CRIME
FCTA Warns City Monitors Against Bribery, Corruption
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By Laide Akinboade, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has warned city monitors to ensure they shun every attempt by some persons to induce them with money and other offers in order to bend the rules or compromising laid down standards.
FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr.
Olusade Adesola stated this while flagging off a workshop on Knowledge Cafe for 150 District Monitors across the FCTA.He warned that the Administration will not condone any act of compromise and irresponsibility; and as such will deal decisively with any officer that may be found wanting in this regards.
According to Adesola who was represented by Director Office of the Permanent Secretary, Udo Samuel Atang, “May I at this juncture draw the attention of the District Monitors that they could be subtle attempt by some persons to induce you with money and other tempting offers to make you bend the rules, thereby compromising laid down standards.
Please, be aware that the Administration will not condone any act of compromise and irresponsibility; and as such will deal decisively with any officer that may be found wanting in this regards”.The Permanent Secretary, who declared the worship open lamented the level of illegality in the city.
“One of the most noticeable fallouts of the sudden upsurge in population within the FCT, is the almost irresistible tendency to start erecting illegal residential and commercial structures in all nooks and crannies of the Territory, without recourse to the development plan of the Federal Capital Territory. As you all know that it is an obvious fact that people will always want to do what they like, if not strictly monitored, and made to conform with the established law.
“In view of the foregoing, it has become imperative for the FCT Administration to nip in the bud indiscriminate erection of illegal structures and shanties within the territory by constituting District Monitors, whose role is fundamentally to monitor structural development within the FCT, with a view to ensuring that the Abuja Plan is not compromised in any form.
“It is also pertinent to warn that, if the Territory must attain and maintain the global standard, in terms of aesthetic, functionality, as well as being the tourist hub of the sub-Saharan African region, unwavering effort and commitment must be put in place for proper coordination and implementation of a standardized development strategy for the FCT.
“In response to the foregoing, this knowledge café workshop is now being organized for the District Monitors to keep them abreast on the current trends in Urban Development. This workshop is equally aimed at exposing and equipping the District Monitors with the required information and knowledge-base that will guide their day to day operations. With the focus in mind to ensure strict compliance to existing guidelines governing development in the FCT,” Adesola said.
Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Acting Director, FCTA, RCSID, said the workshop was one of the recommendations at the Town Hall Meeting on Removal of Illegal Structures in the FCT on August, 2021, as a result of residents’ outcry over the removal of illegal structures from some parts of the Federal Capital City.
“It was agreed that periodic interphase with our district monitors will enable us understand their challenges and probably mitigate them.
It is on this note that we decided to start the Reform Coordination and Service Improvement department monthly knowledge Cafe with you as one of our very important internal stakeholders.
“The knowledge Cafe will bring experts from all the Administration’s technical and service delivery SDAs to interphase with service providers on how to use emerging technologies to improve our services.
“Today we have as our resource person a passionate public servant who dedicated his time in the service of the Administration ensuring that the sanctify of our masterplan is upheld,” she said.
CRIME
Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss
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From Dan Amasingha, Minna
Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State, Danlami Abdullahi Saku was assaulted and seriously injured over his inability to settle a campaign loan he obtained, the State Police Command said three suspects were now in their custody over the incident.
Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun in a release on Wednesday said On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.
Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.According to the Police Public Relations Officer, the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.
He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.
A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.
The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.
The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.
“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.
“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”
The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.
However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.
CRIME
Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos
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There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.
Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.
An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.
Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.
He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.
The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.
We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”
Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.
He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.
“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.
CRIME
AAUA Student Found Dead after church Vigil
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A Student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Modupe Ayandare, was found dead on Monday after attending a church vigil.
The death of Ayandare, who is of the Department of Agronomy, was made known by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the institution.
“We express in strong terms our dissatisfaction and agony with respect to the death of one of our students, Miss Modupe Ayandare of the Department of Agronomy.
“According to report, the deceased was said to have committed suicide in the early hours of today at about 4:00am after she returned from a vigil in her church.
“The incident happened beside the church she attended, around Spotless Villa.
“The law enforcement agency has been informed already, and all hands are on deck to get to the root of the situation.
“Be assured that justice will be served and the law enforcement agency will undertake thorough investigation,” Mr Emmanuel Olaogbebikan, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the SUG, stated.
He asked anybody with useful information regarding the incident to give to the concerned authorities to come forward.
Also mourning the death of the student, the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS), AAUA Chapter, said the loss deeply affected the department.
Faith Igba, the PRO of the department, said the demise of Ayandare was a profound loss to the department.
Igba urged the members of the department to come together and be of help to one another, asking those going through challenges to seek help.
“During this difficult time, we urge everyone to come together in support of each other. The mental well-being of our members is of utmost importance, and we encourage anyone who may be struggling to seek help.
“Our faculty offers counselling services, and we are here to support you in any way we can.
“Please join me in extending our deepest condolences to Comrade Modupe’s family, friends and colleagues.
“Let us honour her memory by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for all,” he said.
Speaking on the death of Ayandare, Victor Akinpelumi, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, said that the institution had confirmed the incident but was yet to know the cause of the death.
Akinpelumi, who sympathised with the family of the deceased, said that the institution would make an official statement known to the public as regards the death later.