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Community policing a scam in Nigeria — Prof. Rotimi

A professor in the Department of History at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Kemi Rotimi, has described community policing as a scam. The scholar averred that talks about such policing gain momentum in Nigeria whenever there are funds from donor agencies that believe in the security of the lives and properties of citizens.
Community policing a scam in Nigeria — Prof. Rotimi

A professor in the Department of History at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Kemi Rotimi, has described community policing as a scam.

The scholar averred that talks about such policing gain momentum in Nigeria whenever there are funds from donor agencies that believe in the security of the lives and properties of citizens.

He said this on Channels Television’s show Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, insisting that there is no serious talk about community policing in the country.

“When Nigeria Force Headquarters chiefs talk about community policing, if I call it a scam, I won’t be too wrong,” he said.

“For so many years, we have been mouthing and touting community policing; the noise will be deafening whenever there is donor agency money.

“The moment the donor agency money dries up, the noise will go down. In the last two years, have you noticed that we have not heard much about community policing?

“The Nigeria Police Force, as constituted, cannot be community policing. Why? The rapid turnover of staff—the staff deployment nature of the Nigeria Police Force—does not amount to community policing.

“Community policing, as a matter of fact, is not a programme; it is a philosophy that should undergird and be instilled into policing while training personnel.”

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Police will prioritise community engagement, professionalism in 2025 – IG

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the Nigeria Police Force will prioritise community engagement and professionalism in the New Year. He commended the efforts of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State in the security of lives and property as well as the overall development of the state. Egbetokun spoke on Friday
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the Nigeria Police Force will prioritise community engagement and professionalism in the New Year. He commended the efforts of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State in the security of lives and property as well as the overall development of the state. Egbetokun spoke on Friday

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Police seek owner of abandoned Toyota Prado found in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has called on the owner of an abandoned Toyota Prado Land Cruiser, discovered on December 31, 2024, to visit the police headquarters for identification and possible recovery. According to the command, the vehicle was found at 11:30 am by operatives from the Durumi Division during a routine patrol along
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has called on the owner of an abandoned Toyota Prado Land Cruiser, discovered on December 31, 2024, to visit the police headquarters for identification and possible recovery. According to the command, the vehicle was found at 11:30 am by operatives from the Durumi Division during a routine patrol along

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Edo: Two council chairmen, 13 councillors defected to APC

Probably to avoid being impeached by the legislative arms of their councils, the local government chairmen of Owan West and Ovia South-West Local Government Areas, Dickson Ahonsi and Edosa Enowoghomenma, respectively, have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST reports that eight councillors, including the Leader of the House, Nosakhare Edobor, defected along
Edo: Two council chairmen, 13 councillors defected to APC

Probably to avoid being impeached by the legislative arms of their councils, the local government chairmen of Owan West and Ovia South-West Local Government Areas, Dickson Ahonsi and Edosa Enowoghomenma, respectively, have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
DAILY POST reports that eight councillors, including the Leader of the House, Nosakhare Edobor, defected along with the Ovia South-West Council chairman, while five defected alongside Dickson Ahonsi in Owan West.

While the chairman of Ovia South-West Local Government defected to the APC party secretariat in the locality and was received by the local government party chairman, Emmanuel Ogbomo, the Owan West chairman and councillors defected to the state secretariat of the party in Benin City, where they were received by the Edo APC State Secretary, Lawrence Okah.

Receiving the defectors, Ovia South-West APC Chairman Emmanuel Ogbomo assured them that they would not regret joining the ruling party in the state.

“There is nothing new about what you are doing today. I was in the PDP for 20 years before I left, and now I am the Local Government Area Chairman of the party, which means that in APC, everybody is treated equally, and you will not regret your action. We will join to protect you and your office,” he said.

Earlier, Ovia South-West Council Chairman Enowoghomenma said:
“We have thought it wise to pitch our tents with the APC in Ovia South-West LGA to work harmoniously with our governor, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State, and our very own son, Hon Dennis Idahosa.

“As the council chairman, it will do our people in Ovia South-West no good if we do not work in tandem with the deputy governor and the governor of Edo State. Hence, we all agreed to come and join the APC today to further put our house together and develop our local government.”

On his part, Leader of the House Edobor said: “I am happy with my other colleagues in the Ovia South-West legislative arm to join forces and ensure that there is development in Ovia South-West.

“The reason why we are in politics is to ensure that Ovia South-West is taken to an enviable height. So we are here today; we are not under duress. We are here to join the ruling party in the state to bring about renewed hope to our people. The essence of being in politics is to bring development.”

While also receiving the chairman of Owan West Local Government Area, Dickson Ahonsi, and five councillors into the party, Edo State APC Secretary Lawrence Okah said the door of the party is open to receive more defectors.

He said to them: “We have long been expecting you to join us. APC now has five councillors, and more will come. Use this broom to mobilise other people to join the party.”

Dickson Ahonsi, who had already been suspended by the legislative arm of the council, said the decision to join APC was influenced by the steps taken so far by Governor Monday Okpebholo to develop the state.

“Today, we intend to join the APC because of what the governor is doing. Firstly, his activities since assuming office have included making important appointments, unlike the previous government. The list of commissioners will soon be released, and it is a welcome development.

“The projects he has embarked upon show clearly that Edo is in safe hands, and that is why we are here to join hands with him,” he said.

DAILY POST reported that the gale of impeachments of elected council chairmen, and deputies, and suspension of some legislators has dominated the political space of Edo State since the State House of Assembly suspended the 18 council chairmen and deputies for two months over alleged insubordination and gross misconduct.

The Edo Assembly, however, ordered the leaders of the legislative arm of each council to take over the administration of the affairs of the council while the chairmen and deputies were on suspension.

In the course of enforcing the order, chairmen and their deputies in local governments such as Owan East, Egor, Uhunmwonde, Orhionmwon, Esan Central, and others were impeached.

Some legislative leaders, who were seen as threats to the enforcement of the order, were suspended, thereby paving the way for the installation of legislators to take over the affairs of their respective councils.

Dickson Ahonsi of Owan West respectively.

While the chairman of Ovia South-West Local Government defected in the APC party secretariat in the locality and received by the local government party chairman Emmanuel Ogbomo, the Owan West chairman and councillors defected at the state secretariat of the party in Benin City.

The Owan West chairman and local government legislators were received by the State secretary of the party, Engineer, Lawrence Okah.

Receiving the defectors, the Ovia South West chairman of the party, Emmanuel Ogbomo assured them that they would not regret joining the ruling party in the state.

“There is nothing new about what you are doing today, I was in the PDP for 20 years before I left and now I am the Local Government Area chairman of the party which means that in APC everybody is treated equally and you will not regret your action, we will join to protect you and your office”,he said.

Earlier, the Ovia South West council chairman, Enowoghomenma said they decided to join APC to support Governor Monday Okpebholo and their son, the deputy governor, Hon Dennis Idahosa to develop the state.

Enowoghomenma, which was presented with the paraphernalia of the party, said they thought wise to join hands with their son who is a deputy to move the state forward.

“We have thought it wise to pitch tents with the APC in Ovia South West LGA, to work harmoniously with our governor, Distinguished Sen Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State and our very own, our son,Hon Dennis Idahosa.

“Hon Dennis is not a stranger to all of us, we know him and he is a blessing to the Ovia South West.

“As the council chairman, it will do our people, Ovia South West no good if we would not work in tandem with the deputy governor and the governor of Edo state hence we all agree to come and join him in the APC today and further put our house together to develop our local government”,he added.

On his part, Leader of the House, Hon Edobor said they were not under duress but took the decision for the interest of the local government area.

“I am happy with my other colleagues of the Ovia South West legislative arm to join forces and ensure that there is development in the Ovia South West.

“The reason why we are in politics is to ensure that Ovia South West is taken to an enviable height. So we are here today, we are not under duress, we are here to join the ruling party in the state to bring about the renewed hope to our people. The essence of being in politics is to bring development”,he stated.

Also receiving the Chairman of Owan Local Government Area, Hon Dickson Ahonsi and five Councilors into the party, the State Secretary of the party, Lawrence Okah, said the doors of the party is open to receive more defectors .

According to him, we have long been expecting you to join us . APC now has five Councilors and more will come. Use this broom to mobilize other people to join the party.

Speaking, earlier, Dickson Ahonsi, who had already been suspended by the legislative arm of the council,
said the decision to join the APC was influenced by the steps taken so far by Governor Monday Okpebholo to develop the state.

Ahonsi, posited that “today we intend to join the APC today because of what the governor is doing . Firstly, his activities on the assumption of office have made important appointments unlike the previous government. Soon the list of commissioners will soon be released and it is a welcome development.

“The projects that he has embarked upon shows clearly that Edo is in safe hands and that is why we are here to join hands with him”,he said.

DAILY POST reported that the gale of impeachments of elected Council chairmen, deputies and suspension of some legislators have took over the political space of Edo State since the State House of Assembly suspended the 18 council chairmen and deputies for two months over alleged insubordination and gross misconduct.

The house, however, ordered the leaders of the legislative arm of each of the council to take over the administration of the affairs of the council for the period the embattled chairmen and deputies would be on suspension.

In the course of enforcement of the ordered, chairmen and their deputies in local governments like Owan East, Egor, Uhunmwonde, Orhionmwon, Esan Central and among others have been impeached.

Some legislative leaders, who were seen as threats for the enforcement of the order were suspended thereby paving the way for the installation of a legislator to take over the affairs of the respective council.

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Release Nnamdi Kanu, write your name in gold – Ohanaeze to Tinubu ahead Enugu visit

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu would have written his name in gold if he orders the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Chukwu made the remark while welcoming Tinubu to the South-East ahead of his official visit to Enugu
Release Nnamdi Kanu, write your name in gold – Ohanaeze to Tinubu ahead Enugu visit

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu would have written his name in gold if he orders the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Chukwu made the remark while welcoming Tinubu to the South-East ahead of his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday.

He expressed immense delight over the gradual attitudinal change of the Federal Government under Tinubu towards the Igbo nation.

In a statement by Ohanaeze spokesman, Alex Ogbonnia, Chukwu said: “It is therefore hoped that with the Enugu visit, President Tinubu will write his name with gold in the hearts of Ndigbo and all the well-meaning Nigerians, if he orders for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”

Ohanaeze insisted that national peace, unity, patriotism and sustainable economic development of any country are the outcomes, effects or products of equity, and social justice.

According to the statement: “In other words, there is hardly any society or group that can be complacent under severe existential threats such as orchestrated marginalization, relative deprivations, and external instigation of insecurity, conflagrations and crises.”

Ohanaeze also commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State for his “disruptive, innovative and massive infrastructural developments in Enugu State; Enugu International Conference Centre, Enugu Smart schools in all the electoral wards of Enugu State, hospitals across the states, resuscitation of Hotel Presidential Enugu, Flour Mills, Nigergas, the construction and rehabilitation of hundreds of roads in the State, etc, within a short period of his administration”.

The statement added: “We also appreciate His Excellency, Sen Hope Odidika Uzodimma, CON, the Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Chairman of the All Progressive Governors Forum, for the life-saving installation of Night Landing Equipment at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri.

“Finally, we wish President Tinubu a safe, joyous and eventful trip as he is treated with the Igbo hospitality in Enugu State.”

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We’ll no more tolerate, killing, assault on police officers – IGP vows

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Friday, vowed that any assault on police officers will receive commensurate response. He said this in Enugu while expressing displeasure on the number of police officers that have been killed by criminal elements. Egbetokun, who was in Enugu police headquarters on a one-day official visit, said
We’ll no more tolerate, killing, assault on police officers – IGP vows

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Friday, vowed that any assault on police officers will receive commensurate response.

He said this in Enugu while expressing displeasure on the number of police officers that have been killed by criminal elements.

Egbetokun, who was in Enugu police headquarters on a one-day official visit, said that they would not tolerate any form of assault or killing of police personnel any longer.

The IGP said that this year, they were determined to wipe out crimes and criminality, adding that they would make sure that criminals that were dislodged from the Southeast zone do not return to carry out their dastard acts.

The police boss said they would do everything humanly possible to see that criminals get it hot this year, pointing out that they are focused and determined to achieve their objective.

“We’ll not tolerate any assault on our police officers, not to talk of killing. Any assault on policemen is criminal. It is an assault on police IGP. We are not going to take it kindly on any assault on our officers.

“We’ll not tolerate it anymore. In 2025, we are going to say no to assault on our police. We are going to say capital no to killing of our men.

“This year 2025, we are going to approach the year with determination. Determination to stamp out criminals. The ones that have been chased out will not be allowed to return,” he said and assured the Enugu State Police Command that he would support them with every resource and modern security gadgets.

“I am going to support the Command with everything and resources at our disposal so that the achievements you have recorded will not be tampered with and you record more achievements.

“In this year, we going to vigorously pursue our police vision for Nigeria. We shall emphasize professionalism. We shall emphasize ethical conduct of our officers. We shall emphasize training and retraining of officers.

“We’ll equip you with modern policing tools to discharge your duties effectively,” he added.

The IGP said he would make sure that the welfare of officers was taken serious, noting that, “no IGP will neglect the welfare of the officers.”

Earlier, the Police Chief visited Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State where he commended the efforts of the governor in the security of lives and property as well as the overall development of the state.

“I want to start by expressing our profound appreciation to the Governor of Enugu State for the support that you have given to the Nigeria Police Force in our quest to provide and ensure Peace and Security in Enugu State. Your commitment to our shared goal of a safer Nigeria is truly commendable.

“You are doing great things in Enugu State. The report I have been getting in Enugu has been truly good. I am very happy and glad to hear the force of work you are doing in the state to ensure that the people of Enugu State enjoy the dividends of democracy.

“Importantly, I congratulate you on your giant strides in the area of security and in other areas.

“I am pleased to note that the collaboration between the Nigeria Police and Enugu State Government has continued to yield excellent results; and we are determined to build on this success.

“In this year 2025, I want to let you know that we are committed to pursuing our policing vision more vigorously. We will prioritise community engagement. We will prioritise professionalism and emphasis ethical conduct of our officers.

“I am very confident that with your support we are going to overcome all the challenges that we are facing presently and ensure that Nigeria becomes safer for all of us,” he said.

Speaking, Governor Mbah thanked the IGP for the strong support given to his administration to fight crime and secure lives and property.

“We cannot thank you enough for the interest you have shown and continued to show in the security matters of Enugu State.

“You may not have been here before now, but from the outset, we have felt your presence here because you have provided us with all the support, both material and human, that we need to fight the challenges of insecurity to a standstill.

“We had a meeting on how to address the security challenges in Enugu and without sparing any time, you provided us with all the support to ensure we have special forces here. You provided us with the equipment.

“This is very important to us because the plan we have to grow our economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion could only happen with security in place.

“Businesses can deal with financial risk and commercial risk, but cannot deal with security risks; which is why we thought that for that growth to materialise, we will provide security. So, you have been a very strong pillar of support to the government,” he stated.

We’ll no more tolerate, killing, assault on police officers – IGP vows