NPF To Begin The Use Of e-Warrant Cards For Upgraded Identification

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force is taking the identification of its officers via the introduction of an e- Warrant Card. This is to ensure standardization and upgrade of the Force Identification system. This was made known in a statement on the 29th of June 2022 by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

Owo Attack: Governor Akeredolu Orders Installation Of CCTV In Public Places

Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has signed an Executive Order for the compulsory installation and use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) devices in all public and private institutions in the state. A statement issued yesterday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, revealed that the order became imperative in the light of the increased spate of insecurity in the country owing to the state of insecurity and the need to ensure safety of lives and property in all public and private institutions and centres throughout the state.

Banditry Versus Gun License: CDS Fault Zamfara Governor

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has faulted the directive of the Zamfara state governor urging his state residents to arm themselves for self-defence in the wake of banditry. Following the unabated banditry activities that have engulfed the state, the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawale had yesterday urged Zamfara state residents to procure or acquire arms for self-defence against the bandits. Similarly, the Governor also directed the state Commissioner of police to facilitate the acquisition of the arms by residents through the prompt issuance of a licence to those who indicate interest and are qualified to bear the arms.

President Buhari Appoints Bala As Executive Secretary Of NPTF

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Abdullahi Bala as the new Executive Secretary (ES) of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). His appointment is with immediate effect.