The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, have arrived at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, signaling the start of his burial ceremony according to military protocols.

The body arrived promptly at 3:00 p.m. on November 15, 2024, transported in an ambulance. Following tradition, the casket was received and will be positioned by pallbearers before a moment of silence is observed to honor the late COAS.

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During the ceremony, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Minister of Defence, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are expected to deliver tributes highlighting Lt. Gen.

Lagbaja’s contributions to the nation. Afterward, the national flag will be presented to his next of kin, and the casket will be lowered.

Dignitaries, including the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other government officials, will lay wreaths in memory of the late army chief, paying their last respects.

Lt. Gen. Lagbaja is remembered for his service and dedication to the Nigerian Army and the nation. The ceremony underscores the nation’s gratitude for his commitment and leadership.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has detained officers involved in the alleged extortion of N2.3 million from Mr. Nwosu Ndubuisi in Abuja.

This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer of Zone 7 Command, DSP M.B. Abdulkadir, in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter).

The extorted sum has been recovered and returned to the victim, with disciplinary proceedings initiated against the implicated officers.

The statement read, “Further to the earlier statement issued on the alleged extortion of one Mr. Ndubuisi Nwosu by some officers of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, investigation was carried out, the officers allegedly involved in the extortion have been identified and detained, while disciplinary proceedings have commenced against them.

“The sum of N2.3m has been recovered and returned to Mr. Ndubuisi Nwosu.”

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police overseeing Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth C. Igweh, assured the public that the disciplinary process would be transparent, in line with the accountability standards of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun.

Igweh emphasised, “The zone will update members of the public on the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings against the defaulters. Zone 7 headquarters remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the rule of law, public safety, security and its mandate of protecting lives and properties.”

The incident was initially reported by X user Harrison Gwamnishu (#HarrisonBbi18), who revealed that the officers coerced Ndubuisi into selling his laptop at Banex Plaza to pay for bail. Following this revelation, AIG Igweh ordered an investigation into the matter, leading to swift action.

This development highlights the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force to addressing misconduct within its ranks and ensuring justice for victims.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has taken stern disciplinary actions against judicial officers, suspending two judges and recommending the compulsory retirement of two heads of courts over alleged misconduct.

At its 107th meeting held on November 13 and 14, 2024, and chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Council suspended Justice G. C. Aguma of the Rivers State High Court and Justice A. O. Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court.

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Both judges were suspended from performing judicial duties for one year without pay and placed on a two-year watch list following the suspension period.

In a related development, the NJC recommended the compulsory retirement of: Hon. Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, Chief Judge of Imo State and Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi, Grand Kadi of Yobe State.

The decision followed findings that both judicial officers falsified their ages, a breach of judicial ethics and integrity.

Additional Disciplinary Measures

During the meeting, the NJC disciplined a total of five serving judicial officers for various acts of misconduct. It also reviewed 30 petitions submitted against judges nationwide: 22 petitions were dismissed for lacking merit.

Two petitions were deemed sub judice.

Six petitions were referred for further investigation, with committees empanelled for that purpose.

The NJC also initiated an investigation into allegations against Hon. Justice O. A. Ojo, Chief Judge of Osun State, and empanelled a committee to review all complaints and petitions lodged against her.

More update shortly…………