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AIG Fayoade Decorates Newly Promoted Officers with New Ranks, Harps on Professionalism
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, comprising Lagos and Ogun states, AIG Fayoade Adegoke, has decorated 43 newly promoted officers of the command with their new ranks, saying the promotion would boost the morale of the officers, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) can report.
The officers include 10 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP) promoted to the rank as Assistant Commissioner of Police and 33 Superintendents (SP) promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP). The AIG was assisted by the Ogun State Police Commissioner, CP Lanre Ogunnowo, PhD.
The colourful event was attended by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Lanre Ogunnowo, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DC Administration, Lagos Command, DCP Khan S.M, DC ZCID, Zone 2, DCP Adewale Ajao, DC SCID Lagos Command, DCP Ahmed Tijani, Chief Kaoli Olusanya, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, Mr. Rasheed Muri-Okunola among others.
In his remarks, AIG Fayoade urged the newly promoted officers to double their efforts at improving the image of the Force, safety of the country and eschew all forms of bad conduct. He specifically warned against forceful collection of money from members of the public.
Fayoade emphasised that promotion is a call to work harder in terms of ensuring the safety of the country, and also charged the officers to improve their performances in serving sincerely, diligently and committedly, in order to upscale the positive image of the Force and its personnel.
He also urged the officers to show empathy, love, kindness in the discharge of their duties at all times, while asserting that Nigerians are very generous and would appreciate the good deed of any officer.
“When you are given a promotion like this, it doesn’t mean you should go to sleep, it’s a call to duty, it means you must work harder, do more in terms of securing the country.
“You must also portray the image of the Force in a positive light, and not that when you get your promotion and go back to your beat and start what members of the public are not happy with that you always do. You must put up a very good attitude, you must show empathy, must relate with members of the public very well. Show love, show kindness to them in the course of your duty.
“You must eschew any form of corruption in whatever we do, once you do your job very well, Nigerians are very generous and very kind, they will appreciate you.
“Don’t take money forcefully from anybody, if you do your job diligently, you will be appreciated. At your own corner, improve the image of the Force, improve the security of the country, the country must be secured than it has always been. We’ve a lot of work to do as security agents, as police officers and we must rise up to the expectations of members of the country and we have no choice than to do our job diligently and at our various duty posts, we must do everything possible to reduce crime, to bring comfort to members of the communities. But where we have a situation where the security is completely down, no safety, it’s not good for the country.
“So am charging all of you, go back to your beats, put more efforts, improve on your performance and serve Nigerians sincerely, diligently and committedly, so that the image of the Force and our image will continue to be in the rise,” Fayoade said.
AIG Fayoade however applauded the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun for deeming it fit to promote the officers, just as he lauded the chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and members of the Commission for approving the promotions.
Appreciating the Police on behalf of his colleagues, ACP Redengha Timpa said the beneficiaries have a course to be thankful to God for his faithfulness and protection over their lives and families, adding that the promoted officers have gained a lot since enlistment in the Force, and assured that the positive lessons learnt will be used for the advancement of the Police Force.
Among the decorated officers were the outgoing DPO Alausa Division, ACP Tokunbo Abaniwonda; DPO Ejigbo Division, ACP Vera Ameh-Akpa; DPO Mushin Police Station, ACP Wale Akinsola; ACP Shittu Samson Bolanle; ACP Mohammed Limawa, ACP Redengha Timpa; Emeka Adigwe; Ibironke Ajala; Oluwatoyin Ademola Kazeem; Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 2 Command headquarters, CSP Ayuba Tunni Umma; PPRO Ogun State Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola; CSP Mariam Ogunmolasuyi; CSP Abbas Gadzama; CSP Ope M. Olasunkanmi; CSP Goke Adeyemo; CSP Nelson E. Odumah; CSP Olayinka Olabode; CSP Aduagba O. Abdullateef; CSP Tijani Isah; SP Fayomi Abraham; SP Idris Rasheed; SP Emmanuel Pius Burbur; SP Elumaro Aderemi; SP Haruna Kyeskat S.; DSP Adaranijo Ganiyu; DSP Famous Erin; DSP Monday Omoigui; DSP Adejoke Ige; DSP Jegede Solomon and Dickson Odili.
Operatives of the Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan Lagos under the leadership of the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adegoke M. Fayoade, have arrested a suspected cult member and members of a human trafficking syndicate.
A statement by the Zonal Public Relations Officer, CSP Ayuba Ummah, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), stated that intelligence at the disposal of the AIG about the criminal activities, hideout and plans of suspected members of EIYE FRATERNITY terrorizing Ijebu-Ife axis of Ogun State led to the deployment of the Officer-in-charge of Zonal Dragon Squad II (ZDS-II) led by DSP Akeem Adeyemi and team for a discrete operation.
While noting that investigation is on-going and suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation, the statement detailed the situation and the process of arrest as follows:
“On 19/03/2025, the hideout of the said cult group was raided while planning an attack where one Orekoya Abayomi ‘m’ aged 54yrs was arrested as others escaped through nearby bush. He led the team to his residence where the following items were recovered:
1. One (1) locally made Single Barrel Pistol,
2. Six (6) Live Cartridges,
3. Twenty-One (21) Voter’s Cards with different names (suspected to be fake) and
4. One (1) Emerald Pump Action Gun with Breach No. 1335.
“Subsequently, a syndicate of human traffickers led by one Stella Edem operating in Ipaja/Ayobo area of Lagos State was bursted on the 22/3/2025, by Operatives of Zonal Intelligence Response Squad (ZIRS) led by SP Francis Kpoughul as they stormed their base at Command Meran Area of Lagos, where one Stella Edem ‘f’ and Susan Michael ‘f’ were arrested.
“Stella Edem ‘f’ confessed to the crime adding that she was introduced to one Anabel ‘f’ who is based in Mauritania by Rosemary Isaiah Otobong ‘f’ who has been prosecuted for the same offense and is currently serving jail term in the Nigeria Correctional Facility. She added that Anabel contracted her to recruit young girls below the age of 22yrs to be used as sex workers in Mauritania and that she is being paid *Fifty Thousand Naira (₦50,000.00k) as commission on each young girl sent to Mauritania. She confessed that among other girls she recruited is her 19 year old daughter citing that she has so far recieved over a total of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦500,000.00k) from Anabel.
“Her accomplice Susan Michael ‘f’ confessed to have being contracted by Stella Edem to recruit young girls to serve as domestic staff in Mauritania but upon questioning and further inquiries she discovered the girls were to be used as sex workers hence she withdrew from the said bussiness adding that the only girl she sent to Stella Edem was rejected due to age and body size and it was at that point she felt something wasn’t right.”
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast, and called for sustenance of the spirit of sacrifice, which was exhibited during the holy month for Allah’s intervention in the affairs of the nation.
The Corps Marshal, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), stated this in his Sallah goodwill message to mark the end of the 2025 Ramadan fast.
Corps Marshal Mohammed maintained that Ramadan fast is one of the pillars of Islamic religion and a period of spiritual rejuvenation which makes it mandatory for Muslims to abstain from food and drinks during the daytime from dusk to dawn throughout the month. This he said nurtures the spirit of love, sacrifice and good neighborliness which should be sustained beyond the festivity in order to attain greater national cohesion, patriotic spirit and peaceful coexistence among the diverse people of the country.
While advising Nigerians to celebrate with care, the Corps Marshal stressed the need for motorists to display great patience, love and compassion for one another, not only during the Sallah celebration but beyond the festivity. He restated the commitment of the FRSC to provide safer road environment during the festive period, saying the massive deployment of officers and men across the commands to manage traffic along the major corridors, especially at the identified black spots is geared toward ensuring free and safe movement during the celebration and everyone must adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations.
“I call on all Nigerians to join the campaign to make our roads free and safe not only during the celebration, but beyond it by avoiding speeding, overloading and use of one way,” the Corps Marshal stated
Shehu commended the personnel of the FRSC for the initiative and sacrifice they make in creating safer road environment despite the challenges posed by recalcitrant drivers who disobey traffic rules and regulations without consideration to others, reassuring them of Management’s commitment to initiating policies and programs that could address their welfare needs, especially in the area of improved working and living conditions; capacity development and regular promotion exercises in rewarding excellence.The Corps Marshal further expressed appreciation to the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the necessary logistics and moral support to inspire sacrifices among the personnel, saying Management will not rest in its oars in reciprocating the gestures through increased productivity and improved service delivery by the Corps,” he added
While praying Allah to guide and protect this nation towards peace, stability and development, the Corps Marshal enjoined all Nigerians to embrace the lessons of the Ramadan fast and work towards making the nation’s highways safe for all for enhanced socioeconomic activities.
“As the lead agency for road traffic management and safety administration in the country, the FRSC will continue to improve on its technological innovations for improved traffic management system in the country and everyone must recommit to the campaign to restore sanity to our roads,” the Corps Marshal said.
It would recalled that Eid el fitri celebration is the festival to mark the end of the Ramadan fast by Muslims who embarked on the one month spiritual exercise during which they abstained from food and drinks as well as sexual intimacy from dusk to dawn. It’s also one of the periods of the year with heightened human and vehicular movements which necessitate special operations by the FRSC to ensure free and safe road environment for all road travelers throughout the holiday period.
In the event of a crash or any emergencies, members of the public are enjoined to call the National Emergency line: 122 or report directly to the studio of the FRSC National Traffic Radio, 107.1fm for prompt response.
Adron Homes and Properties extends warm greetings to the Muslim community across Nigeria and beyond as we celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.
As we mark the end of Ramadan, a season of faith, sacrifice, and devotion, we reflect on the values of unity, gratitude, and generosity that define this celebration. The blessings of fasting and prayers bring peace, progress, and abundance to our beloved nation, and we pray for continued harmony, stability, and prosperity for Nigeria and its people.
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