Police  operatives from the Bayelsa command have evacuated the remains of a bolt driver, who was shot dead on Friday morning at Samphino Road Junction , Yenagoa.

The lifeless body of the middle-aged yet-to-be-identified driver was discovered early Friday morning inside his vehicle at the Samphino Road Junction in the Kpansia suburb of Yenagoa.

Residents, who discovered the scene raised the alarm which prompted a swift response from police operatives, who quickly cordoned off the area.

The body of the commercial driver has been deposited at the mortuary for possible autopsy.

The residents, who got to the scene early suggested that the victim might have been shot at close range by suspected armed robbers.

Reacting to the incident, a senior police officer, who spoke on anonymity at the crime scene, said that a full-scale investigation was underway.

“We are working to gather all necessary intelligence.

“Forensic teams have been deployed to the scene and we are also liaising with the bolt company to retrieve trip data that may help in tracking down the culprits,” he said.

The Police Spokesman in Bayelsa, ASP Musa Mohammed confirmed the incident to NAN and said that investigation was already in progress. (NAN) 

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.