If any DPO don't do without bribery pls leave Lagos - CP

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, on Tuesday warned Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state police command to shun bribery or leave the state. Owoseni stated this during a lecture on Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officers at the Police Officers’ Wives’ Association (POWA) Hall, Ikeja.

He warned that the era of impunity and corruption among cops was gone, appealing to his subordinates to come for transfer if they would not want to play by the rules in the state.

He said: “I am tired of hearing about shooting or killing of innocent persons. No one has the right to take another man’s life. It is only God that has the right to take life.

“It is your responsibility as a DPO to know those who are collecting bribe under you. If you refuse to stop them, they will stop you from being a DPO.

“It is embarrassing to see policemen collecting bribes and chasing yahoo yahoo boys for a DPO. I would not cover any DPO. I will expose you. Just leave Lagos before I get to your station. I cannot share out of your misconduct. I will give your photographs and details to journalists to expose you.

“I am shocked to hear that some Area Commanders and DPOs are on the pay rolls of fraudsters. I am investigating. Just pray that I don’t get you. Just know that you are causing pains for taxpayers if you are intimidating them and collecting bribe from criminals.

“It is a curse to build a house with the money. The building would collapse on your head. Some of you even take people to the bank to collect money. If you train your children with the money, they won’t be useful to you.

“If those who were in the force before us bastardized it, we would not have the opportunity to be enlisted in the police. I am tired of pleading with police victims because you are doing what you are not supposed to do. Remember, one day, you are going to die and give account to your creator.

“Go back to your areas of jurisdiction and warn your men against brutality, indiscriminate use of handcuffs on pregnant women, elders and persons with disability.

“Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) should take note. I will not tolerate any act of indiscipline.

“Learn a lesson from DPO Ijeshatedo, who shot dead a fashion designer. He is in our custody and we are compiling charges against him. He would soon be arraigned in court.

“All DPOs in Ikorodu should use all resources within their disposals to fish out Badoo cult group that has been causing havoc in the community. I am giving you all 48 hours to decongest your cells. Nobody should be detained more than 48 hours. I will conduct checks on the cells.

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Artistes’ managers to host charity match for motherless babies

Sijuade Adedokun, President, Association of Music Artistes Managers of Nigeria (AMAMN), says its charity match between artists and their managers was aimed at raising funds for motherless babies.

Adedokun, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, said the match would be played on Friday at the Green Field Soccer pitch, Marwa Bus Stop at Lekki, Lagos.

He called on his colleagues in the music business to participate and support the charity match.

“The match will be a platform for stakeholders to give back to society by raising funds for motherless babies.

“A-list artistes like Olamide, 2face, Praise and other upcoming artistes will participate in the match, Adedokun said.

He added that the match would further bond artistes with their managers.

“It is worthy of note that it is the masses that make artistes stars from their patronage and giving back to them is what the artistes should continually do.

“The concept of giving back to society by pursuing humanitarian endeavours is core in knowing who is responsible and worthy of the glamour that comes with stardom,” Adedokun said.

He said that Lagos was the most populated with A-list stars and as such, should create a legacy for others to follow for the good of society at large.

“We are at the hub of entertainment in Nigeria and that has spurred us to take serious such humanitarian activities for people in other locations to emulate.

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News Updates: Gunmen kidnapped six kids in Lagos State Nigeria

Gunmen suspected to be militants have attacked Igbo-Nla Model College, Epe and kidnapped six children.

This is the second time since October last year that kidnappers have invaded the school.

In the earlier incident, gunmen cladding in military camouflages entered the school premises from a hole at the back gate and whisked away pupils and teachers.

Although details of the latest kidnap are still sketchy, it was gathered that security forces have been deployed to comb surrounding bushes for the children.

Details later…

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Angry man stabs a tailor for not adjusting his cloth to his satisfaction

A 30-year-old man, Idris Olaniyan, who allegedly stabbed a tailor, Usman Mohammed, with a broken bottle on the forehead for failing to adjust his clothes to his satisfaction, was on Thursday arraigned in Lagos.

Olaniyan, a resident of Ayodele Street, Mafoluku in Oshodi area of Lagos, is facing a charge of assault at an Ikeja Magistrates’
Court.

Sgt. Rosemary Ehemegbe, the prosecutor, told the court that the accused, who entered a ‘not-guilty’ plea, committed
the offence on May 3 at No. 5 Ayodele St., Mafafoluku, Oshodi.

Ehemegbe alleged that the accused had stabbed Mohammed after beating him.

“After beating him, the accused stabbed him with a broken bottle on the forehead.”

According to her, Olaniyan gave some clothes to the complainant to adjust for him and was not satisfied with the job done.

“Instead of giving the clothes to the tailor amend again, he started abusing him.

“When the complainant did not answer, Olaniyan assaulted Mohammed by beating and stabbing him with a broken bottle
on the forehead,” she said.

The offence contravened Section 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the section prescribes a seven-year jail term for assault occasioning harm.

The Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, granted the accused bail in the sum N50, 000 with one surety in like sum and adjourned
the case until June 7 for mention.

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