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Prolonged detentions: IGP’s order will curb abuse of human rights among policemen

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A human rights group, Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative, SPANCI, has declared that the recent order by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, warning against unlawful and prolonged detentions will curb human rights abuses among policemen across the country.

SPANCI made this declaration via a statement signed by its President, Comrade Yemi Ezekiel Bello, and made available to DAILY POST on Monday.

Ekwutosblog gathered that Egbetokun, in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, had warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against unlawful and prolonged detentions.

Egbetokun, in the statement made available to journalists on Sunday, stressed that any officer found violating constitutional provisions on human rights would face serious consequences.

Bello, while speaking, said that many innocent citizens had been killed unjustly, while some had been unlawfully detained for offences they did not commit.

He insisted that this order by the IGP would help curb human rights abuses among police officers across the country.

Bello, while applauding the IGP for taking a stand against incessant unlawful and prolonged detentions of innocent citizens by some police officers, said that the IGP had done well by warning police officers to respect the fundamental human rights of citizens.

He added that it would be a good thing if police officers across the country complied with the IGP’s order.

He maintained that this would help redeem the image of the Nigerian Police Force, which has been tainted by the unprofessional conduct of some officers.

He said, “The IGP, through the Force PRO, frankly told police officers to respect the fundamental human rights of citizens while carrying out their duties, even during pre-trial detention and that they should respect the rights to dignity of human persons and personal liberty of citizens as enshrined in Sections 34 and 35 of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution, as amended.

“He also warned against violating these fundamental rights and clearly stated that there would be punishment for erring officers.

“We need to acknowledge that the IGP deserves appreciation. Since assuming office, he has been vocal about defending the human rights of citizens, though many violations have still been committed by some of his officers.

“If we stand against violations of fundamental human rights by the police, we should also appreciate the IGP’s efforts in the reorientation of officers and his continuous affirmations on respecting the fundamental human rights of citizens.

“The disregard for these rights has led to the deaths of innocent citizens and the unlawful punishment of others for crimes they did not commit.

“Some officers are power-drunk and habitual abusers of office, which is against their rules of engagement as stipulated in the Police Act 2020, as amended, and the Code of Conduct for Professional Officers.

“It would be a good thing if the police complied with the IGP’s order and the rules of engagement, as this would help redeem the image of the Nigerian Police Force, which has been tainted by the unprofessional conduct of some officers.

“Once again, SPANCI appreciates IGP Egbetokun for his directive to officers to respect the fundamental human rights of citizens. May God help him succeed in his duty.”

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Kidnappers Took Loan With My Phone – Victim Recounts Ordeal

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A woman has shared a disturbing account of her abduction in Abuja, detailing how kidnappers allegedly exploited her personal information during captivity.

According to her, she was kidnapped while going home in a bus and kept blindfolded for two days as her captors demanded a ransom of ₦5 million from her family and friends.

She further alleged that while she was still in captivity, the abductors accessed her phone and used it to download a loan application.

With her ATM card and identification documents in her possession at the time, they reportedly secured a loan of ₦148,000 without her knowledge.

The victim said she remained unaware of the transaction throughout her ordeal, as she was blindfolded and focused on pleading for her life.

She revealed that when she later found out and wrote to the loan app, they insisted she must pay off the loan.

“I was kidnapped in a bus in Abuja. They blindfolded my eyes for two days. Even after asking for ransom of 5 million from my family and friends, they took a loan. They downloaded a loan app on my phone, and I always carry my ATM card and my ID cards in my bag, so they used it to up the loan app and took a loan of 148 thousand Naira. I didn’t even know about the loan all the time I was there cause I was blindfolded and just begging for my life….” she partly said.

 

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Man Ends His Marriage After Finding Photographs Of His Wife With Another Man While Browsing Google Maps

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A husband was left shocked and reportedly had to end his marriage after discovering photos of his wife with another man while using Google Maps.

The man was using Google Maps to plan a route before setting off on a journey when he noticed an image of his wife sitting on a bench, stroking the hair of another man whose head rested in her lap.

Captured by a Google camera vehicle in Lima, the Peruvian capital, the stunned husband said the photograph grabbed his attention because the woman pictured seemed to be wearing identical clothing to pieces his wife owned.

Although the photo dated back to 2013, the furious husband challenged his wife with proof of her previous betrayal.

The pair, whose identities remain anonymous, subsequently divorced after the woman confessed to having an affair.

In a twist of fate, she was photographed with her lover on a bench near the city’s Puente de los Suspiros de Barranco (Bridge of Sighs of the Ravine).

 

The husband recently posted the photographs on Facebook where they sparked considerable reaction amongst users.

One social media commenter, San Pateste, said: “What a small world it is… It would have been enough if she said to her husband that she did not love him any more.”

Guillermo Sanchez added: “Out of 100 women, 90 per cent are not loyal, the rest are loyal and only have one eye (hahaha) or are immortal (hahaha).”

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Explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo

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An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, explosion injured a soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure on X.

Makama disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:35am on March 18 during a joint operation by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade in the Orsu general area.

According to the source, the personnel were operating around a suspected hideout of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated IED.

It noted that the device detonated, leaving both operatives injured.

“They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.

“Operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety,” the source said.

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