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IGP Receives Civil Society Delegations, Vows Tougher Police Accountability Mechanism

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IGP Receives Civil Society Delegations, Vows Tougher Police Accountability Mechanism

Tougher police accountability mechanism. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, today received a distinguished delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The delegation comprised prominent figures from the legal, human rights, governance, and security reform sectors. Notable members included Mr. Femi Falana, SAN; Mr. Adesina Oke, Esq. of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADL); Barr. Okeke Chinwike of the African Law Foundation (AFRILAW); Mr. Barbara S. Magaji of Amnesty International; Mr. Anietie Ewang of Human Rights Watch (HRW); Mr. Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa; Mr. Bathsheba Taglia of CISLAC/Transparency International Nigeria; Mrs. Kemi Okenyodo, Executive Director of Partners West Africa-Nigeria (PWAN); and Dr. Itia Otabor of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD).

In his remarks, Femi Falana SAN congratulated IGP Disu on his appointment and commended his vision of policing as a mission rooted in the protection of human rights. He urged strict compliance with the Nigeria Police Act 2020, particularly provisions on family notification upon arrest, suspects’ rights to legal representation, and the prohibition of arrests for civil wrongs. Falana further called for stronger accountability measures to ensure officers respect constitutional guarantees and are held liable in cases of misconduct.

Responding, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu expressed deep appreciation for the engagement of civil society and reaffirmed his commitment to people-centered policing. He emphasized that effective policing must address both major crimes and the everyday concerns of citizens.

IGP Receives Civil Society Delegations

IGP Receives Civil Society Delegations

The IGP assured the delegation of ongoing reforms, including updated training manuals, improved officer welfare, and strict directives against interference in civil matters. The IGP pledged transparency and accountability and committed to improving the Complaint Response Unit and Monitoring Unit.

The Inspector-General expressed confidence that effective policing is attainable and reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in prioritizing accountability, transparency, and the protection of human rights across all its operations.

DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc (+), mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
9th April 2026

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ADC Urges Unity Ahead Of Presidential Primaries

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ADC Urges Unity Ahead Of Presidential Primaries

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on all presidential aspirants, party leaders, and members across the country to uphold the highest standards of discipline, unity, and democratic conduct ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Monday.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the forthcoming primaries as a defining democratic moment, not only for the party, but for Nigerians searching for a credible political alternative.

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“The ADC remains proud to stand today as the only truly democratic party in Nigeria, because it is the only political party whose choice of Presidential candidate is determined through open primaries, “ the statement said.

The party noted that the conduct of all participants before, during, and after the primaries would send a strong signal to Nigerians about the kind of leadership culture the ADC seeks to build.

“We therefore urge all aspirants, their supporters, delegates, and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and with dignity throughout the process. This election must reflect the values we claim to represent as a party committed to transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and the rule of law,” Abdullahi stated.

He added that while contests and disagreements are natural in every democratic process, the larger mission of rescuing Nigeria and rebuilding public trust in leadership must remain paramount.

“At the end of this exercise, there will be no winners or losers within the ADC family. The ultimate objective is to emerge stronger, more united, and fully prepared to offer Nigerians the competent and credible leadership they deserve,” he said.

The party also reassured members that all necessary measures had been put in place to ensure a free, fair, transparent, and credible primary process.

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“History will judge us, not merely by who emerges as candidate, but by how we conduct ourselves in this defining moment. We call on every member of our great party to rise to the occasion,” the statement concluded.

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Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
ADC
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Police Arrest TikToker For ‘Staging Fake Bandit Attack Video’ To Gain Followers

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Police Arrest TikToker For ‘Staging Fake Bandit Attack Video’ To Gain Followers

The Ogun state police command has reportedly arrested a man for allegedly staging and circulating a fake bandit attack video on social media to gain followers.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication, the incident was reported on May 23 after one Ayinla Sodiq from Obasanjo Ota appeared at a police station alongside the suspect identified as Qowiy Oloyede from Oriya Sokoto road, Atan Ota.

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The complainant had accused the suspect of creating and sharing a misleading TikTok video falsely claiming that bandits had invaded the Atan Ota community.

The publication reported that the divisional police officer (DPO) immediately questioned the suspect, who allegedly confessed to fabricating the video to gain followers on social media.

In a viral video circulating on social media, the suspect was seen kneeling while being interrogated by a person dressed in a police uniform.

The suspect admitted in the video that he created the fake bandit attack content to gain followers and trend online.

He also said the herder featured in the clip was a cattle rearer who usually grazed cows behind his shop and had initially refused to participate before eventually agreeing.

The suspect further claimed he could neither read nor write, adding that his apprentice wrote the caption accompanying the video posted online.

He added that he had only produced and posted two similar videos, one on Monday and another on Wednesday.

The police authorities were said to have recovered photographs and video evidence linked to the fake publication during preliminary investigation.

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The publication added that the suspect is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Abeokuta, for further investigation.

According to the report, the police also warned residents against spreading false information capable of causing panic and public disorder, urging the public to verify information before sharing content on social media. Eereporter.com

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CAS Hosts Leadership Engagement With Flight Lieutenants And Below To Strengthen Camaraderie And Mentorship

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CAS Hosts Leadership Engagement With Flight Lieutenants And Below To Strengthen Camaraderie And Mentorship

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Saturday, 23 May 2026, hosted a Leadership Engagement with officers of the rank of Flight Lieutenant and below at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre and Suites, Kado, Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen mentorship, camaraderie and esprit de corps within the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Eereporter.com

The engagement provided a platform for meaningful interaction between the leadership and younger officers, reinforcing professionalism, discipline, unity and teamwork, while promoting stronger bonds across the Service.

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CAS Air Marshal Aneke

The event, which fostered cohesion and mutual understanding, had a profound impact on the participating officers, leaving them inspired and further motivated to contribute towards a highly professional and mission-ready force capable of delivering decisive airpower in support of Nigeria’s national security objectives.
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