KADUNA-ABUJA ROAD ROBBERY: POLICE PARADE EIGHT SUSPECTED KIDNAPERS, KILLERS OF PROF IDRIS, OTHERS IN ABUJA

*IGP ordered relocation of 3 Mopol squadrons to kaduna/Abuja/Birnin Gwari/Zamfara roads

The Police on Thursday paraded eight suspected Kidnappers and armed robbery suspects responsible for the recent killings, kidnappings and armed robberies on Kaduna-Abuja-Kano road.

The suspects who belong to two gangs were responsible for the killing of a former commissioner in Katsina State, Prof. Halimatu Sadia Idris.

 

Some of the suspects carry out their operation in fake military uniforms while others specialise in kidnapping children and women.

The suspects paraded include; Lawal Tukur, Sulaiman Sani, Abubakar Ahmad, Abubakar Adamu, Yahaya Musa, Kabiru Bala, Rufai Tukur and Shehu Audi.

Two AK47 Rifles, three pairs of suspected fake military uniforms, cutlasses, motorbike, Shedda fabrics and other properties belonging to some of the victims.

Briefing journalists on Thursday, the Force Spokesman, Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood said: “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, concerned with the recent security situation on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway and the killing of a former commissioner in Katsina State, Prof. Halimatu Sadia Idris on 22nd July, 2018, the armed robbery attack on Prof. Mohammed Khalid Othman, Director National Agricultural Research Extensions and Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, and the Kidnap of Rahinatu Shehu ‘F’ 51yrs, Aisha Sani ‘F’ 23yrs and her SevenMonths old baby at their residence in Mararaba Guga town, Giwa LGA along Kaduna-Zaria road directed a discreet investigation into the incidents and the arrest of perpetrators to bring them to justice.

“The IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) working on reliable intelligence embarked on massive raid of identified kidnappers dens, hideouts and black spots on Kaduna-Abuja, Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highways.

“The IGP IRT personnel engaged the bandits in a shootout that lasted several hours and at the end effect, the arrest of the eight suspects.”

The Police also said six of their victims were rescued from captivities.

As part of measures to restore safety and normalcy on the Abuja-Kaduna, and Kaduna-Kano Highways, the IGP has ordered additional deployments of Police personnel and vehicular patrol teams to re-gird Operation Absolute Sanity to rid the routes of bandits and hoodlums.

Moshood said: “All Police Mobile Force (PMF) Units of the PMF Squadrons in MOPOL 1 Kaduna, MOPOL 47 Zaria and MOPOL 61 Kafanchan on special duties outside the State have been ordered by the IGP to return back to Kaduna State to beef-up security in the State, particularly on Kaduna-Abuja highway, Kaduna-Zaria-Kano, Kaduna-BirninGwari-Zamfara-Funtua-Zamfara highway and other flash points in the State.

“The directive is an effort to regid the operational crime prevention strategy of the Force to Kaduna, Funtua, Birnin Gwari and Kano.

“By this, we are going to have more than 2000 PMF returning back to Kaduna State to ensure safety of passengers on Kaduna-Abuja highway and Kaduna-Birnin Gwari-Zamfara-Funtua-Zamfara highway.

“This directive is to ensure that new inventory is brought into the fight against criminality on the highway”, he said.

Meanwhile, the Police said they have arrested 35 suspects in connection to the recent attacks in some villages in Zamfara State.

The Police also said it recovered six AK47 Rifles, 15 locally fabricated guns, 183 AK47 ammunition, and Seven live cartridges from the Bandits.

Moshood said: “Normalcy has been restored to Zamfara State with additional deployments of Police personnel after the attack on Kodi Village in Zurmi Local Government Area on 24th July, 2018 where Four people were killed.

“35 Bandits have been arrested in connection with the recent attacks in some villages in Zamfara State.

“All the suspects have made useful statements to the Police investigators and confessed to the killings in the affected villages.”

The Force said it has embarked on Police Crime Prevention, Visibility and Confidence Building Patrols adding that the people in the affected villages have started returning to their homes.

EMIR OF ZAZZAU PRAISED IGP IDRIS'S EFFORT IN FIGHTING CRIME

*urges the National Assembly to appropriate more funds to the force

The Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji  Shehu Idris, praised the nation's no 1 super cop , IGP Ibrahim Idris for his efforts in fighting crimes across the country. 

The Royal father made call on Saturday during a courtesy visit to the palace by the Inspector General of police, Ibrahim Idris.

According to him, “The emergence of Idris as IGP has brought renewed rigour to the fight against crime.

Officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force are now more committed to ensuring a crime-free Nigeria.

“The IGP is dogged and patriotic fighter that has demonstrated a strong commitment to effective policing," Idris added.

He noted that crime rate in his domain had reduced drastically and urged the police to sustain the efforts.

The royal father further called for more efforts to check vices like electoral fraud, insurgency, kidnapping, terrorism, cattle rustling and rape.

He also appealed to the National Assembly to appropriate more funds to the police to effectively address the security challenges confronting the nation, adding that a lot would be achieved with more funding given the professionalism brought in by IGP Idris.

Earlier, IGP Ibrahim Idris was in Zaria for the wedding fatiha of a daughter of CP Garba Umar, Commissioner of Police of Anambra state.

He emphasised  the critical role the traditional institution play in complementing the efforts of security operatives in crime control.

The police boss attributed the modest achievements of the police in crime fighting to the support of traditional rulers, and called for more cooperation so as to record more successes.

NO POLICE PERSONNEL BLOCKADE THE RESIDENCE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT, SEN. BUKOLA SARAKI

RE: INVITATION TO SEN. BUKOLA SARAKI, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CASE OF OFFA BANK ROBBERY AND GRUESOME MURDER OF MORE THAN 31 PERSONS AND SNATCHING OF 21 AK47 RIFLES ON THE 5TH OF APRIL, 2018.

Further to the Press release from this Office early this morning on the above subject, where i mentioned that the Nigeria Police Force’s attention was drawn to the innuendos in the early hours of today, 24^th July, 2018, that some Police personnel were seen surrounding the residence of the Senate President in Abuja; the Force categorically stated that there was no authorised deployment of Police personnel to besiege the residence of the Senate President or his deputy as reported in the media. The police personnel seen in pictures in the media were those in the convoy of the Senate President and others attached to him and his residence.

However, the Inspector General of Police directed a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts in the episode.

In addition to the early statement of the Nigeria Police Force mentioned above, the Force hereby wishes to reiterate that no police personnel was sent to besiege, blockade the residence of the President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Bukola Saraki.

It is also absolutely untrue that the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki was harassed, threatened or intimidated physically or otherwise by any Police personnel either from the Force Headquarters or any other Formation of the Force.

The Nigeria Police Force will not abdicate from its constitutional responsibilities of detection of crimes and criminalities, and will always treat crime as crime no matter who is involved. The Force remains focused and will not be distracted from carrying out a discrete and thorough investigation into the indictments of the Senate president, Sen. Bukola Saraki, from confessional statements of some of the Five (5) gang leaders arrested for their active participation in the Offa bank robbery and gruesome murder of more than 33 persons and snatching of 21 AK47 rifles on the 5^th of April, 2018 by the gang leadersnamely; Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibukunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, Salawudeen Azeez, Niyi Ogundiran arrested for direct involvement and active participation in the Offa Bank Robbery and the gruesome killing of THIRTY THREE (33) innocent persons. They also admitted and volunteered statements that they were political thugs of the Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Bukola Saraki and the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Alh. Abdulfatah Ahmed. The Five (5) gang leaders further confessed during investigation that they are political thugs under the name Youth Liberation Movement a.k.a “Good Boys” admitted and confessed to have been sponsored with firearms, money and operational vehicles by the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki and the Governor of Kwara State, Alh. Abdulfatah Ahmed.

These confessions were made before the media and the public on the 3^rd of June, 2018. It is therefore, evidently clear that the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki has case to answer, and it is consequent upon this that the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki was invited to appear before the Investigation Team at Intelligence Response Team Office, Guzape Junction, Abuja today, 24^thJuly, 2018 which he refused.

The members of the public are hereby implored to disregard and discountenance the report of the blockade of the residence, harassment and threat on his person in its entirety as untrue and misinforming.

Thank you and God bless

Ag. DCP JIMOH MOSHOOD

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FORCE HEADQUARTERS

ABUJA

IGP IDRIS MOURNS LATE IGP (RTD), ALH. IBRAHIM COMMASSIE, GCON, NPM, mni.

·       SAYS HIS DEATH IS A MONUMENTAL LOSS TO THE NATION

The officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force have continued to mourn the passage of the 9th Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmadu-Commassie, GCON, NPM, mni, at the age of 76.

The 19th Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, NPM, mni in his condolence message shortly after the burial rites of the esteemed and highly revered Police Boss, Late IGP (Rtd) Ibrahim Commassie, GCON, NPM, mni on Friday, 20th July, 2018 in Katsina, Katsina State; paid tribute to the late Police Chief describing the loss as monumental and irreparable to the Nigeria Police Force and our dear Nation, Nigeria.

He added that the Country, Nigeria Police Force and indeed Katsina State where he hailed from, will miss his wise counsel and wealth of experience as a retired experienced Senior Police Officer”.

IGP Idris also expressed sadness over the death of his boss and mentor, late Commassie.

“The late 9th IGP, Chairman, Arewa Consultative Forum and Sadaunan Katsina during his life time, showed love to all and sundry, irrespective of their tribe, religious inclination and in addition to these he was a Godly man, who has the interest of all Nigerians, particularly the Police Officers at heart above any other thing”.

IGP Idris was deeply touched when he received the sad news that the former IGP Commassie had passed on, adding that his death is a huge loss not only to Police Force, but also to Katsina state and the Nation at large.

It was significant that throughout his remarkable life, the late Police Chief retained the humble and unassuming mien of a technocrat, and respect for all and sundry.

“He was a bridge builder, an amiable personality who is fond of his people and whose vacuum will be difficult to fill’.

May his exemplary leadership in promoting peace, unity and progress of Nigeria be remembered as his legacy towards making Nigeria a better place to live.

The Police chief will be remembered for bringing innovation into the Police Force and will be greatly missed for his benevolence and humility to all and sundry particularly officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.”

Idris urged the deceased’s family to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived a purposeful life dedicated to humanity and left behind a good legacy.

IGP Idris, however prayed to God to grant the late Commassie with Aljanah Firdausi and to as well give the members of his family, the power and fortitude to bear the great loss.

Police Parade Suspected Kidnappers of Chibok Schoolgirls

The Nigeria  Police Wednesday paraded eight men allegedly involved in the abduction of the chibok school girls.
The eight persons were among 22 suspects arraigned for acts of terrorism by the police in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Parading the suspects before journalists, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu, who explained that the 22 were arrested in both Borno and Yobe States, said it was as a result of the gallantry of the Inspector General of Police (IGP)’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by DCP Abba Kyari.

Chukwu who addressed the press conference with DCP Abba Kyari, said he was pleased to parade the 22 dreaded members of the Boko Haram Terrorist group who were involved in various crimes including the kidnapping of the Chibok schoolgirls, over 50 suicide bombings within Maiduguri, Borno State and Adamawa State.

They were also involved in the invasion of Bama and Gwoza; several attacks/ambush and killings of thousands of innocent Nigerians, including security operatives and civilians in Borno and other Northeastern states.
He said: “Irked and worried by the persistent suicide bombings and killing of innocent citizens in the North East by the dreaded Boko Haram Terrorist Group terrorising North Eastern Nigeria, IGP Ibrahim Idris equipped and deployed the Special Operatives of the IGP Intelligence Response Team, IRT, with enough credible technical intelligence to Maiduguri, Borno State to trace and arrest all the terrorists responsible for the suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks in the North East.”
He said thousands of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) personnel, the Police Bomb Squad (EOD), the Police Air Wing, the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Conventional Police personnel, the Force Criminal Intelligence Department (FCIID), the Police Terrorism Investigation Centre and other support detachments of the Force attached to Operaton Lafiya Dole were all deployed to achieve the success.

On his part, Kyari said: “After a lot of planning and use of advance technology between 04/07/18 and 09/07/18, IRT Special Teams With Support from SARS/CRACK team of Borno State Command swung into action and eventually succeeded in arresting 22 confirmed Boko Haram terrorists who confessed to several suicide bomb explosions within Borno and Adamawa States, kidnapping of the Chibok School girls, invasions of Bama/Gwoza among many other crimes.
“Suspects narrated various roles each of them played. Amongst them are the commanders and coordinators of suicide bombings in Borno State, coordinator and members of the Chibok School Girls Kidnapping, ambush of security agents, logistics suppliers and their receivers of gold, international currencies, cows etc.”

Suspects arrested include Mayinta Modu, Adam Mohammed, Gujja Jidda, Mamman Wardi, Alhaji Modu Jidda, Ajiri Bulama Dungus, Mohammed Abba, Fannami Mustapha, Adam Mustapha, Mustapha Kanimbu and Ibrahim Mala.
Others are Abdullahi Mohammed Gawi, Maina Adam, Wano Musa, Ishaka Musa, Abubakar Mohammed, Usman Umar, Maina Abba, Maina Gambo, Abubakar Kori, Bukar Abatcha and Muhammad Bashir.

He said: “All suspects arrested have confessed to be masterminds of several attacks and suicide bomb blasts in Baga Road, 3-3, Custom, Bulunkutu, Post Office, Muna, Kasuwan Shanu, Dalori IDP camp etc., etc. in Maiduguri and many suicide attacks in Adamawa State, killing of thousands of innocent Nigerians including ambush on security agencies and civilians in the many parts of Northeast Nigeria.
“Suspects are helping the operatives with useful information to arrest the other fleeing Boko Haram terrorist commanders.

Ekiti 2018: IGP Idris commend personnel, other security agencies

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has commended the entire police personnel and other security agencies deployed to Ekiti State for the July 14 governorship election.

A statement by the Force Spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood on Sunday in Abuja, said that Idris highly appreciated the high level commitment of the personnel.

Moshood said that the IGP further extolled the high level of professionalism, civility, politeness, firmness and unbiased conducts of all security agencies before, during and after the election.
The spokesman said that the force equally appreciated the law abiding attitude and peaceful conduct of the people of Ekiti and other stakeholders.

He commended the good disposition and spirit of sportsmanship exhibited by most of the political parties in the election 

The IGP  equally appreciates the law abiding attitude and peaceful conduct of the good people of Ekiti State, the Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Staff, Local and Foreign Election Monitors/Observers, Situation Room Election Observers/CSOs, other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the Media and other critical stakeholders for a good working relationship with the security personnel deployed for the election. 

As a lead security agency in election security in a democracy, the IGP commends the entire Police personnel deployed for the election for their personal sacrifice, collective patriotism and commitment in ensuring that the election was conducted in an atmosphere of peace devoid of any breach of public peace and security throughout the period of the election.

The IGP further stated that the impressive performance of the Police personnel to ensure law and order, and a successful election is a clear testimony of the capability of the Nigeria Police Force in its renewed commitment to continue to adhere to International Best Practices in the conduct of elections in the country now and in the future.

IGP Idris further said that the force would continue to sustain security successes recorded in governorship elections in Edo, Ondo, Anambra and Ekiti states.

We are not here to undermine the governor- DIG Habila

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, operations, Habila Joshak, while addressing newsmen on the conduct of the force in the forthcoming poll at Police headquarters, described the PDP’s walk as a rally that was not approved.

Joshak explained that due approval for the event was not obtained by the party from the Police, adding that the Police would not undermine the governor and any citizen of the state but that approval must be given before any political rally could hold.

“We are not here to usurp the authority of Governor Fayose. We are not here to rubbish him because he represents the people

“But we are not going to allow any unauthorized rally that can trigger violence in the state. You can see that the state is tensed up.

“As a law enforcement agency, we must be proactive and take actions that can prevent crisis rather than trying to quell it after it might have broken out,” he said.

Police to withdraw Fayose, Fayemi’s security

Joshak also said the security details of important personalities in Ekiti would be withdrawn on Saturday to add to the credibility of the election, adding that no party would be allowed to hold any political rally not approved by the police until the election was held.

Joshak said he would work with Assistant Inspector General of Police(AIG), Mr. H.H. Karma and three other commissioners — Ali Janga , J.B. Kokumo and G.B. Umar , who will man each of the senatorial districts in the state.

He said they had contacted security details of Governor Fayose and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Kayode Fayemi and other top government officials to report at 6am at the police headquarters in Ado Ekiti on Saturday.

“We won’t allow anybody to go to the polling booth with armed men. This is a breach of the Electoral Act.

“We have contacted them and they have to be here before election commences. This election must not be compromised. They will be documented and whoever defies this will be sanctioned, because they have been contacted,” he warned.

Joshak urged his men not to work for any political party, saying any police officer found exhibiting such will have himself to blame.

“Those who want to create posts where votes are going to be bought will be disappointed. We are not going to allow it. If you cast your votes, you can keep a distance and protect your votes, but if you snatch the ballot, we will cut off your hands, if you run with it, we will stop your legs.

“If you come out with masquerade on the day of election, we will get it arrested and unmask the man behind it. My men will be civil, so people are free to come out to vote. Nobody will be harassed, that is not part of our duties.

“Our duty is to secure not only the electoral materials but all the citizens. We are going to be professional and watchful, because we don’t want to be bedeviled with cases of hooliganism, ballot snatching and hate speeches before, during and after this election”, he said.