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Falana hits At Police PRO For Saying Civilians Can’t Retaliate Against Assault

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Femi Falana, human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to withdraw his statement on how civilians should react to assault by officers.

Reacting on Saturday to a viral video where two men were seen wrestling with an armed officer, Adejobi had said “even if a policeman on uniform slaps a civilian, the civilian has no right to retaliate”.

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“More so, if he’s on uniform, it’s an act of disrespect to Nigeria to beat an officer on uniform. The disrespect is not to the policeman but to our nation and it’s a crime as enshrined in our criminal laws,” he added.

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“So it’s not a case of what the policeman did that led to it, but the reaction of the civilians who actually assaulted the police. If police assault a civilian, you report and actions will be taken to rebuke him, not to take the law into your hands.”

 

 

 

 

In a statement on Sunday, Falana said according to the Nigerian constitution, every citizen is entitled to the right to the dignity of their person, adding that law enforcement personnel are prohibited from ill-treatment of citizens.

“Civilians are required to respect police officers who are discharging their lawful duties. The penalty for assaulting or slapping a police officer is 3 years imprisonment under the Criminal Code,” the statement reads.

“In the same vein, police officers are equally mandated to respect civilians. Indeed, section (2)(b) of the Anti Torture Act, 2017 states that torture is deemed committed when an act by which pain and suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person to punish him for an act he or a third person has committed or suspected of having committed. The penalty for assaulting a civilian is 25 years under the Anti Torture Act of 2017. In addition, the victim may sue for monetary compensation under the Anti Torture Act and the Constitution.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lawyer, therefore, asked Adejobi to withdraw his “highly inciting and provocative statement which has given the misleading impression that the Nigeria Police Force has authorised its officers to slap citizens and subject them to other forms of torture without any challenge whatsoever”.

“If the statement is not withdrawn within the next 24 hours, the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, should not hesitate to replace Mr. Adejobi with another police officer who has unqualified respect for the fundamental rights of the Nigerian people,” Falana added

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Association Of Licensed Private Security Practitioners Of Nigeria (ALPSPN) Holds 3rd Annual Private Security Conference in Lagos Nigeria

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– Sanwo-Olu, Dr Solomon Arase, Dr Audi, Dr Tunji-Ojo, Others To Grace Summit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN) – the umbrella body of all licensed private security companies in Nigeria – is hosting its 3rd Annual Private Security Conference (PSI) in Lagos Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Association Of Licensed Private Security Practitioners Of Nigeria (ALPSPN) Holds 3rd Annual Private Security Conference in Lagos Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The summit is a convergence of over 1,450 licensed private security companies in Nigeria including government security agencies, regulating ministries, security consultants, business leaders, decision makers and other stakeholders interested in security development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The theme of the summit, “Redefining Security – The Role of Private Security in a Changing World,” underpins the need for collaboration amongst all stakeholders to have a safe and secure home, businesses and country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Association Of Licensed Private Security Practitioners Of Nigeria (ALPSPN) Holds 3rd Annual Private Security Conference in Lagos Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Association Of Licensed Private Security Practitioners Of Nigeria (ALPSPN) Holds 3rd Annual Private Security Conference in Lagos Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Chris Adigwu, The National President Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), in his statement revealed five major reasons stakeholders should attend the Private Security Industry Summit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. To understand the anatomy of the private security industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’ll understand the different stakeholders in the private security industry and their roles. You’ll equally understand your role in protecting your assets, your immediate environment, and Nigeria as a whole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’ll have a mindset shift in how you see private security companies and the industry in the 21st century. This’ll help you know how to source for and collaborate with reliable companies, improve your security, and better prevent avoidable losses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. You’ll understand the different ways private security can help improve your bottom line and promotion of productivity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. You’ll explore business opportunities with the over 2,000 stakeholders attending the conference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. You’ll be updated on the current security conversations, global trends, and strategies in the industry. This way, you’ll be better informed to make the right decisions in your investments in security.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. You’ll understand how to collaborate and get the best out of your security service provider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interestingly, the executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu is the Chief Guest of honour, while the host is Dr. Chris Adigwu National President ALPSPN, Dr. Ahmed A. Audi, Commandant General: Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as Co-host, and the Chief Host is Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Keynote Speakers is, Dr. Solomon E. Arase IGP (Rtd.), Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC).  The host state chairman is Mr. Babatunde Mumuni, Chairman ALPSPN Lagos State Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Otabor, anchor of the Nigeria popular TV debate show on TVC: “The Big Issue is the MC and the date is 28th November, 2023 from 9am to 4pm at the Civic Center, Victoria Island Lagos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access fees is N100,000 for Non- ALPSPN members While Members pay N70,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss this event.

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ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED PRIVATE SECURITY PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA (ALPSPN) HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED PRIVATE SECURITY PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA (ALPSPN) HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria ALPSPN is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos State Nigeria.

 

 

*NOTICE OF 7TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING*

ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED PRIVATE SECURITY PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA (ALPSPN)

*NOTICE OF MEETING*

Notice is hereby given that the 7TH Annual General Meeting of the Members of Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN) will be held on 29TH day of November, 2023 at 9am at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Opposite 1004, Victoria Island, Lagos

*ORDINARY BUSINESS AGENDA*

1. Welcome Address by the National President

2. Adoption and approval of the 2022 minutes.

3. Report on Training Center Accreditation, Trainers Accreditation and Licensing and Guard Training and Licensing

4. Presentation of the annual financial reports for 2022/2023

5. President’s State of Affairs of the Association for 2022 / 2023

6. Unveiling of Association’s Cooperative Society to its members.

7. Setting up of the constitution review committee

8. State Chapter Report

9. Any Other General Business.

Signed:

 

Buduka J . Addey
National General Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED PRIVATE SECURITY PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA (ALPSPN) HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venue: Civic Center, Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: November 29, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time: 9AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed: Buduka J.Addey (Mrs.)

National General Secretary

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IGP ORDERS POSTING/REDEPLOYMENT OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS As Former Ogun CP moves to X-Squad

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IGP ORDERS POSTING/REDEPLOYMENT OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS As Former Ogun CP moves to X-Squad

IGP ORDERS POSTING/REDEPLOYMENT OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS

As Former Ogun CP moves to X-Squad

 

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, in his effort to achieve maximum impact of community-based and strategic policing on the society, has ordered the provisional posting of CP Afolabi Babatola Adeniyi to the Adamawa State Police Command as its new Commissioner of Police pending approval of the Police Service Commission while the posting of CP Adebola A. Hamzat, fdc, has been varied to Commissioner of Police in charge of the Border Patrol Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

 

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IGP ORDERS POSTING/REDEPLOYMENT OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS

As Former Ogun CP moves to X-Squad

 

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Similarly, CP Lanre Bankole Sikiru, the former CP Ogun State, has been posted to head the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) X-Squad at its Annex in Lagos State. The IGP has tasked the new CP X-Squad to deploy all requisite assets in ensuring sanity, professional standards and discipline in all ramifications..

 

The IGP has therefore charged the senior police officers to effectively apply their wealth of experiences to improving existing structural arrangements towards achieving a citizen-focused and community-oriented policing system. He also called for support and cooperation from members of the public to enable the newly posted senior officers to perform optimally on their mandate.

 

The posting is with immediate effect.

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