The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has responded to the Senate resolution on his non-appearance before the upper chamber, saying he owed them no apologies. The IG said he did not have to appear before the lawmakers, noting that a…
We’ve resolved to declare IG persona non grata, Saraki says (Punch)
Rising from its closed door session, President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, said the lawmakers revolved to declare the IG persona non grata, stressing that he is not fit to hold any public office in Nigeria or any other country.…
Senate summon: Again, DIG represents IG over Melaye (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, is to be represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Joshak Habila, for his appearance before the Senate on the arrest and detention of Senator Dino Melaye last week. A security source had informed…
Senate panel presents Buhari’s impeachment report today …grills IG on Melaye (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, is expected to appear before the Senate on Wednesday (today). He will be grilled by the lawmakers on the arrest, detention and hospitalisation of Senator Dino Melaye. The appearance will be broadcast live on…
NBA President, IGP lock horns over Prison Congestion (Independent)
Abubakar Mahmoud, president of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), are not in agreement on the state of prisons facilities in Nigeria, many of which are congested. While Mahmoud lamented the deteriorating condition of…
IG shuns Senate invitation over Melaye saga, accompanies Buhari to Bauchi (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has failed to appear before the Senate over the arrest and detention of Senator Dino Melaye and the killings across Nigeria. The Senate had, on Wednesday, summoned the IGP to appear in the chamber…
Police recovers stolen Senate Mace near Abuja city gate (SUN)
The Nigerian Police Force headquarters in Abuja says it has recovered the federal Senate’s stolen Mace at a flyover bridge before the Abuja City Gate. Deputy Force Public Relations Officer ASP Aremu Adeniran, who made this known, said “a patriotic passerby”…
Recover the mace within 24 hours, National Assembly orders IG, DSS boss (Punch)
Members of the House of Representatives were ushered into the Senate chamber at 11:35pm as they expressed solidarity with the senators over the mace theft. The joint session resolved that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris; and the Director General…
Police to establish Explosives Ordinance Training School in Borno (Guardian)
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, yesterday disclosed that the Police plan to establish an Explosive Ordinance Training School in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to train more personnel to address life-threatening issues relating to explosive ordinance handling…
IG suspends withdrawal of Policemen from VIPs (ThisDay)
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Idris, has suspended by one month, the withdrawal of policemen attached to VIPs across the country. The suspension of the order, which was billed to be immediate, when announced last Monday, followed Idris’ meeting…
