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Security alert – Abuja Residence Advice to Be Security Conscious

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By Gom Mirian, Abuja

Residents in the northern part of the country and FCT has be advised to be security conscious as the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as shi’ites plans to holds it annually Ashura procession on Tuesday September 10th, 2019.

This is contained in the security alerts published on the official Facebook page of the federal capital Territory Emergency Management Agency.

 

The statement said Despite the proscription of the group, it has dared the Police and insisted that it would observe the Ashura procession on Tuesday.

The statement noted that the Nigerian Police Force has however warned the group shun their plans or face the full force of its mandate.

Ashura procession, also called the Day of Ashura, is the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. It is observed annually by Shi’ite Muslims worldwide to commemorate the death of Hussain ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala in Iraq. Known as the third Shia Imam, Husayn was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and son of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Shia Imam.

The statement further reveals that additional intelligence shows that its members would troop out from villages and cities in the 19 northern states and Abuja to mark it annually procession.

The statement warned that people should vacate if any noticed unlawful gathering of people or a crowded area as soon as possible. 

It further warned that in an event of teargas people should avoid clearing their faces with water or wet objects but rather apply lotion or vacilline on their faces and avoid taking bath immediately.

Incase of firing, the public are advised to take cover if there is available hard objects to avoid been hits by a stranger bullet or any targeted objects.

Following the statement, the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adam has directed the Commissioners of police in all the states of the Federation and the federal capital territory FCT Abuja as well as their supervisory assistance inspector generals of police to put in place complete measures to avert any planned procession by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria across the country. 

In a statement signed by the force public relations officer, DCP Frank MBA said “It has come to the knowledge of the Nigeria Police Force that some members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) intend to embark on a nationwide procession, ostensibly to cause disruption of public peace, order and security in the Country. 

“The Force notes that in line with the Terrorism (Prevention) Proscription Order Notice 2019 of 26th July, 2019, the activities of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have been proscribed. Consequently, all gathering or procession by the group remains ultimately illegal and will be treated as a gathering in the advancement of terrorism”. The IGP also enjoins the public to avail the force with useful information as regards the activities of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria. 

Members of the sect  has vowed last week to carryout it annually procession and we’ll as continued the struggle for the freedom of the IMN leaders Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. 

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Police Grant Pastor Adefarasin Bail, Recover Stun Gun

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The Police Command in Lagos State says it granted Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church an administrative bail after recovering from him a stun gun.

The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos.

He said that the object recovered was a prohibited anti-riot equipment.

“What was recovered from him, the gun-like object seen in the viral video, is not a lethal weapon or firearm but a stun gun which is a prohibited anti-riot equipment, ” he said.

Hundeyin said that Adefarasin, who turned himself in on Tuesday morning at the Lagos State Police Command was questioned over a viral video where he was seen brandishing a gun-like object against another road user.

“He was interrogated and he volunteered cautionary statement to the police investigators, ” he said.

The spokesperson added that the pastor had been granted administrative bail while investigations into the incident continued

It would be recalled that first week in June, a video clip surfaced online showing Adefarasin allegedly brandishing what appeared to be a handgun while stuck in traffic.

The viral video led to public speculation, with some social media users alleging that the pastor was displaying a gun while being filmed by a TikToker known for documenting luxury cars.

However, Adefarasin, in a message to his congregation posted on his social media handles, denied the allegation.

The pastor said that the object was neither a firearm, nor did he point it at anyone. (NAN) 

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Three Suspects Apprehended in Connection with DPO’s murder; firearms recovered, says police.

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 The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of three suspected cultists allegedly involved in the murder of a senior police officer in the state.

Bako Angbashim, former Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ahoada Division, was captured and beheaded by suspected cultist in September 2023, prompting a statewide manhunt for the perpetrators.

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson of the Command, disclosed on Tuesday in Port Harcourt that the arrests followed credible intelligence on the suspects’ whereabouts.

“Following actionable intelligence, operatives from the Octopus Tactical Unit successfully apprehended one of the murder suspects, known simply as K1.

“K1 is identified as a member of the Iceland cult group, formerly led by the late 2Baba, which has been linked to the killing of the late DPO, Bako Angbashim,” she said.

Iringe-Koko stated that during interrogation, K1 disclosed the identities of other accomplices, leading to the arrest of two additional suspects.

She explained that the officers subsequently tracked and arrested LoveGod Goodluck in Ikata Community, Ahoada East area, and Precious Olumini, who previously escaped from custody.

She added that the operatives recovered a locally made single-barrel gun and two cartridges from Goodluck, while an English-made pump-action rifle and a locally made pistol were seized from Olumini.

“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the Iceland cult group, which has been responsible for a series of violent crimes in the Ahoada-East axis of the state,” Iringe-Koko added.

She confirmed that investigation was ongoing and assured that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion.

She said that police were intensifying manhunt for the other fleeing members of the syndicate, with the goal of recovering additional weapons and ensuring they were brought to justice.

According to Iringe-Koko, the arrests represent a significant breakthrough in the command’s ongoing efforts to combat cultism and violent crimes across the state. (NAN)

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UNIBEN, Commission Begin talks on forensic, DNA training for PSC, police personnel

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The University of Benin has commenced discussions with the Police Service Commission (PSC) on the need to strengthen the investigative capacity of PSC personnel and operatives of the Nigeria Police through specialized training in forensic and DNA studies.

Dr Benedicta Ehanire, Public Relations Officer of the university, in a statement on Tuesday in Benin said the talks began in Abuja on Monday.

Ehanire explained that the discussions were part of the university’s strategic efforts to promote national security through academic collaboration and capacity building.

Leading the university’s delegation was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Christopher Osubor, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.

  Edoba Omoregie, SAN.

Osubor emphasised the critical role forensic and DNA training could play in modern policing, especially in solving complex criminal and civil cases.

“Leveraging forensic and DNA studies will help build a dynamic Police Force equipped with the necessary methodologies for tackling and resolving the intricate cases that arise in today’s society,” the deputy Vice-Chancellor was quoted as saying.

On his part, Prof. Eddy Ehikhamenor, Director, Centre for Forensic and DNA Studies of the university, detailed the centre’s capacity and the benefits of forensic training.

Ehikhamenor noted that with rising sophistication in criminal activity, only security personnel trained in cutting-edge forensic techniques would be able to effectively investigate and solve crimes.

In his remark, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hashimu Argungu, who is the Chairman of the PSC, expressed strong support for the collaboration.

Recalling his own training in forensics, he underscored the value such knowledge added to crime detection and oversight duties.

Argungu described the training proposal as timely and impactful, and immediately constituted a committee to work with the UNIBEN team on developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementation. (NAN)

 

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