Three policemen dismissed for robbing businessman in Lagos

- Three police officers attached to the Lagos state command have been dismissed from the force

- The officers were three out of four arrested for extorting and assaulting a businessman in Lagos

- The officers reportedly waylaid the Togo-based Nigerian businessman and collected the sum of 350,000 CFA in his possession

Three policemen attached to Ijanikin Division in Lagos state have been dismissed from the Force for robbing a Togo-based Nigerian of 350,000 CFA (about N221,508).

The Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs), namely: Sgt. Gbemunu Afolabi, Sgt. Afolabi Oluwaseun and Cpl. Adigun Omotayo, were dismissed over corruption charges.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had reported on Wednesday that four policemen were arrested for allegedly robbing one Theodore Ifunnaya of 350,000 CFA (about N221,508).

The dismissed personnel accosted the victim, a Nigerian based in Togo, who came to celebrate Christmas in Nigeria, and subjected him to tortuous search and interrogation.

When the dismissed officers discovered the sum of money on him, they collected the money, exchanged to Naira and gave N2000 to the victim to go home.

The policemen also threatened to arrest him for alleged robbery if he speaks out.

Lagos state Police Command spokesman, CSP Chike Oti, confirmed the dismissal on Sunday, stressing that the fourth policeman, an Inspector, was recommended to the AIG Zone 2 for dismissal.

“The authorities of the Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that the Command’s Provost Section, trying four policemen attached to Ijanikin Division for discreditable conduct and corrupt practice, has found them guilty on all counts and accordingly recommended them for dismissal from the Force.

“Based on the recommendation of the adjudicating officer, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state, CP Imohimi Edgal, approved the dismissal.

“Meanwhile, the recommendation for the dismissal of Insp. Amiete has been forwarded to the Assistant Inspector- General of Police, Zone 2 for approval,” Oti said.

PAY ATTENTION: Read the news on Nigeria’s #1 news app

Oti said that the policemen had conducted themselves in a manner unbecoming of their status in the Force.

He said the CP has redeployed the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ijanikin Division, CSP Eugene Ubine, for lacking in supervision of his men.

“He, therefore, warns Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Heads of departments to strictly monitor the activities of their men for better service delivery.

“He added that the punishment meted out to the undisciplined policemen is intended to serve as a deterrent to others."

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Lagos police command said it is going to take a legal action against those behind a photoshopped image of a policeman purportedly shown bearing a banner saying policemen were not trained to fight insurgent.

NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng. We have upgraded to serve you better.

Lagos Police Commissioner Parades Suspected Criminals (Nigeria News) | Legit TV

Source: Legit.ng

from Nigeria News today & Breaking Naija news ▷ Read on LEGIT.NG 24/7 http://bit.ly/2QdudtI
via EDUPEDIA24/7

These funny food quotes will make you laugh like crazy

Food is not only an essential part of the daily routine but also the most exciting one. We cannot imagine our life without something yummy. How do you make ordinary eating fun and unforgettable? We bring to your attention amazing food quotes which will definitely make you smile. Image: unsplash.com (modified by author) Source: UGC Are you looking for interesting ideas to entertain your interlocutor while having lunch at work or family dinner? Then this article is definitely for you! Good food quotes Below are food quotes, aphorisms and witty statements. This is an exciting and extraordinary collection of the top "pearls of wisdom" on this topic. Here you can find funny jokes and sayings, intelligent thoughts of philosophers and original words of great thinkers and inspiring statuses from social networks, as well as many other things. The best appetite comes without food. I love calories. They are dаmn tasty. An empty stomach is the Devil's playground. Have bre

The Transitional Phase of African Poetry

The Transitional Phase The second phase, which we have chosen to call transitional, is represented by the poetry of writers like Abioseh Nicol, Gabriel Okara, Kwesi Brew, Dennis Brutus, Lenrie Peters and Joseph Kariuki. This is poetry which is written by people we normally refer to as modem and who may be thought of as belonging to the third phase. The characteristics of this poetry are its competent and articulate use of the received European language, its unforced grasp of Africa’s physical, cultural and socio-political environment and often its lyricism. To distinguish this type of poetry we have to refer back to the concept of appropriation we introduced earlier. At the simplest and basic level, the cultural mandate of possessing a people’s piece of the earth involves a mental and emotional homecoming within the physical environment. Poems like Brew’s ‘‘Dry season”, Okara’s “Call of the River Nun”, Nicol’s “The meaning of Africa” and Soyinka’s “Season”, to give a few examples,

Salute to the elephant

Salute to the elephant 1. O elephant, possessor of a savings-basket full of money 2. O elephant, huge as a hill, even in a crouching posture. 3. O elephant, enfolded by honour; demon, flapping fans of war. 4. Demon who snaps tree branches into many pieces and moves on to the forest farm. 5. O elephant, who ignores “I have fled to my father for refuge”, 6. Let alone “to my mother”. 7. Mountainous Animal, Huge Beast who tears a man like a garment 8. And hangs him up on a tree. 9. The sight of whom causes people to stampede towards a hill of safety. 10. My chant is a salute to the elephant. 11. Ajanaku who walks with a heavy tread. 12. Demon who swallows palm-fruit bunches whole, even with the spiky pistil-cells. 13. O elephant, praise named Laaye, massive animal, blackish-grey in complexion. 14. O elephant, who single-handed causes a tremor in a dense tropical forest. 15. O elephant, who stands sturdy a

EDUPEDIA247

Search This Blog