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  • Minister charges new AIG to intensity fight against criminality in the territory

    Minister charges new AIG to intensity fight against criminality in the territory

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has charged the new Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters Abuja, Kayode Egbetokun to intensity the fight against crime and criminality in the Territory.

     The Minister made this charge when the AIG led a delegation   of senior police officers from the zone on a courtesy visit to the FCTA on Wednesday, 4th January 2023.

    According to him, a lot of progress has been made in the fight against serious crime such as kidnapping especially in the rural areas of the FCT with the arrest of kidnappers as well as their financiers and supporters.

    This has led to the rescue of many victims and called on the AIG to ensure that the progress recorded continues, he noted

    The Minister said, “I want to say that within the recent past, a lot of progress has been made by your officers and men, starting from your zone, the Command of the FCT, as well as the DPO levels and I think this is very commendable.”

    “The issue of kidnapping had been of grave concern especially to our rural communities. I’m very happy that tremendous success has been recorded in the last few weeks, resulting in a lot of releases, rescue and also arrest of those who are involved, including their financiers and their supporters. I pray that this continues.”

    Furthermore, he described the relationship between the FCT Administration and the police Zonal Command as a very long symbiotic partnership in which the FCTA will continue to provide the needed support and requirement to the police to enable it effectively carry out its responsibilities; which will ultimately augur well for the country and send out the right signals to the international community.

     
      Bello urged the new AIG to work hard in his new post and wished him the best saying that serving in the FCT has a lot of advantages.

     
      He said, “Serving in the FCT has a lot of advantage. If you work very well, easily, it is seen. If you look at the history of all those who served as AIG Zone 7, most of them ended up being propelled to higher responsibilities. My prayer to you is that you will serve well here and may God make it easy for you and make you have a very successful tenure.”

    The new AIG Kayode Egbetokun said that the primary purpose of his visit to the FCTA was to express his appreciation to the FCT Minister for his commitment to ensuring security in the FCT and for the support granted to Zone 7 and FCT Police Command, especially for the operational vehicles given to the police in 2022.

     AIG Egbetokun said, “I thank you very much for the commitment that you have shown for the protection of lives and property in the FCT. I also want to assure you that those vehicles you gave us have been put into judicious use and they have seriously impacted on operations within the FCT.”

    ” I am also here to assure you that we are doing our best to support your efforts in protecting lives and properties in the FCT.”

     
    The FCT, AIG Egebtokun reiterated the Zonal Command’s commitment to the FCT.

    He said, “We are improving on our deployment every day. We are doing our best and working so hard to ensure that there is efficient utilization of resources available at our disposal.”

     
       “We are constantly reviewing and reassessing our anti-crime strategies with a view to evolving new strategies that will meet evolving challenges. We are committed to the training of our officers and men to ensure that they are sensitive to the rule of law and that they are committed to protection of human rights”. the AIG added.

  • Former EFCC Boss Magu Promoted To AIG Rank

    Former EFCC Boss Magu Promoted To AIG Rank

    Former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, the Police Service Commission said on Monday.

    “The eight Commissioners of Police promoted to AIGs were; CP Mustafa Magu Ibrahim who is the most senior in the CP cadre and who missed the last two promotions after returning to the Police; Abraham Egong Ayim; Okunlola Kola Kamaldeen; Andrew Amieengheme; Akeera Mohammed Younous; Celestine Amechi Elumelu; Ngozi Vivian Onadeko and Danladi Bitrus Lalas (Airwing),” a statement signed by PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani said.

    Magu served as acting Chairman of the EFCC from 2015 to 2020.

    The Senate twice refused to confirm him his appointment.

    Magu was later suspended along with several others for allegedly mismanaging funds of the commission, an allegation he repeatedly denied.

    He was probed for over three months by a judicial panel of inquiry led by a former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami.

  • Democracy Day: Zone 10 AIG Ensure Adequate Security Come June 12

    Democracy Day: Zone 10 AIG Ensure Adequate Security Come June 12

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    The Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 10 Headquarters, consisting of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, AIG Ali Aji Janga has deployed all legal means to protect lives and properties of citizens, before, during and after the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations.

    He advised Religious leaders, traditional rulers and all Social Organizations to monitor the activities of their wards and members to ensure peaceful celebrations so that they may not engage in nefarious activities.

    The release by the Police Spokesman, ASP Adamu Abbas said the AIG noted that, though the country is in turmoil as a result of the various reactions, agitations and criminal activities going on in some parts, he assured that all security mechanisms has been put in place to ensure that the relative peace being enjoyed by the Zone under his supervision is not jeopardized.

    Movements, he added is not restricted, all law abiding citizens are free to move about peacefully in carrying out their legitimate transactions and livelihood.

    He also said there shall be severe punishment for outlaws who break laws of the land and order throughout the period and beyond.

  • Coalition Praise Sokoto AIG For Steadfast, Justice

    Coalition Praise Sokoto AIG For Steadfast, Justice

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    With reference to the letter CZ:5650/ZN.10/PRD/VOV.1/68 dated 05th May 2021,the Assistant Inspector General of Police Ali Aji Janga psc mni, received in audience the executives of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa Iamati Sunnah Sokoto State Branch o the Wednesday, the 5th of May 2021 at about 1100hrs.

    The release by the Command Public Relations Officer ASP Abbas Adamu further said after the opening prayer and formal introduction, Sheik Imam Abubakar Usman, the leader of the delegation and the chairman of Ulama Council of the Sokoto State Branch spoke Un-behalf of the Association. He started by giving thanks to Allah for blessing Zone 10 with the Calibre and personality of the AIG Ali Aji Janga psc mni.

    He praised the AIG for his steadfastness and as a symbol of Justice in his entire career so far. He equally stated that, their Association is legal, which encouraged the seeking of knowledge and also propagate peaceful co-existance among the people. And he prayed that Allah will assist the AIG to pilot the affairs of the Zone 10 effectively which consists of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara state Commands, with the wealth of experience which he has acquired.

    AIG Ali Aji Janga psc mni, in his remarks thanked the entire Executives of the Association for the Courtesy call and also stated that security is a prerogative of everyone and not the security forces alone.

    He equally reminded them of what the country Nigeria is currently passing through as regards to poverty and insecurity which has bedeviled the Country.

    According to the AIG, there is no love anymore as the issue of trust is gone, people of Goodwill are very rare in this contemporary Times and that, the lack of faith and fear of God almighty is responsible for the chaos which the country is experiencing at the moment.

    The various Crimes ranging from terrorism, Kidnappings, Armed Banditry, Cattle rustling etc are all happening as a result of people not having God fear in their heart.

    He concluded that, though it wont be easy but by the special grace of God,all these will be a thing of past if we put heads together to embrace positive changes with the fear of God almighty .

    The Call came to an end with a closing prayers from the Zonal Imam, Ustaz SP Muhammad Ibn Tahir.

  • AIG Caution 3 Police Commissioners On The Fight Against Crimes

    AIG Caution 3 Police Commissioners On The Fight Against Crimes

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 10 Headquarters Sokoto, AIG Ali Aji Janga psc, mni, met with the three Commissioners of Police in the Zone, CP Adeleke Adeyinka, mni, of Kebbi State, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc, of Zamfara State and CP kola Kamaldeen, fdc, of Sokoto State where he implored the CPs to effectively supervise their Field Operatives and render them the desired motivation to yield more outstanding performances in the fight against crime in the Zone.

    The AIG added that, if our security strategies are not working as envisioned, then there’s a strong need to re-evaluate them and restrategised.

    This was contained in a release signed and issued to newsmen in Sokoto by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Sadiq.

    In their separate responses, the trio gave assurances of full implementation of the AIG’s recommendations and further assured of surmounting all security challenges peculiar to the Zone.

    Meanwhile, The AIG had earlier today received the Zonal Commanding Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Zone RS. 10 Headquarters Sokoto, Asst. Corps Marshal, Muhammad A. Hussain, who stated that the AIG’s records rendered him optionless than to visit, familiarise and solicit full cooperation of the AIG in the discharge of his duties.

    In his response, The AIG gave assurances that the existing collaboration between Police and the Corps will be sustained and improved upon. Both meetings were witnessed by management team of the Zone, comprising DCP Alonge S. Adebowale (Ops), DCP Maxwell O. Olatokunbo (ZCID), ACP Jarumai B. Salihu (ZCID) and ACP Bawa Ibrahim (AC administration).

  • Attack on police officers in Sokoto will not be left unaddressed – AIG

    The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 10, Mr Muhammad Mustapha, says the attack on Gidan Madi Police Division in Tangaza Local Government area of Sokoto State by bandits will not be left unaddressed.
    Mustapha, who is in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, stated this when he led a delegation of police top brass to condole with the family of the deceased Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Aliyu Abubakar, in Sokoto.
    Reports had it that Abubakar, and another officer, Insp. Muhammad Abdullahi, attached to the division in Tangaza council area, were, on Thursday, shot dead by unknown gunmen, who invaded the town and engaged the police in a gun battle.
    The AIG commiserated with the deceased’s family and, in a statement issued by the Police Command Spokesman in the state, ASP Muhammad Sadiq, urged them to be strong.
    “The deceased was a seasoned police officer who was truly professional. The impact of the loss is felt by the force and it shall not be left unaddressed,” Mustapha said.
    Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Mr Ibrahim Kaoje, expressed regret over the killing of the officers, describing it as unfortunate.
    He reiterated the command’s avowed commitment to bringing perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.
    “On behalf of the command, I regret the unfortunate demise of our officers.
    “The deceased were very gallant, hard working and vibrant officers who dutifully and meritoriously served the force,” Kaoje said.
    Speaking on behalf of the deceased’s family, Malam Tukur Bawa, a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and uncle to the late DPO, thanked the delegation and the entire police family for the concern shown to them.