Connect with us

News

#EndSARS: Injured, Late Officers To Get Immediate Promotion, Says IGP

Published

on

The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu says the police is working with the Police Service Commission to ensure that officers who lost their lives and those injured are promoted to the next rank without delay.

Adamu, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin shortly after an on-the-spot assessment of burnt stations in the state, said the family of those that lost their lives and those that were injured as a result of the #EndSARS violence, would be compensated.

Advertisement

He also disclosed that the Federal Government had adjusted the salary of all officers to a higher grade in order to encourage them for utmost performance.

READ ALSO: EndSARS: Benin NBA, FIDA Pledge Free Services To Police Brutality Victims

While commending the men and officers of the force for the restrain despite the utmost provocation during the#EndSARS protest, the IG revealed that officers and men of the force will continue to enjoy Health Insurance Scheme of the government even after their retirement.

Advertisement

“While in service, we registered for Health Insurance Scheme but it stop when we retired.

“I am working with the police service commission so that those who lost their life and those Injured will get promotion to the next level.

“So, we don’t need to be demoralised or leave the public space for criminals to occupy,” he said.

Advertisement

READ ALSO: ENDSARS: Two Feared Dead As Police, Hoodlums Engage In Gun Battle In Benin

“Now, this government said no, it is not encouraging and it is now part of the law that those that have retired from the force will continue to enjoy health insurance scheme.

“With this government we have been able to set up police trust fund which now to takes care of logistical requirement and capacity building of the police.

Advertisement

He explained that already about 60,000 retired officers have been captured, urging them not to entertain any fear as ther will continue to enjoy the health insurance scheme of the government.

He said the the Police Act of 2020 passed into law has taken care of most of the police welfare’s need adding that “Since it is an Act, those gaps in terms of officers’ welfare have been take care of by that Act.

READ ALSO: EndSARS: Hoodlums Break Into Nigeria Customs Warehouse In Benin, Cart Way Valuables

Advertisement

On his part, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, assured that the state government will continue to support the police in the discharge of their duty.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Comments

News

DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

Published

on

By

 

The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

Advertisement

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

READ ALSO:

Advertisement

Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”

The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.

Advertisement
Continue Reading

News

‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

Published

on

By

Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Advertisement

READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

Advertisement

Continue Reading

News

Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

Published

on

By

Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

Advertisement

Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

READ ALSO:Obi Blames Tinubu For 70% Investment Crash

Advertisement

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

Advertisement

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

READ ALSO:Tinubu Subsidises Kidney Dialysis Cost By 76% In Federal Hospitals

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

Advertisement

I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Trending

Exit mobile version