•ISWAP, others using Ondo as litmus test to attack Yorubaland -Investigation
•FG under fire over Tompolo’s contract, non-support for Amotekun
•‘It’s unfair to allow Tompolo’s men to bear sophisticated weapons while denying Amotekun of same’
A litmus test, according to Merriam Webster dictionary, figuratively refers to something that can be used to make a judgment about whether someone or something is acceptable or not.
This definition aptly captures the rationale behind the incessant violent attacks on Ondo State in the South West of Nigeria by bandits in recent times. It is believed in parts of the South-West that terrorists and bandits have been using Ondo State as a litmus test to probably assess the capacity, preparedness and readiness of the Federal Government and the South West, to curb their activities, before attacking the other five states in the geo-political zone.
The most deadly attack on Ondo State was the invasion of Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in June, this year, where about 50 worshipers were massacred by gunmen. Ondo State governor and Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor, announced recently that some of the masterminds of the attack on the cathedral have been arrested.
Few weeks after the attack on the church, gunmen suspected to be bandits also killed some workers at a building site in the same Owo, the country home of Governor Akeredolu. Before the attack on the church, herdsmen were reported to have killed a reigning king of one of the communities in the state. Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, a chieftain of Afenifere, was kidnapped and killed in the same Ondo State.
In the first week of September 2022, about 32 people travelling from Edo State in a coastal bus to Ondo State were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen along Ifon/Benin Expressway and taken to the bush. The victims, as gathered, attended a burial ceremony in Benin City and were returning to Ondo when they were intercepted by the gunmen. It was reported that they were taken to the Benin-Ifon to Owo forest. Gunmen also kidnapped Chief Mukaila Bello, the traditional head of Iku quarters in Ikare in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State. He was abducted alongside three other persons – Messrs Adeniran Adeyemo, Bashiru Adekile and Gbafinro. The victims, according to sources, were kidnapped at Ago Panu area of Owo-Ikare expressway, while travelling from Akure to Ikare. The driver of their car was reportedly shot while trying to escape.
Also, the Ondo State branch of Operation Amotekun Corps intercepted no fewer than 151 people said to be illegal immigrants along Sango-Iju Road in Akure North Local Government Area of the state recently, during a stop-and-search operation. The arrest was believed to have foiled what could have been serious security breaches in the South West. The 151 people were alleged to be bandits on a mission to some states of the region, namely Ondo and Osun. The suspects included five women who were reportedly hidden at the back of bags of beans and rice inside trailers when Amotekun operatives intercepted them.
Though there have been pockets of kidnapping cases and invasion of some communities in Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Ogun and Lagos States in the recent time, the frequency of attacks on Ondo State has, however, become a matter of concern to the people in the South West. In a bid to complement the efforts of the Federal Government in tackling the rising insecurity in the Yorubaland, the six governors in the South West, convened security summits, and eventually set up a security network, known as Amotekun Corps in each state of the zone.
Investigation revealed that the Amotekun operatives have been working assiduously to tackle crimes and criminalities in their states. But they do not have the approval of the Federal Government to carry sophisticated weapons to face the bandits, who are believed to carry out their nefarious activities with firearms, such as AK-47 and sub machine guns (SMGs). As gathered, Amotekun operatives have only been using dane guns and native intelligence to wage war against banditry, armed robbery and kidnapping.
Saturday Sun was reliably informed that efforts by the leadership of Amotekun and their governors to get approval from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to procure sophisticated weapons have not yielded positive results.
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) under the leadership of the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has said it has the capacity to wipe out banditry, being perpetrated by foreign mercenaries in the entire South West within three month or thereabouts. Adams also raised the alarm that bandits have occupied forests in many states in the South West.
In the same vein, the Leader of Apapo Egbe Alaabo Ile Oodua (Homeland Defence and Security Initiative), Dr. Victor Taiwo, said if the group could have the backing of the government, it would see to the end of banditry in the South West within few weeks. In order to forestall any plan by any group or individuals to endanger lives and property in Yorubaland, the leadership of Amotekun Corps, during recent encounters with journalists expressed their readiness to tackle any form of security challenge in any of the six states that make up the region.
According to them, their operatives are adequately equipped to tackle bandits and Fulani herdsmen that may want to strike in any part of the region. Also, the Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said the corps is prepared to fight insecurity in all parts of the state. The Field Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State, Amitolu Shittu, said the Amotekun corps has all it takes to guarantee security of lives and property of the people of the region, with the active collaboration of other registered conventional security agencies.
Speaking further on the rising insecurity, Dr Olajide said the alarm raised by the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams that bandits have occupied forests in many states in the South West frightened him. He called on Yorubas to be vigilant. Though he noted that the primary assignment of every government is the protection and welfare of its people, he warned that rising insecurity in the country does not mean that the Federal Government has failed totally. The Commander of Amotekun Corps in Oyo State, Col Olayinka Olayanju (retd), assured residents of the state that proactive steps are being taken independently and jointly by security agencies in the state to ensure adequate security of lives and property.
In the midst of the governors in the South West, asking for the backing of the Federal Government to reduce insecurity rocking the geo-political zone to the barest minimum, and some groups in the zone calling for government backing to end banditry in the South West, the Federal Government within the past few weeks took an an action that attracted criticisms from some grassroots and influential Nigerians, especially from the South West.
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration awarded a multi-billion naira pipeline security contract to a former armed militant, Mr. Government Ekpemupolo, fondly called Tompolo.Governor Akeredolu, the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum, whose state has been in the eyes of the storm, took the Federal Government to the cleaners on the action. He spoke on behalf of the other governors in the zone in his reaction, entitled: ‘Who Actually Needs Weapons?’
He said: “The news concerning the purported award of pipeline contracts to some individuals and private organisations by the Federal Government has been unsettling. More disquieting is the barely disguised hostility displayed against either the idea or the actual establishment of security outfits by some state governments to fill the widening gaps in the scope of security coverage noticeable nationally.
“The Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser, has been consistent in its refusal to accede to the request by some states in the federation to strengthen the complementary initiatives adopted to protect lives and property. This is done in spite of the knowledge that the very issues which necessitated the creation of these outfits support providing adequate weaponry.
“All attempts to persuade the Federal Government to look, critically, into the current security architecture have been rebuffed despite the manifest fundamental defects engendered by over-centralisation.
“It is, therefore, shocking to read that the Federal Government has maintained the award of the contract to ‘protect’ the country’s pipeline from vandals to private organisations. This story, if true, leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
“The NSA will, obviously, not advise the President to approve the award of a contract of such magnitude if the operators have not displayed sufficient capacity to checkmate the criminal activities of equally powerful groups.
“Consequently, it is safe to conclude that the Federal Government has, impliedly, permitted non-state actors to bear heavy assault weapons, while denying same privilege to the states, the federating units.
“The award of contract to private organisations to protect vandalisation of pipelines raises fundamental questions on the sincerity of the advisers of the government on security issues. The open and seeming enthusiastic embrace of this oddity, despite the constant and consistent avowal of the readiness by the security agencies in particular, the Navy to contain the pervasive and deepening crises of breaches and threats to lives and property, attracts the charge of insincerity bordering, deplorably, on dubiety.
“If the state governments, which are keenly desirous of protecting their citizens, establish ancillary security outfits and there has been pronounced reluctance, if not outright refusal, to consider permitting them to bear arms for the sole purpose of defence, granting private individuals and or organisations unfettered access to assault weapons suggests, curiously, deep-seated suspicion and distrust between the Federal Government and the presumed federating units.
“The engagement of private organisations to handle serious security challenges reinforces the belief that the whole defence architecture in the country needs an urgent overhaul. The Federal Government cannot be seen to be playing the Ostrich in this regard.”
But the decision to award the pipeline contract to Tompolo has been defended by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC). The oil company said it was a ‘right decision’ because Nigeria has been suffering huge losses from pipeline destruction by vandals.
The opinion poll conducted for some Yoruba elders also revealed that they are not on the same page with the Federal Government. According to one of them, who did not want his name mentioned in print: “Bandits are kidnapping, raping, and killing us in Yorubaland, and our governors established Amotekun Corps. The Federal Government did not allow the Amotekun to carry sophisticated weapons. But the pipeline security contract, which the FG awarded to Tompolo, what will Tompolo use to tackle vandals and protect the oil pipelines? Is he going to use dane guns like Amokun Corps? We need to fear God in this country. And we are watching.”
Alleged Coup Plot: How Attack on Aso Rock, Airports Was Planned — Court Documents
Fresh investigative details presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja have exposed the operational layout and specific task assignments given to officers and civilians involved in an alleged plot to violently overthrow President Bola Tinubu‘s administration. The security records show that the suspects mapped out coordinated attacks on strategic locations across the country, targeting the Presidential Villa, Radio House, major airport runways, and the personal residences of senior military commanders. Prosecution teams pursuing treason charges against the accused persons disclosed that the plan relied on internal insider support, with the conspirators aiming to seize authority, disrupt national communications, and block military responses during the operation, painting a chilling picture of how close the country may have come to a violent disruption of constitutional order.
At the centre of the investigation is Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, an officer of the Defence Space Administration, whom investigators identified as one of the principal masterminds and coordinators of the alleged conspiracy. According to investigative files, individual operational tasks were assigned to specific members of the group to ensure the takeover of power centers in Abuja, with a clear chain of command and designated responsibilities that revealed a well-structured plot. One of the primary suspects, Mr. Usman, was tasked with directing the assault on the Presidential Villa, making him responsible for the most critical objective of the entire operation. The records indicate that Usman had already conducted preliminary physical surveys inside the presidential complex with the assistance of an insider, Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, who was attached to the Presidential Clinic, providing the plotters with invaluable intelligence about the layout, security arrangements, and potential vulnerabilities within the heavily fortified seat of government.
Investigators also uncovered discussions regarding a proposed power blackout at the seat of power, a tactic designed to sow confusion and disable electronic security systems during the initial stages of the attack. Zekeri Umoru, an electrician employed by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc at the Villa’s maintenance department, revealed during questioning that planners considered cutting off electricity supply to the complex at the start of the attack, believing that darkness would give them a tactical advantage over security forces. However, Umoru warned against the idea, stating that a sudden blackout would immediately alert security forces and cause duty staff to be detained and questioned, potentially undermining the element of surprise and alerting authorities to the attack before it could fully unfold. Umoru further stated that the planners aimed to recruit up to nineteen personnel from among Villa workers, soldiers, and State Security Service (SSS) officers, indicating that the plotters believed they had significant internal support within the presidential complex. He noted that after he pointed out the risks of the blackout plan, the leader of the group suggested using armed force to force entry if internal assistance failed, demonstrating a willingness to resort to violence if their covert infiltration strategy proved unsuccessful.
The coup plot strategy extended beyond the executive villa to broadcast stations and military command centers, reflecting a comprehensive plan to control the narrative and neutralize any organised resistance. Major Abdulkarim Ibrahim was initially assigned to secure the Armed Forces Headquarters, but his duty was later shifted to Radio House in Abuja, where his role was to read the official overthrow broadcast to the nation, effectively announcing the coup’s success and legitimising the new regime. Ibrahim explained that Lieutenant-Colonel Shamsuddeen Bappah was originally chosen to make the announcement before the responsibility was transferred to him, suggesting that the plotters were carefully selecting the most credible figures to front the new order. Bappah was subsequently reassigned to take control of the 102 Battalion in Zuma, Niger State, a strategic military installation that would have been critical in securing the coup’s success and preventing loyalist forces from mounting a counteroffensive. Simultaneously, key military commanders were marked for immediate isolation, a tactic designed to decapitate the existing military leadership and prevent a coordinated response. Major Muhammad Jiddah was tasked with taking over the residence of the Chief of Army Staff, while Major Daniel Yusuf was assigned to secure the home of the Chief of Defence Staff, ensuring that the most senior military officers would be neutralised before they could mobilise their forces. Air Force Leader S.B. Adamu was assigned to take over Air House, while Captain Akinwale Yusuf was expected to seize a divisional military headquarters in Lagos, extending the plot beyond Abuja and demonstrating its nationwide scope. Additionally, retired Colonel M.M. Adamu was designated to coordinate troop movements from the entrance of Niger Barracks in Abuja, serving as a logistical hub for the operation.
Disrupting aviation transport was also treated as a priority, as conspirators believed that active flights could allow government loyalists to organize a counter-strike by airlifting troops or evacuating key officials. To stop commercial and private flights in Abuja, the plan included placing an armed gun truck directly across the airport runway, a dramatic and highly visible act intended to ground all aircraft and prevent any airborne response to the coup. In Lagos, Lieutenant Sunday Felix was tasked with gathering security intelligence at the airport, a role that leveraged his knowledge of VIP travel protocols. Felix stated, “I knew the airport’s security arrangements due to my role in traffic control during visits of VIPs,” which helped him map out vulnerabilities and identify the weakest points in the airport’s defences, providing the plotters with crucial information for planning their disruption of aviation operations.
Investigative files further show that the group planned to draw heavy weapons, armored vehicles, and soldiers from multiple military bases, indicating a well-resourced operation with significant military backing. Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji allegedly planned to source weapons from the 45 Special Forces Battalion in Bida, one of Nigeria’s most elite military units, suggesting that the plotters had access to sophisticated weaponry and specialised personnel. Other officers, including Lieutenant-Colonel Ponfa Dangnap and Lieutenant-Colonel Abdulrahman Hayatu, promised to provide gun trucks, ammunition, and troops from their respective units, while Naval officer Bayawo Abdullahi also agreed to supply 14 personnel and three operational Hilux vehicles, demonstrating the multi-service nature of the conspiracy. However, the investigative reports reveal sharp disagreements among the officers regarding the treatment of senior military leadership, exposing fractures within the group that may have contributed to its ultimate failure. Major Ibrahim stated that he advised against killing senior commanders, arguing that successful historical takeovers relied on securing cooperation rather than violence, and that executing the service chiefs would only harden resistance against the new regime. Following these objections, the group leader agreed that service chiefs would only be arrested, a compromise that reflected the strategic debate within the conspiracy. In contrast, Major A.D. Dauda claimed that Ma’aji explicitly stated that the Chief of Defence Staff would have to be killed or arrested to prevent any interference, indicating that some plotters favoured a more ruthless approach to neutralising the military hierarchy. Dauda noted that this particular disagreement caused him to step back from the group, demonstrating that the ethical and strategic divide was significant enough to cause some conspirators to reconsider their involvement.
The investigative documents also reportedly revealed that the suspects adopted coded expressions to conceal their discussions about the plan, employing language that would sound innocuous to anyone who might intercept their communications. The suspects referred to themselves as “farmers,” while the wider alleged movement was described as “farming,” a framing that suggested a peaceful, agricultural activity rather than a violent conspiracy. “Fertilisers” allegedly referred to logistics such as money, vehicles, weapons and supplies, while “harvest” represented the proposed execution day, creating a comprehensive coded vocabulary that allowed the plotters to discuss their plans openly without arousing suspicion. Investigators have since identified dozens of serving and retired military officers, a police officer, Islamic clerics, politicians, businessmen and civilians who were questioned over their alleged involvement in the failed plot, revealing the extensive network of individuals who were either directly involved or aware of the conspiracy. Six people are currently on trial at the Federal High Court on charges of treason, terrorism, and money laundering, while 36 serving military personnel are facing separate proceedings before a General Court Martial, reflecting the scale of the investigation and the seriousness with which authorities are treating the alleged plot.
Alleged Coup Plot: How Attack on Aso Rock, Airports Was Planned — Court Documents
Gumi Questions FG’s Refusal To Dialogue With Bandits, Boko Haram, Cites Niger Delta Precedent
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has questioned why the Federal Government has not adopted dialogue with Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits, drawing comparisons with peace efforts that helped end militancy in the Niger Delta. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gumi recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo engaged Niger Delta militants through visits to their camps as part of efforts to restore peace in the region. According to him, those engagements paved the way for programmes that significantly reduced militancy in the oil-producing region, demonstrating that dialogue could be an effective tool in resolving conflicts that seemed intractable. “The former President Jonathan visited delta militants in the creeks, so also the former vice president Osinbajo. They all came up with a program to tame the militants,” Gumi wrote, emphasising that the Nigerian government had successfully used engagement strategies in the past and could replicate such approaches in the current context. He wondered why a similar strategy has not been extended to armed groups operating in northern Nigeria, asking: “Who is going to visit BH and Bandits to tame them without fools castigating them?” , expressing frustration that those who advocate for dialogue are often met with public condemnation rather than constructive engagement.
Gumi has repeatedly advocated dialogue and rehabilitation as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in the North-West and North-East, positioning himself as a bridge between armed groups and the government. Over the years, he has visited bandit camps, particularly in Zamfara State, arguing that negotiations can complement military operations in achieving lasting peace, and that a purely kinetic approach has failed to yield the desired results. He has consistently maintained that the approach used to address the Niger Delta crisis should also be considered in tackling insecurity in northern Nigeria, pointing to the amnesty programme as a successful model of conflict resolution. The cleric has previously criticised the Federal Government’s classification of bandits as terrorist organisations, warning that the move could escalate insecurity and eliminate opportunities for dialogue, effectively closing the door on peaceful resolution. According to Gumi, some bandit groups had previously shown a willingness to negotiate and should not have been labelled terrorists, as such designations push them further into criminality and make engagement nearly impossible. “We don’t want to push them into terror beyond what they are doing now because it can get worse,” Gumi said in a viral video, cautioning that the government’s approach could backfire. He argued that some bandits in Zamfara State had in the past apprehended members of Boko Haram and handed them over to security agencies, suggesting that not all armed groups were aligned with extremist ideologies. The cleric further lamented that the designation has effectively shut down channels for engagement between clerics and armed groups, stating that “the only door that is remaining is for us clergy to go in and negotiate with them; that is closed permanently” , leaving little room for alternative pathways to peace.
His approach has remained controversial, drawing both praise and sharp criticism from various quarters of Nigerian society. While some have credited his interventions with facilitating the release of kidnapped victims, critics argue that engaging armed groups risks legitimising those responsible for killings, kidnappings and other violent crimes, potentially encouraging more criminal activity. The cleric has consistently denied supporting terrorism, insisting that his contacts with bandits and insurgents are solely aimed at ending violence through peaceful negotiations, and that his primary concern is the safety and well-being of ordinary Nigerians caught in the crossfire. In a statement issued in May 2026, Gumi expressed concern over what he described as persistent misrepresentation of his views, stating unequivocally that any suggestion of support for banditry or terrorism does not emanate from him, and urging the public to separate his advocacy for dialogue from endorsement of criminal activity.
The Federal Government introduced the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme in 2009 under the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, marking a significant shift in how the state addressed the militancy crisis in the oil-producing region. The initiative, which was continued by former President Jonathan, encouraged thousands of militants to surrender their weapons in exchange for training, stipends and reintegration, contributing to a significant decline in attacks on oil facilities and restoring relative peace to the region after years of devastating conflict. Jonathan had previously visited militant camps in the Niger Delta while serving as vice president, saying the engagements helped lay the groundwork for the amnesty programme, and that direct interaction with the militants was essential to understanding their grievances and finding a path forward. According to former Niger Delta Minister Elder Godsday Orubebe, Jonathan undertook a perilous mission into the creeks, defying resistance from security chiefs who refused to allow the Vice President to visit the militants, demonstrating the political will required to pursue peace through unconventional means. Osinbajo also met militants, community leaders and traditional rulers during visits to the region as acting president in 2017, maintaining that dialogue should complement security operations in addressing the region’s challenges, and that the government must be willing to listen to all citizens regardless of their past actions. He defended the meetings, saying those in the region were Nigerian citizens with genuine grievances that deserved attention, and that ignoring their concerns would only perpetuate the cycle of violence.
Gumi has also called for a shift from a purely military approach to tackling insecurity, arguing that Nigeria has relied predominantly on military force since 2009, yet insecurity has continued to spread, indicating that the current strategy is not yielding the desired results. He advocated a broader rehabilitation framework involving engagement with armed groups, dislodging them from forests, enrolling their children in schools and creating pathways for surrender through amnesty arrangements, addressing the root causes of banditry rather than merely its symptoms. The cleric’s latest remarks add to the ongoing national debate over the most effective strategy for addressing the prolonged insurgency and widespread banditry affecting several northern states, with opinions sharply divided between those who favour military action and those who believe dialogue offers a viable alternative. While some stakeholders have advocated military action as the primary response, others have argued that dialogue and non-military measures could also play a role in ending the violence, pointing to the Niger Delta experience as evidence that engagement can work. As of the time of this report, the Federal Government had not issued an official response to Gumi’s latest comments, leaving the debate unresolved and the security situation in northern Nigeria continuing to deteriorate.
Gumi Questions FG’s Refusal To Dialogue With Bandits, Boko Haram, Cites Niger Delta Precedent
Police deny IGP Olatunji Disu issued shoot-on-sight order for illegal firearm carriers
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports alleging that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu ordered officers to adopt a shoot-on-sight policy against anyone found carrying illegal firearms, describing the claims as false, misleading and a misrepresentation of the police chief’s remarks.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police said the reports, which circulated widely on social media and some online platforms, took the IGP’s comments out of context and created a false impression that he had authorised the summary execution of individuals found with illegal weapons.
According to the Force Headquarters, the controversial remarks were made during a stakeholders’ security meeting in Makurdi, Benue State, where the IGP addressed security challenges facing the state and other parts of the country.
The police clarified that at no point during the meeting did IGP Disu instruct officers to shoot anyone merely for possessing an illegal firearm. Instead, he reminded officers that only security personnel legally authorised under Nigerian law are permitted to carry firearms and stressed the growing threat posed by the proliferation of illegal weapons across the country.
The IGP noted that criminal groups, including kidnappers, armed robbers, bandits, cultists and other violent offenders, continue to rely on illegally acquired firearms to carry out attacks, making it imperative for law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts to recover such weapons and prosecute offenders in accordance with the law.
The police further explained that the IGP’s remarks focused on the enforcement of Force Order 237, the operational guideline that regulates the lawful use of firearms by police officers while performing their official duties.
According to the Force, Force Order 237 clearly outlines the circumstances under which police officers may use firearms, including situations involving self-defence, the protection of lives, preventing the escape of dangerous suspects, or responding to an imminent threat capable of causing death or serious injury. The guideline does not permit officers to shoot individuals solely because they are found in possession of illegal firearms.
“The Inspector-General reminded officers that the use of firearms is governed by Force Order 237 and that every police officer must operate strictly within the law and approved Rules of Engagement. At no time did he issue a shoot-on-sight directive,” the statement said.
The clarification followed widespread reports suggesting that the police chief had introduced a nationwide shoot-on-sight policy, prompting public concern and debate over the legality of such an order.
The Nigeria Police Force maintained that the reports were inaccurate and urged Nigerians to rely only on official police communication channels for verified information relating to national security.
The Force also reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the 1999 Constitution, respecting the fundamental human rights of all Nigerians and ensuring that policing operations comply with existing laws and professional standards.
It stressed that officers are expected to perform their duties responsibly, lawfully and with respect for due process, adding that the use of force must always remain proportionate, necessary and consistent with established policing guidelines.
The police further warned that the circulation of misleading reports on security matters could create unnecessary fear, undermine public confidence in law enforcement agencies and hamper ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.
To address the controversy, the Force released the full video of the IGP’s remarks during the Makurdi stakeholders’ meeting, saying the recording provides the complete context of his comments and clearly shows that no shoot-on-sight directive was issued.
Reiterating its position, the Nigeria Police Force assured Nigerians that it remains committed to protecting lives and property, combating violent crime and enforcing the law professionally while operating within the limits of the Constitution, Force Order 237 and other relevant legal provisions.
Police deny IGP Olatunji Disu issued shoot-on-sight order for illegal firearm carriers
