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  • Eid-el Kabir: Military committed to making sacrifice for greater Nigeria – Army Commander

    Men and officers of Operation Udo Ka during a lunch to mark the Eid-el Kabir in Owerri, on Monday

    Eid-el Kabir: Military committed to making sacrifice for greater Nigeria – Army Commander

    Commitment
    By Victor Nwachukwu
    Owerri, June 17, 2024 (NAN) The Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Udo Ka, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, says the military remains committed to making sacrifice for Nigeria to attain greatness.

    Dada, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, said this at a Sallah lunch organised for troops of the operation in Owerri on Monday.

    He thanked God for a successful celebration and described the event as a further reminder of the self sacrifice of troops of the operation in the past year.

    He thanked President Bola Tinubu for his unalloyed support for all members of the country’s armed forces and pledged to restore and maintain peace across the South-East, irrespective of the deep sacrifices involved.

    He also thanked the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and all the defence chiefs for their continued support which, he said, had seen to the success of the JTF’s operations.

    “We remain resolute in winning all land, air and maritime battles, especially in the area of operation in the South-East.

    “In the spirit of the celebration, we remain committed as JTF to the restoration and maintenance of peace across the South-East, irrespective of the sacrifices involved,“ Dada said.

    Also speaking, the Commander of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri, Brig.-Gen. Usman Lawal, commended the untiring efforts and generosity of the GOC and hailed the leadership acumen of the respective component commanders which, he said, resulted in a greatly improved security situation.

    He thanked the officers and men of the operation for diligently carrying out their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property, while enduring sleepless nights, among other sacrifices.

    The Commander, 211 Quick Response Group of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Idorenyin Bassey, urged the troops to reflect on the values of respect, loyalty, duty, integrity, personal sacrifice and comradery which, he said, kept them going as they carry out their duties.

    He commiserated with the families of the nation’s fallen heroes and urged the troops never to relent in the discharge of their constitutional duties. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    VIN/VIV/USO

    Edited by Vivian Ihechu/Sam Oditah

  • Eid-el Kabir: NDC Alumni distributes palliatives to over 600 beneficiaries

    Eid-el Kabir: NDC Alumni distributes palliatives to over 600 beneficiaries

    Palliative

    By Sumaila Ogbaje

    Abuja, June 17, 2024 (NAN) The Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), on Monday, distributed meat palliative to no fewer than 600 beneficiaries in Abuja.

    The association made the distribution in collaboration with Near Foundation as part Eid-el Kabir celebration.

    The President of AANDEC, retired Air Commodore Darlington Abdullahi, said the distribution was an annual event aimed at providing support for the military community especially the NDC community.

    Abdullahi said the beneficiaries were drawn from the barracks and widows of fallen heroes,  as well as selected vulnerable members of the society.

    According to him, a total of 15 cows were donated by the donor partners to be slaughtered and distributed to the beneficiaries at the premises of the college.

    Abdullahi said the association had in the last four years been organising such humanitarian activities for the NDC community, widows of fallen heroes and also the needy amongst  them.

    “This is to help them overcome some of the suffering that a lot of them are going through.

    “We all know the situation of things at the moment because of the cost of things and survival is a matter of very serious issue at the moment.

    “So this is to enhance the livelihood of so many of our personnel’s family, the widows and also those who are in very serious need for this,” he said.

    He thanked the donor partners for the continuous support and urged all well-meaning Nigerians to support the effort of the Federal Government in addressing the current hardship in the country.

    “What is happening here today shows that more individuals and organisations would come out to support.

    “About 15 cows have been slaughtered today, yet it is still not enough.

    “So we have to find a way to support the increase, whatever we are doing,” he said.

    The Project Coordinator, of the Near Foundation, Abdulmalik Bulakos, said the foundation has always reached out to people during times of need and festive period like the Eid-el Kabir with distribution of palliatives.

    Bulakos said the partnership with AANDEC was borne out of the desire to touch every segment of the society, especially the families of fallen heroes.

    According to him, those are people whose husbands have served this nation and we find it detrimental at this crucial moment to see how we extend our hands to them.

    The Wife of the Commandant of NDC and Coordinator, NDC Officers Wives Association, Mrs Rhoda Olotu, commended AANDEC for bringing succor to NDC staff and families of fallen heroes.

    Olotu, who was represented by Dr Emmanuella Alieze, said the NDC community was happy for the distribution of cow meat for the sallah celebration.

    “I am here to thank Near Foundation and AANDEC for bringing this to our community and I pray that God will replenish wherever you brought this from 10,000 times,” she said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    OYS/JPE

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    Edited by Joseph Edeh

  • Enugu CP congratulates Rangers FC for winning NPFL, qualifying for CAF

    Enugu CP congratulates Rangers FC for winning NPFL, qualifying for CAF

     

     

    Congratulations

    By Stanley Nwanosike
    Enugu, June 17, 2024 (NAN) The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, on Monday, congratulated the players, management, staff and fans of Rangers International FC, Enugu, for winning the 2023–2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rangers FC emerged winners of 2023–2024 NPFL league after beating Bendel Insurance FC, Benin, 2 – 0, on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

    Their closest rivals, Remo Stars and Enyimba Football Club, lost their respective match day 37 fixtures 1-2 each against Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos.

    This left Rangers FC, also known as Flying Antelopes, with 67 points with a game to go and five points ahead of its nearest rivals.

    The commissioner, who described the victory as a product of dedication, resilience and hard work; commended the players and management of the club for not taking their feet off the pedal until the victory was attained.

    The state police boss gave the commendation in a congratulatory message issued on his behalf by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu.

    The commissioner said that he took particular delight in how the General Manager of the club, Mr Amobi Ezeaku, had so far piloted the affairs of the club.

    He noted that his unmistakable leadership style and prowess contributed so much to the victory.

    “I, therefore, urge him to keep the flag flying,” he said.

    The state police boss expressed delight at the peaceful conduct of the fans, especially during the club’s home games at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu (a.k.a. the Cathedral).

    He stressed that their positive conduct had again shown that sports, particularly football, remained a vital tool for the enhancement of public security and safety and the social re-engineering of society.

    The commissioner also reassured a closer and more robust working relationship especially in the area of providing adequate security during the club’s home games.

    “This has become more expedient given the victory and qualification of the club to participate in the Confederation of Africa (CAF) Champions League next season,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    KSN/VIV

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    Edited by Vivian Ihechu

  • Anambra police intercept alleged gun runner, recover 375 live cartridges

    Anambra police intercept alleged gun runner, recover 375 live cartridges

    Crime
    By Monday Ajogun
    Onitsha (Anambra), June 17, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in anambra says it has arrested 48-year-old Felix Owaya, in possession of 375 live cartridges.

    SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Onitsha on Monday.

    Ikenga stated that the suspect hail from Ika South Local Government Area of Delta.

    He also stated that the police operatives attached to Fegge Division made the arrest, while on patrol along Niger Street, Onitsha on Saturday.

    He added that during interrogation, the suspect confessed that he was sent by one Mr Charles Ogboma to a yet-to-be-identified man to collect the ammunition.

    He explained that investigation on the matter was still ongoing.

    According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Nnaghe Itam, commended the operatives for their vigilance and tenacity of purpose.

    Itam was quoted to have directed all the personnel in the command to sustain the tempo of crime prevention and detection in service of the people and state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    AJOM/USO
    Edited by Sam Oditah

  • OPHS arrests 6 bandits, recovers rustled cows, weapons in Plateau

    Bandits
    By Polycarp Auta
    Jos, June 17, 2024 (NAN) A special task force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested six suspected bandits and recovered weapons and 47 rustled cows in Manguna, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau.
    Commander of OPSH, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, disclosed this at the Eid-el-Kabir luncheon, organised for troops of the operation on Monday in Jos.
    Abubakar, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, said that the feat followed intensified operations by personnel of the operation.
    ”As part of our resolve to completely eradicate banditry and criminal elements and ensure a successful farming season and security of lives and property, our intensified operations continue to yield results.
    “This has led to recovery of different calibers of arms and ammunition in different parts of Plateau.
    ”Specifically on June 10, OPSH Tactical Team raided a suspected criminal hideout at Manguna village in Bokkos local government area and during the operation, troops recovered one G3 rifle, two revolver rifles and one magazine with rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
    ”We also recovered a quiver with 20 arrows and 47 herds of cattle, while a total of six bandits and cattle rustlers were captured with the rifles and ammunition,” he said.
    The commander further stated that his troops also raided the Pandam forest in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of the state and recovered various weapons and ammunition.
    ”Similarly on June 12, troops, acting on credible intelligence, conducted clearance operations at suspected bandits’ hideouts at Pandam forest in Qua’an.
    ”During the operation, troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, two AK-47 magazines and 13 rounds of 7.62mm special.
    ”Troops are currently sustaining operations in the area to intercept and neutralise the fleeing terrorists,” he added.
    Abubakar said that the troops also arrested 29 suspected members of a cult group known as Sara-suka, with fabricated rifles, pistols and other assorted dangerous weapons recovered in Jos.
    The commander, who thanked the personnel for their efforts, assured residents of the state of the operation’s readiness to secure their lives and property. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    AZA/WAS
    Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • NAF pledges regular air operations to end oil theft, insurgency

    Oil theft

    By Desmond Ejibas

    Port Harcourt, June 17, 2024 (NAN) The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has pledged increased air support to sister security agencies combating oil theft and insurgency across the country.

    Abubakar gave this assurance on Monday at a luncheon with troops of air component of Operation Delta Safe (ODS) at the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) base in Port Harcourt, Rivers.

    He said that President Bola Tinubu had mandated the military to adopt results-driven approach to addressing insecurity in the country.

    “The Nigeria Air Force is resolute and determined to preserve the territorial integrity of a united Nigeria as well as prevent economic sabotage.

    “It is heartwarming to note that the NAF has continued to execute its mandate through the conduct of operations to deter criminal elements from sabotaging our dear nation.

    “Recently, the air force carried out series of air missions in support of surface forces for enhanced operational effectiveness.”

    Abubakar, who was represented by the Commander of NAF’s 115 Special Operations Group, Commander Ali Idris, outlined various air operations, including air interdiction, armed reconnaissance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

    Others are casualty/medical evacuation, tactical airlifts and logistics resupply, psychological operations and combat search and rescue missions, among others.

    “The NAF, supported by sister services, has rejuvenated the multifaceted contributions of airpower in fighting the prevailing security challenges across the country.

    “The impact of airpower employed in the theatre of operations has yielded positive results in decimating oil thieves and their capabilities.

    “These air interdiction missions conducted in the past three months have significantly crippled criminal activities and disrupted their logistics hubs, denying them freedom in the Niger Delta,” he said.

    The air chief commended Tinubu’s backing of security forces and assured the troop’s commitment to actualising their mandate.

    Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers expressed gratitude to the military for its selfless sacrifice in protecting the state and the nation from both foreign and domestic threats.

    He said that the country had recorded significant reduction in insecurity and attributed the improved security situation to the commitment of security personnel.

    “The armed forces personnel understand the true meaning of sacrifice and have shown this by standing strong to defend Rivers state and the country at large.

    “The success recorded in combating insecurity is not only a clear indication of ongoing efforts to defend Nigeria but a testimony that the mission of NAF is yielding positive results.

    “Therefore, we owe it a duty to reflect and pray for our fallen heroes who paid the supreme price protecting the territorial integrity of our dear nation,” he said.

    Fubara reiterated his government’s support for the air force operations against illegal bunkering and other unlawful activities in the state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    DES/CJ/

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    Edited by Chijioke Okoronkwo

     

  • Police arrest 3, recover firearms, ammunition, motor batteries in Enugu

    Arrest
    By Stanley Nwanosike
    Enugu, June 17, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested three suspected criminals and recovered firearms, ammunition and 15 motor batteries within Enugu metropolis.
    The command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Enugu.
    Ndukwe said that police operatives serving in Emene Division, in concert with law-abiding citizens recovered a Beretta pistol with 36 rounds of 0.9mm calibre ammunition on June 16, around 7 p.m.
    Ndukwe said that the firearms and ammunition were recovered from a small bush where they had been abandoned around Airport Corner, by Old Abakaliki Road, Emene in Enugu.
    “The exhibits were suspected to have been abandoned by criminal elements on the hot trail of the police operatives for allegations of armed robberies,” he said.
    The spokesman said that in another operation, three suspects were arrested by police operatives serving in the Awkunanaw Division in Enugu on June 7, around 2 p.m.
    He said that their arrest followed the conduct of a covert operation by the operatives upon the receipt of complaints about the theft of several motor vehicle batteries at a construction site in Awkunanaw axis of Enugu.
    Ndukwe said that the suspects, who were initially arrested during the act, had confessed, upon interrogation, to having stolen many batteries and sold them to another suspect who was later arrested.
    “15 batteries, including those of articulated and other motor vehicles and tricycles, were recovered from them,” he said.
    Ndukwe said that the suspects would be arraigned and prosecuted upon conclusion of investigations. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    KSN/OJI/WAS
    Edited by Maureen Ojinaka and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • I will secure your lives, property, Anambra CP assures residents

    I will secure your lives, property, Anambra CP assures residents

    Security

    By Joy Mbachi

    Awka, June 17, 2024 (NAN) Mr Nnaghe Itam, Commissioner of  Police (CP), The Police Command on Anambra, has assured residents of Anambra of safety of lives and property during his tenure as police chief in the state.

    Itam, therefore, called on the people of the state to partner with the Command for a peaceful and safe Anambra.

    The CP made the call during the celebration of his 57th birthday in Awka on Sunday.

    Itam said reliable information from the people of the state to the police would help the command in meeting its policing responsibilities to them.

    Itam called on traditional rulers and town union President-Generals always to promote peaceful co-existence in the state.

    He advised police officers to discharge their duties professionally, urging them
    to be committed and diligent in their work.

    “All I ask from every single person in the state is patriotism and prayers for the common good of all.

    “We will not lose hope in Nigeria; the country belongs to us so everyone needs to contribute his or her quota towards the development and growth of the nation, ” he said.

    Mr Okechukwu Chijioke, Chairman, Association of Heads of Federal Establishments (AHFE), Anambra State Chapter, urged every resident of Anambra to key into the CP’s appeal for cooperation.

    “We should all be good citizens and have confidence in the Police to move Anambra State more forward’’, he said.

    Mr Chuba Akobi, a retired senior police Officer urged Anambra public to give their maximum support to the new CP.

    Akobi, who hails from Ogidi Idemili North Local Government Area, described Itam as a fine police officer with seasoned knowledge about security and its management, adding that “Itam will selflessly serve Anambra people“.

     

    Mr Maduaburochukwu Attah, an Awka indigene, urged wealthy Anambra indigenes to partner with the police for optimum security services.

    He called on residents to sustain the peaceful environment being experienced in the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Itam assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police in Anambra on May 14. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    JOY/KUA

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    Edited by Uche Anunne

  • Police denounce booing of Emir Sanusi, warn troublemakers

    Police denounce booing of Emir Sanusi, warn troublemakers

    Warning

    By Aminu Garko

    Kano, June 17,2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Kano State has expressed displeasure  over the booing  entourage of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by some individuals while he was returning to his palace after Eid prayers.

    This is contained in a Statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Monday.

    He said that, the incident occurred when the Emir took a different route, as part of his religious obligation.

    He said unfortunately, he was booed within the vicinity of Festival Primary School and Zage/Zango areas by some unidentified persons.

    “Currently, the police command is monitoring the entire Sallah events to ensure law and order are maintained, adequate security measures are in place to tackle any form of security threats.

    “Accordingly, the police command is warning individuals intending to cause chaos or breach the peace during the Sallah celebration to stay clear of the state’’, he said.

    The spokesman further stated that at the moment adequate security personnel had been deployed to arrest anyone attempting to cause a breakdown of law and order.

    The police warned members of the public to desist from carrying weapons during and after the celebration, saying that anyone found would meet stiff penalties.

    “Rigorous stop-and-search operations and patrols are ongoing in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the metropolitan area to ensure a peaceful celebration”, Kiyawa said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    AAG/KUA

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    Edited by Uche Anunne

  • NDLEA recovers 230,900 Tramadol pills, uncovers skuchies coy in Ogun

    NDLEA recovers 230,900 tramadol pills, uncovers skoochies coy in Ogun

    Pills
    By Ibironke Ariyo
    Abuja, June 16, 2024 (NAN)The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered a total of 230,600 pills of 200mg and 225mg of Tramadol, a prohibited substance in Gadar Tamburawa area of Kano, Kano State.

    NDLEA ‘s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

    Babafemi said that the NDLEA operatives arrested the duo of Yasir Rabi’u, 23, and Abubakar Ado, 30, who were major distributors of the illicit drugs in Kano and Jigawa states respectively.

    He said that the suspected drug peddlers were arrested on Monday.

    Babafemi said, “In the same vein, another suspect, Hassan Abdullahi-Ali, 25, was nabbed with 150 bottles of codeine syrup at Kofar Nassarawa area of Kano on Tuesday.

    “Also, In Ogun, NDLEA operatives on Monday seized 390kg of cannabis and arrested the three in connection with the illicit drugs.”

    He said that Muhammad Sani, Nura Mohammad and Samaila Rabe were arrested during an early morning raid at Ibese area of the state.

    Meanwhile, Babafemi said that officers on Wednesday busted a skuchies making factory at Sabo area of Sagamu town where seven suspects were arrested.

    “They include: Kareem Jamiu; Oriyimi Ayo; Bamidele Wasiu; Rasheed Olarewanju; Ramota Lawal; Amudalat Olarewaju; and Adeniyi Omotosho.

    “Exhibits recovered from them include: 387 litres of skuchies; 70 litres of industrial codeine; 25kg cannabis and different quantities of Tramadol, Rohypnol, Diazepam.

    “Also, there were various equipment used in the production of the new psychoactive substance and all were intercepted, “ he said.(NAN) (http://www.nannews.ng)

    ICA/KOO/BRM

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    Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa/Bashir Rabe Mani