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Two operatives of Federal Road Safety Corps killed by unknown gunmen in Anambra State

by Leading Reporters
written by Leading Reporters

A team of Patrol Operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps comprising of an Officer, a driver and two other staff on patrol operations have been attacked by unknown gunmen leading to the death of two personnel with one sustaining severe injuries.

The Patrol team were conducting routine patrol operations today Sunday , 03 April, 2022 at about 2:45 pm along Igbo-Uku- Uga route in Anambra State when the armed men opened fire at them killing two of the Corps personnel with one escaping into the bush and the team leader rushed to the hospital after sustaining severe injuries from the attack.

The Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi who was visibly touched says he decried the attack while condoling the families of the deceased staff, the Unit Commander and Staff of Igbo-Uku Command, and the entire Management and Staff of the Corps over the loss and prayed their souls to rest in peace.

Oyeyemi also assured that the Corps is already working with the Nigerian Police Force and other relevant Security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of this wicked act are arrested and allowed to face the full weight of the law.

Signed

Bisi Kazeem fsi
Assistant Corps Marshal
Corps Public Education Officer
Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters
Abuja.

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Police Reformation: IGP Orders Distribution of Uniforms to Inspectors, others

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate resuscitation of the quarterly issuance of uniforms and other accoutrements to some cadres of the Nigeria Police Force.

Acting Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known in a statement he issued in Abuja.

He stated that Baba approved the distribution of the items to members of the Inspectorate, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), and Constable Cadres in the Force.

Adejobi added that the uniforms, kits, and other accoutrements were recently procured for various zones, commands, and formations for onward issuance to personnel of the Force.

He stated that the approval was in furtherance of ongoing efforts by the police to engender reforms and evolve new people-friendly police.

According to him, the issuance of the new uniforms and accoutrements is a continuous exercise and free of charge to all Inspectors and members of the Rank-and-File of the Force.

Adejobi said provisions had been made for the continued procurement of the items in the Police budget.

He urged police personnel to imbibe the habit of proper and clean appearance at all times to uphold the sanctity, aura and professionalism of the noble profession.

He stated that efforts were in top gear to continually improve on the condition of service of all personnel of the Force across board.

Adejobi also stated that Baba had approved the creation of First Aid Unit to be domiciled in the Nigeria Police Medical Service, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Baba also approved the inclusion of advanced First Aid Training to substitute the basic training available in the Nigeria Police Training Curriculum.

Adejobi stated that the Police, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross was holding a train-the-trainers workshop for personnel of the newly-created unit.

He stated that the personnel would be deployed to all Commands and Formations to train cadets and recruits at the various police training institutions.

He added that the establishment of the First Aid Unit would enhance the capacity of the Police Emergency Response System.

The police spokesman pledged the unwavering commitment of the Force’s leadership to bequeathing to the nation, a professional, dependable and responsive policing system.

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Muyiwa Adejobi In As New Force PRO

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, has handed over the duties and responsibilities of the Force Public Relations Department to his Deputy, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

Adejobi takes charge of the department with immediate effect, said SP Benjamin Hundeyin of the Public Relations Department at the Force Headquarters on Saturday.

The statement was titled, ‘CP Frank Mba hands over to deputy as he proceeds on course at NIPSS’.

It partly read, “This change of baton follows CP Mba’s nomination by the Inspector-General of Police for the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.

“Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police, is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Ibadan where he studied Archeology and Geography (Combined Honours). He also holds a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same University.

“He was the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ogun State Command from 2008 – 2016; PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016 and PPRO Lagos State Police Command between September 2020 and August 2021. CSP Olumuyiwa is an experienced communicator and image manager who has achieved great strides in his previous appointments.”

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