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Defence/Security

2024 challenges spurred us to greater heights- Police 

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By Monday Ijeh

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Dr Olukayode Egbetokun, said the Nigeria Police Force made remarkable achievements in 2024 in spite of challenges.

 

Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of his end of year conference with strategic police managers, consisting of officers from the rank of commissioners of police and above.

 

“Reflecting on 2024, it is clear that both the Nigeria Police Force and the country at large faced a range of security challenges, but we also achieved notable successes.

 

“We dealt with a variety of internal threats, such as banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, and armed robbery, as well as external threats posed by groups like ISWAP and the Lakurawa terrorists in the North West.

 

“The country also confronted other critical issues, including cultism, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, terrorism financing, money laundering, and cybercrimes, especially among our youth.

 

“Protests and civil unrest added to the challenges,” he said.

 

The I-G said in spite of the difficulties, the Nigeria Police Force had shown remarkable resilience, collaborating with sister agencies to ensure law and order.

 

According to him, throughout 2024, we made substantial strides in enhancing the safety and security of Nigerians.

 

He said the force displayed remarkable dedication in combating criminal activities across urban and rural areas.

 

“Through revitalised crime prevention efforts, we have made significant progress in reducing crime, ensuring public safety and improving service delivery.

 

“These accomplishments reflect our firm commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

 

“Our efforts have been comprehensive, leveraging modern technology, intelligence gathering, and community policing,” he said

 

Egbetokun said that the strategies had not only increased the operational efficiency of the force, but fostered stronger collaborations with local communities as well as building trust between the police and the public.

 

“While we acknowledge the complexity of the challenges, the Nigeria Police had remained steadfast in its resolve to continue to address the challenges head-on to secure the future of the country.

 

“Despite our best efforts to foster trust and confidence with the public and our strong emphasis on discipline and professionalism, a small number of our officers have unfortunately continued to engage in behavior that damages our reputation.

 

“This has been a significant challenge for us in 2024 and to make matters worse, we have also faced false publications aimed at tarnishing our organisation’s image.

 

“This not only undermines our credibility but also erodes the trust we have worked hard to build with the community,” he said.

 

He said the force would be committed to addressing the challenges head-on, exploring innovative solutions to promote transparency, accountability and excellence.

 

Egbetokun said the force had achieved major successes in tackling crime, leading to the arrest of 30,313 suspects for a range of serious offenses, including kidnapping, cultism, murder, rape, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms.

 

According to him, we also recovered 1,984 assorted firearms, 23,250 rounds of ammunition, 1,438 stolen vehicles and rescued 1,581 kidnapped victims.

 

“In the fight against kidnapping, we intensified our efforts and achieved substantial success. A prime example is the rescue of one Nigerian and three Indian nationals on June 30 in Ogun.

 

“Despite being ambushed by gunfire, the victims were safely rescued, and two kidnappers were neutralised in a subsequent raid.

 

“We also recovered five AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and communication equipment. This operation demonstrates our capacity to combat kidnapping and criminal enterprises effectively,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Defence/Security

Yuletide: Low road crashes recorded nationwide– Corps marshal

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By Ibironke Ariyo

The  Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)  Malam Shehu Mohammed,  says it recorded low Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in spite of high traffic volume at some critical corridors across the country.

 

Mohammed disclosed this while controlling traffic at the Asaba-Onitsha Niger Bridge corridor, alongside other senior officers on Tuesday in Asaba.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the monitoring is in line with the FRSC general agenda of the 2024 Operation Zero Tolerance Special Patrol Target.

 

The agenda aim to ensure free flow of traffic on all corridors as well as achieving a season without road traffic deaths or injuries.

 

The corps marshal attributed the nationwide low traffic crashes to the commission’s proactive measures, including increased patrols, traffic control, and public enlightenment campaigns.

 

He, however, reported a fatal accident on the Akure-Ibadan highway that claimed three lives, emphasising the need for motorists to exercise caution and avoid night journeys.

 

He maintained that visibility at night was bad and it was always difficult to render rescue operations, adding that night travels were dangerous and road crashes occured more at night due to low visibility.

 

“Right now, we are on the Niger bridge and the traffic is moving smoothly and that’s the essence of  increased visibility on the road this time around.

 

“The calls we are getting all over the federation is that our men are all over and they are getting it right because the traffic is moving, though some are going slowly.

 

“The activities are going smoothly on the road nationwide and we are happy that it is free and the traffic is moving smoothly,” he said.

 

Mohammed commended the FRSC personnel who were on late patrol at the corridor, assuring them that the management would continue to prioritise their welfare.

 

“So far, from the place we left, we saw traffic on Monday in Akure but they were moving smoothly and that means that the strategy we took to increase our men and patrol is yielding positive results.

 

“Honestly, I am impressed with our men, some of them are even on the road at night trying to see that there is a free flow of traffic and I want to commend you all,” he said.

 

The FRSC corps marshal, however, urged motorists to give maximum cooperation to the officers and men deployed for traffic control at all the corridors nationwide.

 

“We assure the motoring public that we are committed to this and we will continue to be here until Jan. 15, 2025.

 

“This is to make sure that every motorist or vehicle moving either from the North to the South or the South to the East, will be able to get to their destination when they want to get there without any hitch,” he said.

 

NAN reports that to ensure smooth vehicular movement at the Asaba inter change, the FRSC corps marshal, the State Sector Commanders of Anambra and Delta, Joyce Alexander and Fredrick Ogidan, controlled traffic for over three hours.

 

This is to enable travellers reach their destination safely and on time.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Chioma Ugboma

Defence/Security

Tackle Niger Bridge gridlock, Asagba of Asaba tasks FRSC 

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By Ibironke Ariyo
The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to find lasting solution to the gridlock on the Niger Bridge of Asaba-Onitsha interchange, during Christmas and New Year festivities.

Azinge made the call in his palace while receiving the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohamed, during the ongoing nationwide end of the year special operations on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta state.

The royal father, however, congratulated Mohammed on his appointment as the 8th Corps Marshal adding that the history and the work of FRSC was not hidden to anyone.

Azinge said that gridlock always disrupted easy passages of vehicles, hereby, delaying motoring public for hours.

He pledged to mobilise the support of traditional rulers on advocacy campaign to enhance the operation of FRSC towards making the roads safer.

“The challenges are there especially at the Niger bridge but we applaud your organisation for the role you played trying to minimise to a very large extent such incidences.

“Our role is to lead advocacy just like you do, sure that is exactly what you will expect from us and also to lead advocacy as a people as the traditional institutions are closer to people and people are bound to listen more of such information coming from the throne.

“At a shortest notice, we will try to also lead advocacy along that line. We consider other institutions in Asaba as critical stakeholders in whatever we are doing.

“We try to forge linkages and try to push partnerships on what you mentioned and to that extent, we will never hesitate to forge such partnerships if invited to do so.

“This is necessary so that we can try to build up that linkage and try to carry everyone on board by working together for the benefit not just for our people but for the benefit of all Nigerians” he said.

Earlier, Mohammed commended the Asagba of Asaba Kingdom for his royal support on effective traffic control.

He said that the traditional rulers are crucial stakeholders in the quest to reduce road traffic crashes in Nigeria, emphasising their influence and moral authority in promoting road safety.

He said that traditional rulers possessed a unique platform to sensitise their subjects on the importance of road safety.

He appealed to the Asagba to use his influence to educate the subjects on the dangers of reckless driving, overloading, and other unsafe practices that contribute to road crashes.

“We recognise the importance of traditional rulers in promoting road safety. Your influence and moral authourity can make a significant difference in our efforts to reduce road traffic crashes.

“We appeal to you to use your platforms to educate your subjects on the importance of road safety,” Mohammed said.

The FRSC corps marshal said that the FRSC was committed to reducing road traffic crashes, particularly during the festive period, and appealed for the support of traditional rulers in achieving this goal.

“We are proud to associate with your domain and personality. Your support has been invaluable, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with you.”

The FRSC boss stressed that the Asagba of Asaba’s candid advice would continue to guide the Corps to achieve its mandate.

The Palace high Chiefs prayed for peace and Unity in the country.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

edited by Sadiya Hamza

Defence/Security

Terrorism trials: FG secures 742 convictions, acquits 888 

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By Isaac Aregbesola

The Federal Government has secured 742  convictions and acquitted 888 suspects, for want of evidence from terrorism trials between 2017 and 2024 in the country.

Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mohammed Babadoko, disclosed this in Abuja, at a news briefing on the Kanji trials and other terrorism-related issues on Monday.

The briefing was jointly addressed  the Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) , Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the Director of Legal, ONSA, Zakari Mijinyawa and Babandoko.

The director of public prosecution of the federation explained that 1,722 cases were disposed  of in phases one to six of the terrorism trials in the country.

According to him, out of  the number, 742 were convicted, 888 acquitted, and 92 adjourned.

He said the terrorists received various sentences, ranging from life imprisonment and terms of 65 to 75 years, to the death penalty, depending on the severity of their crimes.

Babadoko stated that this achievement was in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and sector actors to ensure accountability for crimes committed by individuals.

“The Legal Aid Council, the Nigerian Police, the Correctional Service, and the Federal High Court came together to ensure the prosecution of suspects arrested either at the front lines in the Northeast, Southeast, or North Central.

“Between 2017 and the present, a number of suspects were prosecuted at Kanji.

“At the first phase of the trial, a total of 282 cases were disposed of, 50 of which resulted in convictions, 203 discharged for want of evidence, and 28 adjourned to Abuja for continuation of the trial in 2017,” he said.

According to him, in the second phase of the trial in 2018, a total of 804 suspects or cases were disposed of, out of which 203 were convicted and 582 discharged for lack of evidence.

“The other cases were adjourned to Abuja for continuation of trial.

“At the third phase of the trial, between 9th to 12th July 2018, a total of 224 cases were disposed of, out of which 113 were convicted, 97 discharged for lack of evidence, five acquitted, and nine cases adjourned for continuation of trial.

“At the fourth phase of the trial, in December 2023, a total of 25 cases were listed for trial, 14 were convicted.

“One was ordered to be sent to Operation Safe Corridor for Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration (DDR), and 10 cases were adjourned for continuation of trial,” he said.

Babadoko explained that in July 2024, a total of 253 cases were disposed of, out of which 125 were convicted, 85 were terrorism financing cases, and 22 involved International Criminal Court (ICC) criminalities.

“That is to say, there were crimes against humanity, and 22 cases were adjourned for trial.

“Now, at the sixth phase of the trial, two weeks ago, in December 2024, a total of 237 cases were disposed of, with about nine adjourned for continuation of trial.

“Some of these cases include acts of terrorism, terrorism financing, ICC criminalities, for which some of the defendants were sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from 60 to 75 years to life imprisonment.

“It is important to note that within the last year, the life of this administration, about 515 cases were disposed of.

“Over 800 who have served terms or were discharged and/or acquitted at the various stages of trial were moved to Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe for DDR in accordance with the orders of the court and the policy of the federal government”.

The NCTC director in his remarks noted that ”Nigeria is now more experienced in handling terrorism cases.”

Laka said that this development demonstrated the current administration’s commitment to human rights.

He noted that the current administration tried 550 suspects and secured 327 convictions in one year, while the previous administration handled 500 suspects over eight years.

“With the coming of this administration in one year, we have tried over 550.

“So, you can imagine by the end of this first term of this administration, we would have cleared maybe three or four times the number that was done in eight years of the last administration.

“So, I think Nigerians need to know how committed this administration is to human rights”.

Laka explained that at the initial stage, the country was learning the ropes in handling terrorism cases but had now grown more experienced in tackling extremism cases.

“We are partnering with some of our international partners, including UN agencies, on the training of troops in battlefield evidence collection.

“I think all Nigerians were novices when it comes to the issue of terrorism. Even our security and intelligence agencies were not as good as they are today.

“I think Nigeria has that experience now in the fight against terrorism,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

Defence/Security

FRSC Corps Marshal visits Aiyedatiwa, solicits support

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By Ibironke Ariyo

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has solicited the support of the Ondo State Government in achieving its mandate.

Mohammed said this when he led a team of FRSC officials on a courtesy visit to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo on Monday in Akure.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit was in continuation of the on-going end of year traffic monitoring across strategic corridors by the Corps.

The FRSC Corps Marshal said that road safety was a shared responsibility that required the collaboration of all stakeholders, adding that the FRSC was in the state to execute two missions.

“The first is to felicitate with the governor and the people of Ondo State on the successful gubernatorial election.

“The second, being to embark on the Ember Months campaign aimed at reducing road traffic crashes during the festive period,” he said.

Mohammed said that Ondo was critical to the end of the year special operations due to the number of corridors in the State.

The Corps Marshal revealed that the Corps was committed to ensuring that crashes were reduced in line with United Nations Decade of Action on Road Safety and Injury Prevention.

He emphasised the need for the State Government to expedite action towards establishing Ondo State Road Safety Advisory Council.

This, he said, would complement the efforts of National Road Safety Advisory Council led by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

“We want to appreciate you because my sector Commander has informed me that he has been receiving support from you,” he said.

In his response, Aiyedatiwa said that the Corps Marshal’s visit would boost security of lives and properties in the state.

Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, thanked the Corps Marshal for the Operation Zero Tolerance and the traffic monitoring of federal highways.

He said that the state would collaborate with the FRSC to address the challenges of road safety in the state and pledged the state’s readiness to always support the Corps in its mandate.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Defence/Security

FRSC boss pledges to restore public trust

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By Ibironke Ariyo

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has pledged to restore public trust in the corps.

 

Mohammed acknowledged that motorists no longer stop for FRSC personnel due to perceived lack of integrity.

 

He made the pledge when he visited the FRSC sector command on Monday in Akure.

 

He emphasised the importance of upholding the legacy of selfless service, integrity, loyalty, and service delivery bequeathed by the founding fathers of the Corps.

 

He said that the Corps had a noble mandate to protect, reduce, and minimise road safety crises, and create a safe and secure motoring environment for the public.

 

“The public servants in uniform are expected to make sacrifices for the nation.

 

“I want to charge you that while you are beautiful in your uniform in the office, please be beautiful on the road as well.

 

“I want to assure you that the Corps will continue to prioritise your welfare and make the work favourable for you,” he said.

 

The FRSC boss assured the personnel that the Corps would continue to provide necessary logistics support and welfare motivation to enable them to excel in their duties.

 

He, however, commended the Special Marshals for their integrity, selfless service, and trustworthiness, noting that they have been instrumental in creating a safe and moderate environment for Nigerians.

 

He assured that the Corps would continue to deliver on its promises, including the promotion of deserving officers and men, and the provision of opportunities for further studies.

 

He also promised that the Corps would continue to recognise and reward excellence among its personnel.

 

Speaking, the Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) incharge of Oyo, Osun and Ondo, Mr Adeleye Adegboyega, appreciated the Corps Marshal for finding time to visit the state.

 

Adegboyega reiterated his commitment to ensuring the road was safe for all, adding that the officers and men of the service would not relent until road traffic crashes were reduced to the barest minimum.

 

Also, the Sector Commander, Akure command, Mr Samuel Ibitoye assured that the Corps would continue to uphold its legacy and carry out the mandate of the FRSC by ensuring safety on the highways.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mohammed’s visit to the state was part of his efforts to boost the morale of FRSC personnel and restore public trust in the Corps.

 

He has been meeting with officers and men of the agency to emphasise the importance of integrity, selfless service, and loyalty in the discharge of their duties.(NAN (www.nannews.ng)

edited by Sadiya Hamza

Defence/Security

Yuletide: FRSC boss leads traffic monitoring

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By Ibironke Ariyo

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, is leading the end-of-year monitoring exercise to assess traffic situations in some parts of the North Central and Eastern regions.

 

Addressing the press on Sunday along the Lokoja-Abaji highway in Abuja, Mohammed said that the exercise was aimed at ensuring a safe motoring environment for commuters and travelers during the yuletide season.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the special patrol operations are targeted at ensuring zero fatalities and injuries during the end of the year travels.

 

NAN reports that the Corps Marshal will be on a strategic monitoring of traffic situation on the highways, specifically on the Abuja -Lokoja-Okene-Agbor-Asaba-Onitsha passageways due to the high vehicular movement on that route.

 

The FRSC boss emphasised the importance of obeying road traffic rules and regulations, urging drivers to exercise caution and avoid reckless driving.

 

He said that the exercise was a yearly tradition, aimed at encouraging personnel and ensuring a safer motoring environment.

 

“This is a special time for yuletide where all personnel of FRSC are out. You can see that I am here with some of our personnel and the entire management is here.

 

“The idea is for us to monitor and supervise this year’s operations, to create a safe motoring environment for people, for commuters and travelers to have a safe mobility to their destination.

 

“This is done every year and the entire management is out to encourage our staff to make sure that our mandate of keeping the road safe for all is strictly adhered to.

 

“We call on the motoring public to continually obey the road traffic rules and regulations so that together, we can achieve the successes of this period and this special patrol.

 

“We just started, we will be moving for the whole period until Jan. 15, 2025,” he said.

 

The FRSC boss, however, appealed to passengers to speak out when they noticed reckless driving, saying “if you see something, say something” to help prevent crashes.

 

Mohammed commended the motoring public for their cooperation and adherence to road safety guidelines, noting that the FRSC would continue to work tirelessly to ensure a safer motoring environment for all road users.

 

“From my observations, for now, the traffic is moving, drivers are obeying the rules, only in some few instances and that’s why we will continue to move and we will be stopping to check and cross check what they are doing.

 

“This is also a period where we can stop to sensitise them, do some public and education enlightenment on the road to make sure we achieved the theme for this year.

 

“We also want to tell the passengers to speak out when they see their driver is recklessly driving or doing the bad habit of driving.

 

“We are also appealing to them to talk to them so that we achieve the successes and reduce road traffic crashes this time around,” he said.

 

NAN also reports that the special monitoring provides an opportunity for the Corps Marshal to assess the performance of personnel during the Operation Zero tolerance to traffic crashes. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Obinna Unaeze/Yakubu Uba

Defence/Security

Guards Brigade pledges commitment to protection of presidency, FCT

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By Isaac Aregbesola

Guards Brigade Nigerian Army, has pledged its commitment to securing the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and the entire FCT and environs.

The Commander, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, said this at the end of 2024 Ascent of Aso Rock by the Guards Brigade to mark the end of the year’s activities on Saturday in Abuja.

Onasanya reiterated the Brigade’s loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and warned individuals with nefarious intentions to stay clear of the FCT and its surroundings.

He assured that the Guards Brigade and units under his command were ready to deal decisively with those seeking to foment trouble.

Onasanya called on law-abiding citizens to celebrate the season with love, emphasising the themes of peace and care.

The commander said that the Guards Brigade had successfully carried out its presidential security duty for the year, ceremonial duty for the year as well as operational responsibilities in the course of 2024.

While noting that the 2024 was marked with surmountable challenges, he gave assurance that the officers and men were well committed and ready to ensure successful discharge of their duty in 2025.

“It has been challenging however, we are able to surmount the challenges in the year 2024, and so looking back we have cause to thank God.

“I want to commend the officers and soldiers of Guard brigade for their loyalties, for their perseverance and dedication to duty, it is not easy but they put in their best within the year to succeed in 2024.”

He described the climbing of the mountain as an annual exercise for the Guards Brigade, noting that the exercise was aimed at making the officers and men ready to protect the Presidency, the FCT and environs.

“The ascent is an annual event, every year the activities in Guards Brigade climax with the ascent of the Aso Rock, to mark the end of each year’s activities.”

He expressed delight that everyone successfully climbed the Rock, considered the most prestigious exercise for the Guards Brigade saddled with the task of protecting the nation’s president.

He commended others that joined in the climbing including some members of diplomatic corps.

The high ground is a large outcrop of granitic rock located in Abuja, which is a 1300 feet prominent monolith with a peak height of 3071 feet above sea level.

The high point of the exercise was the presentation of souvenirs to outstanding individuals who exhibited high morale, leadership ability, strength, and agility during the ascent. (NAN)

Edited by Yakubu Uba

Defence/Security

COAS hails troops sacrifices in festive season, priotises welfare

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By Isaac Aregbesola

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has commended the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian army for their sacrifices and untiring commitments in tackling the numerous security challenges facing the nation, especially in the festive season.

Oluyede, represented by Maj.- Gen. Kelvin Aligbe, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC), said this in his goodwill message at the Army Headquarters 2024 Christmas Carol in Abuja.

He said that the commendation was specifically for those deployed in various theaters and peacekeeping operations that would not likely be with their loved ones during the festive period due to exigencies of duty.

“The collective efforts of our troops towards securing lives and properties are well appreciated by well-meaning Nigerians and allies of Nigeria.

“I therefore charge you all to continue to remain focused, disciplined and loyal to constituted authority while ensuring that we fully commit to achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi-agency environment.

“I urge you to maintain the spirit of patriotism and of knowledge and continue to give your best in the discharge of your assigned duties and responsibilities.

“It behooves every Nigerian army personnel to therefore remain apolitical and subordinated to civil authority,” he said.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of officers, soldiers and their families.

“Let me reiterate that the welfare of officers, soldiers and their families, including those of our departed and injured colleagues, will remain my top priority.

“Be rest assured that all issues to foster professionalism and combat readiness of the Nigerian army will be upscaled under my leadership.

“This will be achieved alongside a stronger emphasis on maintaining sound administration that prioritizes personnel welfare, recognizes excellence and ensures an efficient system of rewards and sanctions,” he said.

He said that all these were in furtherance of his command philosophy which is to consolidate the transformation of the Nigerian army towards bequeathing a well-motivated and combat ready force that can effectively discharge its constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi-agency environment.

He expressed the army’s appreciation and unalloyed loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, for his unflinching support and strategic guidance to the Nigerian Army.

“The Nigerian army will remain committed, determined and focused on winning all land battles in defense of the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
“We placed a natural interest and accomplished other tasks in aid of civil authority within a joint and multi-agency environment,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the carol, which featured different activities to usher in Christmas, was graced by top military hierarchy, corporate individuals, religious leaders and different church groups.

Seven carol lessons were read from the Holy Bible by prominent persons, where each was followed by songs and entertainment.

Those who read the lessons include Ekperikpe Ekpo, wife of the Minister of State, Petroleum (Gas), Rear Admiral M.k. Unurhiere, and Maj-Gen Kelvin Aligbe.

Others are representatives of Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral MK Igwe; Air Vice Marshal PB Philips and Pearl Isoni, wife of the Garrison Commander of Nigerian Army Headquarters, who represented NAOWA President.

NAN reports that all the readings were about Jesus coming to redeem the world. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Yakubu Uba

Defence/Security

Police’ll partner PCRC to fight cybercrimes, others in Kaduna–CP

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By Mohammad Tijjani

The Kaduna State Police Command says it will leverage the emergence of a new executives of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) to combat the growing menace of cybercrimes in the state.

The Commissioner of Police (CP), AIG Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this on Thursday in Kaduna at the inauguration of a 26-member new executives of PCRC in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new executive is headed by an elder statesman, Alhaji Sanusi Mohammed, including a Deputy Editor-in-Chief (DEIC) of the agency, Alhaji Abdul Hassan as Deputy Secretary.

NAN also reports that the oaths of office were administered on the new executives by a retired Assistant Editor-in-Chief (AEIC) of NAN, Alhaji Tanko Dada, National Vice Chairman, North-Central.

According to Ibrahim, the command will also actively partner with the committee to fight a myriad of crimes and all forms of criminality across the state.

Represented by the Officer-in-Charge of Community Policing, CSP Titus Ibrahim, the CP decried that vibrant youths were involving themselves in cybercrimes and other forms of criminality.

“We will therefore team up with the new PCRC executives in the state to reverse the ugly trend so as to channel the huge potential of the youths to positive use,” Abdullahi said.

The CP further commended the committee for being an active partner of the Nigeria Police Force, saying that the members have been part of the success story of the command.

Abdullahi also underscored their role in gathering credible intelligence and the execution of many developmental projects.

The National President of PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan, also expressed delight that the committee in the state was more united and poised to take it to greater heights.

According to Olaniyan, the committee will also partner the various transport unions in the state to stem the tide of the movement of illicit drugs and illegal firearms,.among other crimes.

He said that PCRC was strongly committed to assisting the Police and other security agencies to guarantee the security of lives and property of Nigerians.

Olaniyan, who vowed that the peace in the Kaduna PCRC would be permanent, however warned against insolence, indiscipline, impersonation and insubordination by any member.

He charged the members to be absolutely committed, loyal and dedicated, so as to take PCRC to greater heights.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Mansur Hassan, promised to work round the clock with the committee to further improve policing.

He also corroborated the CP on the need to ensure the productive use of the energies of the youths for national development.

In his acceptance speech, the new PCRC Chairman promised to be diligent and patriotic in the discharge of the all-important national assignment.

He commended the members and national leadership of the committee for reposing tremendous confidence in him and his colleagues.

Mohammed said, “We will piously uphold this utmost trust and confidence reposed in us and we will never fail you.

“We will do our best to take PCRC to greater heights and bolster the security of lives and property of the people of the state and by extension, Nigerians.

“The new PCRC team will also work round the clock to assist the Police in all their activities as this is a clarion call for more dedication and uprightness.” (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

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