The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who reportedly died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. According to multiple international media reports, the incident occurred at a railway crossing in Austria, where Manninger’s vehicle was hit in a devastating collision. Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene, but efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. Manninger, a former Austrian international, enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe, featuring for top clubs including Arsenal and Juventus. He was part of the Arsenal squad under Arsène Wenger during the late 1990s, contributing to the club’s domestic successes and earning admiration for his composure and professionalism. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the football community, with former teammates, clubs, and fans expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss. Wenger, who managed Manninger during his time in Nort...
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The Inspectors-General of Police in charge of the following Departments of the Force as indicated against their names; to DIG Department of Training and Development - AIG Hafiz M. Inuwa, mni; to DIG Department of Research and Planning - AIG Aji A. Janga, mni; to DIG Department of Operations - AIG Adeleke A. Bode, mni. AIG Habu Sani Ahmadu has been posted as Force Secretary while AIG Shuaya’u Lafia Abdulyari assumes office as the AIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Similarly, the following Senior Police Officers have been posted to also take up the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of Zonal Police Commands as indicated against their names –
i. AIG Police Mobile Force – CP Matthew Akinyosola, mni
ii. AIG Zone 6 Calabar - CP Jonathan Towuru, mni
iii. AIG Zone 2 Lagos - CP Sylvester A. Alabi, fdc
iv. AIG Zone 11 Osogbo - CP Akande Sikiru Kayode
v. AIG Zone 17 Akure - CP Abimbola Adebola Shokoya.
In line with the IGP’s mandate and strategies to strengthen the operational structures of state commands, the Police Boss has equally ordered the provisional posting of the following Commissioners of Police to Commands indicated below pending the approval of the Police Service Commission;
i. CP Adamawa State - CP Adebola A. Hamzat, fdc
ii. CP Ogun State - CP Emeka Frank Mba, mni
iii. CP Taraba State - CP Suleiman A. Yusuf, mni
iv. CP Lagos State - CP Idowu Owohunwa
v. CP Ebonyi State - CP Faleye E.S. Olaleye
The IGP has therefore charged the newly posted officers to hit the ground running to ensure the mission, vision, and policy statements of his administration are effectively complied with in the areas of crime-fighting, public cooperation, and safety. He also called for support and cooperation from members of the public to enable the newly posted senior officers to perform optimally on their mandate.
The posting is with immediate effect.

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