From Sylvia Udegbunam Enugu 

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command,  Mamman Bitrus Giwa,  has issued a stern warning to supervisory officers, particularly Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Tactical Squads and other Units, to redouble their efforts and justify their postings or face immediate replacement.

The Commissioner speaking during the  Police’s Strategic Conference with Senior Officers and a routine Briefing,  emphasised that this directive forms a core part of new measures aimed at strengthening accountability and operational excellence within the Command.

He outlined a performance management strategy that combines strict accountability with meaningful incentives, embodying a carrot-and-stick approach.

According to the Commissioner, officers who fail to demonstrate effective leadership, maintain discipline, or meet operational targets will be swiftly sanctioned, while outstanding performances will be recognised and rewarded.

Highlighting the critical need for public trust,  Giwa said, “The people of Enugu deserve nothing less than your utmost dedication. This is not merely a warning; it is our new operational standard. Those who cannot meet these expectations have no place in leadership within the command.” He further affirmed that the era of complacency is over, declaring that every officer must now prove daily that they deserve their position.  

These reforms, the CP noted, are part of the Enugu State Police Command’s ongoing transformation initiative to eradicate misconduct and enhance service delivery, aligning with the vision and mission of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, 

By Bashir Hassan , Bauchi

Bauchi State State Police Command has confirmed the death of Four (4) workers of the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi. 

A police statement made available to newsmen by the Command’s PPRO, CSP Ahned Wakil on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police Sani- Omolori Aliyu said that the incident happened on Sunday 20th April, 2025

The deceased lost their lives when they were carrying out routine sludge cleaning operations.

During the procedure, the staff members entered the clarifier to dislodge pit pipes but were tragically overcome by current of the water and subsequently drowned. Despite immediate medical interventions, they were pronounced dead at Specialist Hospital Bauchi.

The Police gave the names of the deceased, among whom were a father and his son, as: Shayibu Hamza (48), Abdulmalik Yahya (29), Jamilu Inusa (29) and Ibrahim Musa (42). 

While commiserating with the families, management and staff of the Bauchi State Urban Water Cooperation, the statement called for the urgent need for reinforcing workplace safety practices and strict adherence to established protocols.

“This incident serves as a critical reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety in the water treatment sector. It underscores the responsibility of both employers and employees to emphasize and adhere to established safety protocols to mitigate future risks”.

The deceased have since been buried in accordance with Muslims’ injunction. 

By Emmanuel Antswen

Makurdi, April 28, 2025 Mr Ifeanyi Emenari has assumed office as the new Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command.

This is contained in a statement signed by SP Sewuese Anene, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), and made available to newsmen on Monday in Makurdi.

Anene in the statement, said the veteran officer who hails from Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Academy in 1992.

He had served in various operational, investigative and administrative capacities across the country.

According to Anene, the new CP served Zamfara, Imo, Katsina, Anambra, Calabar, Osun, Ogun, Abia and Federal Capital Territory,  Abuja.

“The CP served as Unit Commander  27 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Kastina State from 1996-1999, Unit Commander 29 PMF  Awka, Anambra state from 1999-2002 and  Unit Commander 11 PMF Calabar, Cross-River state from 2002-2003,” she said.

Anene further said that the new CP had represented Nigeria in different foreign missions where he served as  Commanding Officer.

She said the CP was a Contingent Commander, Nigeria Police Contingent to United Nations Mission in Sudan, Ops Officer, Joint Operation Center (JOC) Khartoum, Sudan, Deputy Security Advisor, Eastern Equatorial state, South Sudan in 2012.

The PPRO said that before Emenari’s deployment to Benue State Command, he was the Commissioner of Police, Force Provost Marshal.

“As Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Emenari pledges to strengthen community policing and partnerships, enhance security measures to protect lives and properties and use available resources to combat insecurity in the State.”