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IGP orders commands for new year strategic action plan towards crime reduction

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…Calls for Police Professionalism, Integrity as IGP Meets Strategic Commanders Monday.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has issued a comprehensive directive to all police commands and formations across the country for the implementation of a New Year Strategic Action Plan aimed at crime reduction and improved law enforcement effectiveness.

This is in a proactive move to bolster public safety and enhance operational efficiency.

The IGP emphasized the importance of strategic planning and statistical analysis in addressing crime and criminality across the country, encouraging officers to be more proactive rather than being reactive.

The IGP’s directives come at a crucial time, as recent assessments indicate a need for increased vigilance, attitudinal change, better human reactions, and proactive law enforcement measures in communities nationwide.

The Action Plan will include several key initiatives designed to strengthen the police force and its units, improve community relations, and reduce crime drastically in the first quarter of the year 2025.

Officers are directed to engage in more intelligence-Led Policing, training and capacity building, public awareness campaigns, and strengthening commitment to public safety.

The IGP hereby calls upon all officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as they engage with the community.

Officers are reminded that they must continually adopt and emplace their strategies to meet the evolving challenges of public safety.

In furtherance of the IGP’s directive and to ensure its implementation, the IGP has been billed to meet the Strategic Commanders of the police virtually on Monday, 13th January, 2025.

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BREAKING: (UPDATED ) Court Sends Nnamdi Kanu Back to Jail for Life

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment.

The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence on counts one, four, five, and six, opting for life imprisonment instead of the death penalty.

The court said it was satisfied that Kanu made series of broadcasts to incite violence and killings, in furtherance of his separatist agitation for Biafra.

Trial Justice James Omotosho based his decision on what he described as “uncontroverted evidence” that was adduced before the court by the prosecution.

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Judge Expels Kanu from courtroom

‎As the court prepared to deliver judgment, Kanu objected, insisting he had not filed his final written address.

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‎Justice James Omotosho of the‎ Federal High Court this morning, ordered Nnamdi Kanu out of the courtroom for unruly behaviour midway through Thursday’s proceedings.

The trial judge is set to deliver judgment in a case spanning ten years.

The judge had earlier dismissed three fresh motions filed by Kanu, ruling them unmeritorious.

‎As the court prepared to deliver judgment, Kanu objected, insisting he had not filed his final written address.

He raised his voice, accused the judge of bias, and declared that the court “did not know the law.”

‎Following the outburst, security operatives escorted Kanu from the courtroom. Justice Omotosho is now set to proceed with reading the final judgment in the long‑running terrorism case.


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BREAKING: Early Morning Accident Causes Major Traffic on Otedola Bridge

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A serious accident on Thursday morning caused heavy traffic at the Otedola Bridge, just before the Lagos State Secretariat, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded.

The gridlock has severely slowed movement, disrupting the morning rush as motorists struggle to navigate the heavily congested route.

As of now, no emergency team has arrived at the scene to manage the situation or restore traffic flow.

Details later…

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