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IGP Orders Probe into Minors’ Detention Conditions, Calls for Child-Friendly Police Reforms
Following the recent detainment and arraignment of several young individuals on November 1, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who is currently abroad on official assignments, has directed an investigation into the conditions and welfare of these youths while held in police custody.
The IGP, who was attending the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) committee meeting in Algiers, Algeria, reportedly issued instructions to examine how these young detainees were treated and whether proper care was provided during their time in detention.
Today, from Glasgow, Scotland, where he is currently attending the Interpol General Assembly, the IGP received an investigative report on the matter.
He promised to carefully review the findings and ensure that any issues or procedural gaps uncovered in the treatment of these minors are thoroughly addressed.
The IGP emphasized the importance of accountability, indicating that any lapses in procedure or oversight would be corrected as part of the force’s commitment to upholding justice and ensuring the humane treatment of all detainees, particularly minors.
To underscore his commitment to a professional and child-sensitive approach in police investigations, the IGP has summoned Deputy Commissioners of Criminal Investigation Departments (DCs CID) and Heads of Investigation Units nationwide for a conference and workshop.
This meeting, set to take place on November 7, 2024, at the Police Resource Center in Jabi, Abuja, aims to strengthen investigative procedures, focusing on approaches that are sensitive to the needs and rights of young and vulnerable individuals.
The planned workshop will also cover international best practices in detainee care, with child welfare as a central concern.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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