Category: Security and Crimes

‘He Shot Me in My Dream’ — Man Accused of Killing Brother.

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‎By Adewale Owoade.

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‎The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old man, Lateef Suleiman, for allegedly killing his elder brother in Sepeteri, Saki East Local Government.

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‎The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists.

‎According to the statement, the incident was reported at the Ago-Amodu Divisional Police Headquarters by one Badmus Yunisa of Alegunlode Compound.

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‎Police said the suspect allegedly attacked his 52-year-old brother, Mustapha Amidu, after accusing him of shooting him in a dream while he slept the previous night.

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‎The suspect was said to have approached the deceased while he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck him on the head, and fled the scene.

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‎The victim was rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital for treatment but was later confirmed dead by the attending doctor.

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‎Following the report, police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer visited both the crime scene and the hospital as part of preliminary investigations.

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‎The suspect was subsequently arrested and reportedly confessed to the crime. He is currently cooperating with investigators.

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‎The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Femi Haruna, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

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‎The Command assured residents that the case would be thoroughly investigated and that justice would be pursued in accordance with the law.

FG assures Kwara residents of commitment to restore peace, tackle Insecurity

 

By Toba Ajayi

 

 

The Federal Government has assured residents of Kwara of its commitment to restoring peace and addressing insecurity in the region.

 

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr. Abiodun Essiet, gave the assurance on Thursday in Omu-Aran during a community engagement meeting with stakeholders from Kwara South Senatorial District.

 

Essiet said President Bola Tinubu prioritised grassroots engagement and had mandated her to interact directly with communities to better understand their concerns.

 

According to her, the federal government was intensifying efforts to ensure safety across all parts of the country.

 

She disclosed that a Citizens’ Assembly comprising youths and key stakeholders has been constituted and trained in intelligence gathering, documentation and reporting community concerns directly to the appropriate authorities.

 

Essiet added that representatives from the seven local government areas in Kwara South were present at the meeting to articulate their challenges and needs.

 

“We are in Kwara South to listen to the concerns of the people and relay them to the President,” she said.

 

She explained that the Citizens’ Assembly would provide a platform for engagement with religious leaders, traditional rulers, association heads, vigilantes and women leaders at the grassroots level.

 

The presidential aide urged residents to cooperate with security agencies, assuring them that concrete plans were in place to address the security challenges facing the country.

 

She also advised community members to report suspicious movements and avoid harbouring unknown persons without proper verification.

 

Essiet further warned against the payment of ransom to kidnappers, encouraging residents to report such incidents promptly to the appropriate authorities.

 

She assured stakeholders that the Tinubu administration would sustain community-based engagements to strengthen trust and collaboration.

 

In his remarks, the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Abdulraheem Oladele Adeoti, commended the federal government for the engagement initiative.

 

He, however, called for increased security presence in Kwara South.

“We need more security personnel in Kwara South to guarantee the safety of our people,” he said.

 

Adeoti also appealed to the government to rehabilitate the Omu-Aran–Ajase–Kabba road to enhance economic activities in the area.

 

Similarly, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Muhammed-Alebiosu, urged the government to grant traditional rulers statutory roles backed by law, noting that they are closest to the grassroots.

 

Alebiosu who is also the Chairman of Igbomina & Ekiti Traditional Rulers of Kwara also advocated for full local government autonomy, stressing that no tier of government should be dependent on another.

 

Alebiosu further suggested the conversion of unused bush areas into productive ventures such as barracks and national parks to improve security and development.

 

Representatives from Ekiti, Ifelodun, Irepodun, Isin, Offa, Oke-Ero and Oyun local government areas also attended the meeting.

 

The SSA also visited the Council Secretariat in Ajase-Ipo, where she met with 12 traditional rulers from the Irepodun Traditional Council.

C-G NSCDC inaugurates 2 Divisional, 1 Area Command offices in Enugu

The Commandant-General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has inaugurated two NSCDC Divisional and one Area Command headquarters offices within Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State.

The divisional headquarters are located within Ohodo and Ekwegbe communities and the area command headquarters complex is located at Ukehe community all within Igbo-Etiti LGA.

Inaugurating the well-furnished headquarters on Wednesday, Audi commended the Chairman of the council, Dr Eric Odo, for prioritising security and safety of his people and building enduring peace necessary for sustainable development.

Represented by Assistant Commandant-General of NSCDC in-charge of Zone 13, ACG Cyprian Nwannukwu, assured the people of the council area of adequate deployment of committed personnel to the divisions and area command.

“With these great support and partnership of the chairman, council authorities and people of Igbo-Etiti; the NSCDC will reevaluate the security situation of this area and ensure adequate and round the clock security of the council.

“The Corps will ensure further equipping of the complexes with operational and logistics needs, while we are grateful for the brand new operational vehicle donated to the Area Command,” he said.

Speaking, the Commandant of NSCDC Enugu State Command, Dr Elijah Willie, appreciated the Commandant-General for approving expansion of the state’s division from 17 to 37 as well as expansion of the area command to seven.

“I am grateful to God Almighty using the Chairman of Igbo-Etiti to give us brand new and benefiting operational complexes, a vehicular support and other assistance as well as our C-G approving all of them,”  Willie said

Earlier, Odo said that Igbo-Etiti remained the first local government area in Enugu State, if not in Nigeria, to construct, equip and furnish a federal security infrastructure in three strategic locations simultaneously.

The chairman said that he was inspired by Gov. Peter Mbah to invest heavily in security; adding that “true peace is sustained — not by waiting for crime to happen, but by preventing it”.

“As a responsible government, we understand that no meaningful progress or development can take place in a chaotic and insecure environment.

“No investor whether local or foreign, will bring an investment let alone invest a dime in a place where security of lives and property is not guaranteed.

“Therefore, the commissioning of this NSCDC Area Command and Divisional Headquarters is a clear demonstration of our administration’s resolve and commitment to beef up security in Igbo-Etiti.

“It is a stern warning that all length and breath of our dear local government will no longer a soft target or hiding spot for criminals,” he said.

Odo noted that these facilities are one of the ways his administration had fulfilled its promise of adequate security to Igbo-Etiti people, adding: “We are not just solving today’s problems — we are protecting future generations”.

“Going forward, our administration will provide maintenance and logistical support to these commands, strengthen joint-security task forces, if need be, expand digital reporting and community intelligence gathering mechanisms and continue to invest in peace-building structures and youth empowerment.”

‎Decades of Stalled Careers: Police ’91 Set Call for Tinubu, PSC Intervention

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‎By Adewale Owoade

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‎Police officers enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1991 on Saturday staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan, Oyo State, calling on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to intervene in what they described as decades of stalled career progression.

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‎Speaking with journalists during the protest, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP I), who declined to be named, said officers of the 1991 recruitment set had spent over 30 years in service without receiving promotions as and when due, despite meeting all required conditions and appearing before the same promotion boards as their colleagues.

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‎“We were enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1991, but since then, our promotions have not followed due process. It was only during the tenure of former IGP, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, that some relief came after we spent about 11 years and six months on the rank of constable.

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‎”In 2002, we were promoted to the rank of corporal. Since then, many of us have continued to experience stagnation at various stages of our careers,” he said.

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‎The officer explained that in 2019, members of the 1991 set appeared before the promotion board alongside Cadet Inspectors and Inspector Cadets, noting that although they sat for the same examinations, different promotion dates were assigned when results were released.

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‎“While Cadet Inspectors were given promotion dates backdated to 2009, our own promotions were dated 2020,” he stated.

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‎According to him, although officers of the 1991 set were later promoted to the rank of ASP I, they were excluded when promotion to DSP rank Deputy superintendent of Police (DSP), was conducted.

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‎“When it was time for promotion to DSP rank Deputy superintendent of Police (DSP), only Cadet Officers were promoted, even though we were meant to move together, as had been done previously, even if with different effective dates,” he added.

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‎He disclosed that several petitions had been submitted to the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission, seeking redress, but none had yielded positive results.

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‎The officer further noted that most officers enlisted in 1991 are due for retirement in 2026, expressing concern that many may leave the service without attaining the ranks they deserved after more than three decades of service.

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‎The protesting officers also lamented that in December 2025, some junior officers were promoted to the rank of DSP, while members of the 1991 set were excluded.

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‎They added that another promotion exercise had commenced this year without any consideration for their promotion to DSP rank Deputy superintendent of Police (DSP)

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‎“Promotion exercises have started again, yet nothing has been released for us. We are appealing to the Inspector-General of Police to urgently look into our matter and approve our promotion before we retire from service,” the officer said.

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‎He described the situation as a nationwide issue affecting officers enlisted in 1991 across the federation, stressing that the protest was aimed at drawing attention to what they described as persistent injustice.

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‎“This is not just about Ibadan or Oyo State. Officers recruited in 1991 across the country are affected. We are only asking for fairness and the promotion we have earned after decades of dedicated service,” he said.

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‎The officers warned that continued neglect could further dampen morale within the police force, urging the Federal Government, the IGP and the Police Service Commission to urgently address the matter in the interest of justice, equity and institutional integrity.

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Nigeria Army says unity critical tool for overcoming challenges

 

The Acting Commandant, Nigerian Army Institute of Science Education and Technology (NAISET), Col. Abbas Abubakar has underscored the need for unity as a tool to overcome National challenges.

 

Col. Abubakar made the call during the 2025 West African Social Activities (WASA) of the Nigerian Army at the Sobi Barracks in Ilorin.

 

He said that WASA was a platform to evaluate successes of the year, while fostering unity and brotherhood.

 

According to him, it was also a reminder that discipline and togetherness are the core foundation of excellence.

 

”Unity in the Nigerian Army was not just a concept, but a practice that enables us to overcome challenges, achieve goals, and remain steadfast in our commitments to excellence.

 

”This historic and cherished tradition of WASA unites us as one family to honor our cultural heritage, promote unity and reflect on the achievements of our institutions,” he said.

 

The acting commandant said that the performances of staff and students, as ambassadors of unity, showcased the beauty of Nigeria’s ethnic heritage through music, dance, and other performances.

 

”This serves as a reminder that our strength as a nation lies in our ability to work together despite our differences.

 

”Our achievements, whether in academic milestones technological advancement, or military proficiency, transcends operations to celebrate camaraderie, family, and the vibrancy of our rich cultural diversity.

 

”As we celebrate, let us not only enjoy the cultural festivity but also commit ourselves to the values of unity, discipline, and strength that define us as members of the Nigerian Army community, and as patriotic Nigerians, ” he said.

 

The Governor of Kwara, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, commended the relentless effort of the Nigeria Army, in combating security challenges in the nation.

 

Abdulrazaq who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Security, Mr Muyideen Aliyu, commenced the officers’ bravery and determination in restoring peace and order in Kwara.

 

”It is evident that your hard work is making the tangible difference in our state.

 

”Let us not forget the impacts of your operations which have curtailed the activities of those who seek to destroy our way of life.

 

”While I congratulate you on this memorable event, may I use this opportunity to admonish you to remain hard working, loyal, disciplined, and dedicated in your various assigned roles,” he said

 

The governor pledged his unwavering commitment to partnership with the Nigerian Army, and providing the necessary support and resources.

WASA is an annual event organised by the Army, to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Nigeria.

 

The annual event brings together Officers, Soldiers, and their families in a relaxed atmosphere, to celebrate and mark the end of the year’s activities.

 

The 2025 WASA was hosted by NAISET and the Nigerian Army College of Education.

 

The highlights of the events included award presentations to outstanding officers, beating of the retreat, lighting of bonfire, cultural displays, acrobatic dances and choreography.