Tag: Security Agencies

We can’t abandon, demoralise police – Kwara Gov …. hails security agencies for their sacrifices

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Kwara State Governor,AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday made a passionate appeal to Nigerians to never turn their backs or abandon the police and other security agencies, stated the vast majority of the officers are patriots who are equally committed to a greater Nigeria. AbdulRazaq said the events of the past few weeks, especially the #EndSARS protest, should not be framed in a way that might leave officers and men of the police demoralised or dejected. “Demoralising the security forces, especially the police, might play into the hands of criminals who prefer…

#ENDSARS: Kwara Govt to support looted businesses with N500m · as Gov AbdulRazaq visits affected Malls,commends security agencies

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Kwara State Governor ,AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has again condemned “the mindless looting” of people’s businesses in the state capital on Friday, insisted there can be no justification for such criminal behaviour. He commiserated with owners of all the businesses affected and announced a N500m fund to assist them as part of the administration’s efforts to bring them back on their feet following the incident. In a visit to the Kwara Mall and Agro Mall on Saturday evening, the Governor said the incident may bring businesses to their knees, and cause massive…

Edo 2020: CNPP Condemns FG over Vote Buying By Proxy …Calls on INEC, Security Agencies to End Vote Buying

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The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has strongly condemned what it described as vote buying by proxy ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, called on the federal government of Nigeria to refrain from acts capable of killing Nigeria’s democracy.   The CNPP in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu warned that “acts of benevolence by the federal government in states during campaign periods have gone beyond coincidences to becoming a suspicious vote buying by proxy as is being witnessed in Edo State today.”…

Your role is critical, IGP tasks CSOs on Edo,Ondo Elections · ……calls for improved collaboration, partnership with security agencies

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has called for improved collaboration and support from Civil Society Groups in the country as the Force planned and execute strategies toward the successful conduct of the September 19 and October 10, 2020 Edo and Ondo Gubernatorial Elections respectively. The IGP made the call during a one-day interactive session with conveners/representatives of the various Civil Society Organizations, today, 31st August, 2020 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The IGP, while observing that Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) played critical roles in the electioneering processes and…

SOUTHERN KADUNA: IGP directs full enforcement of curfew · ….. Enjoins citizens to cooperate with Security Agencies

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has directed the Commissioner of Police (CP), Kaduna State Police Command to ensure full enforcement of the curfew imposed by the Kaduna State Government in parts of Southern Kaduna affected by recent violence and other security challenges. IGP Adamu equally directed CP Kaduna Police command to ensure optimal deployment of both human and material assets of the Intervention Squad currently on ground in the State to safeguard lives and property of people in the communities.   The CP was also ordered to…

N’Assembly ‘ll engage security agencies to upscale efforts to prevent killings, says Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly will engage security agencies in the country with a view to upscaling operations in hot-spot areas to avert the killings of residents of Kaduna South senatorial district. Lawan gave the assurance in his remarks following a point of order raised by Senator Danjuma La’ah (APC – Kaduna South) during Tuesday’s plenary. Senator La’ah while coming under order 43 of the Senate Standing Rules, lamented the incessant killing of his people in Kaduna South by suspected armed bandits. “I…

Investigate herdsmen attack on Benue communities, Senate tasks security agencies

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The Senate on Thursday urged the Nigeria Police and other relevant security agencies in the country to carry out a comprehensive investigation into attacks by herdsmen on Echori and Itakpa communities in Benue state, with a view to arrest the perpetrators. The call by the upper chamber was contained in resolutions reached sequel to the consideration of a motion to that effect on the need for legislative intervention. Sponsor of the motion, Senator Patrick Abba Moro (PDP – Benue South), noted with concern “the recent twin attacks of suspected Fulani…

COVID-19: Security agencies must enforce ban on interstate travels – Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has emphasized the need for security agencies to ensure a total enforcement of the Federal Government’s ban on interstate travels to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus disease. Lawan made the call in his remarks sequel to the consideration of a motion on the “Need to enforce Presidential Order banning Interstate Movement”, sponsored by Senator Ike Ekweremadu (PDP- Enugu West). “There is need for total enforcement on the ban on interstate travels. Apparently, there is so much breach, and it appears like our security…

Insecurity: Senate wants Police Force decentralized …Says corruption responsible for indiscipline among security agencies

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The Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges has called for the decentralization of the Nigeria Police Force as a way of improving efficiency aimed at addressing the problem of insecurity bedeviling the country. The upper chamber also recommended to the executive arm of government that the Police Command structure be decentralized with operational and budgetary powers vested in the zonal commands. These formed part of recommendations contained in the report of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges. The Chamber also recommended that all Joint operations should be carried out…

DG lauds Katsina Govt, security agencies over rescue of abducted corps members

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The NYSC Director-General Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has commended the Katsina State Government and security agencies for the swift rescue of four prospective Corps Members, who were kidnapped in the State on their way to the Zamfara State Orientation Camp. He made the commendation yesterday during a thank-you visit to the State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari at the Government House, Katsina. The Director-General said the rescue of the victims less than twenty-four hours after their abduction and the Governor’s decision to host them at the Government House were…