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52 Shi’ites Arrested For Allegedly Killing Two Officers In Abuja
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Following the clash between the Nigeria Police Force and Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also know as Shi’ite in Abuja, the Commissioner of Police of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Benneth Igweh, has vowed that the Command would haunt down the killers of the two police officers killed during the clash on Sunday.
FCT police Boss who made this known while addressing newsmen after the incident, said that four other police officers including a policewoman who were critically injured during the clash are still unconscious in the hospital where they are receiving treatment.
The police commissioner, who said that the Shi’ite members attacked police officers unprovoked, confirmed that the police arrested at least 52 members of the IMN, noting that they came from Niger, Nasarawa, Abuja and other far places without informing their main leader.
According to Igwe, “What really happened is that we were surprised that members of the Shi’ites Movement, IMN or whatever they call themselves decided to come out en masse to attack the policemen and killed brutally.
Two of them are already dead. People saw them. We saw their dead bodies. Four including a woman police are unconscious with different injuries they inflicted on them. Some guns, some cutlass.
“I decided to say that for the fact that they were not provoked, they did it willingly, because they have agreed to attack security agencies for no just cause, I want to assure them that for the fact that they have started this war unprovoked, we are going to hunt them. We cannot leave it to go like that.
____,“We are going to hunt them no matter where they are. I assure them very well that we are going to hunt them because the families of the policemen they have killed are crying.
“We have arrested at least 52 of them. When they killed the policemen, everybody…..was surprised, because assuming you are moving on your own, it would have been a different thing; but you came out and decided to attack the security agents.
“Some are in Niger, some are within the FCT, some are in Nasarawa and some came from far. We have gotten intelligence of how they coordinated the action they have done. I learnt that their main leader__,,was not aware of their coming or told him that they were going to attack security agents.
“We know their lawyer that normally comes for them in court and he said that they are not aware of their coming. They wickedly said they were going to attack security agents. The law will take its cause on them (those arrested).”
Earlier, OsunReportets News had reported that two operatives were reportedly killed, while three officers were hospitalised and unconscious due to injuries sustained during the confrontation.
,,,,,The FCT Command Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Sunday said three police patrol vehicles were burnt.
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Core Public Servants hail Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG
A group under the aegis of Core Public Servants, CPS hail President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Adebowale Adedokun, a thoroughbred Procurement officer as the Director General of Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP.
CPS in a congratulatory letter signed by Kudirat Akindero to Adedokun lauded President Tinubu for following due process and picking the most qualified to run the affairs of the soecialised agency.
In the letter, the ADSC said:
“Congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, PhD (MCIPS, CMILT), on his appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
“This significant achievement reflects his extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing public procurement in Nigeria.
“With over 20 years of robust experience in public service, Dr. Adedokun has made substantial contributions to procurement reform.
“His distinguished academic background includes a doctorate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, complemented by four master’s degrees in Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Transportation Management.
” This diverse educational foundation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in procurement processes.
“In his career, Dr. Adedokun has held pivotal roles, including serving as a National Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on public procurement reforms.
“He represents Nigeria in the International Research Study on Public Procurement (IRSPP) and serves as a World Bank Resource Person on Sustainable Procurement. His commitment to capacity building is evident in his training of over 4,000 federal and state government procurement professionals nationwide.
” Additionally, he has been instrumental as the focal point officer for the UN Women Project aimed at empowering women in procurement in Nigeria and as the Project Coordinator/Procurement Node for the SPESSE – World Bank Project.
“Dr. Adedokun’s professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK; Chartered Membership in the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT); Fellowship in the Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN); Fellowship in the Institute of Management Consultants (ICMC), Nigeria; membership in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACArb); Fellowship in the Nigeria Institute of Training & Development (NITAD); membership in the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM); and membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In recognition of his consistent contributions to reform, Dr. Adedokun was honored with a Certificate of Special Recognition by USAID’s Nigerian Reforms Project in July 2009.
As he assumes the role of Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adedokun’s extensive knowledge and experience are anticipated to significantly contribute to the agency’s strategic repositioning.
” His leadership is expected to advance efficiency, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s public procurement system.
Once again, congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun on this well-deserved appointment.
Core Public Servants hail Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG
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