IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO  AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 30th April 2026, undertook an official visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, ahead of the passing-out ceremony of retrained Police Constables in Uyo. The engagement with the State Government focused on strengthening institutional collaboration in support of ongoing policing reforms anchored on professionalism, accountability, and intelligence-led operations.  The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, service-driven institution that prioritizes public trust and operational efficiency. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, welcomed the Inspector-General of Police and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its ongoing reforms aimed at improving profe...

A 19-YEAR-OLD ZIMBABWEAN NATIONAL SENTENCED TO 22 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR KILLING AND DISMEMBERING A TEENAGE GIRL IN BOTLOKWA. (PHOTO).

 

The Limpopo Division of High Court  in Polokwane has sentenced a 19-year-old Zimbabwean Brian Mugwira to 22 years in prison for the brutal murder of 17-year-old Motjatji Thoka from Mokomene  village, whose dismembered body was discovered following her disappearance.


Motjatji Thoka went missing from her home on  5 January 2024.  A missing persons report was filed at SAPS Botlokwa, Capricorn District and escalated to the Provincial Missing Person Task Team in Limpopo. After an extensive investigation, her remains were found on 08 January 2024 in the yard of an occupied house, with several body parts missing.


Mugwira and his compatriot, Tatenda Sithole (36), were identified as suspects and arrested. Sithole was apprehended on 16 January 2024 at a rental property in Mokomene village, while Mugwira was arrested on 26 January  in the mountains near Ndzhelele village, Thohoyandou, where he was found with some of the victim’s body parts.


Both accused were  initially refused bail during the trial. On 17 October 2024, Brian Mugwira pleaded guilty to murder and received his sentence. Tatenda Sithole has pleaded not guilty, with his trial set to begin on 2 June 2025.


The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended the investigative team for their diligence in uncovering the heinous acts of these heartless criminals and ensuring justice is served for the victim.

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