Community policing has been given a boost following the training of
para -military agencies to combat crime in Lagos state.
The two day workshop was organized by the Justice For All (J4A) in
collaboration with the DFID.
More than twenty personnel from the Neighborhood Watch, Vigilantes
and other community based outfits from the Agege local government
council received intensive training from seasoned security experts
among whom is the former commissioner for police Mr. Frank Odita.
The workshop which was conducted at the CLEEN Foundation office at
Ojudu from March 26th -27th also provided the participants the
opportunity to network with the professionals on tackling rural crime
and violence .
Dr. Eban , one of the lecturers at the workshop spoke on security
and human rights stating that community based security outfits have
a vital role in checking crime and criminality.
“Security is not determined how available guns and weapons are. It is
about creating the enabling environment that will make the use of
violence unnecessary” Dr. Eban said.
Dr. Eban added that the fundamental human rights of Nigerians have
been infringed upon due to government failure to provide adequate
security.
“Security is a social contract and it is the principal responsibility
of the state through the government to provide security for all
citizens, individual, groups and corporate. In return, the citizens
give loyalty to the state as they give up their rights to secure
themselves to the state sadly there is huge outcry for soft security
which is security of the basic necessities of food , housing
,clothing , dignity, protection from poverty , exploitation, disease ,
injustice which can be ensured by proving the enabling environment
for people to get their means of livelihood,
That contract stated that if the government fails in this social
contract, the citizens seeks to regain their rights to secure
themselves (self-help) and this is conductive for anarchy and
violation of human rights” Dr. Eban said.
Speaking on practical security management skills , Mr. Odita
hailed the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed
Abubakar for dismantling the police check points while stating that
indiscipline especially at the checkpoints is the bane of the Nigeria
Police Force.
“ The “DIET” of a police man is first Discipline, if you are not
discipline, you are rotten. Discipline attracts respect. “I” is for
integrity, “E” for Enlightenment while “T” is for Tactical and with
this “DIET” any police man is ready for the job ” Mr. Odita said.
Mr. Odita also admonished the participants to carry out their jobs of
securing lives and property with human face “ Any person wearing a
security uniform is a policeman and the police officer’s first duty is
not just to carry out arrest but to prevent crime” He said.
Also Speaking on arrest and detention of suspects, Mr. Odita said
“ Arrest will involve the use of minimal force and the obedience to
respect human rights ; the force applied must be commensurate with
the force threatened.” He said.
The participants expressed gratitude to the organizers of the
workshop, while urging the government to play the leading role in
providing capacity and training for community based security outfits.
“This training will go a long way in assisting us in community
policing. The training has opened our eyes on how to effectively and
professionally combat crime in our vicinity; a lot of this training is
done by NGOs and private outfits so it is good for government to get
to the grassroots and carry out training for the local vigilante
because we are closer to the people” Abayomi Adewale, the Vice
Chairman of the Vigilante Group from Isale -oja , Agege said.
Morufu Kelani the Head of the Neighbourhood Watch at Dopemu
Agege said the workshop will assists his members to perform
their job effectively.
“ We have a lot of intelligence on black spots in out neighbourhood
and with this training, we can work effectively with the police in
carrying out our job professionally as our aim is stamping out
crime ; this knowledge we have acquired will be taken back to impact
on other members who are not here” Mr. Kelani said.
Sunday, 1 April 2012
NDLEA PROBES DEATH OF ITS OFFICERS IN ADAMAWA
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade has paid tribute to two officers, a Superintendent of Narcotics Allen Asor and a Narcotic Agent Yohanna Musa Barnya that died during an operation in Adamawa State. Giade who described the officers as gallant and reliable with an impeccable track record regretted the sad incident. He ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to their death and vowed to bring the perpetrators to book.
“The death of the officers is sad and painful. Until the sudden death, they were gallant and reliable operatives with impeccable track records. The Agency will not treat the issue with kid gloves. These are officers that gave their best in protecting the country from the problem of illicit drugs. I have ordered an investigation and appropriate action shall be taken to ensure that those responsible do not go unpunished” Giade stated.
NDLEA Adamawa State commander Hassan Zungeru said that the officers were on lawful assignment at Loko Village in the State when the unfortunate incident occurred. “The operation was led by Allen Asor a Superintendent of Narcotics following a report of cannabis sales and abuse in Loko village. The operation turned bloody following a mob attack” Hassan stated.
Allen Asor was a recipient of the Chairman/Chief Executive’s Special Commendation in 2009. He was commended by Ahmadu Giade for exemplary conduct, diligence, doggedness and commitment that led to the arrest of a suspected drug baron and seizure of a Toyota Hilux, 2.05kg of cocaine and 14 million naira. In 2002, he also got a commendation by former NDLEA boss Bello Lafiaji for successfully investigating the importation of 9kg of cocaine from Brazil.
Allen was born on December 19, 1968 in Adikpo in Benue State and enlisted into the Agency in 1991 as a Narcotic Agent. He attended Army Children School Makurdi and Britow Secondary School Gboko. He also studied Mass Communication at Bayero University Kano. Allen is survived by a wife and four sons.
Yohanna Musa a Narcotic Agent who also died in the attack was single. He was born on November 27, 1984 in Madagali, Gulak Local Government Area of Taraba State. He attended Howai Primary School and Government Day Secondary School Wukari Taraba State.
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade has paid tribute to two officers, a Superintendent of Narcotics Allen Asor and a Narcotic Agent Yohanna Musa Barnya that died during an operation in Adamawa State. Giade who described the officers as gallant and reliable with an impeccable track record regretted the sad incident. He ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to their death and vowed to bring the perpetrators to book.
“The death of the officers is sad and painful. Until the sudden death, they were gallant and reliable operatives with impeccable track records. The Agency will not treat the issue with kid gloves. These are officers that gave their best in protecting the country from the problem of illicit drugs. I have ordered an investigation and appropriate action shall be taken to ensure that those responsible do not go unpunished” Giade stated.
NDLEA Adamawa State commander Hassan Zungeru said that the officers were on lawful assignment at Loko Village in the State when the unfortunate incident occurred. “The operation was led by Allen Asor a Superintendent of Narcotics following a report of cannabis sales and abuse in Loko village. The operation turned bloody following a mob attack” Hassan stated.
Allen Asor was a recipient of the Chairman/Chief Executive’s Special Commendation in 2009. He was commended by Ahmadu Giade for exemplary conduct, diligence, doggedness and commitment that led to the arrest of a suspected drug baron and seizure of a Toyota Hilux, 2.05kg of cocaine and 14 million naira. In 2002, he also got a commendation by former NDLEA boss Bello Lafiaji for successfully investigating the importation of 9kg of cocaine from Brazil.
Allen was born on December 19, 1968 in Adikpo in Benue State and enlisted into the Agency in 1991 as a Narcotic Agent. He attended Army Children School Makurdi and Britow Secondary School Gboko. He also studied Mass Communication at Bayero University Kano. Allen is survived by a wife and four sons.
Yohanna Musa a Narcotic Agent who also died in the attack was single. He was born on November 27, 1984 in Madagali, Gulak Local Government Area of Taraba State. He attended Howai Primary School and Government Day Secondary School Wukari Taraba State.
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Police officers attached to the Homicide Department at Panti Yaba, in Lagos have discovered two decomposing corpses in an apartment in Lagos .
The decomposed corpses were seen in a three bedroom apartment at number 18, Aina Road Agiliti Mile 12 area of the state last weekend.
The police officers with a team of pathologists from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja made the shocking revelation following reports from the agent of the house that neighbours have not seen the occupants of the apartment since 2010.
The decomposed corpses were later identified as a woman known as Emma Johnson, while the other corpse is that of her 27- years- old son Papa Johnson.
Five persons including neighbours have been arrested in connection with the decomposed corpses .
It was gathered that the decomposed corpse of the woman was found laying face up on a dusty sofa with a cross in her left hand ; she was easily identified as the hair on her head have not all decomposed.
The son’s remains however were skeletons found at the extreme of the room close to where a stainless pot palm oil inside was placed on a rusty stove..
The room also had cooking utensils, rotten tubers of yam, and clothes scattered all over the floor with dust and cobwebs all over the place.
A dusty photo album of the woman and her family was also seen on the wall adjacent were her decomposed corpse was.
It was gathered that the team of pathologists led by professor John Oladipo Fanfuwa were shocked to their marrows at the sight of the decomposed corpses which they with the assistance of the police recovered for autopsy.
It was also gathered that the deceased have occupied three bedroom in the six block of flats since 2006 with other neighbours
The agent of the house told police officers that he saw the woman in 2010 when he came to issue her a notice to remind her that her rent was due .
The landlord of the house identified as Yemidale Kayode is said to be outside the country
Meanwhile the police arrested the agent of the house and the four other occupants of the other blocks of flats to get their side of the case being presumed to be a case of murder.
“How can they say they do not know anything about these corpses? Theses are people they have not seen since 2010 and they did not bother to find out ; also what about the offensive smell that would have emanated from the decomposed bodies
there are lot of questions that need answers and we will get to the root of the mysterious deaths” An officer who do not want his name in print said.
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The decomposed corpses were seen in a three bedroom apartment at number 18, Aina Road Agiliti Mile 12 area of the state last weekend.
The police officers with a team of pathologists from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja made the shocking revelation following reports from the agent of the house that neighbours have not seen the occupants of the apartment since 2010.
The decomposed corpses were later identified as a woman known as Emma Johnson, while the other corpse is that of her 27- years- old son Papa Johnson.
Five persons including neighbours have been arrested in connection with the decomposed corpses .
It was gathered that the decomposed corpse of the woman was found laying face up on a dusty sofa with a cross in her left hand ; she was easily identified as the hair on her head have not all decomposed.
The son’s remains however were skeletons found at the extreme of the room close to where a stainless pot palm oil inside was placed on a rusty stove..
The room also had cooking utensils, rotten tubers of yam, and clothes scattered all over the floor with dust and cobwebs all over the place.
A dusty photo album of the woman and her family was also seen on the wall adjacent were her decomposed corpse was.
It was gathered that the team of pathologists led by professor John Oladipo Fanfuwa were shocked to their marrows at the sight of the decomposed corpses which they with the assistance of the police recovered for autopsy.
It was also gathered that the deceased have occupied three bedroom in the six block of flats since 2006 with other neighbours
The agent of the house told police officers that he saw the woman in 2010 when he came to issue her a notice to remind her that her rent was due .
The landlord of the house identified as Yemidale Kayode is said to be outside the country
Meanwhile the police arrested the agent of the house and the four other occupants of the other blocks of flats to get their side of the case being presumed to be a case of murder.
“How can they say they do not know anything about these corpses? Theses are people they have not seen since 2010 and they did not bother to find out ; also what about the offensive smell that would have emanated from the decomposed bodies
there are lot of questions that need answers and we will get to the root of the mysterious deaths” An officer who do not want his name in print said.
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A 27 years old lady, Glory Yusuf is calling on the Naval authority in Lagos to handover one Moses Joseph, the father of her child for prosecution.
Miss Yusuf made the appeal following a case of kidnap of her three weeks old baby girl by hoodlums allegedly sponsored her lover Joseph a navy rating attached to the Naval base in Apapa.
Miss Yusuf who wept profusely said, Joseph sponsored the hoodlums who raided her house on February 2nd and kidnapped her baby Happiness.
Joseph is also alleged to have thrown baby Happiness into the lagoon at liver pool, after the hoodlum brought the baby to him.
Glory narrated the incid
“ I met Joseph last year , he was a next door neighbour to my elder sister and we started dating; later in the year he came to me that he wanted to marry me and we went to see my family members to in Lagos, he even bought some drinks and said it was introduction; later I became pregnant and I told him but he said I must abort my four months old pregnancy but I refused” Glory said
Glory added that Joseph became hostile to her and threatened to kill her.
“I started seeing another version of Joseph after I refused to terminate the pregnancy. last year, I saw a woman with two children in Joseph’ house, when I asked him he said they were his late brothers children and wife, it was later I discovered that the woman is his wife and the children are his; I left the barrack where I was staying and moved to Bundary at Ajeunle but before I left he told me that he will not be responsible for my pregnancy which I did not mind.” Glory said
according to Glory, Joseph trailed her to her apartment at Boundary and beat her up mercilessly after he found out that she had given birth to a baby girl.
“ I went through a lot to take care of myself during the pregnancy and my family members were supporting me so after I gave birth to the baby on January 13th, Joseph trailed me to the house at boundary and he forced me to hand over the baby to him, I refused and he started beating me up it was neighbours who saved me from his hands, as if that was not enough, he came back the next day and demanded for the baby but I refused,he slapped me in the face and I fainted , he tried to take the baby away but my neighbours stopped him and hide the baby
Narrating how her baby was kidnapped , Glory said
"I called my mother to come from the village after I regained consciousness ; so that was how on the 2nd of February by 3.00am hoodlum numbering eight, stormed my house beat me and my mother up; two of them were holding guns while the others had broken bottles and sharp objects which they used on me and my mother ; I hide my baby but they searched for her and grabbed her from me and ran away, I ran after them shouting , that was when I saw Joseph o a bike parked ahead at the street ; I called out to him to bring my baby, I saw their faces very well because there was light but Joseph refused , I made called to his phones but he did not answer” Glory said
Glory and her sister mama Victory later reported the incident to the police and the navy authority at satellite town navy barracks, Joseph was arrested and he confessed that he collected the baby from the hoodlums that fateful day and placed her inside a cartoon, which he threw into the Lagoon at Liverpool .
It was gathered that the navy authority arrested two of the hoodlums who attacked Glory.
The case was transferred to the Homicide department at Panti Yaba .
“ I want justice for my dead baby, I want the Navy to hand over Joseph to the police for prosecution, it has been more than three weeks now and they said they are investigating him, so I am calling on the navy authority to bring Joseph to book; they should hand him over to the police for killing my baby as he has caused me great pains”Glory laments.
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Miss Yusuf made the appeal following a case of kidnap of her three weeks old baby girl by hoodlums allegedly sponsored her lover Joseph a navy rating attached to the Naval base in Apapa.
Miss Yusuf who wept profusely said, Joseph sponsored the hoodlums who raided her house on February 2nd and kidnapped her baby Happiness.
Joseph is also alleged to have thrown baby Happiness into the lagoon at liver pool, after the hoodlum brought the baby to him.
Glory narrated the incid
“ I met Joseph last year , he was a next door neighbour to my elder sister and we started dating; later in the year he came to me that he wanted to marry me and we went to see my family members to in Lagos, he even bought some drinks and said it was introduction; later I became pregnant and I told him but he said I must abort my four months old pregnancy but I refused” Glory said
Glory added that Joseph became hostile to her and threatened to kill her.
“I started seeing another version of Joseph after I refused to terminate the pregnancy. last year, I saw a woman with two children in Joseph’ house, when I asked him he said they were his late brothers children and wife, it was later I discovered that the woman is his wife and the children are his; I left the barrack where I was staying and moved to Bundary at Ajeunle but before I left he told me that he will not be responsible for my pregnancy which I did not mind.” Glory said
according to Glory, Joseph trailed her to her apartment at Boundary and beat her up mercilessly after he found out that she had given birth to a baby girl.
“ I went through a lot to take care of myself during the pregnancy and my family members were supporting me so after I gave birth to the baby on January 13th, Joseph trailed me to the house at boundary and he forced me to hand over the baby to him, I refused and he started beating me up it was neighbours who saved me from his hands, as if that was not enough, he came back the next day and demanded for the baby but I refused,he slapped me in the face and I fainted , he tried to take the baby away but my neighbours stopped him and hide the baby
Narrating how her baby was kidnapped , Glory said
"I called my mother to come from the village after I regained consciousness ; so that was how on the 2nd of February by 3.00am hoodlum numbering eight, stormed my house beat me and my mother up; two of them were holding guns while the others had broken bottles and sharp objects which they used on me and my mother ; I hide my baby but they searched for her and grabbed her from me and ran away, I ran after them shouting , that was when I saw Joseph o a bike parked ahead at the street ; I called out to him to bring my baby, I saw their faces very well because there was light but Joseph refused , I made called to his phones but he did not answer” Glory said
Glory and her sister mama Victory later reported the incident to the police and the navy authority at satellite town navy barracks, Joseph was arrested and he confessed that he collected the baby from the hoodlums that fateful day and placed her inside a cartoon, which he threw into the Lagoon at Liverpool .
It was gathered that the navy authority arrested two of the hoodlums who attacked Glory.
The case was transferred to the Homicide department at Panti Yaba .
“ I want justice for my dead baby, I want the Navy to hand over Joseph to the police for prosecution, it has been more than three weeks now and they said they are investigating him, so I am calling on the navy authority to bring Joseph to book; they should hand him over to the police for killing my baby as he has caused me great pains”Glory laments.
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Sunday, 26 June 2011
Killing the IGP
By Patience Ogbo
The home breed terrorist group, Bokom Haram has claimed responsibility for
the bomb blast at the Force headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
Some media commentators said the group has shown its seriousness to keep
the nation in fear until their demands are met. Others blame the IGP Hafiz
Ringim inaction able comment a previous day to the bomb attack of flushing
the Bokom haram sect, as responsible for the terrorist’s sect showing off
the stuff they are made of by detonating a suicide bomb in the police
headquarters.
From the report we have gathered, it is obvious that the target was
Mr.Ringim. . A 234next version said
"A traffic warden near the scene who requested anonymity said the explosion
took place shortly after Mr Ringim's convoy entered the building. He said
the bomber, who was driving an old model Mercedez Benz car, was right behind
the IG's incoming convoy, and gained entrance into the building premises
despite efforts to dissuade him by policemen riding in the last vehicle in
the convoy.
Sources say that as soon as the suspected bomber entered the premises, he
attempted to park the car beside that of the inspector general but was
stopped by a police superintendent who forced him to move to an adjacent
parking garage." the newspaper reported.
The question, is why is the IGP being targeted? Why did the police
officers at the entrance gate not stop the suicide bomber until he was so
close to Mr. Ringim and had to go park somewhere else?
If the car was suspected as claimed by the police spokes person Olushola
Amore, why was the same car allowed to park inside the premises? Why was he
not asked to park outside the police premises? Other questions begging for
answers are ,where are the multi-million anti-terrorism and anti-bomb squad?
What about out dear SSS, and military intelligence? Why is somebody not
resigning already over these endless bomb blasts? If the bombers can easily
PENETRATE THE Force headquarters with the entire CCTV cameras they claimed
they have installed in Abuja, then somebody or some people are aiding and
abetting the Boko haram sect; the security officers are glaringly on their
side.
The truth is that we are only left to what we can see and hear which is
very limited but it is high time we began to perceive beyond what we can see
and hear. The boko haram is the security officers and the security officers
are the Boko haram, they are already in the Nigeria police Force and other
security agencies.
This suicide attempt on the IGP is the second in two weeks as it was
reliably gathered that a” disgruntled" DSP attempted to kill the IGP two
weeks ago .The said DSP attached to the Federal anti-robbery squad has since
been detained on the orders of the IGP. A police source who requested
anonymity said “the suspected DSP attempted to kill the IGP after he learnt
that the IGP has removed his name from the security personnel of a governor
in the north and has replaced it was one of his "boys". How the said DSP
attempted to kill the IGP is still being investigated.
This brings us to the question I asked earlier, who wants the IGP dead? As
it is now, Mr. Ringim is the most “unsafe” man in the country. I wonder how
he can make Nigerians safe when he himself is been targeted and the first
instinct we know is that he will protect himself and his family first before
thinking of Nigerians.
One would have thought that the attempt on Mr. Ringim’s life last week
Thursday would have elicited empathy from his officers, but the reverse is
the case .The officers said the IGP should not expect their empathy or
sympathy has he has not shown empathy to his officers.
Their disdain for the IGP is related to his comments exonerating the army
for dastardly murdering in cold blood key officers of the Badagry police
station on May 26th. Mr. Ringim’s comment infuriated his men and from the
interview I conducted with some of the officers after the bomb blast in
Abuja, some of them said he is being paid in his own coin by not showing
empathy to his officers' death. One officer said " the IGP is in-between the
devil and the deep blue sea, he has created a sense of apathy from his
officers, as the occasion of the death of the Badagry officers was one he
would have utilised to show his officers and men that he care about them, he
would have visited the officers' families and be present during their
burial; this would have portrayed him as a people centered boss,” the
officer said .another officer said “ the IGP’s attitude to the Badagry
officers death is not right ,he was in Lagos when the officers were killed,
and after their death, he visited Lagos twice to commission projects, if he
has time to commission projects, I wonder why he cannot find time to visit
the slain officers’ families and condole with them”
It is sad that it is the same disgruntled officers that are “protecting”
the IGP, “tell me which officer would want to do his or her work effectively
when they have seen that their lives mean nothing to the country?"another
officer, a constable said .
Mr. Ringim's lackadaisical attitude to the gruesome murder of the Badagry
officers was condemned by Nigerians and the human rights groups and some of
them like the AfriRights and Access to Justice have chided the presidency
for not reacting TO THE BADAGRY KILLING but “now that the IGP was involved
in a bomb attack, Mr. Jonathan has rushed to see him; is Mr. Ringim’s life
better that that of the slain police officers” the Rights groups also want
Mr. Ringim to resign. “Since he CANNOT PROTECT HIS OWN OFFICERS, HE HAS
SHOWN THAT HE CANNOT PROTECT NIGERIANS” Afolabi Gbajumo, the president of
AfriRights said.
Somebody must take the blame for the bomb blast at the Force headquarters.
Mr. Ringim, himself, and then the security at the entrance to the Force
Headquarters should be investigated.
Also the police must begin to purge his own house as the bokom haram sect
has infiltrated the police Force because how will the bomber had known when
Mr. Ringim left his house?, who would have informed the bomber on how to
beat the security at the gate? who would have passed on the intel that the
IGP would be at the office at 11.am that day ?; these vital information on
the movement of the IGP can only come from an insider and it is high time
he started the purging before he becomes a roasted meat.
I am not saying he should surround himself with his Hausa or Muslim
officers, because typically and expectantly, that is what the IGP will do,
in short the IGP has been accused of deploying officers on ethnic and
religious sentiments all over the country. Read TheNews magazine of June
20th. This is not what the nation needs and it will not serve the greater
goal of national security.
What we need in and around the IGP manning our security outfits are
professional police officers who have proven their capabilities to rise to
the duty of safeguarding lives and property. Such officers are in all
tribes, creed and religions in the country and they should at this
critical moment in our nation's existence be called upon to braze the storm.
It is time for Nigerians to unit in love and purpose for this country to
watch our neighbour’s back and be the security we desire, as the security
agencies alone as it has shown cannot guarantee our safety. This is not the
presidency or Mr. Ringim’s fight alone, it is our collective battle to rise
to the challenge of protecting our homes, our dear country and our future
from the monster called Boko haram and all militant groups in and outside
the country; it is not a TIME TO FEAR, but a time to go the extra mile to
search for clues, to watch our neighourhood , to observe strange movements
and people and to give security agencies vital information that will help
them do their job better; Nigerians are the security we need; a stitch in
time , they said save nine; this time , it will save millions.
The home breed terrorist group, Bokom Haram has claimed responsibility for
the bomb blast at the Force headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
Some media commentators said the group has shown its seriousness to keep
the nation in fear until their demands are met. Others blame the IGP Hafiz
Ringim inaction able comment a previous day to the bomb attack of flushing
the Bokom haram sect, as responsible for the terrorist’s sect showing off
the stuff they are made of by detonating a suicide bomb in the police
headquarters.
From the report we have gathered, it is obvious that the target was
Mr.Ringim. . A 234next version said
"A traffic warden near the scene who requested anonymity said the explosion
took place shortly after Mr Ringim's convoy entered the building. He said
the bomber, who was driving an old model Mercedez Benz car, was right behind
the IG's incoming convoy, and gained entrance into the building premises
despite efforts to dissuade him by policemen riding in the last vehicle in
the convoy.
Sources say that as soon as the suspected bomber entered the premises, he
attempted to park the car beside that of the inspector general but was
stopped by a police superintendent who forced him to move to an adjacent
parking garage." the newspaper reported.
The question, is why is the IGP being targeted? Why did the police
officers at the entrance gate not stop the suicide bomber until he was so
close to Mr. Ringim and had to go park somewhere else?
If the car was suspected as claimed by the police spokes person Olushola
Amore, why was the same car allowed to park inside the premises? Why was he
not asked to park outside the police premises? Other questions begging for
answers are ,where are the multi-million anti-terrorism and anti-bomb squad?
What about out dear SSS, and military intelligence? Why is somebody not
resigning already over these endless bomb blasts? If the bombers can easily
PENETRATE THE Force headquarters with the entire CCTV cameras they claimed
they have installed in Abuja, then somebody or some people are aiding and
abetting the Boko haram sect; the security officers are glaringly on their
side.
The truth is that we are only left to what we can see and hear which is
very limited but it is high time we began to perceive beyond what we can see
and hear. The boko haram is the security officers and the security officers
are the Boko haram, they are already in the Nigeria police Force and other
security agencies.
This suicide attempt on the IGP is the second in two weeks as it was
reliably gathered that a” disgruntled" DSP attempted to kill the IGP two
weeks ago .The said DSP attached to the Federal anti-robbery squad has since
been detained on the orders of the IGP. A police source who requested
anonymity said “the suspected DSP attempted to kill the IGP after he learnt
that the IGP has removed his name from the security personnel of a governor
in the north and has replaced it was one of his "boys". How the said DSP
attempted to kill the IGP is still being investigated.
This brings us to the question I asked earlier, who wants the IGP dead? As
it is now, Mr. Ringim is the most “unsafe” man in the country. I wonder how
he can make Nigerians safe when he himself is been targeted and the first
instinct we know is that he will protect himself and his family first before
thinking of Nigerians.
One would have thought that the attempt on Mr. Ringim’s life last week
Thursday would have elicited empathy from his officers, but the reverse is
the case .The officers said the IGP should not expect their empathy or
sympathy has he has not shown empathy to his officers.
Their disdain for the IGP is related to his comments exonerating the army
for dastardly murdering in cold blood key officers of the Badagry police
station on May 26th. Mr. Ringim’s comment infuriated his men and from the
interview I conducted with some of the officers after the bomb blast in
Abuja, some of them said he is being paid in his own coin by not showing
empathy to his officers' death. One officer said " the IGP is in-between the
devil and the deep blue sea, he has created a sense of apathy from his
officers, as the occasion of the death of the Badagry officers was one he
would have utilised to show his officers and men that he care about them, he
would have visited the officers' families and be present during their
burial; this would have portrayed him as a people centered boss,” the
officer said .another officer said “ the IGP’s attitude to the Badagry
officers death is not right ,he was in Lagos when the officers were killed,
and after their death, he visited Lagos twice to commission projects, if he
has time to commission projects, I wonder why he cannot find time to visit
the slain officers’ families and condole with them”
It is sad that it is the same disgruntled officers that are “protecting”
the IGP, “tell me which officer would want to do his or her work effectively
when they have seen that their lives mean nothing to the country?"another
officer, a constable said .
Mr. Ringim's lackadaisical attitude to the gruesome murder of the Badagry
officers was condemned by Nigerians and the human rights groups and some of
them like the AfriRights and Access to Justice have chided the presidency
for not reacting TO THE BADAGRY KILLING but “now that the IGP was involved
in a bomb attack, Mr. Jonathan has rushed to see him; is Mr. Ringim’s life
better that that of the slain police officers” the Rights groups also want
Mr. Ringim to resign. “Since he CANNOT PROTECT HIS OWN OFFICERS, HE HAS
SHOWN THAT HE CANNOT PROTECT NIGERIANS” Afolabi Gbajumo, the president of
AfriRights said.
Somebody must take the blame for the bomb blast at the Force headquarters.
Mr. Ringim, himself, and then the security at the entrance to the Force
Headquarters should be investigated.
Also the police must begin to purge his own house as the bokom haram sect
has infiltrated the police Force because how will the bomber had known when
Mr. Ringim left his house?, who would have informed the bomber on how to
beat the security at the gate? who would have passed on the intel that the
IGP would be at the office at 11.am that day ?; these vital information on
the movement of the IGP can only come from an insider and it is high time
he started the purging before he becomes a roasted meat.
I am not saying he should surround himself with his Hausa or Muslim
officers, because typically and expectantly, that is what the IGP will do,
in short the IGP has been accused of deploying officers on ethnic and
religious sentiments all over the country. Read TheNews magazine of June
20th. This is not what the nation needs and it will not serve the greater
goal of national security.
What we need in and around the IGP manning our security outfits are
professional police officers who have proven their capabilities to rise to
the duty of safeguarding lives and property. Such officers are in all
tribes, creed and religions in the country and they should at this
critical moment in our nation's existence be called upon to braze the storm.
It is time for Nigerians to unit in love and purpose for this country to
watch our neighbour’s back and be the security we desire, as the security
agencies alone as it has shown cannot guarantee our safety. This is not the
presidency or Mr. Ringim’s fight alone, it is our collective battle to rise
to the challenge of protecting our homes, our dear country and our future
from the monster called Boko haram and all militant groups in and outside
the country; it is not a TIME TO FEAR, but a time to go the extra mile to
search for clues, to watch our neighourhood , to observe strange movements
and people and to give security agencies vital information that will help
them do their job better; Nigerians are the security we need; a stitch in
time , they said save nine; this time , it will save millions.
Saturday, 18 June 2011
Crimes and Justice in Nigeria: man flogged, disgraced for snaping photographs
Three local drug dealers arrested
By Patience Ogbo
May 27, 2011 01:49AM
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In an attempt to halt the abuse of illicit drugs, the Lagos State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided major drug flash points in the state.
The raids took place at the Iddo motor park, Oyingbo railway terminal and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation depot at Ejigbo and led to the arrest of three suspected drug dealers and seizure of 122.65kg of cannabis.
The Lagos State commander of the NDLEA, Aliyu Sule, gave the names of the suspects as Gambo Amadu, 28, who was arrested with 90.3kg of cannabis, Fidelis Mike, 19, in possession of 7.35kg, and Diana Gabriel, 22, caught with 25kg.
The commander said a constant raid of areas will continue to flush out illicit drug peddlers and their buyers.
"The command will continue to raid drug flash points within the metropolis. Investigation is ongoing into the cases and the suspects will be charged to court," Mr Aliyu said.
The chairman and chief executive of the agency, Ahmadu Giade, expressed satisfaction with the raid. He urged Lagos residents to supply useful information on drug syndicates to the NDLEA, adding that the agency is interested in arresting all drug dealers in the country.
"Raid operation is a daily affair in the agency and I am pleased with the results of this operation. The agency is determined to bring every drug dealer to book. We are interested in taking away all drug users and addicts in our society," Mr Giade announced.
Everyday people
Mr Amadu, a commercial motorcyclist nabbed at Iddo area, claimed that his role was to guard the illicit warehouse where the cannabis was stored.
"I am an okada rider. I came to Lagos in 1993 and was introduced into the cannabis trade two years ago. My duty is to protect the cannabis warehouse. I work with one Isa but at the time of my arrest, Isa had gone out," Mr Gambo stated.
Mr Mike says his friends introduced him into cannabis.
"I can sing very well but I have no helper. I used to hawk Gala but friends lured me into cannabis sales. While selling Gala I can make 500 to 1,000 naira profit but with cannabis I can make a minimum of 3,500 naira a day. I attended Ladipo primary school in Lagos but after my graduation in 1996 I could not further my education because I lost my mother and my dad is bedridden," Mr Fidelis stated.
Contrarily, the female suspect nabbed in the raid operation denied her involvement in the crime.
"I do runs and attend club. I also smoke weed but I don't sell. I live with my father at Maryland," Ms Gabriel stated. "I am asking for early release to enable me write university entrance examination next month," she said.
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By Patience Ogbo
May 27, 2011 01:49AM
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In an attempt to halt the abuse of illicit drugs, the Lagos State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided major drug flash points in the state.
The raids took place at the Iddo motor park, Oyingbo railway terminal and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation depot at Ejigbo and led to the arrest of three suspected drug dealers and seizure of 122.65kg of cannabis.
The Lagos State commander of the NDLEA, Aliyu Sule, gave the names of the suspects as Gambo Amadu, 28, who was arrested with 90.3kg of cannabis, Fidelis Mike, 19, in possession of 7.35kg, and Diana Gabriel, 22, caught with 25kg.
The commander said a constant raid of areas will continue to flush out illicit drug peddlers and their buyers.
"The command will continue to raid drug flash points within the metropolis. Investigation is ongoing into the cases and the suspects will be charged to court," Mr Aliyu said.
The chairman and chief executive of the agency, Ahmadu Giade, expressed satisfaction with the raid. He urged Lagos residents to supply useful information on drug syndicates to the NDLEA, adding that the agency is interested in arresting all drug dealers in the country.
"Raid operation is a daily affair in the agency and I am pleased with the results of this operation. The agency is determined to bring every drug dealer to book. We are interested in taking away all drug users and addicts in our society," Mr Giade announced.
Everyday people
Mr Amadu, a commercial motorcyclist nabbed at Iddo area, claimed that his role was to guard the illicit warehouse where the cannabis was stored.
"I am an okada rider. I came to Lagos in 1993 and was introduced into the cannabis trade two years ago. My duty is to protect the cannabis warehouse. I work with one Isa but at the time of my arrest, Isa had gone out," Mr Gambo stated.
Mr Mike says his friends introduced him into cannabis.
"I can sing very well but I have no helper. I used to hawk Gala but friends lured me into cannabis sales. While selling Gala I can make 500 to 1,000 naira profit but with cannabis I can make a minimum of 3,500 naira a day. I attended Ladipo primary school in Lagos but after my graduation in 1996 I could not further my education because I lost my mother and my dad is bedridden," Mr Fidelis stated.
Contrarily, the female suspect nabbed in the raid operation denied her involvement in the crime.
"I do runs and attend club. I also smoke weed but I don't sell. I live with my father at Maryland," Ms Gabriel stated. "I am asking for early release to enable me write university entrance examination next month," she said.
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