SENATE APPROVES DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKERS. (PHOTO).

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 Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers The Senate has approved the death penalty for those convicted on the charge of drug trafficking in the country. The punishment prescribed in the extant NDLEA Act is a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of a report of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Drugs and Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters presented the report during plenary, Sen.Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno North). The bill, which passed its third reading, aims to update the list of dangerous drugs, strengthen the operations of the NDLEA, review penalties, and empower the establishment of laboratories. Section 11 of the current Act prescribes that “any person who, without lawful authority; imports, manufactures, produces, processes, plants or grows the drugs popularly

IGP RECEIVES RETIRED OFFICERS CONSULTATIVE FORUM, PLEDGES COLLABORATION.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


IGP RECEIVES RETIRED OFFICERS CONSULTATIVE FORUM, PLEDGES COLLABORATION


Nominates DIG DFA as Forum’s Focal Person with Police Leadership

The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, on Tuesday 18th July, 2023, received the esteemed members of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja led by its 1st Vice President, AIG Paul O. Ochonu (Rtd), NPM, and 2nd Vice President, CP Samuel Adetunji, Rtd. The meeting, held with members of ARPON under the auspices of the Retired Officers Consultative Forum, lends credence to the IGP's commitment to fostering a strong relationship with retired officers and leveraging their valuable experience to achieve the mandate of the Nigeria Police Force.

During the meeting, the IGP acknowledged their invaluable insights and pledged to collaborate closely with them in order to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the NPF. To streamline the communication process, the IGP nominated the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) as the focal officer to handle issues requiring the Force's attention. This appointment ensures a dedicated point of contact for ARPON, facilitating the swift resolution of matters of mutual concern.

The Inspector-General of Police remains steadfast in his commitment to transforming the Nigeria Police Force and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism through continued collaboration with retired officers and organizations such as ARPON, the NPF aims to build a strong foundation for a safer and more secure Nigeria.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

July 18, 2023.

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