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Dino Melaye: The Police Lied Between Their Teeth – Ozekhome
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Eric
A PRESS RELEASE BY MIKE OZEKHOME’S CHAMBERS
Our attention has just been drawn to a trending television video in, which the AIG (Legal) of the Nigeria Police, Mr David Igbodo, trivialized his ignoble dehumanization of Senator Melaye, using his privileged official position. He referred to Dino’s ordeal as “Nigeria Movie Part 2”
Distinguished Senator Dino Melaye, has, for quite some time, been receiving fusillades of politically motivated attacks, on his life, political career and health. His offence, that has attracted these attacks upon his person, is that he is exposing and speaking out against the anti-people policies of both the federal government under President Buhari, and the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who governs his state.
On Friday, the 28th of December, 2018, a team of plain-clothed Policemen, had stormed Senator Dino Melaye’s house at No 11 Sangha Street, Maitama, Abuja, and barricaded the entire street before eventually forcefully gaining entry into his compound. The said plain-clothed Policemen proceeded to beat up Melaye’s security whom they immediately handcuffed. They also arrested the cook and other domestic staff in Senator Dino’s residence. They chased away all family members from Dino’s house.
The Nigeria Police, led by the Commissioner of Police, FCT, proceeded to disconnect electricity and gas supply to the premises of Senator Dino Melaye, thereby putting his life and health in grave danger. They also disconnected water supply to his home thus denying him access to water. Senator Dino Melaye’s dependants were without water and food, for over seven days, as the said Policemen blocked his gate, denying family members and his friends, access to his house. Senator Dino Melaye is a known asthmatic person.
The Nigeria Police through, AIG David Igbodo, granted a press conference wherein he falsely and defamatorily described their intimidation and humiliation of Senator Dino Melaye, as “Nigerian movie part 2”. This statement by the Nigeria Police is aimed at creating bias in the mind of the Nigerian public and indeed the judiciary, which will eventually be saddled with the responsibility of determining the trumped-up charges against distinguished Senator Dino Melaye. It is given this, that we, as Melaye’s lawyers, have deemed it expedient to put the records straight before the Nigerian public, lest Mr Igbodo’s ungodly tissue of lies are donned with the garb of truth.
It would be recalled that Senator Dino Melaye, had on the 24th of December, 2018, cried out to the world, that he had received credible information that there was a grand plan by the Police, sponsored by Yahaya Bello, the Governor of Kogi State, to arrest him and inject him with lethal substances to terminate his life. It would also be recalled that Senator Dino Melaye, who has since parted ways with his earlier party, the ruling APC, has been quite vociferous in the condemnation of the poor performance of the federal government and his state government under Yahaya Bello. Consequent upon this, he has received politically motivated attacks on his life and political career by his political enemies, using the instrumentality of a willing Nigeria Police Force and their operatives.
Members of the public would also recall how Senator Dino Melaye had personally narrated his ordeal on Thursday, the 19th day of July, 2018, to the effect that whilst he was returning to his hometown, around Iya junction, Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State, in a convoy of over twenty vehicles, after the commissioning of his constituency projects, in Kogi West Senatorial District, he was attacked by armed Policemen and his vehicle shot at sporadically, by the armed Policemen who attacked him. A petition was immediately written to the IGP, intimating him of the premeditated violent attack on Melaye. Till date, we have not received any response to the said petition, and the Nigeria Police is now incredulously on the verge of preparing a charge against Senator Dino Melaye in respect of an alleged attack on his life, by Police officers, claiming that Melaye’s security (not Melaye himself), shot and wounded a Police officer.
Senator Melaye had also informed the general public, that recently, on the 12th of October 2018, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State, sent armed Policemen who invaded his country home in Kogi State, looking for him. He believes the invasion was targeted at assassinating him, over his opposing political views. It was only when the villagers raised the alarm that the said armed Policemen, fled. Senator Dino Melaye then petitioned the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and copied the said petition to several International Organizations. And again, no response was received in respect of this petition till date. We strongly believe that there is an underlying motive for the timing of the recent attacks on Senator Dino Melaye.
Senator Dino Melaye who is also contesting for the Senatorial slot of the Kogi West, Senatorial District, was scheduled to be one of the keynote speakers on 5th of January, 2019, in Lokoja Kogi State, the day his party, the PDP, flagged off in its national campaign in Kogi State. Senator Dino Melaye verily believes that the federal government is doing everything possible, including the use of our publicly financed Nigeria Police apparatchik, to harass, intimidate, silence and possibly kill him, thereby ultimately frustrating his senatorial ambition.
It is pertinent to note that the incident that led to the alleged case of attempted homicide against Senator Dino Melaye took place, far back, on the 19th of July, 2018. Senator Dino Melaye has since then always been at the National Assembly, discharging his legislative duties. The Nigeria Police also know his home in Abuja. They have always seen him at the National Assembly. They never sent invitation letters personally to him. If they sent any through the Clerk of the National Assembly, no such invitation was received by Senator Dino Melaye.
For the Nigeria Police to come out during this period of political campaign, to arrest Senator Dino Melaye, is a clear indication that there is a plot using the Nigeria Police, to frustrate Senator Dino Melaye, politically. The alleged offence which Dino Melaye purportedly committed was allegedly in Kogi State. The said alleged offence has nothing to do with his physical residence in Maitama Abuja. Why would the Nigeria Police lay siege on, and barricade the street and stop family members and political associates of Dino Melaye from accessing his house, since the house was never a crime scene?
It would be recalled that Melaye had complianed to the world that the Kogi State, Governor in his desperate attempts to undo Dino Melaye politically, had stage-managed his botched recall from the Senate, which process failed ignominiously even while he was chained to a hospital bed like an animal by the same Nigeria Police. The process of the alleged recall was also commenced in a similar disgraceful manner, which the Igbodo of Nigeria police is now branding Nigerian Movie Part 2. The Nigeria Police had arrested him, imobilized him, and during that period, the recall process was hurridely carried out. Yet, it failed woefully. It is thus the Nigeria Police, not Dino, that is acting the script of the federal government and Dino’s state governor, in their desperate attempt to silence Dino Melaye and frustrate his political ambition.
The Nigeria Police had since April, 2018, withdrawn Senator Dino Melaye’s Police security attached to him. The Nigeria Police has since refused all requests, to restore Dino Melaye’s security, despite several letters written to them, including letters from the Senate President and the Clerk of the National Assembly. The Police has never been able to proffer any reason whatsoever for withdrawing the security attached to a serving Senator, till date.
The same Nigeria Police has since refused to release Senator Dino Melaye’s International Passports which is in their custody, notwithstanding a clear order of court directing them to release same forthwith, since 25th of July 2018. Till date, Dino’s passports are still illegally and wrongfully detained by the same Police, notwithstanding the subsisting court order, and several letters from our chambers urging them to release same.
Senator Dino Melaye’s health has worsened because of Police brutality. These facts are known to the Police and Igbodo, the Head of their Legal Department. Many of them have been judicially pronounced upon by the courts, in some of the several trumped up charges filed against Melaye, by the Police. It is highly condemnable that the Nigeria Police would be making a caricature of the health status of not just a Nigerian, but a distinguished serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. To this, we say, that the life and health of every man, is in the hands of God. Today, it is Dino. Who knows whom it might be,tomorrow.
Dino Melaye hereby denies most vehemently, the statement ascribed by AIG David Igbodo, to the effect that Dino has been absenting himself from his trial in Lokoja Kogi State. This statement by Mr Igbodo betrays their desperation to paint Dino black, just to rubbish his high reputation before the Nigerian public. The said statement is untrue and constitutes a calculated attempt to bias the mind of the judiciary, which will ultimately decide on these fake charges. Court processes and proceedings are public records which can be accessed by anyone. Senator Dino Melaye has consistently appeared for his trial in Lokoja, Kogi State. It is the Nigeria Police that is deliberately frustrating its case, apparently having no iota of evidence to substantiate the trumped up charges against Dino Melaye.
The Nigeria Police had consistently failed to produce one of the co-accused persons in court, the basis of which the trial has been stalled severally. It was only on the last adjourned date, that the Police orally informed the court that the said co-accused has died in detention. There was absolutely nothing before the court such as a medical report, to show the cause of the alleged death. The court berated the prosecution, and directed them to make a formal application to that effect; hence the matter was further adjourned.
Melaye has, within five months, and over six times, been charged before different hierarchies of Nigerian courts, on trumped-up charges, with a view to harass and intimidate him.
Some of these frivolous charges have either been withdrawn by the Police themselves or struck out by the courts, for being frivolous and vexatious, as he has not committed any known criminal offence.
Melaye says that no prior invitation was ever served on him as a serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, prior to the forceful invasion of his home by the agents of the Police in respect of any known offence.
He states that prior invitation ought to have been sent to him, as a serving Senator, through the Clerk of the National Assembly before the forceful invasion of his home, but none was ever served on him.
We, as Melaye’s lawyers, had to get him to voluntarily submit himself to the Police, following our assurance to him that we would carefully monitor the situation and ensure that no harm came to him.
Following Melaye’s voluntary submission to the Police in company of his lawyers, he was first taken to the SARS Police Station where he collapsed. Seeing his dangerous health situation, the police were forced to rush him to the Police hospital at Area 1, Garki, Abuja, where they kept him from 4th January to 11th January, 2019.
It is apposite to point out that when Dino got to the hospital, his BP was taken on 4th January, 2019 and it was 120/80.
By 6th of January, 2019, when it was again taken, it was 130/90. Similar exercise carried out on 7th January, 2019, revealed that the Applicant’s BP had frightenly shot up to 150/110, because of his terrible health situation. Dino was therefore rushed to Alliance Police Hospital by the Police themselves, where he was attended to by three specialist physicians – Neurologist, Pulmonologists and Cardiologist. Mr Igbodo is aware of that.
These specialists gave a medical report that Melaye should immediately be evacuated to either Alliance Hospital or National Hospital, Abuja, as his hospital at Garki can not provide the type of treatment or environment suitable for his recovery. Mr Igbodo and his all-powerful Police Force refused to honour this medical advice of experts and specialists till date. He knows very well the Police Hospital at Area 1 where he has been taken to is ill-equipped and there are no adequate specialists/personnel to care and cater for his peculiar degenerative health status.
Melaye’s statements were taken on the 8th of January, 2019, in his poor health condition and he has made three statements thus far.
Mr Igbodo knows as a matter of fact that no warrant of arrest was ever shown to Dino’s brother who had requested for same from the Police; and none was shown to Nkem Okoro, Esq, a lawyer from the law firm of Mike Ozekhomes’s Chambers, who had come to confirm if there was indeed any warrant for his arrest. Mr Igbodo also knows that no warrant of arrest was shown to his lead counsel, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, whose intervention had led to Dino’s voluntary submission of himself to the Police; and none has been shown to Dino till date.
Since his incarceration in Police custody, both at the SARS office at Guzape, Abuja, and the Police hospital at Area 1, Garki, Abuja, Dino and team of lawyers had serially, continuously and variously begged the Police and operatives to grant Dino administrative bail, a request they have bluntly refused to grant.
Based on this refusal, we were compelled to write a formal letter to the Police, making the same request for administrative bail. The said letter has also not been replied to, nor its contents granted till date, by Mr Igbodo and his all-conquering Police.
To the utter shock of Melaye, Igbodo’s Police, on the 11th day of January, 2019, came with over six masked armed police officers, to Senator Dino Melaye’s hospital ward, where he had been detained in custody by the Police itself and whisked him away to the DSS medical facility, along Airport Road, Abuja, which is several kilometres away, without any justifiable reason.
On arrival at the DSS clinic, not sure of the sinister intentions and motives of the Police, having not complained to be taken away from the Police clinic, Dino refused to be admitted into the DSS clinic, since he had no issue with the DSS. The Policemen led by Mr Igbodo, who brought him to the DSS facility dumped him outside the hall, under the cold and indecent elements of nature, on Mr Igbodo’s instructions.
Dino was able to reach out to our law firm and we immediately sent representatives to go and inform the Police about the clear order of the court that he be kept in a Police facility and that our client had no business being in the DSS facility.
Upon our team of lawyers arriving there, the DSS security guard kept them outside for more than an hour. At the end of the day, they only allowed one of the lawyers, in the person of Miss Oluchi Uche, to have access into the DSS facility. On arriving there, the lawyer met with our client lying down helplessly on the floor, where he had been dumped on Mr Igbodo’s Orders.
Our representative requested to know why the Police were attempting to disobey the custodial court order which outrightly stated that Dino be kept in a Police facility. Mr Igbodo replied very cynically and aggressively that the Police have a right to detain an accused in any facility of their choice. He went ahead and threatened to chain, manacle and shackle Dino on his hands and bundle him into the facility, using brute force, if he refused to go in.
Miss Uche confronted Mr igbodo, advising him (a lawyer for that matter), against allowing himselve to be used as an instrument of oppression and illegality. Mr Igbodo boasted openly that Dino could sleep in the cold for all he cared. This notwithstanding the fact that Mr Igbodo knows Dino’s critical medical situation, attested to by his Police medical personnel. Consequently, he dumped Dino on the floor of the DSS facility, where he was left to sleep outside, in the cold. The whole world saw this ugly scene on the social and print media.
The latest in the Police magical performance (they are the ones actually playing comical scenes), is that Dino as at this morning, was moved to SARS detention custody where he is presently being kept.
CONCLUSION
The Nigeria Police is here reminded of the constitutional provisions in Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution and other statutory and international instruments, which presume every accused person innocent until his guilt is established beyond all reasonable doubt before a court of competent jurisdiction. We have observed in the press conference by AIG David Igbodo, that he clearly made statements prejudicially suggesting that the Police have already concluded on the guilt of Senator Dino Melaye, without even waiting for any pronouncement by the courts to that effect. This, we believe, does not accord with internationally accepted best practices by Police any where in the world, contrary to Mr Igbodo’s ascertion. The world and the international community are hereby alerted about the evil machinations of the Nigeria Police Force towards Senator Dino Melaye.
Chief Mike A.A Ozekhome, SAN, OFR, FCIArb, Ph.D, LL.D
Chief Counsel/Head of Chambers
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Rebels Without a Cause! Oborevwori, Eno; Who’s Next?
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June 23, 2025By
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By Eric Elezuo
The spate of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate topics of discourse among the nation’s political elites, and analysts, with many wondering what the attraction could be?
Many have described the defections as a form of rebellion, whose cause is still unknown; a replica of the 1955 blockbuster romance/action movie, ‘Rebel Without a Cause’.
In a space of two months, two notable governors of the South South states of Delta and Akwa Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno, have ditched their parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defecting the APC, thereby handing over on a silver platter the states have been PDP since 1999 to the APC. Their reasons have aligned with what a political stakeholder, Kenneth Okonkwo described as ‘transgenderic’.
Giving reasons for his defection, Oborevwori, through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said it was not about political survival but the need to realign with the federal government in the interest of Delta State.
He said the defection is geared towards reshaping the 2027 electoral landscape and boosting the state’s access to federal partnerships.
“Governor Oborevwori’s decision to align with the APC is a strategic and thoughtful move driven by a singular objective: to fast-track Delta State’s development through enhanced collaboration with the federal government.
“This decision is not about political survival or personal ambition it is about putting Delta first.
“At this critical juncture in Nigeria’s democratic evolution, alignment with the center offers states a rare opportunity to attract greater federal support, foster inclusive governance, and unlock critical infrastructure and economic investments.
“As a seasoned legislator and grassroots politician, Governor Oborevwori understands that Delta State cannot afford to remain on the periphery of national politics. His defection reflects a bold and necessary step to reposition the state for lasting progress,” the statement said in part.
While receiving Oborevwori to its fold, the APC noted that several prominent leaders of the PDP, including former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and all elected legislators, chairmen and councillors of local governments and wards, appointed members of the executive, both at the state and federal level joined the foray into its fold.
In a statement in April, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, described the defection as a major political development and expressed the party’s excitement over the move.
“The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, is highly elated by the decision of the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Sheriff Oborevwori, to join our great party,” the statement read.
The APC emphasised its readiness to fully integrate the new members.
“Our great party welcomes this important development and assures the governor, as well as incoming leaders and members of Delta PDP, of our fullest cooperation and accommodation within the APC family,” Morka stated.
In a voice similar to Oborevwori’s a few weeks later, Akwa Ibom state governor, Umo Eno rekindle the defection story, also citing the need to be close to federal power, even as he had no immediate need to do so.
Justifying his decision to dump the party that made him governor, Pastor Eno went biblical, aligning himself with the children of Issachar in the Holy Bible, who were able to interpret the times and season. The governor had hinted of his defection earlier, saying “What Akwa Ibom people want is good governance, not the name of the party”, giving political watchers the impression that there was no good governance in Akwa Ibom, and that only belonging to the APC guarantees good governance for a state.
The PDP however, described the governor’s move as a personal decision that contradicts the will of the people, noting that the 2027 election would be about Nigeria and not individual politicians.
The APC governors, on their part, rejoiced and warmly welcomed him and his team into their fold, assuring him that he would not regret his decision to join them, saying it was a homecoming for him and that they would support him.
Justifying his defection, Eno stated in his speech that “From time, the political space, particularly in this state and the nation in general has been awash with news of my likely movement from the PDP, the platform that had provided the levers and ladders of my political ascendancy to the position of Governor of this state. This discussion has elicited various layers of analysis in the process. Today, I answer some of those nagging questions.
“This morning, I submitted a formal letter of resignation from the PDP to the Ward Chairman, same copy has been sent to both the State Chairman as well as the National Chairman. I thank the PDP for their support, their love and for working with me for the past two years in the affairs of running Akwa Ibom state.
“But this is a defining moment. I’ve therefore decided, after due consultations with all critical stakeholders across the state in the last three months. I believe no one has moved progressively or has ever changed party in this state that has consulted as widely as I’ve done. That consultation culminated in meeting with all the critical stakeholders in the PDP last night where I explained that as the children of Ichaka, we must be able to interpret and flow with the times and not run against the tide.
“Having completed the rounds of consultations, as your servant you’ve elected to serve you, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). I state categorically that I have by today’s (yesterday’s) event changed my political affiliation, but will continue to uphold my values, my moral fibre, foundational principles I’ve nourished through my life. Those values will remain unchanged and I will always work with you regardless of party affiliations.
“Coming from the PDP, I make it emphatically clear that we’re not joining the APC from a position of weakness. We’re joining from a position of strength, bringing value to the APC in Akwa Ibom, wanting to build back a party that has once been torn apart, where people go their different direction. We’re supporting the President for a second term in office to complete reforms he has started. I have decided to join the train of the President, to support him, so I will not be accused of being anti-partisan. Today I’ve made the bold declaration to join that train.”
Eno’s defection however, recorded a dent as his Commissioner for Special Duties, Ini Ememobong, immediately resigned from office, citing the need to retain his principles.
But others have said that Oborevwori, Eno and their co-travellers in the defection saga may be justified in their act seeing that Nigeria politics is a case of winner takes all. And in addition to the crises rocking the opposition, it may be difficult to ascertain the exact signatory that would guarantee their reelection in 2027, which key, authentic officials of the political parties are still in contention.
If the excuses the defectors are giving are anything to go by, more defections may follow. The suspended governor of Rivers State, Sir Sim Fubara, may likely jump ship into the APC to protect his political future.
The governors of Enugu, Bayelsa, Kano, Abia and many more, have at one time or another rumored to be flirting with the opposition, APC. Their defections in the nearest future may just be a 50/50 bet.
Governor Douye of Bayelsa has since denied any link to APC of intention to defect.
Time will tell.
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Embrace Learning, Collaboration Others to Boost Career Success, Fidelity Bank MD Charges Women
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June 23, 2025By
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The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has encouraged women professionals to embrace continuous learning, courage, and collaboration as key habits for achieving long-term career success and breaking through professional barriers.
She gave the charge during a Women’s Roundtable hosted by the bank over the weekend at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. Themed “Mentorship with Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe”, the event drew female professionals from various sectors and was held under the Recognition and Networking arm of the bank’s HerFidelity Proposition, a flagship initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs and professionals across Nigeria.
Explaining the vision behind HerFidelity, Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe noted that the initiative was born out of a strong need to provide women with holistic support beyond access to finance.
“In my engagements with women across different industries, I’ve seen first-hand that while talent and ambition abound, many still lack access to capital, skills development, health support, and networks,” she said.
“HerFidelity was created to bridge that gap by focusing on four key pillars: access to capital, capacity building, wellness for work-life balance, and entrepreneurship support. It’s one of the initiatives I’m most proud of, because when women thrive, communities prosper and economies flourish.”
The interactive mentorship session, held in a Q&A format, offered participants an opportunity to learn directly from the trailblazing CEO, who shared personal experiences and career insights.
Advising young women aspiring to leadership, she said: “Believe in yourself, be ready to work hard, and never shy away from taking smart risks. Seek out mentors, invest in meaningful relationships, and above all, collaborate, because no one truly succeeds alone.”
The event also featured fun competitions and giveaways, with attendees winning exciting gifts courtesy of Fidelity Bank.
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The police in Lagos State have finally arrested the most feared and wanted hired killer, Wasiu Akinwande aka Olori Eso, signposting a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crimes.
The 44-year-old suspect, described as a “vicious and notorious” cultist kingpin and the head of a deadly killer gang, was captured on June 20, 2025, in a well-coordinated special operation by the Command’s Tactical Squad operatives.
Announcing the arrest in a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, described Akinwande as “the most wanted suspect in Lagos history in recent time.”
Hundeyin said the operation that led to his arrest was carried out with precision after months of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
He noted that the suspect was finally apprehended at his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State after managing to evade arrest for years by fleeing across State lines.
“For over a decade now, from 2009 until 2024, Wasiu Akinwande and his gangs have terrorised the people and communities, particularly in the Mushin area of Lagos State,” Hundeyin said.
“He was responsible for organising and executing series of armed robberies, cold-blooded murders, kidnappings and cult-related killings,” he added.
The suspect’s reign of terror reportedly instilled fear and panic among residents of Mushin and its environs.
The police described his arrest as a significant victory in its campaign against violent crime and a testament to its resolve to ensure justice for victims.
Following his arrest, police operatives raided his residence in Mushin, where a cache of arms and ammunition was discovered.
According to the police, Akinwande admitted that the weapons were used in his numerous operations.
Items recovered from the premises included multiple assault rifles, pump-action guns, pistols, magazines, live ammunition of various calibres, a dagger, walkie-talkies, and nine international passports belonging to different individuals.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), to lead a team of specially selected detectives to expand the investigation and track down other members of Akinwande’s gang.
At least four families have already come forward to identify the suspect as the man responsible for the deaths of their children and wards, adding to the growing list of allegations against him.
In his reaction, CP Jimoh commended the operatives involved in the operation, describing their efforts as a demonstration of courage, professionalism, and dedication.
“We are proud of the operatives who risked their lives to bring this violent fugitive to justice. Lagosians can sleep a little easier knowing this killer is off the streets,” he said.
The Commissioner reassured the public that the safety and security of Lagos residents remain the Command’s top priority.
“The Lagos State Police Command remains steadfast in its mission to make Lagos a no-go area for criminals and ensure the safety and security of all Lagosians and visitors alike,” Jimoh said.
The police said Akinwande is currently in police custody under tight security and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The police have also appealed to members of the public to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information that will aid crime-fighting efforts across the State.
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