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Air strike killed top Bello Turji’s aide, fighters in Sokoto – Army

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Shaudo Alku, a close associate of the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, has been confirmed killed in a targeted airstrike.

The operation, carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama, struck a terrorist hideout near Tunfa Primary School in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday.

The Nigerian Armed Forces confirmed that Alku, a key link in cross-border terrorist logistics, was killed alongside several fighters and suspected high-ranking commanders.

According to intelligence reports, Alku had crossed into Nigeria from Niger Republic to attend a clandestine strategy meeting convened by Turji’s network.

A source from the military who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Surveillance and actionable intelligence enabled the Nigerian military to pinpoint the gathering, prompting a swift and decisive air assault that neutralised multiple targets.

“This operation marks a significant step in dismantling the command structure of terrorist groups operating across the North West.

“Alku was not just a foot soldier. He was deeply involved in arms procurement and coordination of cross-border insurgent activity.”

The Nigerian Army, via its official communication channels, described the success as a demonstration of its resolve to rid the country of terrorism and restore peace to the embattled communities of Sokoto, Zamfara, and Katsina States.

The statement added that mop-up operations were ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend fleeing terrorists.

Bello Turji, long considered one of the most dangerous and elusive bandit leaders in the region, has maintained a brutal reign marked by mass abductions, killings, and attacks on civilian settlements.

His network stretches across state and international borders, complicating military operations.

The elimination of Alku, according to a security expert in Sokoto, is expected to disrupt the logistical and operational capabilities of Turji’s faction, though analysts caution that the battle is far from over.

“This is a big win, no doubt.

“But dismantling terrorist networks requires sustained pressure and coordination with neighbouring countries, especially Niger and Chad,” said a conflict and security analyst, Dr. Yusuf Anka.

Residents in Isa LG have expressed relief over the development.

“We heard the explosions and later saw helicopters. It gave us hope that the government has not forgotten us,” said a resident who requested anonymity for security reasons.

This strike is the latest in a series of intensified aerial offensives launched under Operation Fagge Yama, a renewed military campaign aimed at rooting out terrorists and bandits in Nigeria’s troubled North West.

Lagos Police SCID Wears A New Look

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

Good public servants are wont to continue, improve on where their predecessors stopped. They often moot ideas that begets reformation and productivity. They are quick to learn lessons, borrow a leaf from their predecessors. Where former office holders failed, the current occupier of that office would as a matter of great urgency, rectifies and look critically into the nucleus of that failure. This, with time, will stand them out as being proactive about reformation, efficiency , reconstruction and rehabilitation.

In recent times, the State Criminal Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, on old Panti street ( now Musuliu Smith street) has been endowed with resilient and uncommon officers with keen interests not only on the welfare and welbeing of their surbordinates, but foster collaborations with stakeholders and sister’s agencies, made their working environment clean and tidy.

Today, a visit to SCID shows an ambience with pristine and exhilirating atmosphere.Green lush has become order of the day. Thanks to the construction, designs, reshaping aestethically the infrastructure by DCP Dayo Akinbisehin,the officer in charge of SCID.


The lawns and flowers are mowed, tendered to meet up to eco system standards. Painting of the buildings are at advanced stage, fitted marbles and tiles adorned both the floors of offices and corridors.The place now wears a new looks to visitors’ delight.

The importance of operating in a clean environment is not only been stressed by Akinbisehin to his detectives, but the perception of the public about the policeman and woman and his or her working environment, has taken a paradigm shift with the beautification, landscaping and new design of the SCID headquarters by DCP Akinbisehin.

To add colour and glamour to this new look, the Visitors’ Waiting Space is been reconstructed to accommodate more visitors. Not left out, the cells for inmates has been given facelift.

Working in a conducive and clean environment as being emphasized by Akinbisehin, does not only help the productivity and effeciency of staff, but enhances the good health of the staff for optimal performance.

Police arrest dethroned Edo community leader, 4 others, recover arms, human skull

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested the recently dethroned Ohen of Okhoromi, Ovbokhan Kelvin, and four others during a sting operation carried out on Saturday.

 

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, the operation was executed by officers from the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad in collaboration with the Anti-Kidnapping Squad.

 

The suspects were identified as “dethroned Ohen of Okhoromi one Ovbokhan Igbinovia Kelvin 43yrs, Osarodion Omoregie 41yrs, Charles Otasowei 55yrs, Edwin Igbinovia 45yrs and Osagie Igbinovia 44yrs.”

 

Yamu further disclosed that several dangerous items were recovered during the raid.

The following exhibits; two (2) AK 47 rifles with breach numbers TH4782 and 6683 respectively, two (2) single barrel locally made shotguns, Three (3) empty AK47 magazines, one (1) OFM magazine, eleven (11) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and a suspected human skull were recovered when search was conducted.

 

“The investigation is ongoing to recover other arms and ammunition in his possession and arrest his fleeing gang members,” the statement said.

Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to fighting crime across the state.

“CP Monday Agbonika, fdc assures the general public that the Command would not be deterred or distracted in its resolve to rid the state of all forms of crimes and criminality,” the statement added.

80-yr-old ex-convict, 82-yr-old grandma arrested as NDLEA intercepts N3.2bn opioids

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Nabs Poly student selling drugs to others; recovers cocaine in female headgear going to Australia; uncovers AK 47 rifle, magazines in maize sack

 

By Ebinum Samuel

Two octogenarians: an 80-year-old grandpa Ayuba Ashiru and 82-year-old grandma Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday as well as her daughter Chisom Uchechi, 32, top the list of suspects arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in raids carried out across the country while opioids worth over N3.2billion were intercepted at Apapa seaport in Lagos and Port Harcourt port, Onne, Rivers state.

Ayuba had previously been arrested and prosecuted by NDLEA for drug dealing offences was convicted and served 10-year jail term between 2014 and 2024. He was again arrested on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at Barazana street, Dogarawa area of Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State by NDLEA officers acting on credible intelligence. A total of 2.3kilograms of skunk packaged in nylons and papers in retail sizes were recovered from him. He claimed to have been in the illicit drug trade for the past 46 years.

Similarly, NDLEA operatives in Abia state on Saturday 17th May raided the home of 82-year-old Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday at Umuaguma Ntigha Uzor village where different quantities of methamphetamine, tramadol and skunk, a strain of cannabis as well as a cash exhibit of N130,600 were recovered from her and her daughter, 32-year-old Chisom Uchechi. The grandma confessed that she and her daughter took over the drug trade after her son who started the business died two years ago.

At the Port Harcourt Ports complex in Onne, Rivers state, a total of three million (3,000,000) pills of tapentadol and carisoprodol royal 225mg worth N2.1billion in street value were intercepted in one of the containers watch-listed by the Agency based on intelligence. The seizure was made on Wednesday 14th May during a joint examination of the container by NDLEA officers, men of Customs Service and other security agencies.

In like manner, NDLEA operatives at the Apapa seaport in Lagos on Tuesday 13th May intercepted another watch-listed container declared to have new car parts and accessories from India. During a joint examination with other security agencies, a total of 169,800 bottles of codeine syrup worth over N1.1billion in street value were discovered concealed in the shipment.

In Kwara state, no fewer than 199,200 pills of tramadol were recovered from two suspects: Abdulwahab Quadir and Abdulraheem Ismail on Friday 16th May following their arrest at Gegele area of Ilorin by NDLEA operatives who also raided Favour Lodge in the state capital where an HND 1 student of the Department of Laboratory Science Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ibrahim Oladimeji Abdulateef was arrested with 650grams of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis already measured in 149 cups, which he sells to other students.

At a courier company in Lagos, NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) on Friday 16th May intercepted 250grams of cocaine concealed in female headgear going to Australia.

In Niger state, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Mokwa-Jebba road on Thursday 15th May intercepted a Toyota Carina car marked AGL 945 BK conveying 316 blocks of skunk weighing 143kg while a suspect, Idris Kamal, 35, was arrested. Same day, operatives on patrol at Chachi junction along Kaduna road arrested Emmanuel Hassan, 26, with 14.3kg Loud. A swift follow up operation led to the arrest of the actual owner of the consignment, Bello Aliyu (alias Liti), 39.

While a 60-year-old suspect, Welman Kengbo was nabbed by NDLEA officers with 594.8kg skunk at Karu area of Nasarawa state on Friday 16th May, another suspect Oyenuga Toheeb

was arrested along Lekki/Epe expressway, Lagos on Thursday 15th May with 67.5kg of the same psychoactive substance.

In Taraba state, 5,350 pills of tramadol and diazepam were recovered from a suspect, Shafiu Ismail, 22, when he was arrested on Thursday 15th May at Sabonlayin, Jalingo LGA, while

Tijjani Mohammed, 35, was nabbed with 198kg skunk at Malamawa, Garki LGA, Jigawa state same day.

Meanwhile, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Abuja – Kaduna highway on Friday 16th May intercepted a 29-year-old Ismail Isah with an AK 47 rifle and two magazines concealed in a sack of maize. He will be transferred to the appropriate security agency for further investigation.

The War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) social advocacy activities by NDLEA Commands equally continued across the country in the past week. Some of them include: WADA sensitization lecture delivered to students and staff of Supreme International School, Fagge, Kano; Al-Arifeen International Academy, Kaduna; Nadado Primary School, Bakori, Katsina; Ila Orangun Grammar School, Ila Orangun, Osun state; and students and staff of Government Secondary School, Onne, Rivers state; among others.

While commending the officers and men of DOGI, Abia, Kaduna, Kwara, PHIPC, Apapa, Lagos, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Taraba, and Niger Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) also praised their counterparts in all the commands across the country for pursuing a fair balance between their drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.

 

PSC Staff Arrive Police Zonal Commands To Monitor Inspectors Promotion Interview

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By Ebinum Samuel

The Departmental Selection Board, DSB interview for Inspectors due for promotion to the next rank of unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP 2) begins tomorrow in all the 17 Police Zonal Command Headquarters across the federation.

 

The promotion interview will be jointly supervised by the Commission and senior Police Officers.

 

Hon Commissioners in the Commission are expected to monitor the exercise in their geo-political zones to ensure that the credibility of the exercise is not diluted.

 

Spokesman of the Commission , Ikechukwu Ani, confirmed that the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, had earlier warned that the promotion interview is not a do or die exercise insisting that the Commission will deal with any one trying to compromise its integrity.

 

The PSC Chairman noted that promotion and its processes in the Nigeria Police Force will always be based on merit and availability of vacancies.

 

He had also advised that Police Officers scheduled for the promotion interview should be prepared to face the interview panel and earn their promotion.

 

Argungu said the Commission is committed to building a new Police culture where merit, competence, and ability to innovate are paramount, especially in this era of intelligence policing. He advised the candidates to have confidence in the system and allow for a smooth and credible exercise.

ARGUNGU REAFFIRMS PSC COMMITMENT TO ENSURE POLICING INSTITUTIONS WORK WITH THE JUDICIARY TO UPHOLD THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS.. EXTOLS JUSTICE GALUMJE’S JUDICIARY LEGACY OF INTEGRITY 

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that the nation’s policing institutions work hand-in-hand with the judiciary to uphold the rights of citizens and ensure justice is not only done but seen to be done.

 

DIG Argungu noted that collaboration between the law enforcement community and the judiciary remains critical in building public trust and sustaining the democratic ideals “we all cherish”

 

The PSC Chairman who was represented by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations/ Spokesman of the Commission, spoke at the Gabriel Adikwu Annual Lecture series 2025 in honour of Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Federal Commissioner in the Police Service Commission. The ceremony held today, Saturday, May 17th in Yola, Adamawa State.

 

DIG Argungu extolled Justice Galumje’s judicial legacy which he said exemplified integrity, fairness, and unwavering commitment to justice.

 

His tenure on the bench, he noted was marked by courage, sound legal reasoning, and an enduring concern for equity and national unity.

 

” His life of service continues to inspire those of us in the public and security sectors to uphold the principles of justice and accountability in our respective duties”.

 

The PSC Chairman also noted that his wealth of experience has continued to guide the Commission in the discharge of its constitutional mandate of oversight of the Nigeria Police Force. This he said ” is an experience we have decided not to take for granted”.

 

The theme of this year’s lecture The law, The Court, and The People” according to DIG Argungu is not only timely but fundamental to the sustenance of justice, democracy, and the rule of law in our nation. He noted that it reminds “us that the legal system must always serve the people,

protect their rights, and uphold their dignity without fear or favour”.

 

The PSC Chairman commended the Organisers and urged all participants to reflect on the enduring role of the law and the courts in advancing the common good. “May this forum inspire continued dialogue, reform, and progress in our justice system and, may the legacy of Justice Galmuje continue to inspire future generations” he prayed.

 

In his brief remarks, Justice Galumje said the theme of this year’s Lecture; The Law, The Court and The People would not have come at a better time in the life of out nation “when People’s perception about the Judiciary, especially in election related litigation has taken a new dimension.

 

Justice Galumje declared that laws are rules of conduct or actions prescribed and formally recognised as binding and enforceable by a controlling authority,while the courts of law are institutions created by Parliament for interpretation of laws and conduct of trial of cases according to law.

 

He noted that in all of these “the People’s right to live in peace, and their properties secured is of the essence, adding that no matter how good the laws are, if they are unjustly interpreted and enforced, “anarchy will take over and the equation that holds the society together will surely crumble”.

 

Justice Galumje said that in Nigeria, there have been loud voices of dissent by a large segment of the society against the decisions of the courts of law. But noted, that it is a notorious fact ” that so many people that criticise courts judgements based such criticism on hearsay, they criticise without reading such judgement”.

 

The retired Supreme Court Justice however said that he is of the firm opinion that where there are such criticism, “the courts have a duty to have a second look at the ratio decidendi(reasons) for some of the judgements”.

 

He remarked that it is not the public opinion that represents what the law is, ” it is what the Judge pronounces in his judgment that becomes the law “

 

Justice Galumje observed that over the years, he has witnessed expansion of Judiciary Divisions and the Bar and the phenomenal growth in legal practice within the North East Geopolitical region. He made a case for assistance from governments of North East Geopolitical zone to the Gabriel Adikwu annual lecture series so as to sustain the programme.

Lawyer, client gunned down after court appearance in Anambra

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Panic spread through the Agulu and Nanka communities in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday after unknown gunmen gunned down a lawyer and his client shortly after a court session.

Eyewitnesses said the victims had just left the courtroom when they were trailed and attacked along the Amawbia-Agulu-Nanka-Ekwulobia-Uga-Akokwa road, a busy route that cuts through the area.

One local resident, speaking on condition of anonymity, noted the significance of the case the lawyer had been handling. “The case the lawyer was handling for the client was a very big case. The incident happened at a boundary between Nanka and Agulu, along the popular Amawbia-Agulu-Nanka-Ekwulobia-Uga-Akokwa road in the early hours of Thursday,” the source said.

Witnesses recounted that the lawyer was shot first, followed by his client who tried to flee the scene. The assailants quickly fled the area afterward.

Police have launched a probe into the killings. The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident and said investigations were ongoing.

He stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, had visited the crime scene with a team of senior officers and detectives. Initial findings indicate that the victims were targeted after their court appearance.

“The CP on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at about 11:30am, led a team of senior officers—including the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and experienced detectives from the Command—on a visit to the crime scene at Egbebelu village, Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area, where two persons were gruesomely murdered by yet-to-be-identified armed men operating on a motorcycle,” Ikenga said.

He continued, “The visit follows a reported incident involving the murder of two individuals, one of whom has been identified as a legal practitioner who had earlier secured the bail of an accused person in a pending murder case at High Court II, Ekwulobia.

“Preliminary investigations suggest that the victims were attacked while returning from the court session, having been trailed and double-crossed by the assailants.

“One of the victims survived the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital. The escapee has been debriefed by the Police and has provided crucial information that is aiding ongoing investigations and manhunt operations.

“The bodies of the deceased have been recovered and positively identified by their respective families. In the course of the preliminary investigations, a red Toyota Camry vehicle, believed to belong to one of the deceased, was recovered from the scene.”

Ikenga also said that tactical and intelligence teams have been deployed to hunt down the culprits. “Further updates will be provided in due course as the investigation progresses,” he added.

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LASTMA CONDUCTS ADVANCED TRAINING ON MENTAL WELL-BEING AND TRAUMA CARE FOR SENIOR OFFICERS AT OSHODI

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today organized a one-day Advanced Training Workshop themed “Mental Well-Being and Trauma Care” for its senior officers at the Agency’s Training Room, Oshodi, Lagos.

The impactful session was spearheaded by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, and featured a distinguished lecture by Professor Akindotun Merino, President of JARS Educational Group, U.S.A., and Founder of the Africa Trauma Care Alliance. Professor Merino, a renowned mental health advocate, delivered deep insights into the psychological dynamics of trauma, resilience, and emotional intelligence in high-stress work environments.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Bakare-Oki urged participants to engage proactively with the training, emphasizing the critical importance of psychological stability in public service delivery.

He stressed that the advanced training would go a long way in ensuring effectiveness and prompt service delivery to all road users particularly motoring public.

“The Lagos State Government continues to invest significantly in the professional advancement of LASTMA personnel through structured training, retraining programmes, and the provision of modern operational tools and safety kits,” he stated.

He further stressed that mental wellness is essential for officers tasked with managing the intense pressures of traffic control in a bustling metropolis like Lagos.

The training underscores LASTMA’s commitment to fostering a mentally resilient and emotionally intelligent workforce—capable of executing its mandate with empathy, efficiency, and professionalism.

Other participants at the advanced training includes all Directors, Comptrollers, Commanders and including LASTMA Unit Heads.

Conflict Of Role Weakens Due Process In Administration Of Criminal Justice – Argungu

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By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni has identified conflict of roles as a result of uncertainty of mandate as one of the key challenges /threats confronting the due process application and compliance in the administration of criminal justice instruments in Nigeria. He called for defined roles for the nation’s security Agencies so that their mandates will not be ambiguous and conflicting.

The PSC Chairman also called for the review of the nation’s current passive justice systems as currently in place at the Federal and state Government levels.

DIG Argungu was speaking today, Thursday, May 15th 2025 at a one day Programne for Security Agencies, Criminal Justice Organisations and other Related bodies to review, appraise and explore the nuances associated with implementation and compliance of salient features and provisions of Administration of Criminal Justice Instruments in Abuja by
CLEEN FOUNDATION in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force.

He delivered the Programme’s Key note address titled ‘The Executive Forum for Efficient implementation of the administration of criminal justice Regime in Nigeria’.

He also identified lack of funds, globalisation and computerisation, intra/inter Service conflict, unnecessary competition, and petty jealousy as some of the other draw backs in the implementation of the Regime.

DIG Argungu also mentioned lack of coordination and collaboration, ignorance of roles and functions, politicisation of crime and security issues and called on the Federal Government and State Governments to review the current passive justice systems at their various levels

He also called on the National Assembly and State Assemblies to review the nation’s laws in line with current globalisation as it affects the country.

According to the Commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC Chairman recommended that the Attorney General of the Federation, Ministry of Interior and Foreign Affairs should organize workshops for the Investigative and prosecution bodies on provisions of Mutual Legal Assistance in criminal matters and electronic evidence in enhancing successful and easy investigation/prosecution of criminal cases where suspects reside in other nations.

He said the democratic institutions and other components which constitute criminal justice system be encouraged to work in coordinate of justice as any organ that acts wrongly may affect the whole system.

DIG Argungu said the National Human Rights Commission should liaise with stakeholders which have direct bearing on the daily operations of the components of criminal Justice system and general public for support in areas of operations.

Professionalism On Focus In Zone 2 Police

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By Ebinum Samuel

In 1986, due to the robbery exploits of Lawrence Anini and his gang in defunct Bendel State, the Military Government led by General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida mooted the idea of creating Zonal Police Commands in attempt to nip in the bud all forms of violent crimes in Nigeria.
This noble idea gave birth to no fewer than 10 Zonal Police Commands accross the nation.
The Zone 2 was among the newly created zones with headquarters at Eleweran in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The first Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, to be appointed for the Zone was Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu Atta. A year after his appointment, and, due to the cosmopolitan nature of Lagos, also, being the capital of Nigeria, the authority decided to relocate the headquarters of the Zone from Abeokuta to the current site in Onikan, Lagos.
Close to 40 years of the Zone existence, no fewer than 35 AIGs were deployed to the zone within this period.
In the annals of policing in this Zone, some of these top Cops performed creditably, why some failed woefully .
To visitors, stake holders in policing, crime reporters and the general public, there is a paradigm shift in policing at the Zone presently. At least, a retired top cop, Dr Olayinka Balogun, last week, at the Zone attested to this.

According to him, “professionalism, proactive policing has become the order of day here in Zone 2. I’m not surprised because if the head is rotten, it affects other parts of the body. “This officer, Fayoade, the AIG in charge, is a cool – headed officer with listening ears, respect for both the young and the old. He and his officers are equally up to the task of protecting lives and property in Lagos and Ogun states” said Balogun who retired from the police force as a Commissioner of Police.
Joining Balogun to shower encomium on zone 2 officers led by AIG Adegoke Mustapha Fayaode, is Architect Peter Jatto.
In his words, Jatto said, ” some of the signs of professionalism in policemen and women includes: strong communication skills, ability to work under sressful conditions,team work, proactiveness, listening to all, not biased, not doing anything for pecuniary reason,calmness in difficult situations,commitment to Justice, fairness to all, willingness in serving the community, problems solving and crime combating. All these virtues, the head of Zone 2 , Fayoade is endowed with. So anywhere he’s posted, he orientate his officers with all these” said Jatto.
In his view, a Security Expert, Daniel Anuforo, “the AIG trajectory is about insightfulness, intellectual engagement, good rapport with everyone and proactiveness. He doesn’t wait for problems to occur before taking steps to solve such problems. “Let me say with all equanimity that the AIG and his officers are men and women who takes delight, passion and perseverance in dealing with difficult people and difficult situations. “This is why everyone wants his or her case to be treated at the Zone. “People are moving cases from Lagos and Ogun states police commands to Zone 2 because of their beliefs that justice will be served. I think this is not unconnected with the AIG willingness to listen to all. You can see the crowd here today” Anuforo stated.

On the crime situation in the Zone , a senior crime reporter who pleaded anoymity, said that violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery and ritual killings are on the barest minimum in this past six months. He attributed this to the professional manners officers of the zone deals with such cases.
He also revealed that the zone under Fayoade has been very collaborative with sisters agencies, students, members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, Corporate bodies, retired police and military officers, various unions, professionals and market leaders in Lagos and Ogun States.
“Gone are the days when if you have a minor case at the Zone, the Investigating Police Officer, IPO, would want to extort huge sums of money like 500k, 1million , 2million from such person. “Those days are gone for good . Everyone in Lagos and Ogun states heard how police operatives from Zone 2 within 3 months rejected hundreds of millions of naira and hard currencies from ‘yahoo’ boys and other undesirable elements. This is not only professionalism on display, but policing with the fear of God and integrity” the senior crime reporter said.