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Nigerian Police Have Power To Break Into Any Property Without Warrant – Spokesman
The Nigeria Police Force Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said police personnel can break into any property without a warrant if they suspect that crime is going on there.
Adejobi said this on Saturday in reaction to a shocking video that has sparked outrage, showing masked armed policemen in improper attire, invading a property without a warrant.
The officers scaled the fence and fired shots to disperse people. This blatant disregard for protocol and human rights has raised concerns about police brutality and accountability.
In response, the Nigeria Police Force has condemned the actions of the officers involved, acknowledging that their behaviour was unacceptable. However, the police also emphasised their authority to enter properties where they reasonably suspect a crime is being committed.
In the video clip shared by @General_Somto and tagged, “What’s Going On Here???”, two masked policemen, wearing improper attire and carrying AK-47 rifles, are seen ordering the occupants of a house, whose location has not been confirmed, to open their gate.
A young man in the video is seen telling the masked men that they cannot open the gate for them unless they show their faces and a search warrant.
The man, supposedly the owner of the house, said, “Imagine police people with facemasks come into my house to force our door, said that we are fraudsters.”
The masked policemen are overheard saying, “You said you no go open the gate? Ok!” The occupants of the house replied, saying: “Yes, we are not going to open the gate to masked armed men. We don’t know you.”
Thereafter, the armed men cocked their guns and one released a shot, forcing the house occupants to run inside the house. One of them is overheard urging others to “get down”.
The policeman who fired the shot is then seen scaling the fence of the house. After gaining access into the compound, he proceeded to open the gate for his colleague.
Reacting to it, Adejobi stated: “Let’s clarify an issue here. The police have the power to break into any house or place where they are reasonably convinced an offence is being committed. That is understandable.
“But I am not too ok with their dressing and appearance. It is improper dressing. Policemen are not allowed to wear masks or tie head gear. These are 2 issues we need to iron out. What is the offence of the people to have warranted breaking in, and why this dressing?
“I wish I knew the location so that we could direct these questions to the men involved. However, I have shared the video with d PPROs to locate the men. We need to investigate the scene captured in the video. Thanks.”
A popular undertaker in Kogi state, Segun Adekoya has been killed by some yet-to-be-identified gunman.
It was gathered that Adekoya was killed on the Egbe-Ogbe-Ponyan road in Yagba East local government of Kogi state over the weekend.
The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday, January 25, at about 5 pm while the team of undertakers were returning to Egbe from a funeral in Ponyan community.
A source within the community said, “The undertaker group headed by Aegun Adekoya is loved greatly in the community, because of its quality service delivery at funeral or burial ceremony.
“He bought a well equipped ambulance on 24th December 2024, with the assistance of people to ease smooth operation of his chosen profession in the community,” the source said.
He, however noted that on Saturday morning the unfortunate incident took place as kidnappers carried out their activities in the area.
A motorcycle operator was also kidnapped during the incident.
The victim’s motorcycle is said to have been recovered from the scene in order to identify the owner.
The Federal Government has begun hiring for various positions within the Federal Civil Service.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) announced on January 26, 2025, that Nigerians interested in these roles can apply through the commission’s official website.
Applicants are required to submit their applications for only one position.
Those applying should upload several documents, including their CV, academic certificates, NYSC certificate, birth certificate, and passport photo.
People with disabilities should also mention the nature of their condition in their applications.
The application portal is open until March 10, 2025, for interested candidates.
The statement read:
“The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is receiving applications for various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service.
“The vacancy announcement is published on the Commission’s website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and in the Sun, Daily Trust and The Nation newspaper of Monday 27th January 2025.
“Eligible applicants are to apply for only one position via the application link: https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.
“Applicants who are physically challenged should state the nature of their disability.
“Applicants are to upload the following documents as applicable:
i. Curriculum Vitae
ii. Ph.D/Master’s Degree Certificate
iii. Degree/HND/NCE Certificate
iv. WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificate
v. Primary School Certificate
vi. NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate
vii. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
viii. Local Government Identification
ix. Recent Passport photograph
“All applications are to be submitted on or before Monday, 10th March, 2025.
Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up about his health since leaving office on May 29, 2023.
Buhari confirmed that his health is better now since he left office in 2023.
While in office as President, Buhari was plagued by illness which led to him being flown abroad for medical attention.
He handed over to Bola Tinubu after serving his two terms as President.
Speaking at an All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders’ meeting at the Katsina State Government House, Buhari suggested that the complexities of being the President of Nigeria affected his health.
“Those outside the corridors of power do not understand the complexities and difficulties facing Nigeria.
“My health has improved since leaving office. People who visited me told me I look better than before.”
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