Crime
Police Authority Upholds Earlier Verdicts on Dismissed Officers In Kwara
Police Authority has reviewed and upheld the earlier verdicts on two dismissed police officers – Sergeant Shola Akano, and Corporal Babatunde Glorious, from the Kwara State Police Command.
This was disclosed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, Force Headquarters, Abuja,
in a statement with Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/21; and dated July 18, 2023.
He said that the Review Panel also recommended the prosecution of the two officers for : ” Conspiracy, Theft, False and Malicious Publications against NPF.”
Dismissal Not Wrongful
” The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a viral video featuring two dismissed police officers, Sergeant Shola Akano and Corporal Babatunde Glorious, from the Kwara State Police Command and a follow-up publication in the Punch Newspaper of June 2, 2023, in order to set the records straight and demystify the trending allegations for what it really is.
” In the said video and publication, the erstwhile officers alleged that their dismissal from the Nigeria Police was wrongful and a result of their refusal to receive a bribe to compromise a matter they were investigating.
The NPF, therefore, wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding their dismissal and reaffirm the integrity of the disciplinary process after being subjected to re-assessment.
According to findings by the Special Investigation Unit, Force Criminal Investigations Department, Abuja, detailed to review their case, the duo of Sgt. Shola Akano and Corporal Babatunde Glorious were attached to the Public Complaint Bureau, Office of the Public Relations Officer, Kwara State Police Command, where their primary duty was to handle complaints brought forward by members of the public bordering on police unprofessionalism and misconduct.
A Case of Conspiracy And 419
Unfortunately, during the course of investigating a case of conspiracy and advance fee fraud in February 2020, they engaged in misconduct that warranted their dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force.
In the cause of investigating the case, the duo arrested two suspects – one Fatai Ridwan Olarewaju and one Awogbemi Samuel Olayinka, a student of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State.
Corceses Suspects To Withdraw N1.9 million
On 7th February 2020, the officers booked and took one of the suspects, Fatai Ridwan Olarewaju, from the police cell where he was detained to a Zenith Bank Branch at Unity Road, Ilorin where they coerced the suspect into withdrawing the sum of One Million, One Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira (N1,190,000.00) from his account, which was collected by Corporal Glorious.
Following this, the suspect was returned to the cell, and later released on administrative bail on the same day while the withdrawn sum, two mobile phones, and other personal effects were not released to him.
Rather than following proper procedure, Sgt. Shola Akano, and Corporal Babatunde Glorious continued to demand more money from the suspect to close the case, and thus engaged in further acts of extortion.
Actions Violate Code of Conduct
These actions were in direct violation of their duties and code of conduct as police officers, and it prompted Mr. Fatai to report the matter to the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the IGP X-Squad for investigation.
Subsequently, verifiable evidence, including the conversion of one of the mobile phones, an iPhone 11 Pro, for personal use by Corporal Glorious, was presented during their trial.
Testimonies of All Parties Involved
Based on a thorough examination of the evidence and the testimonies of all parties involved, the duo were found guilty and dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force.
It is essential to note that the same complaint of wrongful dismissal was made by the officers before the #EndSARS panel in Ilorin, and their dismissal was upheld after a careful review of the evidence and testimonies from all concerned parties.
Series of reviews and recommendations from panels uphold the dismissal and prosecution of the duo, and they will be so prosecuted accordingly.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to ensuring discipline, accountability, and professionalism within its ranks, and condemn any form of misconduct while assuring the public that necessary actions will always be taken to maintain the trust reposed in the Police. The dismissal of Sgt. Shola Akano and Corporal Babatunde Glorious clearly underscore our commitment to weeding out bad elements from the Force and upholding the values of justice and fairness.”
At least 15 people have been killed in a deadly reprisal attack by suspected bandits on the Kadobe and Falale communities in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, heightening concerns over the fragility of ongoing peace efforts in the region.
The incident occurred on Tuesday in the Daddara district, where gunmen reportedly clashed with local vigilantes and community guards.
According to the Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, the violence erupted after vigilantes engaged a group of repentant bandits, resulting in the initial deaths of three individuals.
This sparked a large-scale reprisal by armed bandits, leading to the additional fatalities.
Residents described the attack as unprovoked and targeted primarily at members of the local vigilante group, exacerbating fears in the already vulnerable rural areas.
According to reports, the surge in insecurity over the past 20 days including repeated killings and cattle rustling has coincided with reports of bandits who had previously claimed to repent under local peace initiatives.
Many residents in southern Jibia expressed deep frustration, alleging that their communities have been largely excluded from broader peace negotiations between government authorities and armed groups.
They accused authorities at federal, state, and local levels of failing to deliver adequate security, leaving rural populations exposed to persistent threats despite dialogue efforts.
The attack underscores persistent challenges in Katsina State, where community-led peace pacts in areas like Jibia have aimed to reduce violence through repentance and truces, but incidents continue to undermine confidence in these arrangements.
No immediate official comment was available on casualties beyond the confirmed 15 deaths or on any security response to the latest violence.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected notorious gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, in Cross River State.
The arrest was made on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area.
According to security sources, the operation was based on credible intelligence that Dugo was planning to take delivery of 850 rounds of live ammunition from Azenda Barnabas, also known as Jagaban, a gunrunner based in Aliade, Benue State.
DSS operatives intercepted Dugo shortly after he received the consignment, which had been cleverly concealed inside food items. Items recovered from him include 850 rounds of live ammunition and two empty AK-47 magazines.
The DSS described the arrest as part of its intensified nationwide crackdown on gunrunning syndicates and illegal arms proliferation.
“The Service has intensified its pursuit of such criminals, launching sustained operations across nearly all states of the Federation,” a source said.
The agency added that the operation is one of several ongoing efforts aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in the illegal arms trade.
No further details have been released as investigations continue.
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured in a series of suspected suicide bombings that struck three locations in Maiduguri on Monday evening.
In an official statement, Police Public Relations Officer Nahum Kenneth Daso said the coordinated attacks occurred around 7:24 p.m. on March 16, 2026, targeting the Maiduguri Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover.
The explosions, believed to have been carried out with improvised explosive devices, were described as suspected suicide bombings. All 108 injured victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were evacuated to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Security forces, including police and military personnel, responded swiftly to the scenes. The Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit conducted sweep operations to ensure no additional threats remained, while the affected areas were cordoned off.
Borno State Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid visited the blast sites and assured residents that security had been intensified across the city.
He said investigations into the attacks are ongoing.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the incidents, which rank among the deadliest in Maiduguri in recent years.
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