The violence, which occurred shortly after the Emir observed the two rakat Eid prayers at the Kofar Mata prayer ground, reportedly resulted in the death of a vigilante member, Surajo Rabiu, and left another, Aminu Suleman, seriously injured. The Emir’s entourage was allegedly attacked during the incident.

Following investigations, the Kano Police Command arrested one Usman Sagiru in connection with the attack, which has since generated controversy across the state. The injured vigilante was taken to Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital for treatment.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, stated that the violence erupted while local security guards were escorting the Emir’s convoy from the prayer ground.

In response, the police have formally invited the Emir for an investigative session at the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja. The invitation letter, signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibitoye on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, reads:

“I have the directives of the Inspector General of Police, through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), to invite you for an investigative meeting regarding an incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within your domain.

“In view of the above, you are hereby invited to the Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police Force Headquarters, Area 11, Abuja, by 1000hrs on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Your presence is crucial to facilitate a thorough investigation.”

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This extension follows the 2024 amendment to the Nigeria Police Act, which increases the service years for police personnel from 35 to 40 years, and the retirement age from 60 to 65 years.

Egbetokun’s tenure has been renewed for an additional four years.

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The IGP also ordered that the Commissioner of Police in charge of Gombe State, CP Etim Equa immediately proceed to Adamawa State for election security of the yet-to-be concluded supplementary governorship poll.

Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, while addressing pressmen on Tuesday in Abuja, said the IGP is committed to a free and fair process.

He said, “The IGP has given directive that the commissioner of police on election security in Adamawa State, CP Barde should pull out of Adamawa State and the Commissioner of Police in charge of Gombe State, CP Etim Equa to proceed to Adamawa immediately, to go and supervise election and provide necessary information and ensure that the process is a success.”

Adejobi also said the IGP has yet to receive any letter from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking the probe and prosecution of its embattled Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa.

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IGP Baba said that suspending the officer would be in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force while waiting for the detailed report on the incident that claimed the life of the pregnant woman in Eti-Osa Local Government.

He noted that the suspension is also expected to create an enabling environment for necessary legal procedures to uphold justice in the case without interference.

The police boss made the recommendation through a statement released by the Force spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and made it available to newsmen on Wednesday.

Baba argued that the suspension was without prejudice to the constitutional presumption of innocence in favour of the accused police officer.

According to the statement, meanwhile, the IGP has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the Rule of Law and assured the public of his administration’s commitment to ensuring that justice is not just done but seen to have been manifestly done in the matter.

“He, therefore, appeals to the public to be calm as all hands are on deck to ensure justice prevails while measures have been put in place to prevent future occurrences”.

The IGP recommendation came barely 24 hours after the husband of the deceased disclosed that Bolanle was four months pregnant with twins before she was shot by Vandi under the Ajah bridge.

The police officer, before the incident, was attached to the Ajiwe Police station where he and his colleagues left for a patrol on Christmas Day, met Bolanle and his family and shot the legal practitioner.

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The court order was delivered by Justice M. O. Olajuwon.

Olajuwon issued the order on Tuesday after Patrick Okoli, a former police officer, filed a suit claiming he was unlawfully and compulsorily retired from the Police Force.

Justice Olajuwon noted that though the Police Service Commission, PSC, recommended Okoli’s reinstatement into the Police, a decision that was affirmed by the court, the IGP, refused to comply with the order.

The court had also ordered the payment of N10million to the Applicant, being special and general damages for the unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional denial of his rights and privileges as a Senior Officer of the Nigeria Police Force from 1993 till date.

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Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, communicated the president’s directive to state house correspondents at the presidential villa on Tuesday.

Alkali will replace Mohammed Abubakar Adamu.

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According to a statement issued on Monday, 70 other officers who were injured during the protests were promoted.

A total of 82,779 officers were promoted — 56,779 sergeants rose to the rank of Inspector, 17,569 corporal to sergeants, and 8,431 constables to corporal.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, NPM, mni, has today, 23rd November 2020 approved the promotion of Eighty-Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy-Nine (82,779) Junior Police Officers to their next ranks,” the statement read.

“The promotion of the officers comprising 56,779 Sergeants to Inspector, 17,569 Corporal to Sergeants, and 8,431 Constables to Corporal is part of the ongoing efforts at boosting the morale of personnel and repositioning the Force for greater efficiency.

“Those promoted also include 86 junior officers negatively impacted by the #ENDSARS riots – 16 got a special posthumous promotion while 70 others injured during the violence arising from the #ENDSARS protests were equally specially promoted.

“The IGP, while congratulating the officers, charged them to see their promotion as a mark of additional responsibility and a call to rededicate themselves to their professional calling.

“He enjoined them to continue to carry out their duties diligently and in conformity with best practices and respect for the rights of the citizen.

“He noted that the promotion albeit, posthumously, of the officers who were killed by some #ENDSARS protesters is a symbolic gesture in recognition of the ultimate price they paid in the service of the nation.”

The statement also noted that the IGP promised to work with all relevant agencies, organs of government, and stakeholders in ensuring a reform of the police.

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Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba in a statement made available to Daily Dates NG said the: “Team which is headed by the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CP Maikudi A. Shehu, is made up of police officers from the Police Bomb Disposal Squad (Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit) which is a specialized arm of the Police that oversees explosives and ordinance operations of the Force including controlled detonation, safe evacuation, sweeping, assessment, analysis, intelligence and investigations touching on bombs and all forms of explosives related incidents.

“The Investigation Team will work jointly with experts from the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) – the nation’s leading Research and Development Institution that is the sole repository of all geo-scientific data.

“The Agency has a state-of-the-art laboratory with the capacity and expertise to carry out a wide range of geo-scientific examinations including Laboratory/Forensic Examinations, Geochemical Analysis of Rocks, Minerals, Water, Sewage, Soil Samples and Site Investigations amongst others. The IGP hopes that with the involvement of NGSA, the quality and integrity of investigations into the explosion will be greatly enhanced.

“The IGP however enjoins the citizens especially those living around the scene of the incident to avoid the area so as not to tamper with the scene of incident and the ongoing investigations.

“Meanwhile, the IGP sympathizes with the government and people of Ondo State particularly victims that sustained injuries or lost their property as a result of the incident. He calls for calm and assures that the outcome of investigations will be made public.

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