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 FORCE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (FCID) ANNEX, LAGOS Date: 11/06/2025 PRESS STATEMENT AIG FCID Annex Lagos, AIG Magret Agebe Ochalla, Hosts Media Icons and CMC Group Delegates for Courtesy Visit and Award Presentation The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Magret Agebe Ochalla, recently hosted a distinguished delegation comprising notable figures from the media and entertainment industries. The delegation was led by Ambassador Cornel Udofia, Publisher of The Gladiators Magazine and Founder of Kick Against Crime in Our Society. Among the CMC delegates were Lady Adaobi Enekwa, Publisher of Blissful Affairs Magazine, movie producer, and convener of the Blissful Affairs Awards for Excellence; Queen Campbell, veteran music icon and member of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN); Queen Zita Millicent Oluchi, Chief Welfare Officer of the CMC Gladiators Group and a real estate consultant; Dr. Champion Onyekwelu, renowned news analy...

 POLICE PRESS RELEASE  2025 DEMOCRACY DAY: CP GIWA HOLDS STRATEGIC CONFERENCE, ORDERS MASSIVE DEPLOYMENT, EXTENDS GOODWILL TO NDI ENUGU To ensure a hitch-free June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Enugu State, the Commissioner of Police of the State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, convened a strategic conference with senior officers of the Command. He consequently directed Area Commanders, PMF Squadrons' and Tactical Squads' Commanders, as well as Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), to ensure the effective deployment of personnel and the use of available operational and intelligence resources at their disposal to properly police their areas of responsibility. During the conference, CP Giwa also conveyed outcomes from the recent national conference of the Inspector-General of Police, emphasising the need for professionalism by all personnel before, during, and after the Democracy Day celebration. He warned that supervising officers would be held accountable for any lapses re...

 Bandits impose restriction on Niger community, bar residents from market •It’s not a new thing –Govt The people of Kuduro community in Shiroro Local Government, Niger State, have sent save-our-souls (S0S) to Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago to come to their rescue over the imposition of restriction of movement by bandits. The community said the bandits have barred them from accessing the only market in the area, the Saturday market in Zumba and were threatening to kill anyone who violates the instruction until their condition is met. The bandits were said to have imposed the restriction following continuous seizure of cattle suspected to be stolen from members of the community by the security agents,who usually lay siege to the market. It was gathered from some of the members of the community that the bandits said until the security agents stopped arresting the people and their animals in the market, they (bandits) would not allow anyone to go to the market with their goods. A source ...

 HEALTH COMMISSIONER MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO SOMOLU GENERAL HOSPITAL AHEAD of MAJOR RECONSTRUCTION  Professor Akin Abayomi, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, along with his team, has conducted an unscheduled inspection of the General Hospital Somolu. The surprise visit, according to him, aims to assess the current state of the facility, which the Lagos State Government has earmarked for a significant reconstruction project. Prof. Abayomi stated that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has "heard the cry of the people for a modern hospital in the area" and is now committed to constructing a "gigantic edifice" to serve the medical needs of Somolu residents. The Commissioner lauded the hospital's management and staff for their dedication to delivering quality services despite limited resources, noting that the new hospital will catalyse development in the area.  He expressed particular impression with the high volume of inpatients and outpatients treated daily, espec...

 Lagos Special Adviser Advocates Smart, Inclusive Cities at Global Real Estate Congress The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has emphasised the urgent need for inclusive, innovative, and sustainable approaches to urban development across Africa. She made this assertion while delivering a presentation titled “Urban Transformation: A Call to Action!” at the 75th (FIABCI) Real Estate World Estate Congress, hosted by the Lagos State Chapter, where she addressed a global audience of real estate experts, urban planners, policymakers, and key stakeholders. Barr. Odunuga-Bakare described urban transformation as both a moral and strategic imperative, particularly as Africa prepares for unprecedented urban growth. “Urban transformation is not merely about building structures; it is about creating livable, sustainable communities that foster social cohesion, economic growth, and environmental viability,” she stated. Citing United Nations pro...

 Pornography, Propaganda In Social Media Spaces Worry Anambra Government  By Rose Oranye  Anambra State Government has decried the quantity of pornography and propaganda available in various social media spaces. The state's Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, while speaking at the closing ceremony of a two-day Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Workshop for youth and youth-led organisations in South East Nigeria, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, organised by Media and Information and Inter-cultural Dialogue (MILID) Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO and Anambra State Ministry of Information, among others, observed that the quantity of sexuality in social media skits is alarming, and nothing short of pornography. He stated that pornography is redefining so much of the social media information being consumed by the people in various social media spaces thereby  showcasing the kind of irresponsibility inherent in the people creating such contents....

 2025 Democracy Day: Anambra Assembly Speaker Extols Distinguished, Visionary Nigerians on Significant Contributions, Sacrifices By Anastasia Agunwa  As Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day, the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has extolled those distinguished and visionary Statesmen and women who have made significant contributions and sacrifices for the realization of Nigeria's Democracy. The Speaker, who stated this in his goodwill message made available by his SSA/Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emma Madu described their efforts as selfless and gallantry. Felicitating Nigerians, Rt. Hon. Udeze noted that the history of Nigeria's Democracy has not been smooth until 1999 when true and uninterrupted Democracy returned, stressing that Democracy has allowed active participation of citizens in choosing their leaders and contributing to the well-being of the masses. The Speaker, who regretted the spate of corruption and economic challenges confronti...

 Anambra State Attorney General Lauds Soludo's Noble Leadership  By Chinelo Okeke  Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Sylvia Chika Ifemeje, has lauded Governor Soludo's administration for its outstanding performance in the state. She made this commendation during a courtesy visit by representatives of the Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Anambra State.  Speaking, the team leader,  Professor Ilochi Okafor (SAN) said the team’s visit aimed to discuss key judicial sector concerns and explore solutions. He highlighted key concerns, including the Court of Appeal's non sitting schedule, judges appointments, welfare of judges and magistrates, provision of security during court sittings and at residences, vehicle provision, and police escorts. Responding, the Attorney General, Prof. Ifemeje noted that the state government has made significant strides in the judicial sector since her tenure, including the appointment of two judges, with mo...

 A New York woman found a cellphone partially buried in her garden, officials alert that it was used for surveillance to plan a burglary.  Mary Kehoe, a resident of the Forest Hills neighborhood in Queens, New York recently made a shocking discovery. While working in her garden, Mary discovered an Android phone covered in black tape with its camera pointing towards her home! Mary contacted authorities who confirmed Mary's findings and pointed out the phone was connected to a portable charger before being partially buried. All of that alone is alarming. Police believe the device was being used to watch and survey the home in order to plan a burglary. Authorities have stated there has been a sharp uptick in this sort of illegal surveillance recently with similar devices being found in several different states.   Police advise homeowners to be vigilant in the face of this growing trend of pre-burglary planning. They advise to occasionally take a look around your yard. T...

 Authorities in New York recovered 2-year-old Montrell Williams' body after his father callously claimed he threw the child into the Bronx River. NYPD Harbor Unit report they did indeed discover the child's body in the Bronx River on Wednesday June, 10th. According to authorities, little Montrell was last seen May 10th when he was taken by his father for a custodial visit. It's not clear when he was supposed to return the child, however it is clear the child was never returned to the mother.  Then an alarming encounter last weekend sent the mother on high alert. According to police they were contacted by the panicked mother after she saw the father on the street. When she asked where Montrell was at, the father became agitated and pulled a knife on the mother! He then allegedly told the mother he had thrown Montrell into the river.  The parents names have not been released, however authorities report the father is in custody for questioning. Our thoughts and condolences a...

 DEMOCRACY DAY: ANAMBRA POLICE INITIATES A WALK FOR SAFETY AND CAMPAIGN AGAINST KIDNAPPING AND VIOLENT CRIMES IN THE STATE. _Continues to leverage on Community support through the Platform of the State Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC)_ The Anambra State Police Command today 12th June, 2025 initiated a Walk for Safety and led a Campaign Against Kidnapping and other Violent Crimes by leveraging on the community support under the platform of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). The Walk aims to promote peace and combat violent crimes in the State.  During the Walk initiative at the Area Command in Nnewi, Nkwo Triangle, Nwafor Orizu Roundabout, First Bank Junction all in Nnewi, and Nnobi Junction the importance of collaboration in maintaining peace and security was highlighted. It also raised awareness about the impact of violent crimes, the need to foster a culture of peace and non-violence and strengthen the  relationships between the Police and the c...