Crime
Oba Of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu Urges CP To Tackle Crime
Oba Of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu Urges CP To Tackle Crime
Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu urges CP to tackle crime. Mr Akiolu stated that policing must be learnt from experienced elders.
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has advised the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state command, Olohundare Jimoh, to reduce crime to the barest minimum.
Mr Akiolu gave this advice during the CP’s courtesy visit to his palace on Lagos Island on Friday. He urged him to fight crime effectively and ensure Lagos remains safe.
“Let all your Divisional Police Officers and Area Commanders submit their crime charts to assess crime levels when you take over.
“Every month, you must monitor crime trends to ensure a significant reduction,” he said.
Mr Akiolu stated that policing must be learnt from experienced elders.
“You should not disclose operational strategies publicly. The key elements of policing are Speak, Surprise, and Secret. That is how to achieve results.
“With the current challenges in policing, all hands must be on deck. You have a willing and progressive government that I have urged to assist the police.
“The operational vehicles currently in use need improvement,” he noted.
He urged police officers to improve their service delivery.
“The police must remember they were civilians before joining the Force and will return to civilian life after retirement. They should be civil in dealing with the public.
“We appeal to the public to cooperate with the police and give peace a chance. Nigeria is improving, and things will get better,” he said.
He expressed concern over youths engaging in drug abuse and cultism, which are forbidden in both Christianity and Islam.
The traditional ruler stated that there was no crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“There is no crisis in the Lagos Assembly. It is democracy in action. Politicians do not quarrel; they only disagree and later find common ground.
“It is merely a security breach. There will be no problem,” he assured.
He urged the media to provide accurate, timely, and adequate information to the public.
The Oba also appealed to the public to pray for their leaders and commend them when they perform well.
According to him, Nigeria will reach its desired destination with time.
The commissioner of police assured the Oba that he would combat crime in the state.
Oba Of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu
“Lagos is not only Nigeria’s commercial hub but also a centre of excellence. As head of the command, I assure you that we will align with the existing security framework.
“You will have no reason to complain about our operations.
“You have vast knowledge of policing. Our duty is not only to enforce the law but also to uphold traditions for the well-being of your people,” he said.
Portable Released After A Week In Police Detention In Ogun
Portable released after a week in police detention in Ogun. Portable, the controversial singer, has regained his freedom after spending a week in police custody.
On January 12, the singer was arraigned before a court in Ota, Ogun State, on charge including assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest.
He was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at N12 million.
The court denied him bail after the police officer involved in the case was absent.
Portable
Portable is back after nine days behind bars and already teasing new music, I’m betting Zlatan is his first target pic.twitter.com/zbhifbEoHN
In a now-viral video, Portable is seen surrounded by his associates, who celebrated his return and repeatedly welcomed him back.
SSS Arrests Former-AGF Malami After Release From Kuje Prison
SSS arrests former-AGF Malami after release from Kuje prison. The SSS did not respond to media men’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.
Nigeria’s State Security Service has arrested the federation’s former Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, shortly after he was released from Kuje Prison after fulfilling his bail conditions.
Mr Malami was earlier remanded in Kuje prison following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alongside his wife and son, for alleged corruption.
A Federal High Court last Wednesday granted Mr Malami, his wife, and his son bail in the sum of ₦500 million each, with two sureties each.
However, SSS operatives arrested Mr Malami’s son, Abdulaziz at Kuje Correctional Centre last Friday after he was released from prison following the fulfillment of his bail conditions.
Abubakar Malami
There are indications that Mr Malami is being probed by the SSS on allegations relating to national security concerns.
The SSS did not respond to Peoples Gazette’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.
However, a trending video on X showed the moment of Mr Malami’s arrest by the SSS.
SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore In Alleged Cyberstalking
SSS amends charge against Sowore in Alleged Cyberstalking. The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.
The State Security Service, on Monday, amended the criminal charge it filed against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, and co-defendants over an alleged false claim against President Bola Tinubu.
The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.
Mr Kehinde then pleaded that the two-count amended charge be read to Mr Sowore, who is the sole defendant in the fresh charge.
SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore
Though Mr Sowore, X, and Meta (Facebook) Inc. were earlier named as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively, in the amended charge, the names of the second and third defendants were dropped.
Counsel to Mr Sowore, Marshal Abubakar, did not oppose Mr Kehinde’s application that the charge be read to his client for him to take his plea.
After the counts were read to Mr Sowore, he pleaded not guilty.
Mr Sowore, the 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, is being charged for alleged cyberstalking of Mr Tinubu using his X handle and Facebook page.
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