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Consultants Table Progress Reports on Reconstruction of Police Barracks Nationwide

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, convened a crucial meeting with experts and development consultants today 27th November 2024, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, FHQ, Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the living conditions of police officers through the reconstruction of dilapidated police barracks across the country.

This initiative follows the recent Police Housing Summit on April 23-24, 2024, and the establishment of a comprehensive blueprint aimed at addressing the housing needs of our officers.

In a statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, Force Headquarters Abuja, Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/289 dated  November 27, 2024, said that during the meeting, which had in attendance, members of the Force Management Team and other very senior police officers, the Nigeria Police Property Development and Construction Company, along with other critical stakeholders provided detailed briefs to the IGP and the Force Management Team regarding the progress and strategies for the speedy delivery of barracks redevelopment  projects.

The IGP expressed optimism about the improved conditions of service for officers, emphasizing that a conducive living environment is essential for effective policing.

The IGP is particularly focused on designing effective building blocks for the execution of the commitments made by his predecessor on the redevelopment of the barracks in the overall interest of the Force.

Undoubtedly, these projects are critical to ensuring that police personnel have access to quality housing, which in turn will enhance their morale and operational efficiency.

In line with this initiative, the affected legal occupants of the barracks have been taken through the property relocation process, provided with relocation assistance, and paid the agreed relocation allowances to secure alternative accommodation in the interim.

In addition, these occupants will also receive their usual rent allowances during the construction period. Upon completion of the new facilities, these officers will be allotted housing units, thereby ensuring seamless transition back to improved living conditions.

The IGP reiterated that the reconstruction of police barracks is a top priority for the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP is dedicated to ensuring that these projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to improve the welfare of police officers and enhance the overall effectiveness of the force.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

(Vanguard)

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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