SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH.

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 SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH. The Senate today suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess amid expectations that lawmakers would accelerate action on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across the federation, a measure widely seen as a major step in the ongoing effort to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. However, proceedings were cut short after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives. Hon. Tongo passed away at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on June 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death triggered a...

IGP APPOINTS CP SHOGUNLE TO HEAD SIS, CSP CHIMA OGARASHI AS FORCE MARINE OFFICER. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE

INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP APPOINTS CP SHOGUNLE TO HEAD SIS, CSP CHIMA OGARASHI AS Force Marine Officer


As Police Enhance Waterways Security, Set to Unveil New Gunboats


In a strategic move aimed at bolstering internal security and swifter responses to violent crimes, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has appointed Commissioner of Police, CP Abayomi Shogunle to head the Special Intervention Squad (SIS); Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation; and Safe School Protection Squad. Also, as part of the IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime along our inland waterways, the IGP has appointed CSP Chima Ogarashi as the new Force Marine Officer (FMO).


The new SIS head, CP Shogunle, is a highly experienced officer in the department of operations, Public Relations, and certified in several other various capacities. He will lead the SIS in addressing various security challenges and also serve efficiently as the head of Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad. CSP Chima Ogarashi, taking on the role of FMO, will oversee one of the critical sections of the Force with his experience in maritime security and policing and enforcement of maritime laws.


These key appointments came at a crucial time as the Force is set to unveil 25 newly acquired gunboats and initiatives moves to acquire more maritime safety equipment aimed at improving security operations on our waterways across the country. This strategic asset acquisition is a proactive approach of the Nigeria Police to ensuring the safety of lives and property, as well as fostering confidence in maritime safety. 


The Inspector-General of Police reassures members of the public of the Police Force's commitment to responding effectively to any security threats. The Force remains steadfast in its mission to create a safe and more secure environment for all citizens.


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.


7TH FEBRUARY 2025

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