Inspector General of Police

December 29, 2022

Sanwo-Olu meets IGP for prosecution of killer cops

On Thursday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State met with Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police Usman Baba at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, in Abuja, to discuss the recent spate of extra-judicial killings committed by police officers in the state and to demand that those responsible face justice. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said... Read More

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FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu; Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions Niger State declares public holiday to collect PVC Disciplinary cases against 130 Senior Police Officers to be reviewed by FDC Senate confirms all seven Ministerial nominees Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories... Read More

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October 1, 2020

“United Arab Emirates has lifted Visa restriction on Nigerians” -FG, Appeal Court nullifies recruitment of 10,000 constables | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. He said, “UAE has written to state that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, consequently decision has been reached to allow Emirates to fly into... Read More

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Cubana Chief Priest is latest Instagram celebrity to be arrested on allegations of fraud

With recent developments, it would seem like there is a stigma surrounding wealthy young men in Nigeria. This stigma is enabled by a ‘culture of fraud’ in the country and any affluent person who is below 40 becomes an immediate suspect; if not in the eyes of the law but at least in the minds... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 18th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: ”Beasts of No Nation”s Abraham Attoh will star in Nigerian immigrant drama ”Tazmanian Devil” The Big 5: France snatch victory against Super Falcons to reach last 16; INEC must produce server used for 2019 polls – Peter Obi | Other top stories The Late 5: Suicide... Read More

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Just In: Nigeria gets substantive Inspector General of Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has been confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council, as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP). Mohammed who has served in acting capacity since January 15 when he took over from former IGP, Ibrahim Idris following his mandatory retirement age of 60 years, was announced as... Read More

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January 21, 2019

Just In: Acting IGP reverts FSARS to SARS, orders immediate decentralisation of unit

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu has ordered the immediate decentralisation of the operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) initially centralised by his predecessor IGP Ibrahim Idris. RELATED: Ag. President, Osinbajo orders immediate overhaul and investigation of SARS Adamu who disclosed this at his inaugural conference with Commissioners of Police and other senior... Read More

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January 16, 2019

Ag. IGP names Frank Mba as new Spokesman for Nigeria Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Adamu Mohammed has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Frank Mba as the new Spokesman for the Nigeria Police. As contained in a statement by the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Force, CSP Aremu Adeniran on Wednesday in Abuja, the posting of Frank who is a former Police Spokesman- both... Read More

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The Late 5: Miyetti Allah says Plateau killings ‘retaliatory’, Presidency says attacks are politically motivated and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has described Sunday killings by suspected herdsmen in three local government areas (LGAs) in Plateau State as retaliatory. Chairman of North-Central Zone of the association, Danladi Ciroma who accused the communities of shielding alleged cow thieves and... Read More

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The Big 5: IGP directs SARS commander to sue Wike, Housewives abducted by Gunmen in Kaduna and other stories.

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the Rivers State Commander of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), Mr. Akin Fakorede, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), to sue the Rivers State Government for libellous publications against him. Fakorede, had earlier made a request... Read More

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The Late 5: FG signs $45 million agreement with General Electric (GE), Ebola virus disease reported in DR Congo and other stories.

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has signed a $45 million interim phase agreement with General Electric (GE) for the concession of narrow gauge rail lines in the country. According to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, “The... Read More

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September 6, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The allegation against IGP Idris: Another test for Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign

The poster language of the APC campaign during the 2015 elections, was “war against corruption”. And the “war”… two years on…we are yet to get a conviction. The President has made it known, that he will never support any act of corruption in his administration, no matter who is involved, including his family members. This... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Court to rule on Evans N300m suit against IGP, others on Wednesday

A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided by Justice Abdulaziz Anka has fixed Wednesday, August 16, to rule on a suit filed by suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, suing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for N300 million. The sequence of events: Evans filed the suit to challenge his continued and unlawful detention... Read More

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Police IG orders promotion of officers who arrested billionaire kidnapper, Evans

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has approved the promotion of police officers who participated in the arrest of Lagos billionaire kidnapper, Evans. Evans was arrested on Saturday, June 10 in Lagos by officers of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by ACP Abba Kyari, while he planned to travel out of the country. Daily... Read More

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Why we need 155,000 recruits – Nigerian Police

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has explained that the Nigerian police needs 155,000 officers in order to adequately provide security for Nigeria. The IGP while speaking at a two-day National Security Summit in Abuja on Thursday, said that to achieve such feat, the police force needs to recruit 31,000 cadets annually... Read More

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Rivers rerun: Judge declares IGP panel unconstitutional

By Omoleye Omoruyi Justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Gabriel Kolawole on Tuesday declared the probe panel set up by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris unconstitutional. The panel was set up to investigate allegations of violence and malpractice in the Rivers state National Assembly rerun. The panel in the course of its... Read More

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Stop detaining innocent Nigerians, IGP warns police personnel

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has warned police personnel against the unlawful arrest and detention of innocent Nigerians. Idris gave the warning on Wednesday during a meeting with Commissioners of Police and other top officers in Abuja. He directed all the commissioners to ensure close supervision of all units in their commands. “You should... Read More

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IGP deploys 350 personnel to Abuja-Kaduna road

by Azeez Adeniyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Friday announced the deployment of 350 armed personnel to provide security along Kaduna- Abuja Highway. Muazu Zubairu, Commissioner of Police in Niger disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Minna. He said that the deployment was to protect lives and property of road users... Read More

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Activities of Peace Corps threatens national security – IGP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Thursday said the activities of the Nigeria Peace Corps threatens the security of the country. Idris spoke in Lagos during a three-day training programme organised for senior police officers by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Kayode Aderanti. He said the recruitment process... Read More

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February 23, 2017

Osinbajo summons IGP over kidnap of German professor

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over the kidnap of two German archaeologists, Prof. Peter Breunig and Johannes Behringer in Kadarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria reliably learnt that the IGP briefed the acting President on efforts so far made by police... Read More

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February 16, 2017

FG approves recruitment of 10,000 policemen yearly

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 10,000 police officers every year. Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris disclosed this during the monthly IG conference with senior police officers on Wednesday at the Force headquarters, Abuja. He said the recruitment was to ensure the numerical capacity of the Force was corrected.... Read More

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January 13, 2017

Reps summon IGP over alleged diversion of police funds

The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over alleged diversion of N1.2bn for the purchase of 10 Armoured Personnel Carriers for the Nigeria Police. The lower chamber alleged that Idris diverted the money for other uses. They also alleged that the IGP bought 64 Toyota Hiace with N1.2bn voted... Read More

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December 23, 2016

FG orders IGP to stop Taraba, Kaduna, Zamfara killings

The Federal Government has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to ensure that the violent killings in Taraba, Kaduna and Zamfara states stop. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) in a statement on Thursday for directed the police to increase its effort to ensure peace in the states. Dambazau also directed... Read More

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November 18, 2016

We will ensure violence-free polls in Ondo – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has assured Nigerians that the governorship election in Ondo State, slated for November 26 will be violence free. Idris made the assurance on Thursday when he spoke at a programme titled, ‘Security Threat Assessment for the governorship election in Ondo State’ organised by the Cleen Foundation in Akure, the... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Buhari orders immediate investigation into sexual abuse claims in IDP camps

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered an immediate investigation into claims of sexual abuse against women and girls in IDP camps. Buhari who was reacting to a damning report released on Monday by te Human Rights Watch, said anyone found guilt would be decisively dealt with. The statement read, “Deeply worrying to hear the reports... Read More

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September 7, 2016

I have had enough| Police IG tells BBOG protesters

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday said the continuous protest emebarked upon by the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group poses threat to public peace, stating that he has had enough. He said this while speaking during a visit by the National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Gloria Shoda and other members of the... Read More

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September 7, 2016

Council of State approves appointment of Police IG, others

The Council of State which met on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa Abuja has approved the appointment of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. The meeting was attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan, as well as former heads of state, Abdusalami Abubakar, and Ernest Shonekan. Ibrahim Idris was appointed as the acting Inspector General... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Why we stopped the BBOG protesters – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Tuesday explained the decision of the Nigeria Police to bar the Bring Back Our Girls protesters from marching to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Idris who was represented by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Labbo spoke at the 2016 International Day of the Disappeared/Missing Persons in Abuja.... Read More

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August 28, 2016

“Completely false” | Police reacts to report that IGP is a thief

The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday dispelled a report accusing the Inspector-Gener of Police, Ibrahim Idris of massive looting and violation of public trust. SaharaReporters had published a story on Saturday where the accusations were made against the IGP. But in a statement signed by the force Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah regarded the... Read More

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Acting IGP pays courtesy visit to Ambode (PHOTOS)

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House. See photos below.

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