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NSCDC Commandant tasks personnel on protection of critical infrastructure

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, has tasked officers and men of the FCT command to work assiduously in ensuring that critical infrastructures are protected in the territory.

Odumosu made the call when addressed all personnel, including District Officers (DOs) of the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the territory; Abaji, Bwari, Kuje, Gwagwalada and Kwali, at the FCT NSCDC Command on Tuesday.

He said that his tenure of leadership under the NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Ahmed Audi, was dedicated to ensuring results while actively carrying out the mandates of the Corps.

He said that the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, had tasked the Corps alongside sister agencies in the territory to provide proper security and cleanse the city of crimes.

The Commandant frowned at the high rate of vandalism of street lights, theft of manhole covers, railings, railway sleepers amongst others, in the FCT.

“It is high time we work together to put an end to these nefarious acts because these criminals are beginning to feel too comfortable in sabotaging the asset of the country,” he said.

He further said that the Minister had charged the Corps to treat those involved in vandalizing manholes as “Armed robbers”.

Odumosu quoted Wike as saying, “The people who steal manhole covers, don’t see them as just people who steal but see them as armed robbers, when you do that they will run away”.

He further enjoined officers and men of the Corps to work tirelessly in ensuring that citizens and all critical infrastructure of the FCT were free of vandalism and other nefarious activities.

“The Minister has said his duty is to provide us with the necessary tools and wouldn’t tolerate any excuses as result will be all expected,” he said.

According to Odumosu, the newly inaugurated FCT Minister, was known for hardwork and service delivery, hence, the need for the Corps to live up to expectations in ensuring adequate protection of these assets.

“As a security organization in-charge of the protection of critical infrastructure, the expectations of the Minister will be high and so we must not disappoint.

“Strategies, structures and infrastructural development will be put in place and so we can’t sit-back and watch all efforts go down the drain,” the Commandant said.

He urged officers on the need for civility, professionalism, discipline, hard work and dedication while discharging their duties.

Commandant Odumosu further advised all personnel to renew their mindset, be motivated and maintain a positive attitude.

According to him,  it was no longer business as usual in the security architecture of the country as the current administration is dedicated to enforcing reforms.

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Police Arrest 7 for Killing 2 Uber Drivers in Lagos

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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested seven suspects for allegedly killing two uber drivers in the Lekki and Ajah areas of the state.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olarenwaju Ishola, confirmed this on Saturday while briefing newsmen on the recent achievements recorded by the command.
He said that the police arrested a four-gang and a three-gang syndicate for allegedly killing two drivers in separate incidents.
Ishola said that the police apprehended a four-gang syndicate: Emeka Akwara, 19; David Segun, 21; Samuel Ariori, 21; and Lukman Ariori, 19, who murdered a Uber driver.“On Jan. 9, the suspects ordered for an Uber at Chevron in the Lekki area – en-route Obalende.
“On getting to Obalende in a lonely area, they robbed and killed the driver by stabbing him multiple times in the neck, unfortunately they were unable to snatch the vehicle.“With the intervention of good samaritan and passerby, two suspects were immediately apprehended and handed over to police and further investigation led to the arrest of other two fleeing suspects.“The deceased corpse was deposited in the Morgue at Mainland Hospital Yaba and a Toyota Camry Big Daddy. AGL 650 HN and Knives were recovered from them, ” he said.According to him, the investigation is still ongoing.In the same vein, CP Ishola said that on Sept. 12. another three-man syndicate: Edmond Julius, 34; Abdullahi Umar, 32; and Saturday Oke, 40, was arrested for killing another Uber driver, Oluwaseyi Fowler.“Arrested suspects confessed that they kidnapped the driver at Ajah area of Lagos, murdered and robbed him of his Toyota camry.“They sold the robbed Toyota camry car to their criminal receiver. They led the police to recover the decomposed body of the deceased and said Toyota Camry, ” he said.According to the police boss, the suspects have been charged to court.He advised drivers involved in uber, taxify, Lag ride and others to be wary of their passengers.“If possible do not carry more than one passenger at a time and insist such a fellow is searched and make him sit at the front with you.“This is just the third of its kind reported or detected in three months. We don’t know how many that have happened, ” he said.According to him, the command is going to summon all drivers in such activities to give them some security tips for precautionary measures. (NAN)

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Troops Arrest Bello Turji’s Female Ammunition Courier in Zamfara

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The troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have apprehended a 25-year-old suspected female ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu.

This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre of the operation, Lt.

Col. Abubakar Abdullahi.

According to the statement, Ahadu was arrested on 28 December alongside her accomplice, a motorcyclist, Ahmed Husaini in Badarawa area of Shinkafi Local Government Area of the state.

She was found in possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 6 magazines meant to be delivered to terrorist kingpin Bello Turji’s camp.

“Her arrest followed an intelligence report regarding the movement of the terrorists’ logistics along the road from Kware to Badarawa communities in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

“In response to the development, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma promptly established a roadblock leading to the apprehension of the suspects.

“Both suspects are currently undergoing investigation by appropriate authorities,” the statement added.

It reiterated the commitment of the troops to dismantling all terrorist networks as well as  prevent illegal movement  of arms and ammunition within its theatre of operation.

“Members of the public are therefore urged not to relent in their efforts at providing credible information that would lead to the arrest of wanted terrorists and their collaborators.”

The statement appreciated the sustained local support it is enjoying from the people towards the fulfilment of the operation’s mandate. (NAN)

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FCT Recorded Drop in Kidnapping, Other Crimes in 2024, says Official

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The Federal Capital Territory has recorded a drop in the incidents of kidnappings and other crimes across the territory in 2024.

Mr Adamu Gwary, the Director of Security Service Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) , made this known during the department’s end of year news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

Gwary described kidnappings as one of the major areas of security concern in rural communities across the FCT, particularly in 2023.

“Today, we can beat our chest to say that the number of reported cases of kidnappings have significantly dropped.

“Before now, you can hardly go a week without having a reported case of kidnapping.

“Now, when we check our statistics, you will notice that sometimes a whole month will go by without any incident,” he said.

The director, a fellow of the National Defence College, also said that the incidence of one chance crime has drastically dropped compared to the situation in 2023.

He added that the current operation against the use of tinted glasses across the city has contributed to the declining incidents of one chance.

He also said that the operations against scavengers, street hawkers and beggars also yielded the desired result.

He said that the measure had rid the city of criminal elements disguising as scavengers, beggars and street hawkers.

According to him, FCT is safer and secure as at today, when compared with the security situation in early and middle of 2023.

“Looking at the outgoing year, there are a lot of changes that the department does in terms of executing our assigned responsibility.

“Traditionally, we used to generate a monthly Intelligence report, process the same and transmit it to the office of the National Security Adviser for further action.

“This year we have done it differently by bringing our statistical information about crime and criminality, particularly the level of success our security agencies achieved in terms of busting crime, arm recovery and other activities of our security personnel.

“The data were generated to ensure that at least, it helps the administration in terms of assessing the performance of our security agencies for planning purposes.

“For instance, when we look at our statistical information, we look at what crimes are most prevalent, where the administration will channel its energy toward addressing the same.”

Gwary attributed the successes to the measures put in place by the FCT Administration in collaboration with security agencies and the support of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

He said that the minister has supported the department in ensuring that security agencies in the FCT were effectively supported to improve their operations and coverage. (NAN)

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