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Police To Launch Special Intervention Squad In Bauchi State – I-G

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2 years ago

February 15, 2024

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, says that the force is set to launch the establishment of a Special Intervention Squad (SIS) to respond to all forms of crises in Bauchi state.

The I-G said this in Bauchi on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state.

Egbetokun, said he would establish the squad in all the states of the federation, adding that 10 states had been selected as pilot states and Bauchi state was one of them.

According to him, by the time the squad fully takes off, the days of the bandits and other criminals terrorising the country will be numbered.

He explained that members of this squad would be carefully selected, specially trained, equipped and specially motivated.

The I-G added that the squad would not engage in routine anti-crime patrol, but they would be based, housed, fed, taken care of and trained.

“It’s either they are on an intervention mission, or they are in their base training.

“Their mission will be to respond to all crises. If there is any crisis anywhere, this squad will be deployed to intervene in those crises and return to base to continue training.

“From our experience, we found out that if we face a particular state that is troubled by bandits, as we are chasing them away from that state, they are moving into neighbouring states.

“And if you go to that state, they will still move to another state, and we want to stop this. If we have the squad in all the states, as we are chasing them out from a place, they will not have another place to run to.

“Bauchi state is a peaceful state, but we don’t want the peace of the state to be broken in any way, therefore, Bauchi state has been selected as one of the pilot states,” he said.

He lauded the Bauchi state governor for his unwavering support to the police in the state and urged him to extend the same gesture to the establishment of the squad in the state.

Reacting, Gov. Bala Mohammed thanked the I-G for selecting Bauchi state as one of the pilot states and promised to give all it takes to support the squad.

“We are ready to work with the police all through and I have always been doing that and that Special Intervention Squad you are establishing, we are very grateful that you are including us.

“Definitely, whatever support you need from us, we are going to give it because security is the main thing we need, it’s what we need to go to school, farm, markets and live a peaceful life,” said the governor.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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20 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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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.

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.

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

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20 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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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.”

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.

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

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20 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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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.

“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.

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.

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

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

“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.