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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.
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ECOParl: 1st Deputy Speaker Commends President Tinubu’s commitment to Regional Stability, Economic Integration

By Gloria Ikibah
The First Deputy Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the advancement of the West African region.
Senator Barau who described President Tinubu, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, as a beacon of inspiration to all in the subregion, stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament on Monday in Lagos.
Senator Barau acknowledged the ECOWAS Parliament’s deep appreciation of President Tinubu for his strategic vision and commitment to regional stability, economic integration and democratic governance.
He described the President as a “beacon of inspiration” and a “pillar of progress and cooperation,” whose leadership has strengthened regional solidarity and instilled confidence in the collective aspirations of West Africa.
“His leadership has paved the way for a more prosperous and resilient West Africa. The ECOWAS Parliament remains deeply grateful for his continued support and guidance,” he said.
Senator Barau also expressed the regional parliament’s gratitude to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for hosting the 2025 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament.
In restating the Regional Parliament’s commitment to integration, Senator Barau emphasised the importance of cooperation, unity and development among member states.
“Through our collaborative efforts and decision-making, we can strengthen our region, working together towards shared goals that advance prosperity and progress. Let us remain steadfast in our commitment to general unity, cooperation and progress,” he said.
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Ekiti Court sentences 47-yr-old cleric to life imprisonment for defiling 13-yr-old girl

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Monday sentenced a 47-year-old cleric, Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, to life imprisonment for defilng a 13 years old girl.
The convict was arraigned in September 2022 on a two-count charge bordering on rape and coercion.
The charge read, “The Prophet, sometime in July 2022, at Ado-Ekiti, did rape a 13-year-old girl. Also, in July 2021, Prophet Adeleye coerced the victim to engage in a sexual act to the detriment of her physical and psychological well-being.
“The offences are contrary to Section 31(2) of the Child’s Rights Law, Cap. C7, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012 and Section 4 of the Ekiti State Gender-Based Violence (Prohibition) Law, No.18 of 2019,” the charge stated.
In her testimony before the court, the victim, who described the cleric as a friend to her mother and was sleeping over in their house, said that the man committed the act one night when her mother was on night duty.
She said, “He woke me up at midnight and said I bedwetted, which was strange to me. He brought out a bottle of shea butter and rubbed it on my vagina; that was all I knew. I later discovered I had been raped that night. He threatened me that he would curse me and I would die if I told anybody.
“He came to our house again on the following day when my mother was not around. I was in the kitchen, and he told me he wanted to complete what he started the previous night. He attempted to rough-handle me, but I escaped and shouted for help, following which our neighbours came to my rescue. They called and informed my mother of the incident. She came home and later reported the case to the police”, the victim said.
To proof his case, the prosecutor, Taiwo Ariyo, called four witnesses and tendered the statement of the victim and medical report as exhibits, while the defendant, who spoke in his own defence through his lawyer, Adelanke Akinrata, called no witness.
In the court judgment, Justice Blessing Ajileye found the cleric guilty on the two counts.
Ajikeye said, “In conclusion, this court has found the defendant guilty on the two-count charge of rape and coercion and convicted him accordingly. This will serve as a deterrent to others in the class of the defendant who has not been caught up by the nemesis of law.
“On count one (rape), the defendant is sentenced to life imprisonment and on count two (coercion), the defendant is sentenced to three years imprisonment. Justice Ajileye pronounced that both terms are to run concurrently.
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