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AIG, Olatoye Durosimi Honours IGP Kayode Egbetokun With Massive Podium At Zone 2
Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Olatoye Durosimi, in charge of Zone 2, Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, who recently pulled out of the Nigeria Police Force after contributing productive 35 years of service in a very successful career has erected a very massive podium in honor of the Inspector General Of Police of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
The podium was unveiled in a well-attended Pull-Out -Ceremony held at the Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan Lagos in a 3 in 1 memorable event.
Durosimi used the opportunity to speak on the need for the government to improve the funding, training, and equipment of the police force.
He maintained that there is a need to improve funding for the force.
And revealed that this could not be overemphasized considering the increasingly complex security challenges facing the nation.
According to him, Police Force is essential to maintain law and order, protect citizens, and ensure national security and strength.
“The Federal government should invest more in the Police Force and the welfare of its personnel and retired officers”.
“What we have seen among our serving personnel and retired officers is not encouraging, and I would like the authorities to address these flaws as quickly as possible.
The situation where what they receive is inadequate must be looked into.
Good amenities should be provided so they do not suffer premature deaths. Many retirees are still strong and can contribute to the nation’s growth.”
AIG appealed to the General public to make policing easy for the personnel for national interest and safety of all.
“Policing in Nigeria may appear strenuous and tasking, but the significance of the police as facilitators or initiators of change cannot be underestimated or overstated”.
“It is disheartening that personnel of the Nigerian police Force who travel abroad return home with concerns. The Police Force requires advanced technologies to enhance performance and yield results”.
“Many were called, but few were chosen. I am grateful to my mentor, Tafa Balogun who guided me.
I also appreciate the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun who allowed me to serve as AIG. My years in the Police have been marked by opportunities as I moved across the nation.”
Speaking further on the podium he built in honour of the IGP Kayode Egbetokun, he said that IGP Egbetokun has done so much for the force and deserved more honors and accolades. Police and media have a symbiotic relationship.
The podium can be used to take lots of photographs and as memorials of IGP efforts in the Nigeria Police Force.
Nevertheless, It would be recalled that AIG Olatoye Durosimi’s farewell events took place at Ikeja Police Command where the parade took place.
Unveiling of IGP Kayode Egbetokun Photo Podium at Zone 2 was the second event while the Island Club party was the grand finale and mother of all ceremony where crème la crème personalities graced the occasion in honour of Mr. Project, AIG Olatoye Durosimi.
Bandits have killed a monarch,his wife, his son, and three other residents in a deadly night attack on Olegabulu community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
Residents said the attack happened on Thursday night when the armed men, numbering about four and arriving on two motorcycles, stormed the palace of the monarch and opened fire on him and his family members.
According to a resident who requested anonymity, the attackers entered the community without raising suspicion, reportedly exchanging greetings with locals in the native dialect before heading straight to the royal residence. Once inside, they opened fire, killing the traditional ruler, his wife, and his son on the spot.
The attackers were said to have spent about 20 minutes in the community. After the assault on the palace, they reportedly moved to a nearby compound where they killed two additional residents and left another person injured before fleeing the scene.
Eyewitnesses described the incident as coordinated and deceptive, noting that the gunmen initially blended in with residents before launching the attack.
The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, Melvin Ejeh, confirmed the incident, stating that five people were killed and one person sustained injuries.
He added that security operatives, including police personnel, have since visited the scene.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer in Benue State, DSP Udeme Edet, said she was yet to receive full details of the attack at the time of filing this report.
Proceedings in the case involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, were on Thursday adjourned till May 6, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
At the resumed hearing, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, represented the prosecution, while Bello was represented by his lead counsel, Mr Joseph Daudu.
During proceedings, the prosecution informed the court of the need for more time to respond to applications filed by the defence, while Bello’s legal team urged the court to consider their submissions and move the matter forward.
Justice Nwite, in his ruling, adjourned the case to May 6 to allow all parties to adequately prepare and ensure a fair hearing.
Mr Bello is currently facing charges bordering on alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure as governor, allegations he has repeatedly denied.
Nigeria is set to experience one of the highest increases in food insecurity worldwide in 2026, according to the latest Global Report on Food Crises released on April 24, 2026.
The report, compiled by agencies including the Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme, raised fresh concerns over worsening hunger levels driven by insecurity, economic hardship and declining humanitarian funding.
According to FAO findings, about 4.1 million additional Nigerians could fall into acute food insecurity in 2026, placing the country among those with the largest increases globally.
Reacting to the development, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, Mr Alvaro Lario, said “the crisis is becoming more prolonged and difficult to contain”.
“We are no longer seeing just temporary shocks, but persistent shocks over time,” warning that the situation is placing growing pressure on global stability.
FAO noted that about 266 million people across 47 countries face high levels of acute hunger in 2025, with conditions expected to remain severe into 2026.
In Nigeria, the situation is being worsened by continued insecurity in key farming regions, rising inflation and limited access to food.
According FAO projections, over 34 million Nigerians may experience crisis level hunger between June and August 2026, during the peak of the lean season.
The FAO Country Representative in Nigeria, Mr Hussein Gadain, said the combined impact of armed conflict, climate shocks, high food prices and cuts in global aid funding is pushing more Nigerians into hunger.
The report called for urgent and sustained intervention, warning that without immediate action, millions more could slide into emergency levels of food insecurity in the coming months.
BREAKING: Benue boils again as bandits invade palace, kill monarch ,wife, son three others
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