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UNICEF, KNSG Train Stakeholders on Police Standard Procedures

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The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) with support from the European Union (EU) and Kano State Ministry of Justice has organised a workshop on the Nigerian Police Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for children who come in contact with the Law.

Speaking at the event on Friday in Kano, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Muhammad Gumel, said the development of the SOPs demonstrate the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure child friendly policing in the country.

He said that SOPs would offer strategic framework and clear guidelines on procedures for providing services for children and also facilitate timely access to justice.

The police commissioner added that the workshop would build capacity of police officers to enable them to appreciate issues involving children.

Gumel said that the workshop would also go a long way in enlightening security agencies, human rights activists, civil society organisations, Human Right Commission and the judiciary on the issues involving children in a professional manner.

Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Gender), Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation, Abuja, Oki Emesim Rita, commended the efforts of the trio organisers in promoting child rights.

She explained that the aim was to ensure child-friendly procedures that were sensitive and responsive to the specific needs and circumstances of children.

Oki-Emesim stressed the need to step down the SOPs to police officers in states and desk officers in the 36 states of the federation to ease cases involving children who come in contact with the law.

According to her, the workshop will educate Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) on how to handle children cases and those involving gender based violence

Mrs Fatima Adamu, the Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF, Kano, explained that the SOPs was developed with support from UNICEF and the European Union to standardise the response of the Nigeria Police Force to cases involving children who come in contact with the law.

She said the significance of the SOPs was also to guide and enlighten policymakers, security agencies, judiciary and other stakeholders on child friendly procedures.

Adamu noted that the exercise was in partnership with the Kano state government with support from UNICEF under the Justice for Children in Kano.

She said that the actors and partners include, Child Protection Network, Ministry of Justice, Nigerian Police, judiciary and ministry of women affairs.

According to her, the workshop was organised to disseminate the SOPs so as to help the Nigerian Police to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently.

The Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General, Hajiya Amina Yargaya, said that the workshop would help in educating all stakeholders including those in the judiciary on the issues involving children in a professional manner.

Yargaya, who urged the participants to take the training seriously to make an impact with knowledge gained, thanked the EU and UNICEF for the laudable initiative.

Some of the participants who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) commended the state ministry of ministry, EU and UNICEF for organising the workshop.

They also promised to share the knowledge with orders.(NAN)

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Police Detain 2 Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones in Borno

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The Nigerian Police Command in Borno has apprehended two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, in Maiduguri.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday.

Daso explained that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were intercepted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Dec.

10 while riding a tricycle.

He said that during the search, the operatives uncovered various mobile phones reportedly stolen from individuals across communities and villages along the Borno -Adamawa State border.

He identified some of the communities as Mubi, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman said that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their victims.

“The police have initiated efforts to return the recovered devices with their rightful owner.

“Also, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.

Daso reiterated the commitment of the Police Commissioner in the state, Yusufu Lawal, to maintain public safety during the Yuletide season. (NAN)

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Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss

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From Dan Amasingha, Minna

Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State,  Danlami Abdullahi  Saku was assaulted and seriously  injured over his inability  to settle  a campaign  loan he obtained,  the State Police  Command said three suspects were now in their  custody  over the incident.

Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun  in a release on Wednesday said  On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.

Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer,   the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.

He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.

A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.

The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.

The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.

“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.

“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”

The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.

However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.

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Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos

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There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.

An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.

Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.

He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.

The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.

We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.

“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”

Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.

He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.

“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.

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