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Dec

08

2024

Police Intimidation In Southeast Nigeria; Reason for endless agitation. (See Video)

Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionMetro, Police, Presbyterian Church

Another worrisome incident has been captured on camera by s courageous lady who is part of occupants of a Christian missionaries under Presbyterian Church of Nigeria. As posted by a Facebook user, the Nigerian police has this unrepentant nature of intimidating commuters in the Southeast Zone, and most times the matter is usually over N100 bribe, at worse incidences, some innocent citizens end up being short dead. "This is how our Nigerian Police harass and intimidate commuters and citizens of this country because of N100. "This incident happened on 30th November 2024 at about 4.45pm at Ikem Police checkpoint, Isi-Uzo…

Dec

06

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Police Service Comm. Cracks Down on Misconduct, Sacks 18 Snr Officers, demotes 19 others

Metro, NewsMetro, Nigeria, Police

The Police Service Commission has taken decisive action against senior officers found guilty of misconduct. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Commission announced the dismissal of 18 senior officers and the demotion of 19 others. The sanctioned officers include 10 Assistant Superintendents, six Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. Additionally, 19 other senior officers will face reduction in ranks, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and 13 Assistant Superintendents. The Commission's decision came after a thorough review of 109 outstanding disciplinary issues, 23 appeals and petitions, and…

Oct

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Forgotten protectors: The need for police pension reform

Column, Metro, News, OpinionAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Nigeria, Opinion, Police

By abiodun KOMOLAFE The social contract theory posits that individuals surrender certain rights to the state in exchange for protection and security. Yet, Nigeria’s police pension crisis raises a fundamental question about the reciprocity of this arrangement. Do we truly honour the sacrifices of those who safeguard our communities? Nigeria’s police pension system is disappointingly inadequate. After 35 years of service, officers reportedly receive meager gratuities: ASP-SP (below N2 million), CSP-AC: (below N3 million), and DCP-CP (below N4 million). Monthly pensions are equally paltry: ASP-SP (N20,000-N35,000), and CSP-DC (N35,000-N60,000). A retired Commissioner of Police (CP) gets N70,000 as monthly pension…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu Urged to Intervene in Rivers LG Poll Crisis, Call IGP, Wike To Order

News, Opinion, PoliticsNyesom Wike, Opinion, Police, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis surrounding the Rivers State local government election. Eze accused the Nigeria Police and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of colluding to frustrate the electoral process. In a statement, Eze condemned the police's invasion of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) premises, describing it as unprofessional. He also criticized Wike's alleged machinations to sabotage the election, citing the PDP's withdrawal from the polls as evidence of cowardice. Eze stated, "Wike's desperation stems from his…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Police Arrest Two Women For Buying Baby For N2 Million In Delta State

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Lifestyle, Metro, Police

Two women, Tessi Ikechukwu and Lauretta Akomen, were arrested by the Delta State Police Command for buying a newborn baby boy for N2 million from a baby factory in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The dramatic arrest occurred when a commercial motorcycle rider overheard the women discussing the transaction and swiftly diverted them to the Ekpan Police Station. According to the police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, the rider reported that four women had boarded his tricycle, but two alighted at Effurun Roundabout, handing over the baby to the remaining passengers. One of the women mentioned that the balance had been paid and…