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FORGING EXCELLENCE ON THE FRONTLINES: HOW STRATEGIC TRAINING IS REENGINEERING LASTMA UNDER OLALEKAN BAKARE-OKI

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FORGING EXCELLENCE ON THE FRONTLINES: HOW STRATEGIC TRAINING IS REENGINEERING LASTMA UNDER OLALEKAN BAKARE-OKI By Adebayo Taofiq Aribidesi.(PAO LASTMA) In the intricate tapestry of urban mobility management, where discipline, responsiveness and human engagement intersect daily under intense pressure, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has, in recent times undergone a quiet yet profound transformation. At the nucleus of this renaissance is a deliberate and sustained investment in the training and retraining of personnel an initiative vigorously championed by the incumbent General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki. This renewed emphasis on capacity development is not merely an administrative routine; it is a strategic recalibration of institutional ethos. It reflects an understanding that the effectiveness of any traffic management system is ultimately anchored in the competence, comportment and cognitive preparedness of those entrusted with its execution. Historically, tra...
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Strong Grassroots Backing Boosts RIO’s Lagos Assembly Bid

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Strong Grassroots Backing Boosts RIO’s Lagos Assembly Bid Lagos, Nigeria – Hon. Rasaq Ibrahim Olamilekan (RIO), the immediate past Executive Chairman of Coker-Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has officially declared his intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat representing Surulere Constituency II. The declaration, held on Saturday, March 21, has generated strong grassroots momentum across the constituency, drawing widespread support from community leaders, youth groups, and residents. The event marked a significant transition for the seasoned local administrator into state-level legislative politics. Proven Track Record of Development Hon. Olamilekan enters the race with a solid record of public service, having earned recognition for his inclusive governance approach during his tenure as council chairman. His administration delivered key projects across critical sectors, including: Infrastructure and Health: Reconstruction of the Orile-Ig...
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CP FCT HOLDS EMERGENCY SECURITY MEETING WITH AREA AND TACTICAL COMMANDERS, REINFORCES PROFESSIONAL POLICING STANDARDS.…warns against harassment of members of the public, directs strict professional conduct

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CP FCT HOLDS EMERGENCY SECURITY MEETING WITH AREA AND TACTICAL COMMANDERS, REINFORCES PROFESSIONAL POLICING STANDARDS. …warns against harassment of members of the public, directs strict professional conduct. The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD., fcai., on the 17th of April, 2026, convened an emergency meeting with all Area Commanders and Tactical Commanders at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Garki II, Abuja. The meeting, which commenced at about 2:30PM, focused on strengthening security operations, enhancing professionalism, and consolidating the gains recorded in crime reduction across the Federal Capital Territory. In his opening remarks, the CP welcomed all officers present and commended them for their commitment to duty, noting that the crime rate within the FCT has remained relatively low in the period under review. He, however, cautioned officers to remain vigilant, proactive, and responsive in the di...
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OGUN POLICE ARREST SECURITY GUARD AND 2 OTHERS FOR CAR THEFT AND RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN IBAFO

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OGUN POLICE ARREST SECURITY GUARD AND 2 OTHERS FOR CAR THEFT AND RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN IBAFO Operatives of the Ibafo Division, Ogun State Police Command, in swift response to a distress call and credible intelligence, have arrested three suspects, namely Obada Ezekiel ‘M’, aged 27; Emmanuel Timothy ‘M’, aged 25; and Yaya Yakubu ‘M’, aged 27, for conspiracy and theft of a motor vehicle, and recovered a stolen ash-coloured Lexus RX 300 SUV. The arrest was made on 18th April 2026 at about 1100hrs, following a credible anonymous tip-off which led operatives to track the suspects to a hideout within the Ibafo axis, where the stolen vehicle was recovered in their possession. The suspects include Obada Ezekiel ‘M’, a private security guard attached to the vehicle, alongside Emmanuel Timothy ‘M’ and Yaya Yakubu ‘M’. Preliminary investigation revealed that the security guard conspired with the two others to steal the vehicle from Lagos and move it to Ibafo for disposal. The susp...
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ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND HOSTS POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION SECRETARY ON MONITORING TOUR OF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE IN SOUTH-EAST

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ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND HOSTS POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION SECRETARY ON MONITORING TOUR OF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE IN SOUTH-EAST The Anambra State Police Command today, 17th April 2026, received the Secretary of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, on an official monitoring tour of the ongoing police recruitment screening exercise across the South-East zone. The visit forms part of the Commission’s oversight responsibility to ensure that the recruitment process is conducted in line with established guidelines, with emphasis on transparency, fairness, and merit. During the tour, the PSC Secretary assessed the screening procedures and interacted with officials, including the Police team, the Police Service Commission team, Federal Character Commission representatives, as well as other relevant stakeholders. He noted that the Commission will continue to collaborate with the Co...
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AIG ZONE 2 HOLDS STRATEGIC SECURITY MEETING WITH LAGOS AND OGUN STATE COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE, REITERATES IGP’S DIRECTIVES AND MANDATES STRICT COMPLIANCE

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AIG ZONE 2 HOLDS STRATEGIC SECURITY MEETING WITH LAGOS AND OGUN STATE COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE, REITERATES IGP’S DIRECTIVES AND MANDATES STRICT COMPLIANCE The Assistant Inspector−General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, held a strategic security meeting with the Commissioners of Police of Lagos State and Ogun state Command, alongside other senior officers, to review the prevailing security situations and challenges affecting the two states. He also reinforced the directives of the Inspector General of Police and mandated strict compliance across the Zone.   The meeting which was held at the Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan Lagos, featured extensive briefings on prevailing security situations, crime trend analysis and critical operational issues affecting both commands. it also focused on intensified operational alertness and coordination, intelligence−led policing, technology−driven operations, rapid response mec...
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OGUN POLICE ARREST 146 SUSPECTS IN PROACTIVE, INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION IN SYNERGY WITH SECURITY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS UNDER “OPERATION KEEP SAGAMU SAFE”

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OGUN POLICE ARREST 146 SUSPECTS IN PROACTIVE, INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION IN SYNERGY WITH SECURITY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS UNDER “OPERATION KEEP SAGAMU SAFE” Operatives of the Sagamu Area Command of the Ogun State Police Command, in strong synergy with community stakeholders and sister security agencies, have proactively arrested a total of one hundred and forty-six (146) suspects during a coordinated special raid operation, code-named “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe,” as part of deliberate measures to prevent crime and address emerging security concerns within Sagamu and its environs. The operation followed a series of strategic engagements with traditional authorities, the Sagamu Local Government Council, and heads of security agencies aimed at strengthening collaborative security architecture. The intelligence-led operation, conducted in the early hours of April 13, 2026, targeted identified flashpoints within Sagamu, where suspected criminal elements had been observed to ...
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