Crime Facts

IPOB: Ebube Agu security outfit will crash

The Indigenous People of Biafra has flayed the South East governors Forum for launching Ebube Agu security outfit when Eastern Security Network had since started operations in the region. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Tuesday, said that Ebube Agu security outfit would crash. He said that the forum was firmed without anyone […]

FEC Okays N20.1bn Contract For Customs Equipment

The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the sum of N20, 114,002,871 for the acquisition of various operational equipment for the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, announced this while briefing State House reporters after the virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President […]

South East Governors float Security Outfit

Governors of the South East have gone the way of their South West counterparts by establishing a regional security outfit to tackle criminality. At a security meeting in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Sunday, the governors announced the establishment of EBUBE AGU, which will have its headquarters in Enugu State. Governors of the South East […]

Nigerian Army gets new dress code

The Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, has prescribed a new dress code for officers and men of the Nigerian Army. The directive, according to military sources, was contained in a signal to all Army units and formation across Nigeria. The directive comes about three months after Mr Attahiru, a lieutenant general, assumed office. The […]

Four Bandit Leaders Surrender In Katsina

Four bandit leaders on Thursday said they have denounced their illegal activities in Katsina state and surrendered 45 rustled cattle, two General Purpose machine guns, 24 AK 47 assault rifles, 109 GMPG ammunition, 95 7.62MM Live Ammunition, among others. Katsina State is one of the regions worst hit by the activities of bandits across the […]

IGP: I’ll improve the police… our best has not been good enough

Usman Alkali Baba, the acting inspector-general of police (IGP), says he will work hard to improve the force. Baba was appointed in an acting capacity by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Mohammed Adamu, the former IGP, handed over to him in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking after the ceremony, he said Nigerians should expect an improvement […]

Osinbajo Decorates Alkali As New IGP

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently decorating Usman Alkali Baba with the rank of Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The decoration ceremony is holding at Vice President Conference Hall at the State House in Abuja. Those present at the event include the former IGP, Mohammed Adamu; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss […]

NEPOTISM: FG’s injustice fueling insecurity, Ohanaeze kicks as Buhari appoints northerner IGP

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Tuesday, condemned the appointment of a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The group said the injustice of the Federal Government under the leadership of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was responsible for the growing agitations and insecurity […]