Fake Policeman Arrested In Ibadan, Charged To Court

A 29-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Anebeh, was yesterday charged to Iyaganku Chief Magistrate’s’ Court in Ibadan over alleged impersonation.

The Prosecutor, Cpl. Philip Amusan, told the court that the accused, who has no fixed address, faced a two-count charge of impersonation and unlawful possession of Nigerian Police Warrant Card. Amusan alleged that the accused posed as a member of the Nigeria Police Force by unlawfully wearing a police uniform.

He said the accused committed the alleged offences on Aug. 14, at about 1:00 a.m. at the Ibadan/Ife Expressway at Egbeda, Ibadan.

We hope Nigerian Police will not relent in its struggle to fish out bad eggs in the force.

Oyo State Gets New Commissioner Of Police, Promises To Work With The People

The new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Adeleye Oyebade, yesterday pledged to forge closer ties with the people for improved policing.

He said this while addressing officers after receiving the baton from his predecessor, Mr. Mohammed Katsina, at Eleyele, Ibadan. Oyebade listed closer ties with the people as one of his methods to rid the state of crimes.

He said other methods included policing with the fear of God, respecting the human rights of suspects, welfare of his subordinates and promotion of tutorials on personal security will be on his top list.

He also said the command would engage in professional policing in line with the current Inspector-General of Police’s commitment to change the perception of the security agency.