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Police Affairs Perm Sec Advocates Private-Public Partnership to Ease NPTF Funding Challenges
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs (MPA), Mr. James Sule, has said that private-public partnership and engagement are the surest ways for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) to address its funding challenges.
According to a statement esigned by the Deputy Director (Information and Public Relations Unit), Mr. Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the Perm Sec made the remarks during an official visit of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Management led by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Muhammad Sheidu to the Management of MPA at the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja.
He said that the Ministry is aware that the Agency is underfunded and the need to use the scarce resources at its disposal judiciously and urged NPTF Management to look into the problems of the Police, especially training, equipment in order to motivate them to deliver world-class police to be proactive and responsive to the security challenges in the country.
In his words, “We must be proud of ourselves in discharging our duties and doing the right things. Nobody will come from outside to turn the situation around. Everything starts and ends with leadership and in our corners, we are leaders. We must not work in silos but synergize to ensure effective and efficient service delivery of the police ecosystem to the citizens”.
He added that if the enabling environment is good, the Nigeria Police will perform and urged the Management to cooperate and support the new Executive Secretary to enable the marriage of the private and public sector experiences for the good of the system.
According to him, “We are aware that the perception of the police, civil servants including public servants is not encouraging. We have to search ourselves and encourage ourselves to change and imbibe attitudinal change and avoid poor response to citizens’ needs and engagement”.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Muhammed Sheidu, informed the Permanent Secretary that the Agency has fully implemented its Year 2020 and 2021 Capital Projects in line with the 2007 Procurement Act, while the police training programmes for 2022 and 2023 have been implemented.
He enumerated challenges facing the Agency such as low Budgetary Provision since the inception of NPTF in 2019; and the untimely release of Capital Appropriation which affected the early implementation of the NPTF activities. Adding that the allocation of the 0.5% of the total revenue accruing to the Federation Account to NPTF is low and the release of levy (0.005%) of the net profit of companies operating businesses in Nigeria to the Trust Fund is irregular and very low.
In his words, “We are engaging with relevant Stakeholders to explore areas of collaboration and the Stakeholders’ engagement is a continuous exercise. It is expected that when MOUs are perfected with the respective organizations, additional funds will be attracted to finance the provision of Equipment, machinery, Construction of Police Stations, Living Facilities Training and Welfare of the Nigeria Police Force and its auxiliary staff.”
The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has declared one Iroegbu Alexandra Chisom aka Biggy or Omoba Salvage wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and murder, according to a Wanted Notice issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, SCID, Panti, Yaba, and made available to National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
The notice informed that the Warrant of Arrest was issued against the suspect by the Federal High Court, Lagos.
Iirogbu, 30, is wanted for stabbing one Mr. Olusanya to death with a jackknife at Pearl Service Apartment, Lekki, Ajah, Lagos State.
Iroegbu Alexandra Chisom, according to the notice, “is Igbo by tribe, aged 30, Height 1.82, Heavily Built, oval face, long broad nose, large mouth, thick lips, good teeth, white and black eyes, dark in complexion, round chin, thick hair, large head, high forehead, deformities limping in one of the legs, very vocal in habit, normal youth dress.
“His last known address is 23 Road X Close Block 1 Flat 3 Area 1, FESTAC Town, Lagos State, Nigeria.”
“If seen, arrest and hand over to the nearest Police Station or to the Lagos State CID, Panti Lagos.’
The FRSC Lagos Sector Command’s Spokesperson, SRC Oluwadamilola Jayeola has extended hearty congratulatory messages to the duo of DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi and Superintendent Route Commander AD Odunsi-Oyewole, on their various appointments as the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun Police Command, and Public Education Officer of the FRSC Ogun Sector Command respectively.
SRC Jayeola described both appointments as well-deserved, noting that the duo bring to their new responsibilities proven professionalism, depth of experience, and strong commitment to public service.
She emphasized that effective public communication remains critical to public safety, security awareness, and trust-building, particularly in a strategic state like Ogun, which serves as a major transit corridor between Lagos and other parts of the country.
SRC Jayeola expressed confidence that the synergy between the FRSC Ogun Sector Command and the Ogun State Police Command, through their Public Relations and Public Education Officers, will further strengthen inter-agency collaboration, improve information management, and enhance public enlightenment on road safety and security matters across the state.
She assured both officers of her full support and readiness to sustain a cordial and productive working relationship, stressing that cooperation, information sharing, and mutual support among sister agencies remain vital to achieving safer roads and a more secure society.
SRC Jayeola wished Superintendent Route Commander AD Odunsi-Oyewole and DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi a successful tenure, marked by impact, professionalism, and excellent service delivery to the people of Ogun State.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has argued that no court restrained it from enforcing the tinted glass permit regulation, maintaining that the directive remains valid until a competent judicial pronouncement rules otherwise.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the clarification while addressing journalists during the presentation of criminal suspects arrested by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team.
He stated that the police would continue enforcement of the tinted glass permit order, stressing that there had been no judicial directive halting the exercise.
Hundeyin explained that criminal groups had exploited previous pauses in enforcement to commit violent crimes, including kidnapping and armed attacks.
He cited a recent incident in Edo State where a Lexus SUV with tinted windows allegedly refused to stop at a checkpoint, leading to a pursuit during which its occupants opened fire on officers, killing a police inspector and injuring others.
He further clarified that the earlier suspension of enforcement announced by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had been misinterpreted by sections of the public and professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
“The Inspector-General of Police, out of respect and understanding, temporarily suspended enforcement to give Nigerians additional time to regularise their tinted glass permits.
That decision was not based on any court order but was a discretionary move to accommodate public concerns,” Hundeyin said.
Acknowledging that the matter is before the courts, Hundeyin noted that the legal process has been slow. He stressed that, pending any contrary ruling, the police would continue enforcement.
“The position remains that enforcement continues until a court directs otherwise. At no point did any court restrain the Nigeria Police Force or the Inspector-General of Police from implementing the tinted glass permit order,” he added.
Responding to reports that the NBA may initiate contempt proceedings against the Inspector-General over the renewed enforcement, Hundeyin said the police legal department would address any action if it arises.
He reiterated that enforcement of the tinted glass permit was necessary for public safety, particularly in curbing crimes committed with vehicles whose occupants are concealed.
The police position comes amid growing debate between the Force and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), which has argued that the policy is unconstitutional and currently subject to litigation.
