Police Commissioner orders Hausa, Yoruba communities to form peace committee
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Umaru Manko, on Tuesday directed the Yoruba and the Hausa communities in the Ketu-Mile 12 area to set up a 12-man peace committee.
Manko gave the directive at the meeting he held with representatives of the two ethnic groups at the State Command Headquarters, Ikeja, as part of efforts to promote mutual relationships in the area.
Manko directed that the committee should also have some senior police officers as members.
Haruna Mohammed led the Hausa representatives to the meeting, while Mr Ashowade Adesina led the Yoruba delegates.
During the peace meeting, both groups agreed on the need to promote peace and mutual understanding among themselves, claiming that a clash which occurred in the area on Sunday was blown out of proportion.
The delegates accused hoodlums of taking advantage of the incident to cause mayhem.
Police spokesman Joseph Jaiyeoba had told NAN on Monday that the clash was caused by the death of a man, allegedly beaten up by members of group on the suspicion of a stealing a motorcycle.
Jaiyeoba said that one person had been arrested in connection with the incident.
He said that the peace committee would start meeting after its inauguration by the police commissioner.
Police arrest 6 armed robbery suspects in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command said it had arrested six suspected armed robbers and recovered some arms and ammunition in the past four days.
The command spokesman, SP Joseph Jaiyeoba, said the suspects were being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti.
According to him, two suspects were arrested on March 18, 2012, with three locally made guns and some live cartridges, by a team of Mobile Policemen at a black sport in Epe town.
Besides, Jaiyeoba disclosed that three suspects were arrested on March 6, 2012 by a team of policemen attached to the Orile Division while smoking Indian hemp.
He said that one locally made pistol and four cartridges were recovered from the suspects “who had been terrorising motorists in the area”.
The command spokesman also announced that one suspect was arrested on March 16 by a team of Rapid Response Squad.
The suspect, he said, had a toy gun inside a Toyota Camry car with registration No. XX 885 GGE on Eko bridge.
Jaiyeoba advised the public to be more security-conscious and to “report any suspicious character to the nearest police station for necessary action”.
He restated the command's commitment and determination to continue to protect lives and property in the state.
Oyo police boss seeks cooperation with security agencies
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Tambari Mohammed, has solicited the support of other security agencies in the war against crime.
Mohammed made the plea in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to the state’s Director of State Security Services(SSS), Charles Ugwu, and the State Commandant, National Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr Bello Paiko.
He called for unhindered information sharing between security agencies in the state to ensure effective war against crimes.
Responding, the Director of SSS, who commended Mohammed for the visit, said the police and his outfit were working to achieve the same goals.
Paiko, on his part, said the police boss was the first to visit the Corps and promised to partner with the police command.
New Osun police boss assumes duty
The new Osun Commissioner of Police, Mrs Kalafite Adeyemi, assumed duty in Osogbo, a statement signed by Taiwo Olugbemileke, the Police Public Relations Officer, announced.
The former Commissioner of Police in the state, Olusegun Solomon, was promoted to the rank of an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in a recent promotion exercise.
According to the statement, Adeyemi, who hails from Rivers, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Jos as well as LL.B and LL. M degrees.
She joined the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as a Cadet ASP in 1984 and had since served in various capacities before her present posting.
The statement described Adeyemi, who had since March 2010 been promoted to the rank of CP, as an erudite scholar, author, disciplinarian and professional strategist.
According to the statement, the new CP is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).
She is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and International Women Police Association.
Police rescues mother, three children from kidnappers in Effurun
The Police in Delta has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued a woman and her three children in Effurun, near Warri in Delta.
Charles Muka, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in Asaba on Tuesday that the suspect was arrested on Monday, while the hunt for other members of the gang was on going.
According to Muka, the armed men, operating on two motorcycles, kidnapped the woman and her three children in Effurun, while in her car.
He explained that the timely information given to the police by the public had led to the
``The Divisional Police Officer in Effurun received prompt information from good spirited Deltans, mobilised and stormed Ogunu in search of the kidnappers in synergy with some youths.
``The effort paid off, as one of the kidnap suspects was arrested and the woman and her three children were rescued unhurt.''
Muka said that the suspect would soon be arraigned in court.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Umaru Manko, on Tuesday directed the Yoruba and the Hausa communities in the Ketu-Mile 12 area to set up a 12-man peace committee.
Manko gave the directive at the meeting he held with representatives of the two ethnic groups at the State Command Headquarters, Ikeja, as part of efforts to promote mutual relationships in the area.
Manko directed that the committee should also have some senior police officers as members.
Haruna Mohammed led the Hausa representatives to the meeting, while Mr Ashowade Adesina led the Yoruba delegates.
During the peace meeting, both groups agreed on the need to promote peace and mutual understanding among themselves, claiming that a clash which occurred in the area on Sunday was blown out of proportion.
The delegates accused hoodlums of taking advantage of the incident to cause mayhem.
Police spokesman Joseph Jaiyeoba had told NAN on Monday that the clash was caused by the death of a man, allegedly beaten up by members of group on the suspicion of a stealing a motorcycle.
Jaiyeoba said that one person had been arrested in connection with the incident.
He said that the peace committee would start meeting after its inauguration by the police commissioner.
Police arrest 6 armed robbery suspects in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command said it had arrested six suspected armed robbers and recovered some arms and ammunition in the past four days.
The command spokesman, SP Joseph Jaiyeoba, said the suspects were being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti.
According to him, two suspects were arrested on March 18, 2012, with three locally made guns and some live cartridges, by a team of Mobile Policemen at a black sport in Epe town.
Besides, Jaiyeoba disclosed that three suspects were arrested on March 6, 2012 by a team of policemen attached to the Orile Division while smoking Indian hemp.
He said that one locally made pistol and four cartridges were recovered from the suspects “who had been terrorising motorists in the area”.
The command spokesman also announced that one suspect was arrested on March 16 by a team of Rapid Response Squad.
The suspect, he said, had a toy gun inside a Toyota Camry car with registration No. XX 885 GGE on Eko bridge.
Jaiyeoba advised the public to be more security-conscious and to “report any suspicious character to the nearest police station for necessary action”.
He restated the command's commitment and determination to continue to protect lives and property in the state.
Oyo police boss seeks cooperation with security agencies
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Tambari Mohammed, has solicited the support of other security agencies in the war against crime.
Mohammed made the plea in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to the state’s Director of State Security Services(SSS), Charles Ugwu, and the State Commandant, National Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr Bello Paiko.
He called for unhindered information sharing between security agencies in the state to ensure effective war against crimes.
Responding, the Director of SSS, who commended Mohammed for the visit, said the police and his outfit were working to achieve the same goals.
Paiko, on his part, said the police boss was the first to visit the Corps and promised to partner with the police command.
New Osun police boss assumes duty
The new Osun Commissioner of Police, Mrs Kalafite Adeyemi, assumed duty in Osogbo, a statement signed by Taiwo Olugbemileke, the Police Public Relations Officer, announced.
The former Commissioner of Police in the state, Olusegun Solomon, was promoted to the rank of an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in a recent promotion exercise.
According to the statement, Adeyemi, who hails from Rivers, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Jos as well as LL.B and LL. M degrees.
She joined the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as a Cadet ASP in 1984 and had since served in various capacities before her present posting.
The statement described Adeyemi, who had since March 2010 been promoted to the rank of CP, as an erudite scholar, author, disciplinarian and professional strategist.
According to the statement, the new CP is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).
She is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and International Women Police Association.
Police rescues mother, three children from kidnappers in Effurun
The Police in Delta has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued a woman and her three children in Effurun, near Warri in Delta.
Charles Muka, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in Asaba on Tuesday that the suspect was arrested on Monday, while the hunt for other members of the gang was on going.
According to Muka, the armed men, operating on two motorcycles, kidnapped the woman and her three children in Effurun, while in her car.
He explained that the timely information given to the police by the public had led to the
``The Divisional Police Officer in Effurun received prompt information from good spirited Deltans, mobilised and stormed Ogunu in search of the kidnappers in synergy with some youths.
``The effort paid off, as one of the kidnap suspects was arrested and the woman and her three children were rescued unhurt.''
Muka said that the suspect would soon be arraigned in court.
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