DEFENCE

IGP tasks FCT Area Commanders on Effective Use of Crime Prevention Measures

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3 years ago

March 2, 2022

By Gom Mirian, Abuja

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has charged FCT Area Commanders to Improve in their skill of Crime prevention Measures without Violation Of Human Rights
The IGP stated this when he visited the FCT Police Command Headquarters On a day Tour yesterday in Abuja.

As part of his leadership resolve to Strengthen the police Force, in ensuring it continue to fulfill it constitutional Mandate of protection of lives and Properties.

The Inspector General of Police IGP Usman Alkali Baba after touring, most of the Commands especially the South-East and West, Visited the FCT Police Command, for a day tour, a place he once served as the Commissioner, before rising to the Highest Rank in the Police Force.

The visits has in attendance royal fathers, Heads of Media Organization and Other Dignitaries.
Speaking while addressing the Command Officers the IGP tasked the Area Commanders on the need to improve their Crime Prevention Measures with strict obedience to Human Rights.
“We normally have crime prevention measures such as road blocks, stop and search, raids and so on. These are crime preventive measures I want to employ all DPOs, Area Commanders and our Tactical team to make sure that these crime preventive measures are used effectively and there are used not in the way that can led to abuse of office.

“You don’t raid because you want to arrest and detain people in the cell and ask for money for bail, don’t be on the road doing stop and search because you want to create difficult situations for road users so that you can extort. Whatever crime measures you have you must use it effectively and with the fear of God”, IGP emphasized.
The Police Boss while observing the general performance of personnel serving in the FCT also urged the officers to maintain a cordial Relationship with the Residents, as he noted that crime fighting is a Collective responsibility.
“You must improve on your relationship with members of the public and you must cultivate the culture of partnering with members of the public to ensure crime prevention and control.

“We are doing our best but there is room for improvement if you do what you do today to sleep well you must do the same thing again or even more to sleep the next day there has never been a time the police will go to sleep just because it has recorded successes or it has achieved success, your success and achievement should be something that will continue to make you stand on your feet and do things to make tomorrow crime free”, he said.
Earlier in his address, the FCT Police Commissioner, CP Sunday Babaji, in Highlighting some of the Command Achievements since assumption of office, stated that 32 bandits, three Boko Haram Terrorists and 57 kidnappers were arrested, with recovery of several arms and Ammunition while 53 abducted victims were rescued within the period.

According to him, five AK-47 rifles, six locally made guns and 50 ammunition were recovered from some of the arrested suspects during the encounter.
He said some of the arrested criminals were prosecuted while others are still being investigated.
CP Babaji who is optimistic that the IGP’s visit would boost the Moral of officers in securing the lives and property of FCT Residents, however highlighted some of the challenges faced to effectively tackle crime in the FCT to include ; inadequate Manpower, inadequate Barracks accommodation for officers and men of the force, and inadequate patrol vehicles, trackers, drones, APCs, tear gas smoke, arms and ammunition.

DEFENCE

NDA Announces Screening Test of Shortlisted Applicants for June 14

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9 hours ago

June 5, 2025

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The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Thursday fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14.

The Academy Spokesman, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made the announcement, in a statement, in Kaduna.

Maidawa said, “The Nigerian Defence Academy hereby notifies all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the shortlisted for the screening test on 14 June, is based on the official UTME results sent by JAMB to the Nigerian Defence Academy.

“Candidates are advised to check the portal to eliminate network issues as the reason for not being shortlisted.

” Afterwards, those who were not shortlisted for the screening test are advised to verify the current status of their results from the JAMB, “Maidawa said.

(NAN)

DEFENCE

Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 2,900 personnel in Kwara

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1 day ago

June 4, 2025

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has deployed 2,900 personnel for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola on Wednesday, in Ilorin.

Shola quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Umar Mohammed as assuring all residents and visitors in Kwara of a peaceful and well-secured celebration.

Mohammed explained that the deployed personnel would be strategically positioned across all 16 Local Government Areas to safeguard critical infrastructure, prayer grounds, recreational centers, and other high-traffic locations.

”All Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Tactical Units have been directed to remain on high alert and sustain proactive engagements with communities.

”Our presence will be visible, coordinated and reassuring, as we have assessed the risk areas, identified critical points and implemented a multi-layered approach to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration,” he said.

The commandant warned individuals and groups intending to use the festive atmosphere to create trouble, vandalise critical infrastructure or engage in any unlawful activity to desist or face the wrath of law.

He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir and urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, by promptly reporting any suspicious movement or activities. (NAN)

DEFENCE

Insecurity: Police Confirm Attacks on 2 Benue LGs

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3 days ago

June 3, 2025

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) The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Monday.

Udeme said that tactical teams were already deployed in the affected areas to restore peace and security.

She said that nine bodies were already recovered from Edikwu Community in Apa LGA, adding that the search for the missing natives was still ongoing.

She, however, said that she had yet to get the number of casualties from the Naka attack.

“This is to confirm that there was an attack yesterday at Naka and Apa and to let you know that tactical teams have been deployed and already on ground and are on top of the situation.

“I will get back to you after getting further and accurate information, please,” she said

A credible source from Apa LGA told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Sunday and started shooting sporadically, killing anyone in sight.

The source further said that over 25 persons were killed and that many were also taken away to unknown destinations during the deadly assault.

It said: “As I speak with you, there is no single object in the community.

“It was an unprovoked attack. We were unaware.

“Some people went to evening service, while others were at a beer joint when the killers came.

“It is an evening one can never imagine.

“Security personnel stationed at the area were overpowered as they looked so helpless.”

In a reaction to the attack on Naka, the Chairman, Gwer West Traditional Council, Daniel Abomtse, said that the attackers “came in a guerrilla style and attacked Tse Antswam.

“As I’m talking with you now, (Monday) morning, 18 corpses had been recovered and many people sustained varied degree of injuries.

“In fact, the way some people were butchered, I doubt if they will survive.

“The search is still ongoing because many ran into the bush with gun wounds and some also jumped into well to escape the herdsmen.”

The royal father said that the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview in Makurdi on Monday.