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Europe war: Interpol decides on Russia’s membership

by Leading Reporters March 4, 2022

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Several western countries demanded Russia’s suspension from the international police body

Interpol has rejected calls from several Western countries to suspend Russia from its ranks over the conflict in Ukraine, the world police organization said on Thursday. Canada, Poland, and the UK were among those demanding the move.

Just a few hours earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Ottawa had joined the chorus calling for Russia’s suspension, arguing that “international law enforcement cooperation depends on a collective commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and mutual respect between Interpol members.”

Canada, Poland, and the UK have all imposed a wide array of economic, political and other measures against Russia, accusing Moscow of aggression against Ukraine.

Russia sent troops into Ukraine last week, saying the government in Kiev was committing “genocide” in the Donbass region and needed to be demilitarized and “denazified.”

Interpol, which stands for the International Criminal Police Organization, has 195 member countries and maintains 19 police databases of crimes and criminals, including names and fingerprints, to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation. RT.com

March 4, 2022 0 comments

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JUST IN: Diezani To Be Extradited To Nigeria As Court Issues Arrest Warrant

by Folarin Kehinde January 24, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has approved a warrant of arrest for the extradition of the former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Alison-Madueke, who stays abroad is wanted by the federal government regarding a number of alleged financial crimes including the misappropriation of N34 billion public funds.

Counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farouk Abdullah, presented an arrest warrant to the court on Monday, adding that the former minister must return to the country to defend herself in court.

He argued that the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) needs it to effect her arrest.

Presiding judge, Bolaji Olajuwon granted the application.

Olajuwon ruled that the court will not sit until Deziani is arraigned during proceedings.

January 24, 2022 0 comments

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FG Engages Interpol To Track, Recapture Kogi Fleeing Inmates

by Folarin Kehinde September 13, 2021

written by Folarin Kehinde

The federal government has mobilized a special taskforce from INTERPOL to recapture fleeing Kogi State inmates.

No fewer than 240 inmates had escaped following an attack on the medium security custodial centre in Kabba area of the state by unknown gunmen at the early hours of Monday.

However, speaking on the development, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said that efforts are ongoing to bring them back into custody.

According to a statement by Sola Fasure, Media Adviser to the Minister, the government has put INTERPOL on notice with the details of the inmates, in case any of them attempts fleeing to other countries.

“A Crisis Response Centre has been activated and a special taskforce mobilized to recapture escaped inmates whilst an Inter-Agency Security Task Force is already on the trail of the gunmen who attacked the facility.

“We shall leave no stone unturned to bring them back to custody.

“We are also putting INTERPOL on notice with their details, in case any of them attempts fleeing outside our shores.

“We urge the people, especially the communities around the custodial facility, to be vigilant and report any strange and suspicious persons or activities to the nearest law enforcement agency.

“The public is advised to stay calm as the situation is under control,” the statement quoted Aregbesola to have said.

September 13, 2021 0 comments