Tag: Security Agencies

GOC 2 Division lauds Oyetola’s support for Security agencies in Osun

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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division of Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Aminu Shehu Chinade, on Tuesday, lauded Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola’s support to all strata of security formation in the Stat   He particularly extolled the Governor for his love and care for the officers and men of the Nigerian Army since he assumed offic   The military boss further commended Oyetola for running an all-inclusive and participatory government where the interest of the masses and security agents are always considered as priority Speaking during a…

Decisive leadership, synergy amongst security agencies required to tackle insecurity – Gov Yahaya Bello

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Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has asserted that his sacrifices particularly with regards to expenses on security in a bid to ensure that citizens are safe and secured would be more appreciated after his tenure added that no amount of money could be quantified to human lives.   The Governor made this assertion on Tuesday while speaking on the Nigerian Television Authority’s Breakfast show where discussions revolved around the roles of governors in National security.   He said “When I assumed office, I studied the environment, although I knew about…

Omo-Agege grieves death of slain Aide,tasks Security agencies to fish out Killers

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called on security agencies to fish out the killers of his legislative aide, Cyril Mudiagbe. Senator Omo-Agege who expressed shock over the murder of Cyril, described him as a dedicated, committed staff and “grassroots loyalists who believe in the cause of a truly great Delta State,” adding that “he did his utmost best to contribute towards the realisation of that dream, working with other legislative aides in my office”. Popularly known as Makanaki, he was reported to have been shot…

OSUN ELECTION: NYSC DG warns corps members against electoral malpractices …. as Security Agencies assure maximum security for Corps Members

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has warned the Corps Members that will perform election duties during the Osun State Gubernatorial Election to strictly abide by the electoral laws.   He said anyone found wanting would be sanctioned accordingly.   He stated this today in Osogbo while addressing the Corps Members who have undergone training as adhoc staff by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). General Fadah urged them to remain neutral and perform their election duties with diligence and as good ambassadors…

BANDITS ATTACKS: Niger Govt Suspends Mining activities, directs security agencies to profile mining sites

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Following bandits’ attack on a mining site in Ajata Aboki Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities in Shiroro, Munya, and Rafi Local Government Areas of the State over continued bandits’ attacks until further notice.   A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, stated that the decision to suspend mining activities became necessary as a result of escalating insecurity in those areas in recent times.   It is…

NHRC asks Law Enforcement,Security agencies to stamp out torture

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The National Human Rights Commission NHRC has called on government and stakeholders at all levels to work harder to ensure that torture, inhuman and degrading treatment treatment or punishment meted out on citizens by security and law enforcement personnel is completely eradicated in the society.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made this call in Abuja over the weekend as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2022 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The Day is observed on 26…

EKITI GUBER POLL: Security Agencies assure NYSC adequate security of Corps Members

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The General Officer Commanding, 2 Div Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General GU Chibuisi, the Lagos State Director, Department of State Services (DSS), Sheikh Waziri and the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr Kokumo Babatunde Johnson have all promised adequate security for the Corps Members that would serve as electoral officers during the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for tomorrow.   They stated this today in Ado Ekiti when the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah paid them separate courtesy visits ahead of the election. The GOC described the…

Niger Govt reaffirms support to security agencies

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Niger State Government has reiterated its continued commitment and support to security agencies in the state.   Governor Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed this when he received Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, AIG in charge of Zone 7, Abuja at the Government House, Minna.   The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further revealed that the state government will continue to provide the security agencies with all the necessary and needed intelligence, information, equipment and logistics support and…

Ortom seeks greater synergy with security agencies in Benue

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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sought for greater synergy between government and security agencies in order to fish out criminal elements and their collaborators to stamp out insecurity in the state. The Governor made the call Monday, March 7th, 2022 in his opening remarks at the State Security Council meeting held at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue Peoples House Makurdi. “I appreciate the security agencies, the police, the army, the Civil Defence and the Department of Security Services, DSS. They have given us backing to apprehend those…

Gov Sule lauds security agencies for sustaining peace in the state

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has commended security agencies operating in the state for synergizing towards sustaining peace across the state. Engineer Sule made the commendation in a welcome speech during the opening session of a two-day quarterly security meeting organised by the Department of State Security, (DSS), for the North Central zone, holding in Lafia, on Wednesday. Engineer Sule appreciated members of the state security council , as well as other stakeholders, working to quarantee the prevailing peace in the state. While describing the event as an excellent…