Solomon Arase, Inspector-General of Police, IGP, on Tuesday said the 27 policemen who went missing after terrorists attacked Gwoza, Borno State, in August 2014, are yet to be declared dead. Arase disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen after inaugurating the board of directors of the Nigeria Police Property Development and Construction Company Limited, NIPPDCC.…
Fayose Petitions IGP Over Murder of Supporter
Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti State, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, over the alleged murder of one Modupe Olaya during a protest plot to prevent the 19 All Progressives Congress law makers in the state House of Assembly from impeaching the governor. Olaya was said to have been allegedly killed on…
Elections: IGP Orders Tight Security At Key Points
As part of moves to ensure a successful general elections, Suleiman Abba, the Inspector-General of Police, has ordered “watertight” security around all key and vulnerable points across the country. Emmanuel Ojukwu, the Police Force Public Relations Officer announced this in a statement issued on Thursday saying it becomes imperative in order to ward off any…
Eid-Maulud: IGP Asks Muslims To Emulate Prophet Mohammed
As Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts across the globe to celebrate Eid Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammed on January 2, Suleiman Abba, Inspector-General of Police, IGP has extended his greetings to the Muslim faithfuls. In his message to the Muslims, Abba admonished them to be kind and accommodating to their neighbours. Reiterating his…
Council of State Confirms Aba as IGP
The Council of State today confirmed the appointment of Sulaiman Aba as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The council made the confirmation after a meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan. Aba had been appointed as the acting IGP after Muhammed Abubakar, his immediate predecessor, retired from the Police service.