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agulion:
Is a big lie, when the useless islamic terrorists and islamic bandits kill people in Benue state or plateau state we used to see their corps , this one is a lie, just to desceive the golable ones

Lagos State City boys movement inauguration was earlier today.
Guess who graced the occasion with his presence, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai
If you don't get it forget about it pic.twitter.com/CivMPpWBHU

— Femi Obaf (@OBAF4U) July 28, 2026

Public officers, particularly those charged with maintaining law and order, regularly attend or deploy personnel to public gatherings in the discharge of their official responsibilities. Such responsibilities extend to political, civic, religious, professional, educational and community events where security considerations require their presence or supervision. Their attendance at such events, standing alone, does not constitute support for, affiliation with or endorsement of any organisation or cause.

For the avoidance of doubt, the mere presence of the Commissioner of Police at a public event should not, without more, be interpreted as political endorsement, partisan participation or institutional alignment with the organisers of that event.

So, the Commissioner of Police could not send his officers to maybe stand outside the venue to protect the participants at the event? He had to attend the partisan event himself to protect you and other members of the movement from harm?

So, the Commissioner of Police is so jobless that he is now scouting for a partisan event to attend instead of fighting real crime in Lagos.

This poor attempt at defending the indefensible is embarrassing.

The APC-led administration continues not only to take Nigerians for granted but also to destroy our institutions.

The police authorities must, as a matter of urgency, suspend the Lagos State Commissioner of Police. We, as the opposition, have lost faith in the Police to protect members of the opposition during elections.

There appears to be a misunderstanding of the point being made. The issue is not whether the Commissioner of Police could have deployed officers without attending personally; it is whether his attendance, by itself, constitutes evidence of political endorsement. Those are two different questions. Senior police officers may attend public events for operational oversight, coordination or security assessment, depending on the circumstances.

Whether that decision was necessary or the best use of his time is open to public debate. However, attendance alone is not, in itself, proof that the Nigeria Police Force has become partisan.

If there are concerns that the Commissioner acted outside his constitutional or professional responsibilities, those concerns should be supported by evidence and addressed through the appropriate oversight and disciplinary mechanisms, rather than by assuming that his mere presence establishes institutional bias.

PRESS STATEMENT

THE PRESENCE OF THE LAGOS STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AT THE VENUE OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE CITY BOY MOVEMENT, LAGOS STATE CHAPTER

The attention of the City Boy Movement has been drawn to comments, reports and public commentary seeking to attach political significance to the attendance of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, at the inauguration of the City Boy Movement's Lagos State Chapter.

For the avoidance of doubt, the mere presence of the Commissioner of Police at a public event should not, without more, be interpreted as political endorsement, partisan participation or institutional alignment with the organisers of that event.

Public officers, particularly those charged with maintaining law and order, regularly attend or deploy personnel to public gatherings in the discharge of their official responsibilities. Such responsibilities extend to political, civic, religious, professional, educational and community events where security considerations require their presence or supervision. Their attendance at such events, standing alone, does not constitute support for, affiliation with or endorsement of any organisation or cause.

The constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Nigeria Police Force include the preservation of public peace, the protection of lives and property, the prevention and detection of crime, and the maintenance of law and order during lawful public assemblies. These responsibilities are owed equally to all persons and organisations without discrimination and should not be misconstrued as evidence of institutional bias or political preference.

Accordingly, it is neither fair nor accurate to infer, solely from the Commissioner's attendance, that the Nigeria Police Force has taken a partisan position or abandoned its obligation of professional neutrality. Public institutions should be assessed on the basis of objective facts rather than conjecture or speculation.

The City Boy Movement respects the constitutional role and institutional independence of all security agencies. We neither seek nor expect preferential treatment from any agency of government. Like every law-abiding organisation, we expect only that our lawful activities will continue to enjoy the protection guaranteed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other applicable laws.

We equally acknowledge and appreciate the professional security arrangements that ensured the peaceful, orderly and incident-free conduct of the inauguration. Professional policing contributes significantly to public confidence in democratic institutions and facilitates the exercise of citizens' constitutional freedoms, including the right to peaceful assembly.

We therefore urge members of the public, stakeholders and commentators to exercise restraint, promote factual discourse and refrain from attributing partisan motives where no credible evidence exists. Responsible public commentary strengthens democratic institutions, whereas speculation and misinformation unnecessarily undermine public confidence in institutions established to serve all Nigerians.

The City Boy Movement remains steadfast in its commitment to peaceful democratic engagement, responsible political participation, respect for the rule of law, and constructive nation-building in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Bashir Ahmad, OON
National Director
Media Monitoring & Rapid Response
City Boy Movement

We condemn in the strongest terms the appearance of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani, at a partisan event promoting a particular candidate in the upcoming general election.

We understand that the rudderless APC-led administrations have no iota of respect for our institutions, but seeing a Commissioner of Police at a partisan event can only point to one thing: HE WILL BE BIASED in the discharge of his duties during the elections. We therefore demand that the @PoliceNG authorities immediately suspend and sanction the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani.

We further demand:
- That the Police authorities make a firm commitment to playing a neutral role in the upcoming election.

- That the Police authorities protect voters and supporters of other candidates who are not members of the ruling party.

- That the Police ensure the safety of the lives and property of all voters, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or party affiliation.

Finally, we demand that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police tender his resignation immediately for denigrating the institution of the Police.

So can we invite CP to come to Obidient Movement exco meeting too in the spirit of being non-partisan.

Write to him. If he is available at the time, it would be great for him to be present to help maintain security and order.

Arrival of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani at the City Boy Movement Lagos State Chapter EXCO Inauguration.

Arrival of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani at the City Boy Movement Lagos State Chapter EXCO Inauguration 👀 pic.twitter.com/QRYlFwwF94

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) July 28, 2026

COAS APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL OFFICERS COMMANDING TO NEWLY ESTABLISHED NIGERIAN ARMY DIVISIONS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions, following the approval by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for the establishment of four additional Divisions. The landmark development forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army's force structure, expand its operational footprint, enhance command and control as well as improve the Service's capacity to effectively respond to Nigeria's evolving security challenges.

The newly established Divisions will immediately commence operations, in the respective locations, on attainment of Initial Operational Capability (IOC) while deliberate measures are being implemented to progressively attain Full Operational Capability (FOC). This phased approach will ensure seamless operationalisation, operational continuity and rapid force projection across the country.

Consequently, the Nigerian Army has undertaken a comprehensive reorganisation of its Divisional Areas of Responsibility. Under the new structure, 1 Division Kaduna will be responsible for security in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States, while 2 Division Ibadan will cover Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States. The 3 Division Jos will oversee Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe States.

The newly established 5 Division, with Headquarters in Makurdi, will assume responsibility for Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States, while 6 Division Port Harcourt will cover Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. The 7 Division Maiduguri will be responsible for Borno and Yobe states while 8 Division Sokoto will retain responsibility for Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States.

Furthermore, the newly established 9 Division, headquartered in Ilorin, will cover Kwara and Niger States, while the newly established 10 Division, headquartered in Jalingo, will be responsible for security in the boader areas of Taraba and Adamawa States. The 81 Division Lagos will continue to oversee Lagos and Ogun States, while 82 Division Enugu will retain responsibility for Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi and Imo States. The newly established 83 Division, with Headquarters in Benin City, will cover Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States when activated later in the year.

To provide effective leadership for the new formations, the COAS has approved the appointment of seasoned senior officers as General Officers Commanding. Those appointed includes; Major General Yakubu Yahaya redeployed from Headquarters Joint Task Force (North Central), Operation SAVANNA SHIELD (OPSS), to Headquarters 9 Division, Ilorin, as the General Officer Commanding and Commander, Operation SAVANNA SHIELD. Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife has been redeployed from Headquarters 2 Division/Sector 3 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to Headquarters 10 Division, Jalingo, as the General Officer Commanding. Similarly, Major General Moses Gara has been redeployed from Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) to Headquarters 5 Division, Makurdi, where he assumes the dual appointment of General Officer Commanding and Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE.

In the same vein, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda has been redeployed from the Army Headquarters Directorate of Inspection and Compliance to Headquarters 2 Division, Ibadan, as the General Officer Commanding. In order to strengthen the newly established divisions, three new brigades were equally activated. The newly established brigades have Brigadier General AO Odubiyi from Army Headquarters Operations Center assuming command of Headquarters 11 Brigade Gboko as Commander, Brigadier General AM Haruna posted from the Nigerian Army Armour School to Headquarters 29 Brigade Kainji as Commander. Additionally, Brigadier General RM Aminu redeployed from the National Defence College to Headquarters 10 Brigade Lafia as Commander.

The Chief of Army Staff congratulated the newly appointed commanders and charged them to provide visionary leadership, sustain operational momentum and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and mission effectiveness in the discharge of their responsibilities. He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria, protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens and supporting the attainment of enduring national peace and security.

Lieutenant General Shaibu also expressed profound appreciation to the President, Commander-in-Chief Armed Forces of Nigeria , His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his steadfast support and strategic investment in expanding the Nigerian Army's operational capabilities. He noted that the establishment of the additional Divisions represents a historic milestone in the transformation of the Nigerian Army and reflects the Federal Government's commitment to strengthening national defence architecture.

The COAS emphasized that the new Divisions will significantly enhance command and control, improve operational coordination, strengthen border security, facilitate faster deployment of troops and resources and increase the Nigerian Army's capacity to respond decisively to emerging and evolving security threats across the country. He expressed confidence that the expanded force structure will further bolster joint and multi-agency operations, reinforce national stability and contribute substantially to the restoration of lasting peace and security nationwide.

APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
29 July 2026

joseph1832:
I was confused with the title of this thread. I read Airforce secondary school, while the other title in the post, reads, Airforce military school.

Airforce military school, and Airforce secondary school isn't the same.