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EDO WELCOMES NEW POLICE COMMISSIONER, CP NEMI EDWIN-IWO PS

Published

2 years ago

August 15, 2024

Benin City, Edo State – The Edo State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty by the new Commissioner of Police, CP Nemi Edwin-Iwo PSC+. The seasoned law enforcement officer takes over from the former CP, who has been redeployed to a new position.

CP Nemi Edwin-Iwo hails from Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. He holds a BA (Hons) Degree in History from the University of Port-Harcourt and a Masters in Industrial Relations from the University of Ibadan.

The new police chief was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, rising through the ranks over the last three decades. During this time, he has attended several tactical and leadership courses both within and outside the country.

Some of the notable courses he has completed include the Combat Operational course at the Mobile Training School Desert camp in Gwoza, the Citizenship and Leadership Course in Shere Hills, Jos, the Intermediate Command Course in Jos, as well as training in Tactical Counter Terrorism in Cairo, Egypt. He has also undergone courses in human rights, countering violent extremism, and community policing.

CP Edwin-Iwo has held several command positions, serving as Divisional Police Officer in Bayelsa State, Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos and Oyo States, Operations Officer in Bayelsa, and Assistant Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State. He has also served at the Police Staff College in Jos, as well as Commissioner of Police in the Counter Terrorism Unit and Force Intelligence Department at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The new Edo CP is an urbane officer with vast experience spanning administration, intelligence, operations, and public relations. He is also an internationally recognized cop, having served in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Sudan, and Darfur.

Until his posting to Edo, CP Edwin-Iwo was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence at the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and is married with children.

The Edo State Police Command has expressed confidence in the ability of the new Commissioner to build on the achievements of his predecessor and provide effective leadership in securing the state. Residents of Edo are urged to cooperate with the new CP and the entire police force to ensure the maintenance of law and order in the state.

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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1 month ago

March 20, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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1 month ago

March 15, 2026

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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2 months ago

March 5, 2026

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.