Government to pursue security of nation more vigorously.
Minister of Police Affairs, Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade has said Federal Government would pursue the security of the nation more vigorously than ever before.
Speaking to newsmen during a visit to the Police Training School, Ikeja, Lagos, Olubolade said government and its agencies would start to address the security threats facing the nation more seriously than before.
He noted that President Goodluck Jonathan was passionate about the security forces being on their toes by ensuring that they were given what they needed to do their jobs.
Olubolade expressed delight at the facilities in the Lagos Police Command and gave assurance that his ministry would focus on the welfare of officers and men of the force.
He said the police would reward hard work and penalise indolence, which, he said had given the force a bad name.
He charged the police to be bold and courageous in carrying out their assignments because that was one sure way of serving their country.
The minister also said that the ministry would upgrade sports facilities to keep the police busy so that they would be mentally fit and alert.
He thanked the Lagos State Government for supporting the police and for focusing on the security of the state.
In the area of intelligence gathering, he said that the ministry would ensure that there was no clash between the military and the Police, promising that “the Police-Military clash must end in my time”.
The minister also visited the Police Command, Forensic Science Laboratory, Force CID, Alagbon, and the palace of the Oba of Lagos.
Police arrest 4 armed robbery suspects with bullet wounds in Lagos
The Police in Lagos has arrested four armed robbery suspects that escaped with bullet wounds after a shoot-out with the police, while carrying out a robbery operation.
Command’s spokesman, Samuel Jinadu said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in Ebute-Meta area of Lagos.
Jinadu explained that the suspects were arrested at about 1.30 a.m. by a police patrol team.
Items recovered from them included one pistol, one live cartridge, five assorted phones, three wrist watches, two car keys, one iron cutter, one cutlass, one mask, assorted charms and N125,000 cash,” he said.
Jinadu said the suspects had made useful statements and that the case had been transferred to the State CID for investigations.
In another development, Jinadu said that a man, who attempted to steal a car parked on Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos, with a master key was on Thursday apprehended by some members of the public and handed over to the Ogudu Police Station.
2 charged with stealing 3 cars worth N82.5
The police in Lagos arraigned two men before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving a stolen container containing three cars worth N82.5 million.
The accused, George Bekee, 30, and Kabiru Odunsi, 36, are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and receiving stolen property of one Hajia Yabara Lawan Wabi.
The prosecutor, ASP Jayeola Oloruntoba, told the court that the duo, and others still at large, committed the alleged offence on May 31, at Apapa, Lagos.
He said that Bekee conspired with others and stole the 40ft container containing a Honda Accord, a Honda Acura and a Mecedes Benz, all valued at N82.5 million.
The prosecutor said that Odunsi received the stolen property from one Mike, still at large, knowing that it was stolen.
He said that the alleged offence contravened Sections 390 (9), 427 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
The duo, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Magistrate E.A. Fabanwo granted them N500,000 bail with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till Sept. 20 for further hearing.
Welder, 29, remanded in the Ikoyi Prison over rape
For allegedly raping a trader, a 29-year-old welder was docked at an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’Court in Lagos. The accused, Yemani Ganiyu, is facing a three-count charge of assault, rape and stabbing before Chief Magistrate Oyindamola Ogala.
Ganiyu pleaded not guilty to the first and second charge and pleaded guilty to stabbing the complainant. The prosecutor, Insp Eshiet Eshiet, told the court that Ganiyu unlawfully and indecently assaulted the complainant, 38, by forcibly stripping her naked and fondling her female organs. Eshiet said the accused also stabbed the complainant with a knife in an attempt to escape. He said the incident which occurred on June 29 at Agodi village farm, near Badagry, contravened Section 360, 359 and 320 of the Criminal Code Cap (C) Vol 17 Laws of Lagos State. Chief Magistrate Ogala granted the accused N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum on the first and second charges. She, however, ordered Ganiyu to be remanded in Ikoyi prison pending more facts and sentencing on the third charge. The case was adjourned till Aug 29.
Policeman remanded in prison for shooting man to death
An Ebute Meta Magistrates’Court in Lagos remanded a 37-year-old police corporal in prison custody for allegedly shooting a bus driver to death.
Chief Magistrate Oyindamola Ogala ordered that Pius Ayinlaran be kept behind bars pending an advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The prosecutor, ASP Eshiet Eshiet, told the court that the accused killed one Mr Chuks Agogo with a gun while on duty.
According to him, Agogo died on the spot from the injuries he sustained from the shooting.
Eshiet said the incident which occurred on Nov. 18, 2010 is punishable under Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
The case was adjourned to Sept. 28 for further hearing.
Speaking to newsmen during a visit to the Police Training School, Ikeja, Lagos, Olubolade said government and its agencies would start to address the security threats facing the nation more seriously than before.
He noted that President Goodluck Jonathan was passionate about the security forces being on their toes by ensuring that they were given what they needed to do their jobs.
Olubolade expressed delight at the facilities in the Lagos Police Command and gave assurance that his ministry would focus on the welfare of officers and men of the force.
He said the police would reward hard work and penalise indolence, which, he said had given the force a bad name.
He charged the police to be bold and courageous in carrying out their assignments because that was one sure way of serving their country.
The minister also said that the ministry would upgrade sports facilities to keep the police busy so that they would be mentally fit and alert.
He thanked the Lagos State Government for supporting the police and for focusing on the security of the state.
In the area of intelligence gathering, he said that the ministry would ensure that there was no clash between the military and the Police, promising that “the Police-Military clash must end in my time”.
The minister also visited the Police Command, Forensic Science Laboratory, Force CID, Alagbon, and the palace of the Oba of Lagos.
Police arrest 4 armed robbery suspects with bullet wounds in Lagos
The Police in Lagos has arrested four armed robbery suspects that escaped with bullet wounds after a shoot-out with the police, while carrying out a robbery operation.
Command’s spokesman, Samuel Jinadu said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in Ebute-Meta area of Lagos.
Jinadu explained that the suspects were arrested at about 1.30 a.m. by a police patrol team.
Items recovered from them included one pistol, one live cartridge, five assorted phones, three wrist watches, two car keys, one iron cutter, one cutlass, one mask, assorted charms and N125,000 cash,” he said.
Jinadu said the suspects had made useful statements and that the case had been transferred to the State CID for investigations.
In another development, Jinadu said that a man, who attempted to steal a car parked on Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos, with a master key was on Thursday apprehended by some members of the public and handed over to the Ogudu Police Station.
2 charged with stealing 3 cars worth N82.5
The police in Lagos arraigned two men before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving a stolen container containing three cars worth N82.5 million.
The accused, George Bekee, 30, and Kabiru Odunsi, 36, are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and receiving stolen property of one Hajia Yabara Lawan Wabi.
The prosecutor, ASP Jayeola Oloruntoba, told the court that the duo, and others still at large, committed the alleged offence on May 31, at Apapa, Lagos.
He said that Bekee conspired with others and stole the 40ft container containing a Honda Accord, a Honda Acura and a Mecedes Benz, all valued at N82.5 million.
The prosecutor said that Odunsi received the stolen property from one Mike, still at large, knowing that it was stolen.
He said that the alleged offence contravened Sections 390 (9), 427 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
The duo, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Magistrate E.A. Fabanwo granted them N500,000 bail with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till Sept. 20 for further hearing.
Welder, 29, remanded in the Ikoyi Prison over rape
For allegedly raping a trader, a 29-year-old welder was docked at an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’Court in Lagos. The accused, Yemani Ganiyu, is facing a three-count charge of assault, rape and stabbing before Chief Magistrate Oyindamola Ogala.
Ganiyu pleaded not guilty to the first and second charge and pleaded guilty to stabbing the complainant. The prosecutor, Insp Eshiet Eshiet, told the court that Ganiyu unlawfully and indecently assaulted the complainant, 38, by forcibly stripping her naked and fondling her female organs. Eshiet said the accused also stabbed the complainant with a knife in an attempt to escape. He said the incident which occurred on June 29 at Agodi village farm, near Badagry, contravened Section 360, 359 and 320 of the Criminal Code Cap (C) Vol 17 Laws of Lagos State. Chief Magistrate Ogala granted the accused N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum on the first and second charges. She, however, ordered Ganiyu to be remanded in Ikoyi prison pending more facts and sentencing on the third charge. The case was adjourned till Aug 29.
Policeman remanded in prison for shooting man to death
An Ebute Meta Magistrates’Court in Lagos remanded a 37-year-old police corporal in prison custody for allegedly shooting a bus driver to death.
Chief Magistrate Oyindamola Ogala ordered that Pius Ayinlaran be kept behind bars pending an advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The prosecutor, ASP Eshiet Eshiet, told the court that the accused killed one Mr Chuks Agogo with a gun while on duty.
According to him, Agogo died on the spot from the injuries he sustained from the shooting.
Eshiet said the incident which occurred on Nov. 18, 2010 is punishable under Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
The case was adjourned to Sept. 28 for further hearing.
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