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Why IG Egbetokun continued stay in office is lawful – AGF

Why IG Egbetokun continued stay in office is lawful – AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN has explained why the continued stay in office of the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun is both legal and lawful.
The AGF in a statement said although, Egbetokun was due for retirement last year upon attaining the age of 60 years, but had to stay on owing to the amendment of the Police Act, which allows the occupant of the office to serve out a four year tenure, starting from the date of his appointment as IGP.
“The appointment of Egbetokun which took effect from October 31, 2023 would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on September 4, 2024.
“However, before his retirement age, the Police Act was amended to allow the occupant of the office to remain and complete the original four year term granted under Section 7 (6) of the Act, notwithstanding the fact that he has attained the age of 60 years.
“This has, therefore, statutorily extended the tenure of office of Egbetokun to and including October 31, 2027 in order to complete the four year tenure granted to him.
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Fagbemi stated that the advisory is necessary for the guidance of the general public.
A former presidential candidate and rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, was on Tuesday arraigned on charges of cybercrime offences after he had described Egbetokun as an illegal Inspector General of Police.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force has described claims that IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s continued stay in office is illegal as baseless and misleading.
“Such claims are entirely unfounded and seek to undermine the legitimacy of the IGP’s appointment as well as public confidence in the Nigeria Police,” the Nigeria Police Force said in a statement by its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday evening.
Dismissing the claim, police, in the statement by Adejobi said IGP Egbetokun’s appointment is firmly grounded in law, specifically PART III, Section 7 (6) of the Police Act, 2020 (as amended).
“This provision explicitly states that “The person appointed to the office of the Inspector-General of Police shall hold office for four years.”
“Moreover, his appointment was duly ratified by the Police Council, and he has received the requisite confirmation letter from the Presidency, validating his tenure from October 31, 2023, to October 31, 2027, in line with the provisions of Section 8A of the executive bill passed which amended the Police Act, clearly stating that “Any person appointed to the office of Inspector-General of Police shall remain in office until the end of term stipulated in the letter of appointment in line with the provisions of section 7(6) of this Act.
Why IG Egbetokun continued stay in office is lawful – AGF
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Explosion in Yobe, three people hospitalised

Explosion in Yobe, three people hospitalised
At least 3 persons have been hospitalised after an undetonated Improvised Explosive Device exploded in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The explosion took place on Saturday at Ngomari Community in Buni Yadi, headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area.
A reliable source in the area told Daily Trust that the incident happened when a 22-year-old discovered live ammunition and four AK47 rounds while fetching firewood in the bush.
“The young man attempted to open the ammunition out of curiosity.
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“He proceeded to strike the ammunition with a hammer, which triggered an explosion. 3 persons including the young man sustained various degrees of injury,” the source said.
Confirming the incident, the Secretary of the Local Metal Fabricators Association, Gujba LG, Malam Isyaku Dahiru, said the victims were moved to Yobe State Specialist Hospital Buni Yadi for urgent treatment.
Efforts to get the reaction of the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, were not successful as he did not pick his calls and was yet to reply to the calls as at the time of filing this report.
Boko Haram terrorists have been using IEDs to launch attacks on communities in the area.
Explosion in Yobe, three people hospitalised
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Rivers: Presidency reveals security intelligence leading to emergency rule

Rivers: Presidency reveals security intelligence leading to emergency rule
The Presidency has revealed that security intelligence reports led to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and elected members of the State House of Assembly.
According to the government, militants were already targeting oil pipelines, posing a serious threat to national security and the economy.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in an article titled “Imagine Rivers State Without a State of Emergency”, published on Sunday.
He maintained that intelligence reports showed an escalating crisis in the oil-rich state.
President Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, explained that his efforts to mediate the political conflict in Rivers had been ignored. He stated that worsening security threats necessitated the declaration of a state of emergency.
“The latest security reports made available to me show that between yesterday and today, there have been disturbing incidents of vandalization of pipelines by some militants, without the governor taking any action to curtail them. I have, of course, given stern orders to the security agencies to ensure the safety of the good people of Rivers State and the oil pipelines,” Tinubu said while announcing the emergency rule.
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The decision has drawn criticism from various quarters, with many questioning its necessity. However, the Presidency has defended the move, insisting it was based on credible security intelligence.
Onanuga explained that Section 305 of the Constitution empowers the President to act when there is a threat to law, order, or economic security.
“Impeachment threats might have spurred attacks on lawmakers by the governor’s supporters, while militants in the creeks—primed to sabotage critical oil infrastructure—could have plunged Nigeria’s oil production back to pre-2023 lows,” he stated.
He further alleged that militants were awaiting instructions from Fubara before launching attacks on pipelines.
“Intelligence confirmed that militants, told by Fubara to await signals, were already targeting pipelines, risking a collapse in output and a Niger-Delta domino effect,” Onanuga added.
According to him, Tinubu’s intervention was crucial, as Rivers State is a key player in Nigeria’s oil sector. He warned that any disruption in the region could have dire economic consequences.
He dismissed claims that the emergency rule undermines democracy, arguing that it is a “temporary, surgical” measure aimed at restoring order rather than replacing democratic institutions.
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Shehu Sani faults senators taking voice vote objection to media

Shehu Sani faults senators taking voice vote objection to media
A former senator who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District has slammed lawmakers for going to the media to raise objections against the adoption of voice voting for the confirmation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State.
Shehu Sani said that any lawmaker who wished to raise such an objection ought to have done so in the chambers of the National Assembly and not the media.
Recall that members of the National Assembly had voted on the proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu.
However, rather than adhere to the provisions of the law by taking a head count to determine that the Assembly had formed a quorum, the leadership of both chambers adopted voice voting.
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Shortly after the voting process which was condemned by many including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and the Peoples Democratic Party among others, Ireti Kingibe, a serving lawmaker condemned the process.
In his reaction, to this Sani said all objections should be done within the chambers, not outside or in the media.
He wrote on X, “If any lawmaker had issues with voice votes or quorum, he or she is supposed to raise a point of order on the floor and insist on being heard; and not be silent in the chamber then come to the media to raise objections.
“If there is no quorum, it’s because some lawmakers deliberately chose to abstain,” Sani noted.
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