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Lagos CP Removes Onipanu DPO, Officers for Unprofessional Conduct

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5 years ago

March 25, 2021

Eric

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has ordered the immediate redeployment of CSP Francis Ani, the Divisional Police Officer, Onipanu Division of the Lagos State Police Command and some of his officers for the harassment and illegal detention of Tunde Abass and Kabir Mohammed.

Tunde Abass was allegedly accused by the Police at Onipanu Division of recording the harassment and forceful arrest of Kabir Mohammed at the Onipanu Area of the State on Friday March 19, 2021 at about 5pm.

The intervention of Tunde in the matter did not go down well with the policemen, and they arrested and detained him.

The police boss took the decision on Wednesday after studying the report of the investigation into the incident, which had gone viral, saying Tunde’s rights were grossly violated by the DPO and his men.

The Commissioner of Police therefore, condemned the act as display of unprofessionalism and excessive use of power, thereby sending a message to the world that the Command will not, for any reason, condone irregularities; and to serve as deterrent to other policemen who are fond of harassing, extorting and engaging in acts of lawlessness, unprofessionalism and gross violation of poeples rights in the state.CP Odumosu also ordered that the concerned policemen be given orderly room trial for appropriate punishments to be served.

Meanwhile, the DPO has been redeployed to the State Command Headquarters.

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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22 hours ago

March 6, 2026

Eric

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each and two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties is to deposit title deeds of properties in highbrow Maitama or Asokoro.

The defendants have been ordered to deposit their international passports with the court.

They are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian correctional service pending perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until March 16 for the commencement of the trial.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.