topics under four syndicates viz Service Scheme for the Nigeria Police Force; Professionalizing the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID); Re-orientation Programme for Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force; and Police Pension Scheme: Review of Changes in Pension Scheme and Suggestion of Further Changes.
The retreat will also serve as a platform for senior officers of the Force to engage with key officials from sister security agencies, national and international development partners on in-depth discussions and strategic planning to enhance internal security mechanisms within the nation.
The Conference and Retreat anticipates the presence of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, who will inaugurate the Conference and deliver the keynote address. Furthermore, distinguished guests expected at the event include State Governors, Service Chiefs, Heads of other Security Agencies, the President of INTERPOL, past Inspectors-General of Police, Traditional Rulers, and other Community Leaders including the youths, the press and CLOs.
To ensure the seamless organization of a successful and purpose-driven Conference and Retreat, the Inspector-General of Police is collaborating with Matchmakers Consult International.
The Inspector General of Police, while encouraging the active engagement of all senior police officers in the country in this momentous occasion, urges them to share their valuable perspectives to bolster collaborative endeavours in fortifying internal security. He stressed that by promoting economic growth, societal cohesion, and political progress, the police can assume a central position in the advancement and prosperity of Nigeria.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI mnipr, mipra
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
21st October, 2023
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Billionaire kidnapper Evans seeks plea bargain, says he now teaches prisoners

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4 hours agoon
February 22, 2025By
Ekwutos Blog
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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10 hours agoon
February 22, 2025By
Ekwutos Blog
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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2 days agoon
February 21, 2025By
Ekwutos Blog
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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