Like Omobolanle, Like Inspector Orukpe extra-judicial killings : there is need for speedy trial , justice for victims

 

---- As NBA demand N5billion compensation for Omobolanle's family 

Since the Christmas day killings of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem a lawyer based in Lagos state allegedly by a police Assistant Superintendent of Police, condemnations of the dastardly act have been pouring in from all quarters including the federal, the state governments , the police service commission, police authority , the Nigeria Bar Association, civilians as well as human rights groups and individuals. 

Mrs Raheem's death is indeed extremely painful, just like the unprovoked killing of police Inspector Monday Orukpe allegedly by soldiers of the Nigeria Army. 

According to investigation, the Orukpe were left to bear the grief  of thier late Inspector brother whom they had since buried without the presence of any policeman at  the burial in his home town in Edo State.  The Orukpe said just like Mrs Raheem thier brother though was a uniform man  until his brutal killing by also needs justice and his killers brought to book.  

The family has since called on Nigerians to prevail on the police high command and the Army to do the needful and bring his killers to book--- 

Just as the family of Orukpe is demanding justice  as no life is more precious than the other,  the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is demanding at least N5billion compensation for the family of slain Lagos lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem.

NBA Lagos Branch member, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), in a statement on December 29, said the NBA will also monitor the trial of of the k#ller cop.

According to him “The NBA Lagos in conjunction with the NBA President, Mr. Y.C. Mikyau, SAN, has decided to be part of the prosecution of the policeman as part of its efforts towards securing quick & effective justice for the family of the deceased.

 the NBA will be partnering with the Ministry of Justice during the trial. The NBA is also seeking monetary compensation for the family of Mrs. Raheem from the government of Lagos State, the FG , the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission.

The NBA will seek for payment of damges not less than 5 billion naira in addition to the prosecution of the k#ller cop.

IGP condemns killing of female lawyer in Lagos, assures justice will be served.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba  has condemned the shooting and killing of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was allegedly shot and killed by a policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State. 

In a state by the Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that the IGP, described the incident as unfortunate and sad and , has ordered speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for the ugly and unprofessional act, which doesn't portray the Nigeria police standard operating procedure and core values. 

It was gathered that Raheem was returning from Christmas Service with her sister and children when she was allegedly shot dead at the Ajah round about.

In the same vein, the IGP commiserates with the family,  friends, and colleagues of the deceased as he prays for the repose of her soul. He further assures the general public of justice in the case while he warns officers and men of the Force to be professional and people-oriented in the discharge of their duties and operate within the ambit of the law, as the Force's leadership will not condone any inappropriate or unprofessional conduct.

Police recover 1,125 firearms,10,653 ammunition , arrest 696 terror elements, bandits,923-armed robbery suspects; 335 murder suspects, 473 suspected cultists in 2022

 

------As IGP meets with strategic police officers on Seamless 2023 General Elections Process 

By Patience Ogbo

 Itheaector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has rolled out some of the salient achievements recorded under his administration as the 21st Indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP related his achievements while addressing strategic police officers comprising members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and Commissioners of Police at the IGP’s Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja today. 

A statement by the Force Public Relationship Officers CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that the IGP convened the conference to evaluate police performance in 2022, dissect operational challenges in relation to the IGP’s policing mandate, review and perfect election security management plans, ahead of the 2023 General Elections, and collectively set the policing goals for 2023. 

The statement read "The IGP noted that between January and November, 2022, 865 victims of kidnapping were rescued, unhurt, while 383 kidnapping suspects were arrested. Similarly, a total of 923-armed robbery suspects; 335 murder suspects; and 473 suspected cultists were also apprehended during internal security operations. A total of 1,125 assorted firearms, and 10,653 assorted calibers of ammunition were recovered. The Nigeria Police Force also apprehended 696 terror elements, bandits and secessionists; and 284 pipeline vandals across the country.

In line with the IGP’s manpower development policy and dedication to improving the infrastructure and assets of the Force, a total of 34, 595 officers across all ranks have been promoted while ultra-modern, and fully furnished Police Stations and Barracks accommodations have been commissioned in 13 States including the FCT, 5 state-of-the-art Police Combat Gunboats, 221 patrol vehicles, 55 lorries, 10 Tata Troop Carriers, 15 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 200 operational vehicles 5,160 Civil Disorder Control Equipment 6,723 Bullet Proof Vests 5,212 Ballistic Helmets, 2,110 Anti-Riot Helmets, 5 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and 3 Combat Drones have been procured, commissioned and distributed to deal with complex special police operations across the country.

The Inspector-General of Police has assured of all-inclusive approaches to election security management during the 2023 General Elections which is evident in the various strategic meetings with the heads of political parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), National Security Adviser, the military, the Intelligence Community, and all other sister security agencies that are relevant for election security management. He reassured all Nigerians and the global community of his administration’s determination to guarantee credible elections in 2023 and solicits the cooperation of all citizens and strategic stakeholders, particularly, members of the fourth estate of the realm.

'Nigeria Police Force well prepared to provide security during 2023 elections" - IGP

'Nigeria Police Force well prepared to provide security during 2023 elections" - IGP

 

 

 

The Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Baba has assured that the 2023 general elections  will be well policed to ensure a fair and fair election .

The IGP who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police Force criminal Investigation department FCID  South West   DIG Johnson Kukumo gave this assurance during the opening ceremony of the Police Public Relationship Officers conference taking place at Ibadan Oyo state today .IGP  Baba said there was no need for fear as the police in collaboration with sister security agencies have  shown professionalism and commitment in the course of previous elections and the 2023 elections will also be a huge success.

The police conference which has the theme " strengthening  strategic communication towards police reforms, security and intergrity of 2023 election  was deemed necessary  as the country prepares for another election next year.

IGP Baba while urging public Relations Officers to ensure that they  have good public perception stated that the police will continue to engage in reforms that will be in tandem with international  best practices

 

He said '" The 2023 election in Nigeria will hold. Nigeria Police Force in synergy and corporation with other sister security agencies will ensure a free, fair, credible and transparent elections. I make bold about this because we have done it before. People raise doubts and fear weather election will hold in Edo State. The election was peaceful, free of rancour in Edo State.  There was palpable fear if Anambra state election would hold but it  was a huge success, same with Ekiti and Osun states. There may be doubt that these  were staggered elections and we have to look at how  we can do same for a general election but we are strategic in our thinking and actions with the sister security agencies. Therefore there is no cause for fear. Moreso, with the introduction of the BVAS by INEC and the introduction of the electoral bills that gives more prosecuting  power to INEC’’

Admonishing the police public relations officers to be good image makers , the IGP said " police public relations officers are image makers and in the course of making image, there is alot of things involved. You either make an image that is positive or an image that have consequences on your agencies or organisation. You become the good PRO  only if you can create an image that is  positive on your organization or agencies you are representing . Outside that, it is expected that PRO should be good communicator

 The minister of information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed who was represented by the Director of production, publication and documentation, Mr. Ibidapo Okunnu delivering the keynote address at the conference commended the police force for organizing the conference

He said ‘’  There is a need to adequately prepare our officers that will be producing content and disseminating information to the general public on some security aspects of the  conduct of the election. I wish like to commend the leadership of the Force for coming up with this conference at a time like this as it shows how proactive the leadership of the force is and their patriotic desire to ensure the orderly conducts of the election while maintaining security and the integrity of the police force. The theme of the conference is apt and most appropriate is deploying appropriate communication strategy at a time like this as a necessary tool for achieving peace and security”

In his welcome address, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force , CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated   ‘’ it is important to know that whatever you want to achieve in life centres on words .  For us to have peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, it is going to be premised on our ability to communicate and relate with one another, to live like a family in Nigeria . 

 

IGP LAUNCHES ONLINE STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT PORTAL TO CURB CAR THEFT

 

In order to curb the increasing cases of car theft in the country, the Nigerian Police Force has set up an online  portal  where members of the public can report car theft. 

The online portal according to a statement by the Force Public Relationship Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has been   commissioned by the Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Baba . 

The statement read "  the digitalized Central Motor Registry (CMR) Command Centre at the Force Headquarters, Abuja which is domiciled at the Department of Information and Communication Technology. This is in line with the IGP’s quest to ensure a digital environment for policing the country for robust and more proactive measures in crime prevention, investigation, and prosecution.

The newly digitalized Central Motor Registry Command Centre will make it possible for members of the public to report vehicles stolen from as far back as 1st January, 2018, and yet-to-be-recovered to input the vehicle details on the online platform to serve as a reliable data point for the possible recovery of the vehicle. The platform will also process motor vehicle information to support police operations and efforts toward enhancing national security. 

The digitalization of the CMR is complete with 2 Command Centres in Abuja and Lagos, 37 CMR Information Centres across the Country and in the Federal Capital Territory, 200 e-Enforcement Operational Patrol Vehicles with automatic number plate recognition on each vehicle as part of the first batch.

The Inspector-General of Police has therefore admonished Nigerians and other residents in the country to take advantage of the platform at https://reportcmr.npf.gov.ng to upload their vehicle information on the website with effect from today 7th December, 2022, as a security step for preventing it from being stolen and re-registered.