CRIME
Zamfara Police Launch Security Roadmap for 2020
From Abba Kabara, Gusau.
Zamfara state police command, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, has designed a roadmap to contend with the growing sophistication in crimes as a strategy to confront possible security challenges in the year 2020.
The state commissioner of police Alhaji Usman Nagoggo disclosed this Wednesday, at a press briefing held at the premises of the command, jointly attended by the state commissioner of security and internal affairs Alhaji Abubakar Dauran and other heads of security agencies.
He said on this premise, there was need for a new strategy to confront the new trend of not only operational capabilities, but also investigative prowess, explaining that his command and other security agencies have mapped out strategies that could consolidate on the success achieved in 201
Nagoggo said part of the components of the roadmap is improving the efficiency of the personnel in efforts geared towards training and retraining of personnel to cope with the new trend in confronting hoodlums and other undesirable elements in the society, adding that the emphasis to be placed on the training will be in the area of weapons handling not only for defending the citizens but also for eradicating incidences of accidental discharge that proved fatal in most cases.
”They will also be trained to be civil and comply with respect for the dignity of human being and also abide by all the rights and privileges enshrined in chapter 4 of the 1999 constitution” he stressed.
The commissioner also said there was going to be full implementation of community policing as according to him, ”all that was achieved in 2019 manifested from interaction and engagement of the Bandits, Local Militia groups, Traditional Rulers, Cultural groups and other Associations that are vital in bringing relative peace in the State.
”The year 2020 will witness massive mobilisation of all the warring parties to engage in economically viable and politically stable state building, and is expected to be achieved in collaboration with the State Government to create Peace Committees in all the LGAs of the state” he said.
In the area of combat operation, his command will according to him, enhance the force operational capability by providing logistic and boosting the morale of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Special Protection Unit (SPU), while the size of the units will be increased through the approval of the Inspector General of Police.
Nagoggo also stated that the roadmap will include boosting of specialized units such as Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB), Special Tactical Squad (STS), Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD), Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (FSARS) and CP’s Monitoring Units, assuring that these specialized units will be enhanced, upgraded and equipped to improve their intelligence scrutiny and response efficiently.
He called on the people of the state to be more patient and persevere with the circumstance, explaining that their prayers and support will surely make a difference.- He gave assurance that security agents would continue to thread the path of peaceful conflict resolution through engagement, persuasion and in some instances use of carrot and stick where the bandits proved to be stubborn.
The Nigerian Police Command in Borno has apprehended two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, in Maiduguri.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Daso explained that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were intercepted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Dec.
10 while riding a tricycle.He said that during the search, the operatives uncovered various mobile phones reportedly stolen from individuals across communities and villages along the Borno -Adamawa State border.
He identified some of the communities as Mubi, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesman said that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their victims.
“The police have initiated efforts to return the recovered devices with their rightful owner.
“Also, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.
Daso reiterated the commitment of the Police Commissioner in the state, Yusufu Lawal, to maintain public safety during the Yuletide season. (NAN)
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.
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.
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