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January 20, 2025 Akwa Poly Students Cry to Police to Curb Rise in Insecurity in the School Community
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Akwa Poly Students Cry to Police to Curb Rise in Insecurity in the School Community

Students of Akwa Ibom state Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area have called on the state government, and the police to address the insecurity issues surrounding the school community.

Recently, a final-year Computer Science student of the Polytechnic, identified as Prince, was shot dead by gunmen on Wednesday.( https://ifm1059.com/2025/01/16/fresh-graduate-of-akwapoly-killed-in-suspected-cult-clash/)

The attack as reported occurred in Prince’s residence along Abuja Street, Ikot Osurua community, where he was killed in front of his girlfriend. The victim, who was awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps, sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Speaking with our correspondent, AKANIMO OKON, Students of the Institution called for security to be heightened in the area, crying that they now live in fear of unknown gunmen.

INSPIRATION FM News reached out to the Akwa Ibom State Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP TIMFON JOHN on the development, but she said there is no official report from the school about any insecurity issues. She however explained that the police are currently investigating the killing of the final year student who was gunned down at his lodge.

January 15, 2025 President Tinubu Appoints Folashade Adekaiyaoja as Deputy DG of DSS
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President Tinubu Appoints Folashade Adekaiyaoja as Deputy DG of DSS

President BOLA TINUBU has announced the appointment of FOLASHADE ADEKAIYAOJA, as the Deputy Director General of the Department of State Services.

The approval, the first of its kind by any President,  seeks to revise the agency’s structure for efficiency.

This, it was learnt, is in line with the original organogram of the Service.

According to report, the appointment and ratification by the President was based on the recommendation of the Director General, through the National Security Adviser, MALLAM NUHU RIBADU.

The appointment of ADEKAIYAOJA, a native of Kogi state was celebrated by a cross-section of officers and operatives who see her as eminently qualified for the position.

January 14, 2025 Akwa Ibom CP Vows to Enforce Open Grazing Laws, Prosecute Violators
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Akwa Ibom CP Vows to Enforce Open Grazing Laws, Prosecute Violators

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has vowed to ensure enforcement of the state’s law on grazing, by arresting and driving the prosecution of anyone perpetrating prohibited provisions of the law.

 

The State’s Commissioner of Police, CP BABA MOHAMMED AZARE, made this statement during a press conference at the Police Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia.

 

The Police Commissioner, who expressed the Command’s commitment to addressing the security challenges facing the state, emphasized that the police will not stand by and allows miscreants to unleash terror on law-abiding citizens.

Speaking further, CP AZARE highlighted the achievements recorded by the State Police Command so far and directed the Police Public Relations Officer, TIMFON JOHN to make his phone number, alongside those of the Assistant Commissioners of Police, available to the public.

 

This move, he said, will enhance communication and contribute to greater success in policing the state.

CP BABA MOHAMMED AZARE also solicited the support and cooperation of all stakeholders, particularly traditional rulers, the media, and other partners, to ensure the state remains free from all forms of criminal activity.

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