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NOPRIN Woos Force Stakehoders to Model Lagos Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU)
The newly launched report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Lagos State CRU’s current operations, identifies gaps, and offers actionable recommendations for improvement.
The Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN) has called on all stakeholders, including the National Assembly, the Police Service Commission, Ministry of Police Affairs, Inspector General of Police, Civil society organizations, and members of the public, to collaborate in implementing the recommendations on strengthening the Outreach and Operations of the Lagos State Police Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU).
The recommendations are in the just launched Needs Assessment Report by the NOPRIN with the support of the Action Group on Free Civic Space.
NOPRIN’s Programmes Officer, Ms Precious Osinaku, said “Together, we can ensure that the Lagos CRU becomes a model of accountability and responsiveness in Nigeria’s policing system.”
She explained that the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) serves as a critical mechanism for addressing grievances, promoting transparency, and ensuring the protection of human rights within the police system.
She further said: “The newly launched report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Lagos State CRU’s current operations, identifies gaps, and offers actionable recommendations for improvement.”
Osinaku said that the key highlights of the Needs Assessment Report are as follows, first, there are the current challenges; a detailed insights into the operational, structural, and procedural limitations hindering the effectiveness of the Lagos State CRU.
Then, the community engagement; findings on public awareness and accessibility of the CRU, emphasising the need for more awareness and inclusive and responsive service delivery.
The report recommended that strategic proposals enhance structural and procedural operations resource allocation, capacity building, and technology integration to improve transparency and efficiency.
Concerning capacity development, the Report demands frameworks for training and equipping CRU officers to better handle complaints and communicate with the public.
Osinaku stressed that the project goal is to strengthen the accountability of the Lagos State Police Command, enhance public trust and cooperation with law enforcement agencies and promote a human rights-centered approach to policing in Lagos State.
Osinaku stated: “This report underscores our commitment to building a policing system that is accountable, transparent, and aligned with democratic principles.
“The CRU has the potential to bridge thethe gap between the police and the public, but it requires the support, resources, and reforms outlined in this report to fulfil its mandate effectively.
“The Action Group on Free Civic Space played an instrumental role in supporting this initiative.
Their commitment to safeguarding civic freedoms and enhancing democratic governance has been invaluable in shaping the outcomes of this project.
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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ARISE News Wins Seven Honours At Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
• ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female)
ARISE News has emerged as one of the major winners at the just ended Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
ARISE News won seven honours across television broadcasting, news reporting, presentation and production during the ceremony.
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
The network’s flagship breakfast programme, The Morning Show, also won the Best TV Talk Show award, further strengthening its recognition in television broadcasting.
ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female).
Rufai Oseni was named Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Male), while Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong received the Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Female) award.
The recognition extended to the network’s newsroom, with Ovieteme George winning Best TV News Reporter (Male) for his contributions to television news reporting.
Behind the camera, Sam Adeyemi received the Best Camera Operator/Cinematographer award, recognising his work in television production and visual storytelling.
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Meta removes 3.7 million accounts in West Africa scam crackdown
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups linked to suspected scam networks operating in West Africa.
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
The company announced the crackdown in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. It involved 14 technology companies and law enforcement agencies from 10 countries.
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency coordinated the operation with the US Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. Nigerian authorities were involved.
Other countries included Ghana, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India.Tech companies that took part included Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Coinbase, Starlink and Adobe.
Meta said the partnership let participants share intelligence across digital platforms, countries and financial systems to identify criminal networks.
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