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PRESS RELEASE IGP HAS NO BUSINESS WITH CIVIL MATTERS, AS POLICE WARNS MISCHIEF MAKERS DRAGGING IGP’S NAME INTO LAND MATTER.

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The Nigeria Police Force has noted with amusement the recent allegations made against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, in connection with a land dispute involving one Ms. Bilikisu Ishaqu Aliyu and the Yesufu family. We find it necessary to address these unfounded claims and provide clarity on the matter, more so that the claims painted the police as an irresponsible, meddlesome, and lawless agency.

It will be recalled that the AIT in their publication of 10th July, 2024, titled ‘Yesufu Family Seeks Justice As Police Authorities Fail to Investigate Bilikisu Ishaqu’, distorted the facts in the case in question and thus misled the public.

First and foremost, it is important to emphasize that the IGP shouldn’t be dragged into civil matters such as this land dispute. The NPF’s role is primarily to maintain law and order and ensure public safety. The police only intervene in disputes when there are clear criminal elements involved.

Similarly, the assertion that the police are at odds with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is unfounded, laughable, and without merit. The NPF maintains a cooperative and professional relationship with the EFCC, and there are no conflicts between the two agencies on this extant case or any other matter whatsoever. Any suggestion to the contrary is a blatant attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary tension between both agencies.

It is also vital to make it clear that if the parties involved in the dispute in question feel aggrieved and require the intervention of the IGP, there are proper channels to follow. Instead of resorting to media blackmail and attempting to malign the IGP’s reputation or ridiculing the Police institution, the concerned parties should make an official contact through the appropriate channels. The NPF is always open to addressing legitimate concerns and providing assistance where necessary, provided the correct procedures are followed.

The Nigeria Police therefore urges the public to disregard these unfounded claims in the media and continue to seek intervention from the police on issues capable of triggering crisis and violence, as the Force is committed to promoting peace, unity and progress in our dear country.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

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Alleged missing N180 million: It’s a prank. VeryDarkMan is renovating a school in Jos- singer Dammy Krane says Swipe to see what Human Rights activist, Omotayo Williams wrote about the man VDM showed off as his Investigation officer

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Alleged missing N180 million: It’s a prank. VeryDarkMan is renovating a school in Jos- singer Dammy Krane says

Swipe to see what Human Rights activist, Omotayo Williams wrote about the man VDM showed off as his Investigation officer

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Nigerians drank more alcohol on Xmas Day despite economic hardship: Bar Owner

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In spite of the widespread outcry over economic hardship, some business owners in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, said they made huge profits during the Christmas celebrations.

In separate interviews on Friday, the business owners attributed the success to high patronage.

Bosede Bamidele, owner of a restaurant and bar, said the Christmas celebrations brought in one of her highest customer turnouts in recent times.

Ms Bamidele revealed that her usual stock of 50 crates of alcoholic drinks and 15 crates of soft drinks, which would normally last for two days, was exhausted within 24 hours during the festive period.

Ms Bamidele added, “I had to keep ordering more drinks because customers kept coming in and out of my restaurant, eating and drinking all the assorted recipes made available.

“Interestingly, in spite of the widespread complaints of economic hardship, people still found ways to unwind and have fun. I sincerely appreciate God for that because it benefitted my business.”

Similarly, Buhari Alhamdu, a tailor, also said he had worked so hard before the festivity to meet customers’ demands and had to hire more hands.

Mr Alhamdu said he sewed a “standard outfit” for at least N5,000 but increased it to N7,000 before the yuletide. He said the hike did not deter patronage.

He said although the reason for the increment was due to the cost of materials, his take-home after deductions of expenses left a smile on his face.

Praise Moses, a hairdresser, said she made more than N100,000 two days before Christmas.

Ms Moses, who said she hardly made N30,000 in a week due to low patronage, acknowledged that the festive season brought a surge in customers during the Christmas celebration.

“I always look forward to the Christmas period. No matter how the year has been, we make money during this season; there’s always patronage, no matter how people cry that there’s no money,” she stressed.

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Nigerian woman, Josephine Ify Obi, has called out her ex-husband, Emmanuel Edegware, for allegedly abandoning their four children because she refused to go back “to being beaten every day”

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A Nigerian woman, Josephine Ify Obi, has called out her ex-husband, Emmanuel Edegware, for allegedly abandoning their four children because she refused to go back “to being beaten every day”

She disclosed this on Friday, December 27, under a Facebook post criticizing absentee and neglectful fathers as well as some single mothers who divert money meant for their children.

According to Ify, she’s the only one paying the children’s school fees, and taking care of their feeding and clothing.

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