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NPF WARNS AGAINST VIOLENT PROTESTS, DISRUPTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES

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As IGP Orders Deployment, Warns Against the Criminal Act of Tampering with the National Grid

Following recent moves by some groups mobilizing for a mass protest nationwide, the Nigeria Police Force reiterate that the right of citizens to protest is a right to peaceful protest only. The Nigeria police will protect the rights of all citizens including those on peaceful protest. However, no decent society anywhere in the world will tolerate violent destruction of lifes and properties in the name of a protest. While the NPF is committed to protecting the rights of those on peaceful protest, it will not look on to see the rights of others being violated in the name of a mass protest.

Those who want to stage a peaceful protest are advised to inform the police and request for police protection. Those who do otherwise should be ready to face the full weight of the law. Members of the public are again reminded that it is a criminal offence to tamper with the national grid or prevent/ disrupt the transmission of electricity. It is equally unacceptable to cause disruption to any other Critical Infrastructure such as airports, hospitals and other essential services, or violent picketing in whatever magnitude.

The Nigeria Police Force, being a civil and responsive institution, committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, therefore warns that any attempt to disrupt critical infrastructure, which could lead to an act of economic sabotage, treasonable felony, and jeopardize national security and public safety, will not be condoned during any protest action but will be met with the full force of the law.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and State Command Commissioners of Police in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure robust security arrangements are in place to prevent any breakdown of law and order including strategic deployments to protect key infrastructures and ensure that protests, if any, remain peaceful and lawful.

The Police equally appeals to parents and guardians to warn their wards not to be used by disgruntled and misguided individuals who are mobilizing for violent protest with intent to create anarchy. Such individuals are also advised to shelve their unpatriotic and clandestine plans in their own interest

We remain dedicated to upholding the rights of citizens while ensuring that public order is maintained.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FOR: INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE.

11th June, 2024

 

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Misconduct: Activist accuses CBB of covering up petition against Soludo, appointees

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June 12, 2025

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An activist and two-time governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo has accused the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) of trying to cover up his petition against Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo and three of his appointees, for alleged misconduct.

Okonkwo had in the petition dated April 14, 2025 accused Soludo and his affected appointees of receiving a donation of N30 million from 60 support groups, backing the governor for the forthcoming November 8 governorship election in the state.

Following the delayed commencement of investigation on the petition, Okonkwo threatened to go to court if the commission fails to act within two weeks.

He issued the threat in a terse statement released by his media office on Thursday.

Okonkwo said since his petition was delivered to the commission two months ago, no action has been taken on it, suggesting that something is amiss.

He said: “I have fears that there is a plan by the CCB to cover up this petition. I am by this statement, giving the Chairman of CCB two weeks to act on my petition. Failure to do so, I will initiate court action against the commission.”

Recall that on April 5, 2025, the support groups under the aegis of All Soludo Support Groups (ASSG) presented a dummy payment bank cheque of N30 million to Soludo, during the “APGA for Governor Charles Soludo’s second tenure rally” at the International Conference Centre Awka.

The money was meant to cover the governorship nomination fee of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) for Governor Soludo’s re-election ticket.

According to the donors, comprising political office holders, senatorial aspirants, government officials and other key stakeholders, this gesture showcased their commitment solidarity and trust in his leadership.

But in his petition dated April 14, 2025, Okonkwo accused Soludo, the Commissioner for Finance, Anambra state, Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor, Special Adviser on Political Matters, Dr. Obi Obiogbolu and Chukwuemeka Julius, the governor’s nominee and team leader of Soludo Fans Club, of breaching the mandatory provisions of the Code of Conduct for public officers under the Fifth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The petitioner also accused the aforementioned public officers of fraudulent misrepresentation, money laundering and abuse of public trust.

In addition, he alleged that the action of the Governor and his appointees, violated their oaths of office as public officers, not to allow their personal interest to influence their conduct or official decisions, to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, and abide by the Code of Conduct for public officers, among other commitments.

He urged the bureau to urgently investigate the allegations against Governor Soludo and his appointees, to protect the integrity of governance in the country.

A copy of the petition, which was sighted by this reporter, read: “Complaint against Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (Governor of Anambra State) (Public Officer) pursuant to paragraphs 1, 6 (1), 8, 9 & 13, Code of Conduct for Public Officers for committing:

“Acts prohibited by this Code by himself and through nominees, trustees or other agents in flagrant breach of the community reading of paragraphs 1, 6 (1), 8 and 9 “to wit:

“A public officer shall not put himself in a position where his personal interest conflicts with his duties and responsibilities.

“A public officer shall not ask for or accept property or benefits of any kind for himself or any other person, on account of anything done or omitted to be done by him in the discharge of his duties.

“No person shall offer a public officer any property, gift or benefit of any kind as an inducement or bribe for the granting of any favour or the discharge in his favour of the public officer’s duties.

“A public officer shall not do or direct to be done, in abuse of his office, any arbitrary act, prejudicial to the rights of any other person, knowing that knowing that such act is unlawful or contrary to any government policy.”

 

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Traders’ chairman denies selling off doors of demolished shops in Aba market

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June 12, 2025

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The Chairman of Ekeoha-Aba Shopping Centre Traders Association, Emeka Okeke has denied recent allegations that some doors of demolished shops within the market were illegally sold off during the ongoing remodeling of the centre.

This was in response to allegations by some aggrieved traders that iron doors to their shops in the demolished section of the Ekeoha-Aba market were taken away or sold without their consent.

But Okeke clarified that every single door that was removed under his supervision was properly handled in accordance with due process, as directed by the government.

He emphasized that all removable fittings, particularly the shop doors, were meticulously documented and returned to their rightful owners, either directly to the shop owners or to their duly authorized representatives.

According to him, any doors that remained unaccounted for were likely taken away in haste by some shop owners or their tenants before the arrival of the official demolition task force.

He added that none of the doors removed by the task force was misplaced or sold illegally, as there was a dedicated team responsible for the collection, documentation, and return of the fittings.

Comrade Okeke also recalled that in a general town hall meeting of the market when the allegation first surfaced during the early stages of the demolition, the Chief Security Officer of the market, who was fingered in the alleged illegal sale, challenged anyone with evidence of his involvement to tender evidence.

Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to Abia State Governor on trade, commerce and industry, Nwaka Inem last week visited the traders of Ekeoha market to assure them that no order was given by Abia State government for a fresh demolition in the market.

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Ogun: Ohanaeze demands justice for Igbo woman allegedly murdered over N1,500

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The reported killing of an Igbo trader in Ogun State has attracted condemnation from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide.

The group has therefore asked the Ogun State Government to ensure justice for the victim’s family.

It was alleged that the victim, a woman, Blessing Eze, was killed at Ifo Market, in Ogun State by a gang.

The armed group, said to be parading as government agents, were said to have stabbed Blessing on the chest, resulting in her death.

Sources said her offence was refusing to pay a N1,500 religious levy imposed on the traders at the market.

Reacting, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike asked the Ogun State Government to provide clear details on what led to the death of the Igbo woman.

“We need to know why she was killed; who are those behind her gruesome murder?

“What has the government done to get justice for her? Have the perpetrators been arrested?

“The Ogun State government has to respond appropriately. Time has gone when Ndigbo are continuously treated as slaves in their own country.

“This gruesome murder of an innocent Igbo trader would not be condoned; we must fight until she gets justice,” Okwu vowed.

He also called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to take over the investigation of the matter.

“We are urgently appealing to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to take over the investigation of the matter.

“This is the only way to guarantee justice for the victim’s family,” Okwu stated.

 

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