The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Police Command, CP Danladi Isa has warned officers serving in the Command against engaging in abuse of power, unlawful detention of suspects and charging of cases to court without thorough investigation.

Stressing the need for thoroughness in stop-and-search operations, he urged officers to ensure professionalism, respect human rights and to strictly adhere to due process.

The Commissioner of Police stated this at the Police Officers’ Mess in Umuahia on Thursday, in commemoration of the National Police Day celebration.

CP Isa, who held a strategic conference with officers of the Command, including Area Commanders, DPOs, HODs and Tactical Team Commanders, urged officers to uphold the highest standards of service, reflecting the evolving modern Nigeria Police Force of international standard.

He also encouraged routine stakeholders’ engagement, educating members of the public against the rising cases of mob action.

In the spirit of the National police Day celebration, the CP honored the two recently retired officers, ACP Uduak Isaac and ACP Afokwalam Gabriel Nneji for their meritorious service to their father land.

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru, from Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the deadly stabbing of a vigilante member who was part of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s entourage after the Eid prayers on Sunday, March 30.

The incident took place around 12:40 pm as worshippers were leaving the Eid prayer ground. According to police reports, Sagiru, along with other suspects who remain at large, attacked the vigilantes, fatally stabbing Surajo Rabiu, a member from Sabon Titi Jaba Quarters.

Rabiu later succumbed to his injuries, while another vigilante, Aminu Suleman from Kofar Mata Quarters, sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving medical care at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.

Authorities have launched a thorough investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the attack. As part of the ongoing probe, Shamakin Kano, Alhaji Wada Isyaku, has also been invited for questioning.

The Kano State Police Command has reiterated its firm ban on Durbar celebrations, warning that any violations will result in legal action. The authorities emphasized their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against thuggery (Daba) and any activities that could disrupt public order.

“We appeal to the public to stay calm and cooperate with the police as we strive to maintain peace and security in Kano State,” the police statement concluded.

Irene Ikejah, has accused her ex-husband of orchestrating her arrest and detention at the Ndiegoro Police Station in Aba after falsely accusing her of kidnapping her own children.

In an emotional outburst, Ikejah recounted how her former spouse leveled serious allegations against her, claiming she was involved in organ harvesting and rituals involving their children.

The ordeal began when she was arrested in Aba and taken to Zone 9 Police Headquarters in Umuahia, Abia State. After providing her statement and presenting her children—whom her ex-husband accused her of harming—the authorities granted her bail and scheduled a follow-up appointment in two weeks.

However, shortly after her release, another group of officers, allegedly from the Area Command in Aba, re-arrested her outside Zone 9. She was subsequently taken to the Central Police Station (CPS) in Aba, where she was detained further. The delay persisted until a court bailiff from the High Court in Aba served a detention order for both her and her children.

According to reports, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of CPS Aba declined to keep the children in custody due to concerns about the environment and allowed their grandmother to take them home.

However, Irene Ikejah was held at Ndiegoro Police Station, where she remains in detention until the next morning.