Tag: Security Agencies

We are working with Security agencies for safe return of abducted Corps Members in Zamfara – NYSC

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The National Youth Service Corps has confirmed its collaboration with security agencies in the country to secure the safe release of the eight Prospective Corps Members who were abducted in Zamfara State on their way to the Orientation Camp in Sokoto. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed disclosed this today Thursday during an interactive session with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth, led by Honourable Martin Esin. He added that NYSC Management was making consultations with different stakeholders including Zamfara State Government, traditional rulers, clerics…

#NigeriaDecides2023: AUC, ECOWAS Election Observers commend Nigeria Police, Other Security Agencies

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The Nigeria Police Force has been commended, alongside other security agencies deployed for election security management in the 2023 General Elections, for its commitment to ensuring that the electioneering process in the country is more secure. This commendation was coming on the heels of the African Union Commission (AUC) Election Observer Mission and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission visit to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday 28th February 2023.   The AUC Election Observer…

2023 Election: Are the security agencies ready for the el-Rufa’is? by Hassan Gimba

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The death of a thousand good men is not as tragic as having an unfit man in a position of national leadership – Usman dan Fodio.       The above quote by Sheikh Usman Ɗan Fodio, a Fulani philosopher, Islamic religious teacher, revolutionary, and leader who founded the Sokoto Caliphate and ruled as its first Caliph, is quite true. This is so because an unfit leader can cause the death of millions and plunge a nation into chaos, anarchy and civil war.   We are just about five days…

PETITION ON THE PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT OF AHMED ISAH (ORDINARY PRESIDENT) AND THE NEED FOR SECURITY AGENCIES, NBC TO CLOSELY MONITOR AND SANCTION IF NECESSARY, THE HUMAN RIGHTS RADIO

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The Arewa Youth Assembly, the apex body of youth groups in Northern Nigeria in conjunction with other civil society groups writes to draw your attention to The continuous Professional misconduct of Ahmed Isah, the owner of Human Rights Radio popularly known as Ordinary President.   As most of you may be aware, his station was suspended some days back for professional misconduct and assault on a woman over torture. He has positioned himself as a constituted authority, that can do and undo.   Similarly, he used his platform to blackmail…

INSECURITY: Muslim Media group knocks Security agencies for not enforcing security orders

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The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has called on Security Forces in Nigeria especially the Nigeria Police and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC to save Buhari Administration of unnecessary embarrassment by enforcing their orders to reduce insecurity bedevilling the Country. The Group made this assertion while condemning fresh attack on INEC Office in a Local Government in Imo State early yesterday morning December 4th, stated that the latest attack has exposed the laxity of the Nigeria Police, whereby instructions are given by the Inspector-General of Police and…

Buhari tasks security agencies to be alert,urges citizens to remain calm

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President Muhammadu has advised the nation’s security establishment and entire citizens to continue being vigilant and careful with security, saying it became necessary to avoid panic.   He urged citizens to remain calm. He said the recent changes in travel advice from the US and UK governments should not be a cause for panic.   “Nigeria is no exception in having terror threats listed in foreign government’s travel advice to their citizens. UK and US travel advisories also state there is a high likelihood of terror attacks in many Western…

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…