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March 17, 2018

PDP Chair, Uche Secondus gives reasons why we must celebrate James Ibori; President Buhari and the ‘IGP’s failure’ to obey an order and, other stories that people talked about this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Aisha Wakil said the terrorist group, Boko Haram, are willing to quit their activities. In a recent interview, Wakil, who is a lawyer, said there was a need to engage Boko Haram in dialogue. She added that their “hearts bleed because of what they are doing” and... Read More
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October 13, 2017

Stop Saraki, Senate from investigating me | IGP tells court

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Thursday filed a suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, seeking an order restraining the Senate and Senate President Bukola Saraki to investigate allegations against him. What happened: Senator Misau, a former police officer had accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of corruption.... Read More
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October 11, 2017

Senator Misau sued for spreading ‘injurious falsehood’ after bribery allegations against IGP

The Federal Government through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, on Tuesday filed two separate sets of charges against the Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isah Misau. What happened: Senator Misau, a former police officer had accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of corruption. The Senator had alleged... Read More
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October 5, 2017

Asta’s family threaten showdown with Senator Misau over allegations

The family of Asta, the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said that their daughter got married to the IGP publicly at the Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna. Background: Senator Isa Misau Wednesday, on the floor of the Senate, alleged that the IGP married Asta secretly in Kaduna after allegedly impregnating her. Reaction:... Read More
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August 18, 2017

SERAP urges Osinbajo to improve the security system for EFCC officials

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “direct the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris to lead the investigation of Wednesday’s attack by gunmen on the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja and threat to the lives of its officials, and bring anyone suspected... Read More
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August 1, 2017

“I expect the highest standard from you,” IGP Idris warns officers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, has warned Commissioners of Police in various commands to conduct themselves professionally and handle criminal cases diligently. In a statement by CSP Jimoh Moshood, Police Public Relations Officer, IGP, who gave the warning recently while addressing DIG’s, AIG’s and CPs at a conference at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, said... Read More
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April 27, 2017

Police return documents seized from Senator Goje’s residence

by Dolapo Adelana The Police Headquarters has returned the budget documents allegedly carted away from the home of Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje. This was disclosed by the Office of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Thursday. Saraki’s office said the police had returned all the documents, cash and laptop they took away from the house... Read More
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April 26, 2017

Reps summon IGP over invasion of Sen. Goje’s residence

by Dolapo Adelana The House of Representatives has condemned the police invasion of the residence of Senator Danjuma Goje. The House, therefore, summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for interrogation on the alleged invasion. The legislators also directed the IGP to return all the documents relating to the 2017 budget taken by police... Read More
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April 26, 2017

UPDATE: IGP, Sen. Enang storm N’Assembly over hijack of 2017 budget

by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and the special adviser to the President on the Senate, Ita Enang have reportedly arrived the National Assembly to meet with the leadership of the Senate over the police raid of Senator Danjuma Goje’s residence, leading to the hijack of the 2017 budget. According to Sumner Shagari Sambo,... Read More
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March 24, 2017

Ile-Ife crisis: Why we arrested only Yoruba suspects – IGP

by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Friday said crime has no tribe nor identity. Idris said this while justifying the arrest of only suspects of Yoruba extraction over the recent clash in Ile-Ife, Osun State, which resulted in the death of about 46 persons. The IGP spoke with State House correspondents... Read More
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March 10, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Fashola replies Ambode, accuses Lagos governor of creating a “storm in a cup of tea” The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babtunde Fashola, has dismissed as untrue, statements made by the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode accusing his ministry... Read More
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March 10, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash | How police raided my house, seized my gun, others – Senator | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana Fashola replies Ambode, accuses Lagos governor of creating a “storm in a cup of tea” – YNaija Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash – YNaija Mark Zuckerberg, wife, expecting baby girl – YNaija How police raided my house, seized my gun, others – Senator – YNaija Repentant armed bandits,... Read More
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March 10, 2017

Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash

by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has ordered the Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris to promptly investigate and ensure the prosecution of the culprits in the recent communal clashes in Ile-Ife, where several lives were reportedly lost. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Laolu Akande the senior special assistant... Read More
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February 22, 2017

IGP deploys special forces to Southern Kaduna

by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris has deployed Police Special Forces to Southern Kaduna. This is contained in a statement signed by the state’s commissioner, CP Agyole Abeh for the IG. The statement read, “In view of the renewed feuds in Southern Kaduna, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim... Read More
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December 28, 2016

Wike is a threat to Nigeria’s democracy – Rivers APC

The Rivers chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has described Governor Nyesom Wike as a threat to the nation’s democracy. The party said Wike’s refusal to cooperate with the the Police panel was an affront to the Federal Government which should not be taken lightly. “The refusal of Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike,... Read More
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December 8, 2016

CSO’s withdrawal: Highest disrespect to the Office of the Governor, Wike tells IGP Idris

Governor of Rivers Nyesom Wike, has told the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris that the withdrawal of his Chief Security Officer is “disrespectful” to his Office. Wike said this on Thursday in Port Harcourt, the state capital when the IGP visited him ahead of the re-run elections in the state. The governor said contrary to reports... Read More
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November 30, 2016

Man impersonates IG, defrauds Saudi doctor

The police has arrested a suspected fraudster, Ekperebuike Akadonpe for allegedly parading himself as the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on the Internet, The Punch reports. The 29-year-old suspect was also alleged to have defrauded a Saudi Arabia-based doctor, identified as Hassan Alkahallaf, to the tune of $10,000. Alkahallaf, who had been defrauded twice before by... Read More
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November 28, 2016

Opinion: Ondo Governorship Election | Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris deserves applause

by Adewole Kehinde Just as Wednesday 28th September, 2016, Edo Governorship Election was peaceful and free of violence due to the security arrangement put in place by the good-natured Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, Ondo State witnessed another peaceful election held on the 26th of November, 2016, supervised by Deputy Inspector General of... Read More
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November 25, 2016

Buhari, El-Rufai, IGP should end Kaduna killings – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari, Kaduna Government, Nasir El-Rufai and the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of not doing enough to stop the killing of innocent persons by suspected Fulani herdsmen. CAN President, Rev. Supo Ayokunle urged them to be alive to their primary responsibility of protecting lives.... Read More
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November 22, 2016

#OndoDecides: IGP deploys 26,000 policemen, 3 helicopters

The Nigeria Police Force says 26,000 personnel will be deployed for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo. The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Ibrahim Idris, who said this on Tuesday in Akure during a meeting he held with INEC officials and representatives of the political parties in the state, added that three helicopters, 12... Read More
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October 4, 2016

6 suspects arrested over kidnap of Emefiele’s wife

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six persons suspected to be part of the group that orchestrated the kidnap of the wife of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Margaret Emefiele was kidnapped on Thursday along Benin-Agbor road but was later released on Saturday after a crackdown on the kidnappers by security... Read More
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September 23, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives | Without Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun Oni | Michelle Obama Passport Scan Appears Online In Apparent Hack

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. BBOG endorses Buhari’s invitation to UN for Chibok girls negotiations – YNaija  Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives – YNaija We won’t allow you breakdown law and order, Police tells IPOB – YNaija EFCC’s persecution of Jonathan’s family is a witch-hunt – IYC – YNaija Without... Read More
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September 22, 2016

Nigerians say Amnesty International report on police extortion is the absolute truth

According to a newly released report by Amnesty International (AI), “an elite Nigerian police squad set up to combat violent crimes is torturing detainees to extract lucrative bribes and confessions.” This Nigerian police squad that was thoroughly investigated by AI is the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The report of the special police squad’s notorious and... Read More
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September 21, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Female IDPs engage in prostitution | Violence in Niger Delta sponsored by oil firms |Jennifer Aniston ‘finally feels satisfied’ as Brangelina split is announced

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Female IDPs are engaging in prostitution for survival – CSOs – YNaija Violence in Niger Delta sponsored by oil firms – Freedom group – YNaija We would checkmate cattle rustling, animal theft – IGP Idris – YNaija WAEC introduces electronic marking, retains teachers – YNaija Disclose source... Read More
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September 19, 2016

Jibrin submits petition against Okonkwo, Ugochinyere over alleged UK account (PHOTOS)

Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has written a petition to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris against two persons. In a letter dated September 19, 2016 Jibrin accused the persons, Barrister Ifeanyi Okonkwo and Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere of criminal defamation and forgery. The letter signed by Chukwuma Nwachukwu for Law Bond Solicitors said the accused were... Read More
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