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Delta CP Swoops on Dubious Elements, Promises to Make State Uncomfortable for Criminals
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, PCS+ has unleashed terror on criminal elements in the state, promising to make the state uncomfortable for any evil minded person.
Ali, whose tenure kicked off not long ago, had on assumption of office, put the men and officers in high morals and red alert, and the fruits are already beginning to show with much clampdowns and arrests of unlawful elements terrorising the state through Illicit drug trafficking, and other crimes such as rape and kidnapping.
Among major breakthroughs the Command has made included the arrest of suspected cultists in some communities, bursting of armed robbery gang and operations and others.
In a statement signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Edafe Bright, the Command itemised verifiable achievements as follows:
1. On the 18/3/2021 at about 1300hrs, sequel to ongoing leadership crises in Oviri-Olomu community and used suspected cultists in an attempt to murder indigenes of the community. The Divisional police officer Otu-Jeremi division, CSP Pius Eredei led patrol team to Oviri community in a bid to stop the crisis and restore peace and order in the community, through cultivation of informant and discrete investigation, one Edijala Oghenero ‘m’ 25yrs old and seventeen (17) others all suspected to be cultists were arrested. One (1) cut-to-size locally made gun, one (1) expanded and one (1) live cartridges, a battled axe, two (2) cutlasses and fetish items were recovered. Investigation is ongoing.
2. On the 17/3/2021 at about 1930hrs, a manhunt of some suspects that have been terrorizing the Delta state Command and neighboring states with kidnapping and armed robbery attacks, base on gathered intelligence, the commander eagle net SP Dimka mobilized Warri and Ughelli sectors of Eagle-Net teams which was led by DSP Inusa Danyaya to Delundi Hotel Otor-Udu in Udu LGA which led to arrest of one (1) Uduophori Emesiri ‘m’ age 43yrs of Marit close Otor-Udu. One (1) silver coloured automatic pump action, with four (4) live cartridges, three (3) expanded cartridges, a Lexus Jeep 330 black colour, Reg. No. KUJ 583 MS suspected to be stolen, (1) iphone, 11 Promo phone worth five hundred and fifty (N550,000), one redmi android phone worth four hundred thousand naira (N400,000). The suspect was also in possession of an Anti-Cult group I.D card which investigation later revealed as fake. Investigation is still ongoing.
3. On the 18/3/2021 at about 0345hrs, at new road junction Sapele, patrol team from Sapele Division on stop and search sighted a motorcyclist who on sighting the patrol team turned his motor cycle in an attempt to escape, the police men smartly went after him, the suspect highlighted from the motorcycle and ran into the bush, the suspect immediately ran into the bush and abandoned a bag, on searching the bag, a cut-to-size double barrel gun, a bag containing two identity card of Delta State Polytechnic Otefe Oghara, four ATM of various banks were recovered, the suspect also abandon one plasma TV tied on the motorcycle. Manhunt for the fleeing suspect is ongoing.
4. On the 18/3/2021 at about 0800hrs, one Etokwu Fidelis ‘m’ of No. 19 Obi Ikechukwu road Agbor reported at the Station that he was attacked with two bottles at Iregwa street Agbor-Obi by one Matthew Ifemecho ‘m’ who after the attack rushed to his house opposite the scene and brought a locally made short gun and shot at his motorcycles thereby causing damage to it. The divisional police officer Agbor immediately mobilized police men to the scene, and arrested the said suspect, one (1) locally made short gun was recovered from him, investigation is ongoing.
5. On the 18/3/2021 at about 2230hrs, based on intelligence gathering and credible information, the DPO Otor-Owhe division SP Nnamdi Chidi led patrol team to Oti-Oghor where one (1) Bright Anthony ‘m’ who specialized in stealing motorcycles was arrested. Suspect confessed that he steals motorcycles in Abraka and sells in Oti-Oghor. He further mentioned one Justice Atama as member of his syndicate which also led to his arrest and unregistered Qlink motorcycle was also recovered at the residence of one Victor ‘m’ surname unknown still at large which he bought from the said Bright Anthony. Effort is in progress to recover the other stolen motorcycles. And to arrest the fleeing suspect.
6. Use of hard drugs has been on major problem affecting Nigerian Youth, The divisional police officer Abraka division has been on the lookout for those that unlawfully sell these drugs to our youth with the goal to arrest and prosecute them. On the 17/3/2021 at about 1030hrs, After discrete investigation, intelligence gathering and surveillance by men of Abraka division, A team of detectives led by ASP Collins Onya of Abraka Division in conjunction with Abraka youths headed by their President one Efe Don Kigho, the team swift into action and arrested three (3) chemist owners: one Mr. Nmoye Kenneth ‘m’ 27yrs, Ofeh Collins ‘m’ 35yrs and Raymond Emeka ‘m’ 33yrs. The above suspects deal on the sales of hard drugs and currently arrested with prohibited drugs in large quantities , they include Tramadol, Rohypnol, Sioinol, Diazepam. Investigation is ongoing to arrest their accomplices.
7. On the 16/3/2021 at about 1030hrs, Mr. Larry Opori ‘m’ of No. 19 Akponena street reported that on the 2nd of February, 2021 one Jame Emmanuel Oludare during a chat with his brighter one Ebiwori Opori ‘m’ who is currently in prison custody Sokoto via facebook, said that the said Emmanuel Oludare introduced himself as a DSS officer that he can secure his release from prison with the sum of seven hundred and twenty thousand (N720, 000) which was transferred into his Access bank account No. 1425728133. He stated further that since then Oludare refused to pick his call. The divisional police officer mobilized men immediately to track down the said suspect, the suspect Jame Emmanuel Oludare ‘m’ was arrested.
Investigation is ongoing.
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has called for the dismissal of the soldier who resisted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The soldier had blocked Wike and officials of the FCTA from accessing a portion of land in the FCT.
The officer, claiming he was acting on instructions, told Wike that he would not be allowed into the property. Wike, however, questioned his authority, leading to a heated confrontation and name calling.
Reacting on Facebook, Igbokwe questioned who was behind the military officer in challenging the FCT Minister.
He wrote, “Who is this man in uniform? Of what meat is he fed? Who is beating the drum for him? This is unacceptable? His uniform has to be removed.”
The Lagos State Police Command has vehemently denied reports making the rounds that it was involved in the attempted release of a Lebanese national, who is in custody for the defilement of eight children.
The Police made the rebuttal via a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Lagos, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
In the statement titled, RE: OUTRAGE AS LAGOS POLICE ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPT TO RELEASE LEBANESE ACCUSED OF DEFILING EIGHT CHILDREN, the Police noted as follows:
“The Lagos State Police Command is not involved in any alleged attempt to release a Lebanese accused of defiling eight children.“
The story is therefore inaccurate and misleading.
The above case is being handled discreetly by the Gender Unit of the Command with the highest level of professionalism, diligence, and in line with international best practices, by specially trained gender case specialists.
Furthermore, the investigation strictly follows the standard operating procedures for cases involving children and young persons. The Gender Unit of the Command remains firmly committed to child protection and upholding due process in the pursuit of justice, without fear, favour, or sentiment toward anyone involved, whether a foreign national or Nigerian.
The case in question, which is under thorough investigation, does not involve any Lebanese, but rather a national of one of the Southern African countries. Every necessary step has been taken to ensure that justice is served in the matter. It is important to inform the public that both the biological mother of the child and the child herself made statements to the Police affirming that the child was neither molested nor defiled by the accused person.
However, the complaint by the child’s father, who has custody of the child, on his allegations against the accused person, is being carefully investigated to ensure justice in the matter and prevent any miscarriage of justice. The outcome of the investigation will definitely be made public.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed a discreet investigation into the allegations highlighted by the reporter in the report to ensure that no stone is left unturned in getting to the root of the matter . The writer of the story has also been contacted and briefed on the steps being taken by the Police to ensure that justice is achieved.
The Commissioner of Police furthermore wishes to reiterate his full confidence in the impartiality, competence, and high level of professionalism in the Officer-in-Charge of the Gender Unit, Lagos Police Command,Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Toyin Kazeem, who was officially out of the country on IACP in the United States when the matter was reported to the Gender Unit. Her exemplary track record, both locally and internationally, exemplifies her integrity, dedication, and commitment to handling gender-related and other sensitive cases. Under her leadership, the Gender Unit has brought pride to the Command and provided justice to numerous vulnerable persons, including women and children.
The Lagos State Police Command therefore urges the public and the media to continue to repose trust and confidence in the ability of the Command to deliver justice in all cases, particularly those involving children and other vulnerable groups. The outcome of this case will be made known to the public on completion of the investigation.
The family of former President Shehu Shagari has announced the death of his last surviving widow, Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari.
She passed away on Monday at the age of 89, after a prolonged illness.
A statement signed by the eldest son of the former president, Captain Mohammed Bala Shagari, confirmed that Saratu died at about 3 pm.
He described the late Hajiya Saratu as an embodiment of grace, humility, and quiet strength, who lived a life of dignity and service.
The family also said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
