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Nigeria Police Force Condemns Assault on Officer in Lagos, Pledges Full Legal Action
The Nigeria Police Force has expressed strong disapproval following the recent assault on a police officer in Lagos State on June 22, 2024, at Chevron Roundabout in Lekki. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, voiced his dismay over the incident.
The attacker, 47-year-old Oluwaseun Jacobs, a cobbler from Ajah, was swiftly apprehended and has been arraigned on three charges: assault occasioning bodily harm and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
The court has set the next hearing for July 8, 2024, with Jacobs currently held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending further legal proceedings.
IGP Egbetokun assured all police officers of the Force’s unwavering support in the face of rights violations, emphasizing that the safety of officers is paramount. He reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate any assault on its officers and will ensure that perpetrators face the full force of the law.
The NPF urges all citizens to respect the role of the police in maintaining law and order, and to support efforts in creating a safer society.
The Force remains committed to protecting lives and property, upholding justice, and enforcing the rule of law. Further updates on this case will be provided as legal proceedings continue.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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