Tag: Security Agencies

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…

Gov Sani-Bello urges locals ,vigilante groups to support security agencies in fight against armed banditry, kidnapping ,cattle rustling

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Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governor’s Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has said local militia, community vigilante groups and local hunters must collaborate with security agencies, in a renewed strategy, to engage and completely chase away kidnappers, cattle rustlers and armed bandits in the country. The Governor stated this in Zuru, Kebbi State where he was special guest of honour at the Maiden Civic Reception organised by the Zuru Patriotic Forum in honour of Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) and Governor…

Gov Sani-Bello lauds Buhari Over Presidential Directive To Security Agencies

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The Governor of Niger State and Chairman of North Central Governors Forum, NCGF , Abubakar Sani Bello has extolled the proactiveness of President Muhammadu Buhari as demonstrated by his swift response in ordering the deployment of air power against the renewed banditary activities in some parts of Niger State. The NCGF Chairman said for the umpteenth time, President Buhari has demonstrated that Niger State is so dare to his heart. He reiterated the commitment of his administration to the collaboration with the president to ensure that the menace of banditary,…

Wase condemns attack in Mangu village, charges security agencies to be pro-active

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has condemned the attack in Kulben village of Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, Wase expressed sadness and grief over the casualties suffered in the attack, and prayed to God to give the families the fortitude to bear the painful loss. He further charged the security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are arrested and brought to book. “It is with heavy heart…

Fish out perpetrators of Tawari overnight attack, Gov Bello directs security agencies

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The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has called for calm among residents of Tawari Town in Kogi/Koto Karfe Local Government Area of the State, where suspected militia reportedly burnt down the palace of a third class chief, Alhaji Yusuf Idris. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Onogwu Muhammed, Bello immediately directed security agencies to swing into action and ensure those who carried out the dastardly act faced the law. The Governor also condemned the incident and warned that anyone who want to cause crisis in…