Metro
Police Train 52 Detectives On Modern Investigation Techniques
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday, commenced a 2-day training workshop for 52 detectives and operatives from Zone 12 Police Headquarters, Bauchi and Gombe State Commands.
Speaking during the commencement of the training, Idowu Owohunwa, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, (AIGP), Zone 12 Bauchi, said the training is part of the Inspector General of Police’s reform agenda to restore police investigative excellence.
According to him, the workshop is aimed to enhance the investigative skills of detectives and align their activities with global best practices.
Owohunwa noted that the workshop would cover topics such as criminal investigation processes, investigation skills and ethics, and sexual and gender-based violence.
“The trainees will be exposed to modern criminal investigation tools, extant criminal laws and procedures.
“The overall objective is to upscale the quality of police investigations, enhance public trust, and ensure that criminal justice delivery interest is served optimally,” he said.
On his part, DIG Sani Mohammed (rtd), Chairman, Bauchi State Anti Corruption Commission, said enhancing investigation by police detectives in Nigeria requires a multifaceted approach that addresses the challenges facing them.
“This could be done by providing regular training and equipment, establishing a robust anti-corruption mechanism, improving remuneration and welfare, upgrading infrastructure, and establishing forensic services,
“The Nigeria Police Force can improve the effectiveness of police investigations and promote justice and security in Nigeria,” he said
In his remark, Mr Abubakar Abdulhamid, Bauchi State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, explained that the training would empower the trainees on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 (ACJA)
“ACJA is a game-changer in the country’s justice delivery system, benefiting both legal practitioners and non-lawyers alike.
“The ACJA’s importance cannot be overstated, as it has introduced significant reforms to the country’s criminal justice system,” said the Commissioner.
He said the workshop would dwell on the act which provisions have facilitated faster and more efficient trial processes, reduced delays, and promoted accountability within the justice system in the state.
The workshop featured 16 lectures delivered by experienced professionals, including serving and retired senior police officers, legal practitioners, human rights advocates and civil society organizations.
There is tension among residents of Ikakumo community in Akoko Northeast local government area of Ondo state over the killing of a herdsman during a clash with vigilance group in the locality.
Two other persons including Commander of the vigilance were injured in the clash.
Some residents in the community said they were afraid of reprisal attacks from the herdsmen.
It was gathered that the clash occurred when a member of vigilance group challenged a herdsman who last month kidnapped one Balogun at Ikakumo community in Edo state.
A fracas ensued between the herdsmen and the vigilance group with one of the herders was stabbed to death.
The two injured persons were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo.
Ondo Police spokesman, Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, confirmed the incident and said investigation has commenced.
The District Head of Odugbeho in Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state, Chief Anthony Adejoh has been murdered by suspected armed herdsmen.
Reports have it that the royal father and one Jerry John were gruesomely murdered Wednesday afternoon by the marauders at Otobi-Akpa in Otukpo LGA.
The duo were said to be working in their farms in Otobi when the marauders stormed the area and opened fire on them.
They were later discovered dead when the people who heard the sound of gunshots dashed to the scene and found them dead.
Confirming the development, the Chairman of Agatu LGA, Mr. Marvis Ejeh, said Chief Adejo was gruesomely killed on his farm at Akpa-Otobi by armed herders who invaded the area at about 10 am.
He described late royal father as a peace builder, an astute community builder and a community leader who would be greatly missed by all.
The Chairman said, “I can confirm to you that the district head of Odugbeho, Chief Tony Adej,o has been killed. He was killed by some armed herdsmen while working on his farm at Otobi in Otukpo LGA of the State.
“Despite hearing this ugly news, Odugbeho community is calm, our people are calm because we will not take law into our hands.
“Nobody is taking the law into their hands, there is no need for a reprisal attack because the incident did not happen at home. Agatu is calm and peaceful.”
The Agatu Chairman, who enjoined the people to be security conscious wherever they find themselves said “Agatu people residing and farming in other LGAs should be careful and watchful.
“They should liaise with the local authority and know the areas that are safe to work for now, since the government is trying to curb the issue of insecurity in the entire Benue South District or Zone c.”
Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent, CSP, Chatherine Anene said she had yet received reports of the incident.
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to prosecute 74 individuals apprehended for violating environmental regulations within the state.
According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the suspects were arrested during a coordinated enforcement operation by the state’s Taskforce in the early hours of Tuesday around 1 a.m., targeting key locations across the Lekki axis of Lagos Island.
The enforcement sweep covered areas including the Falomo Bridge, Eko Hotel Roundabout, Oniru Beach, Lekki Phases 1 and 2, and the 1004 Estate. A total of 72 men and two women were taken into custody.
Wahab explained that the operation aimed to restore order and sanitation in the affected areas.
He added that the suspects will face prosecution in accordance with state laws and urged residents to remain law-abiding and committed to maintaining a clean, orderly environment for all.
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