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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...

LAGOS POLICE NAB SECURITY GUARD FOR CHILD ABDUCTION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LAGOS POLICE NAB SECURITY GUARD FOR CHILD ABDUCTION


The Lagos State Police Command has successfully apprehended one Amos Kini, male, a security guard, in connection with the abduction of a 2-year-old child in the Elemoro area of Lagos.


The incident occurred on 1/8 21st September, 2025, at about 2350hrs, when the mother of the child reported at Elemoro Division that her security guard had absconded with her son and mobile phone to an unknown location without her consent. The suspect later used the stolen phone to contact the father 2/8 of the child, demanding a ransom of Five Million Naira (₦5,000,000.00) for his release.


Upon receipt of the report, operatives from Elemoro Division immediately initiated a swift response. The scene was promptly visited and documented, one Aruna Dauda (male), who stood as 3/8 guarantor for the suspect before his employment, was taken in for questioning.


As efforts to locate the suspect intensified, the police sustained operational pressure through intelligence gathering and coordinated surveillance. This ultimately forced the suspect to 4/8 release the child. However, the operatives continued their manhunt, determined to bring the perpetrator to justice.


On 23rd September, 2025, at about 1400hrs, operatives of the Tactical Squad (Hyena), acting on credible intelligence, successfully tracked and arrested 5/8 Amos Kini at his hideout within the Elemoro area. The suspect has since confessed to the crime and remains in police custody. He will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, strongly condemned 6/8 the abduction of the innocent child, reaffirming the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating all forms of violent and capital crimes in the state. He urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant, and advised members of the public to report any suspicious activities 7/8 to the Police any of our emergency numbers 08063299264, 09053872208, 08087332678. 8/8


SP ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, anipr

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

LAGOS STATE COMMAND


29TH SEPTEMBER, 2025

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