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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has dismissed reports in sections of the online media alleging that he ordered the disbandment of all police tactical units and squads across state commands nationwide.
In a statement, the IGP described the reports as a misrepresentation of his directive, clarifying that he did not order a wholesale dissolution of tactical units but instead mandated a reduction in their number.
It was learnt that joint security operatives rescued three of the victims in a swift response to the incident, which caused panic among worshippers and residents.
Sources said the attackers stormed the church while the service was in progress and forced several congregants into a nearby forest. An alarm raised by those who escaped reportedly prompted a combined team of police, soldiers and forest guards to pursue the assailants, leading to the rescue of three victims.
He explained that the proposed reforms are designed to improve access to education and ensure better monitoring of pupils nationwide. According to him, the common entrance examination will be phased out and replaced with a more comprehensive evaluation system based on continuous assessment.
“It will be replaced by Continuous Assessment (CA), which will reflect a pupil’s performance from primary one. Even if a pupil transfers from one school to another, the record will follow them,” he said.
He explained that the proposed reforms are designed to improve access to education and ensure better monitoring of pupils nationwide. According to him, the common entrance examination will be phased out and replaced with a more comprehensive evaluation system based on continuous assessment.
“It will be replaced by Continuous Assessment (CA), which will reflect a pupil’s performance from primary one. Even if a pupil transfers from one school to another, the record will follow them,” he said.
Chief Joshua MacIver, the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 Bayelsa election, has called for urgent action to address internal imbalances within the party to prevent further defections.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Yenagoa, MacIver urged party leaders to “look inwards” and tackle lingering divisions following the conclusion of the state congress.
Chief Joshua MacIver, the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 Bayelsa election, has called for urgent action to address internal imbalances within the party to prevent further defections.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Yenagoa, MacIver urged party leaders to “look inwards” and tackle lingering divisions following the conclusion of the state congress.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, items recovered from the suspects include a locally made pistol, one live cartridge, several bunches of keys believed to be master keys, an iron cutter, and a mobile phone. The suspects reportedly confessed during interrogation to involvement in shop burglary activities within the area.
In a swift follow-up operation aimed at expanding the investigation and dismantling the criminal network, police also arrested two suspected receivers of stolen goods, identified as Innocent Nnaukwu, 39, and Ali Ibrahim, 24.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, items recovered from the suspects include a locally made pistol, one live cartridge, several bunches of keys believed to be master keys, an iron cutter, and a mobile phone. The suspects reportedly confessed during interrogation to involvement in shop burglary activities within the area.
In a swift follow-up operation aimed at expanding the investigation and dismantling the criminal network, police also arrested two suspected receivers of stolen goods, identified as Innocent Nnaukwu, 39, and Ali Ibrahim, 24.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, detectives acted on credible intelligence to apprehend the suspects on 20 March 2026 at Ikot Asukpong Village.
During the operation, officers recovered one locally fabricated pistol and two long guns, further substantiating allegations of the suspects’ involvement in violent and unlawful activities.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, detectives acted on credible intelligence to apprehend the suspects on 20 March 2026 at Ikot Asukpong Village.
During the operation, officers recovered one locally fabricated pistol and two long guns, further substantiating allegations of the suspects’ involvement in violent and unlawful activities.