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August 24, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The NBS report on the Nigerian Police is absolutely correct

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in a recent report tagged ‘Corruption in Nigeria – Bribery, as Experienced by the Population’, revealed that officers of the Nigeria Police Force are the most corrupt public officials in the country, with the highest percentage of bribe receipt... Read More

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August 19, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 19th of August

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: President Buhari returns to Nigeria today We are not corrupt | Police reacts to NBS report Unknown disease: Death toll rises to 62 in Kogi

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August 19, 2017

Police disperse IPOB members in Port Harcourt

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were on Friday dispersed by policemen while protesting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Punch reports. It was learnt that the IPOB members were leaving flags and gathering to protest. They were said to have been chased by police operatives. An eyewitness said, “They (IPOB members) suddenly... Read More

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August 17, 2017

We are investigating attack on EFCC headquarters – Police

The Police said it has began investigations into an attack on the Economic and Financial Crimes headquarters in Wuse, Abuja. Don’t forget: A group of heavily armed bandits invaded the office at about 05:00 hours and began shooting into the premises. They were repelled by security guards. The unknown gunmen fled, but not without dropping a... Read More

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August 16, 2017

16 dead, 82 wounded in Borno market attack – Police

The Borno Police Command has said 16 persons were killed and 82 wounded in a suicide attack in Konduga Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu said three suicide bombers hit the market at 5:30pm. He said the suicide bombers a male and two female detonated the explosives at the busy... Read More

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August 16, 2017

‘Police invites target of Anambra church attack’

Anambra State Police Command has invited Aloysius Ikegwuonu who was the target of an attack on St Philip’s Catholic Church, Amakwa Ozubulu penultimate Sunday, Vanguard reports. Why it matters: 13 people were killed in the attack, while 20 others were injured in the attack that took place early in the morning. There were reports that... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Two suspects arrested as mob kills soldier in Nasarawa

The Nassarawa State Police said it has arrested two persons over the death of a soldier, Ayuba Ali in a mob attack. Ali was killed at the Akwanga area of the state on Monday. The command’s spokesperson, Kennedy Idirisu confirmed the arrest of the suspects. Idirisu said the victim who was in mufti reportedly hit... Read More

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August 13, 2017

“No church attack in Onitsha” – Ifeanyi Aniagoh

The senior special assistant to Governor Obiano on social media, Ifeanyi Aniagoh Sunday, said that the alleged attack on Assemblies of God church in Onitsha is false. He said the attack was on policemen patrolling along Oguta road in Onitsha. “No Church Attack in Onitsha… Please Ignore the Rumour! The Onitsha incidence has nothing to... Read More

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Idris

August 11, 2017

Two thoughts on the Police being your friend

by Alexander O. Onukwue It’s probably going to still take a while before the Nigerian Police will become our friends. Think about it: they won’t let you embark on a peaceful protest if it is believed to be themed against the Government of the day. They accuse you of over dramatizing your collapse due to... Read More

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August 11, 2017

IGP inaugurates panel to investigate alleged police promotion fraud

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has set up a panel to investigate alleged corruption in the promotion of police officers. This was following a statement by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Misau, who said policemen were paying huge bribes for promotion. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood in a statement on Friday... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Lagos kidnappers’ den: What is government doing about this heinous crime?

by Wareez Odunayo The rate at which kidnappings occur in Nigeria is alarming. Hardly does a day pass without the sad news of persons kidnapped in gruesome circumstances. Today, students and children are been kidnapped on daily basis. Many Nigerians are becoming victims of kidnappers, who forcibly abduct people for ransom and for money rituals. Despite... Read More

Thinking Through

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Senate condemns police attack on anti-Buhari protesters

The Senate on Wednesday said the use of force by the Police to disperse anti-Buhari protesters in Abuja was unacceptable. In a statement on Wednesday by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Senate said it would not support the violation of human rights. The statement read,... Read More

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[The Injustice Blog] When will the Nigeria Police Force stop being stupid during protests?

On January 01 2012, there was a nationwide outcry over the Federal Government’s removal of subsidy on petroleum products. This led to anti-subsidy protests across the country tagged #OccupyNigeria. The Lagos version of the protest was at Gani Fawehinmi Garden Ojota. Ademola Aderinde was shot dead by a trigger happy policeman while playing football on the... Read More

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Why we dispersed protesters calling for Buhari’s resignation – Police

The FCT police Command has said it dispersed protesters demanding for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari to prevent “breakdown of law and order.” There had been reports that policemen dispersed the protesters with tear gas and water cannons. Some of the protesters were said to have sustained injuries in the process. But in a... Read More

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Anambra killing: The desecration of ‘God’s house’ by drug lords

by Wareez Odunayo On Sunday, August 06, 2017, Ozubulu community of Anambra. South-East Nigeria was thrown into mourning as the lives of church goers were cut short by mindless lunatics. According to reports, the incident occurred when fully armed gunmen at around 6:30 am stormed St. Philips Catholic Church killing some worshippers. But that’s not... Read More

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[The Injustice Blog] The Police has some questions to answer on the 42 alleged homosexuals

The Lagos State government on August 03, 2017, arraigned 42 individuals before a magistrate court on a one-count charge bordering on homosexuality. They were 28 Adults and 12 minors. The alleged homosexuals were arrested at Vintage Hotel, No. 999 Ikorodu Road, Owode Onirin, Lagos, the previous day following a tip off by residents living in... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. BUHARI WILL ONLY RETURN IF HIS DOCTORS PERMIT – FEMI ADESINA The Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, says the demands of the civil society groups who are staging a protest in Abuja, are not known to the laws of Nigeria.... Read More

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Police arrest suspects involved in Anambra church attack

The Anambra State Police command said it has arrested suspects involved in the attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu area of the state. The police had said 11 people died, while 18 others were injured in the attack. Spokesman of the command, Nkeiruka Nwode said the suspects were arrested on Monday but refused to reveal... Read More

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Gunman killed 8, injured 18 in Anambra church attack – Police

The Anambra State Police command has confirmed that a gunmen attacked St. Philip Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area on Sunday. According to the Police, 8 worshippers were killed, while 18 others were injured. Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar, said the remains of the dead had been deposited at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital... Read More

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Gays round-up: What wrong did the police do?

by Alexander O. Onukwue About 42 persons were arrested on the 29th of July in Lagos for alleged acts of homosexuality. 28 adults and 12 minors, according to reports have been charged to court on the one-count charge. The arrests have stirred left and right wing sentiments and arguments on the internet as to the... Read More

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Dogs prevent suicide bombers from attacking Borno hospital

A suicide bomb attack on a leprosy home in Borno was unsuccessful, the police has confirmed. Borno State Police Command in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Victor Isuku said the attack on the centre in Maiduguri was foiled by dogs. The statement read, “Today 4/8/2017 at about 0515hrs, two suicide bombers, male and... Read More

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Police dismiss 4 cops for looting Jonathan’s house

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed four policemen over theft of belongings of former President Goodluck Jonathan in his Abuja house. The cops had stolen six television sets, fridges, air-conditioners, Ijaw attires and designer suits which they sold to traders at the Pankera second-hand market in Gwarimpa, Abuja. A statement by the FCT... Read More

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Abia speaker, wife must be prosecuted over shooting of our officials – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps has said Police officers involved in the shooting of two of its officials in Abia, must be arrested and prosecuted. The Public Education Officer and spokesman of the Corps, Bisi Kazeem, said this on Tuesday while reacting to the reported dismissal of a Police Corporal, Iroh Orji, over the incident. Orji,... Read More

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64 days in captivity, ransom payment – a timeline of the Igbonla school boys kidnap

News of the kidnap of six students of Igbonla Model College broke on May 25. Gunmen had stormed the school two days after writing a letter to announce their visit. The kidnappers reportedly profiled 10 students before taking away six of them. After spending 64 days in the kidnappers’ custody, the pupils were finally found... Read More

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Police discovers Badoo cult shrine in Ikorodu

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday uncovered a shrine allegedly belonging to the deadly Badoo gang in Agbowa area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. The group recently murdered a family of four in their home on Sunday morning in Ikorodu. The police reportedly stormed the shrine, located on the outskirts of Ikorodu. [Read Also: Suspected Badoo... Read More

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[The Alausa Blog] Police ask Lagos residents to stop staying in isolated areas

The Lagos State Police Command has warned residents against staying in isolated areas where they can be vulnerable to attacks by hoodlums. The warning comes after the murder of four family members at Ibeshe, Ikorodu, during the weekend. Police spokesperson in Lagos, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole in a statement said the warning was necessary after the murder... Read More

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Two killed, 4 injured in German nightclub shooting

Two people have been killed and four others seriously injured in a shooting at a German nightclub, the police said. The 34-year-old suspect died after suffering life-threatening injuries in a gunfight with police officers outside the venue in the city of Konstanz, near the Swiss border. Police had rushed to the Grey nightclub on Max-Stromeyer-Strasse... Read More

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I noticed the deficiencies of the police when I was kidnapped – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said he noticed the deficiencies in the Police when he was kidnapped. Ekweremadu was kidnapped in 2010 and released after two days in captivity. In an interview with THISDAY, Ekweremadu said a decentralised police system is suitable for a multi-ethnic society like Nigeria. “I was once taken by armed... Read More

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Sometimes they don’t give us food | Freed Lagos pupil says

Six kidnapped pupils of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe who were recently rescued by the Police have said they were maltreated by their abductors. One of them, Ramon Isiaq, who spoke with Punch said the kidnappers exposed he and his colleagues to rain at the camp where they kept. He said they were... Read More

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The Igbonla boys are back, but why did it take so long?

by Tosin Adesina Sixty-five days after they were abducted from their schools the six kidnapped students of Igbonla model college, Epe were rescued from by the Police from their kidnappers. The kidnappers had stormed their school in a Gestapo manner on the 25th of May 2017, abducting about 10 students but later had to release... Read More

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