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  • Cultism Day: NGO advises parents to monitor children

    Mr Belonwu Ezeanyaeche, Founder, Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking,Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA)

    Cultism Day: NGO advises parents to monitor children

    Cultism
    By Ibironke Ariyo
    Abuja, June 15, 2024 (NAN) An NGO, the Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA), has warned parents and youths to be wary of efforts to promote cultism by a group set to celebrate Confraternity Day.

    Its Founder, Mr Belonwu Ezeanyaeche, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, particularly advised parents to monitor the movement of their children and youths at all times “to avoid unnecessary issues relating to criminal acts”.

    He said that a particular cult group celebrates its day every June 15, adding that it was a period when children and youths were initiated and recruited into the group.

    According to him, the date is a significant day for the group with reports of planned gatherings and potential violence.

    “We urge all schools, from primary, secondary to tertiary institutions, to be vigilant. Educators and school administrators should be particularly observant of unusual gatherings or activities among students.

    “Higher institutions of learning are advised to increase security measures and maintain strict supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

    “Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to be watchful of their children and wards during this period. We must monitor their movements and be attentive to any signs of distress or involvement in suspicious activities.

    “Open communication with your children is crucial. Always encourage them to speak openly about their daily experiences and any peer pressures they may face,” he said.

    Ezeanyaeche also urged communities to be aware of possible gatherings or unusual activities in their areas.

    He tasked community leaders and local security outfits to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the closest police authority immediately.

    “Collective vigilance and prompt reporting can help maintain peace and order within our communities.

    “Your cooperation in keeping our schools and communities safe will be highly appreciated,” he added. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    ICA/ETS

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  • Why coups persist in Africa- UNDP

    Why coups persist in Africa- UNDP

    Coups

    By Muhammad Tijjani

    Kaduna, June. 15, 2024(NAN)The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has identified lack of core value and over-ambition of young military officers who do not want to wait for their turn as the major causes of coups d’état in Africa.

    The UNDP Team Lead, Governance, Peace and Security, Matthew Alao, said this in an interview with newsmen after the graduation ceremony of the Leadership and National Cohesion Course  at Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State.

    Alao said that though the military cannot be divorced from the society where it situates, but over-ambition by young military officers, eroding core societal values, religious beliefs, and lack of education are the key reasons for more coups in West African countries and Africa at large.

    Alao who noted that the fundamental problem the world is facing today is the lack of core values, said this resulted to persistent coups and counter-coups staged in Africa by military officers.

    “Our core values are fast breaking down. You will see agitation and expectation on so many issues that may not be reality.

    “Most people don’t go to school. Some do go to school but do not have employable skills. This contributes to what is happening.

    “And, because the military cannot be divorced from the society where it situates, they also feel part of that agitation. When that cry is going on, it speculates and overshadows the event. I think that is one of the reasons for coups.

    “Then, may be over-ambition by the young officers, they don’t want to wait for their turn. The idea of young people wanting to be there is another cause of coups.

    “Young people need to learn, because if young people don’t learn, we will continue to somersault. After all, this country was ruled by 27-year-old officer at a time.

    At a point they delivered, but they didn’t deliver well. If the military of those days had the necessary experience and requisite vision, when Nigeria was still in the morning, they would have planned our future and laid the foundation and we wouldn’t be where we are today.

    “We wouldn’t be clamoring for roads, infrastructure, and all that.

    Suppose the people that found this country, like Chief Obafemi Awolowo, were able to do something up to the late 80s, Nigeria would have been better than this. The situation we are now is dangerous.

    “In those days, Ibadan was flourishing, Kaduna was a hub, Lagos was a factory ground, but within a blink of an eye under the Structural Adjustment Program, everything collapsed.”

    He expressed concern that this leadership deficit was taking a toll on the country and should be addressed right from the family unit to the community level.

    Alao described Nigeria today as very individualistic, saying, “We have lost it. Now it’s all about I and my family. And this is leading us nowhere. This is why this course is very critical at this moment.”

    ”Leadership starts with us as parent that brings little children to this world. Leadership starts from grassroots.

    ”Unfortunately, we have lost it. Nigeria today is very individualistic. It’s all about I and my family. And this is leading us to nowhere. This is why this course is very critical at this moment.

    ”If nothing is done to address the leadership deficit from the family unit, from the community unit and community level, we are not going anywhere. Money cannot save our society.”

    “As an individual, how much do we need, how much can we use to take care of ourselves in a day? And how much are we earning?

    “And how much of resources committed to us are we diverting that is causing the crises today? That communal relationship and values been thought to us while growing up has left us and that is why we are stuck today.

    “Everybody is looking for downfall of our leadership. We don’t build up by looking for downfall of our leaders,” he said.

    He said the leadership course, which happened to be the brainchild of the past Commandant of the Peacekeeping Centre, Major General Obinna Onubogu was born due to the spate of coups happening in West Africa.

    “They felt that providing leadership training to the middle-level military and civilians is an antidote to it.

    ”They felt that because that quality training, that orientation on subordination is weakening in the military and political space of West Africa.

    “They felt that UNDP, with the funding made available by the government of Japan, is sponsoring it,” Alao added.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng).

    TJ/EBI/IAA

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    Edited by Benson Iziama/Isaac Aregbesola

  • Eid-el-Kabir: I-G orders human, operational assets deployment

    Eid-el-Kabir: I-G orders human, operational assets deployment
    Deployment
    By Monday Ijeh
    Abuja, June 16, 2024 (NAN) The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of human and operational assets  to ensure responsive policing ahead of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
    The Force Public Relations Officer,  ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
    He said the I-G had directed Commissioners of Police nationwide and theiir supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), to strategically configure the security architecture in their Areas of Responsibility (AoR).
    Adejobi said the directive was to ensure confidence-building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, residential and industrial areas, vulnerable points, places of worship among others.
    He said the operations would  be conducted professionally, without harassment or extortion, but respect for the fundamental rights of citizens.
    According to him, personnel deployed are to perform their duties with discipline, professionalism, decorum and alertness.
    He said the I-G had extended his felicitation  to all Muslim Umma as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir and prayed for peace, joy and prosperity for.all.
    Adejobi pledged the committment of the I-G to ensure a safe and secured environment for the celebration.
    He said the Force would harness all available assets, including collaborating with relevant groups, associations, sectors and synergizing with other security agencies to enhance service delivery and stabilize general security within the nation.
    He urged the public to adhere to all security advisories and traffic regulations during the celebrations to avoid any incidents that could mar the festive mood.
    Adejobi urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or contact police emergency lines on 08031230631, 09133333785, 09133333786, via mail at pressforabuja@police.gov.ng,.
    He said the force could also be reached via  its  social media on X @PoliceNG, FB @ngpolice, and IG @nigeriapoliceforce.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    IMC/JPE
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    Edited by Joseph Edeh

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Police urge Lagos residents to be security conscious

    Security

    By Deborah Akpede

    Lagos, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Lagos State has advised residents to be vigilant and security conscious during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

    Police Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice in a post he shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Saturday.

    He urged the public to remain vigilant by supporting all the security measures put in place to protect lives and property.

    “Be security conscious, vigilant and report any suspicious incident or happening to the nearest police station or call the Command’s control room on 0806 515 4338 and 0806 329 9264,” he said.

    The image maker said that the command assured of residents of adequate security during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    “The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, had deployed adequate number of personnel to vulnerable points across the state to forestall any breakdown of security.

    “The deployed officers have been charged to remain professional, courteous but firm in the discharge of their duties,” Hundeyin said.

    The spokesperson said that the command felicitated residents, visitors, and the good people of the state, especially the Muslim faithful. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    DOA/ADA

    Edited by Deji Abdulwahab

  • Sallah: Stop loading humans on top of goods, FRSC boss warns truck drivers

    Vehicle impounded by the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (NAN) Malam Shehu Mohammed at Zuba, Abuja on Saturday

    Sallah: Stop loading humans on top of goods, FRSC boss warns truck drivers

    Overloading
    By Ibironke Ariyo
    Abuja, June 15, 2024(NAN) The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Malam Shehu Mohammed has again warned truck and trailer drivers to desist from loading humans on top of goods especially during this Eid-El-Kabir celebration across the country.

    Mohammed who said this during Corps traffic monitoring of the Sallah travels on Saturday in Abuja added that the act posed a danger to such humans and other road users.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Corps Marshal had impounded a vehicle loaded with goods and human beings on top at Zuba, Abuja.

    NAN reports that the FRSC boss directed that all of the passengers seated on top of the goods should be dropped from the vehicle and   the vehicle was impounded.

    The FRSC boss observed that inspite of warnings and enforcement from the Corps to drivers and motorists, violations of traffic rules persists  in the country.

    Mohammed said that respect for traffic rules and regulations would ensure safer highways and free flow of traffic, adding that the nationwide special operation was to check the excesses of motorists.

    He said that the corps had deployed necessary logistics to increase visibility and monitoring of the environment adding that all zebra points and road side clinics were equally opened 24/7 across the country.

    He added that the FRSC had deployed over 41,000 personnel comprising the regular marshal and special marshals saying that over 700 patrol vehicles, ambulances and tow trucks were also deployed.

    The FRSC Corps Marshal addressing the public on dangers of overloading and speeding especially during this Eid-El-Kabir

    He said “I am here with my very senior officers to support our men on patrol so that we can see, we can hear, we can feel what they used to feel while on patrol.

    According to him, this will enable us access, evaluate and see how we can find solutions to their operational challenges.

    “We observed that especially in Zuba, Abuja, there is still overloading issue. We saw that drivers are still carrying two passengers in the front seat and four at the back seat.

    “We also saw some drivers are overloading their vehicles with humans and goods and we kick against this.

    “We are going to engage all their leaders and ensure this is totally address and curb to the barest minimum.

    “This ugly trend is not good for the image of the Federal Territory (FCT, the country as a whole and it is not good for the image of the FRSC as well.”he said.

    Mohammed however, called on the motoring public, especially the drivers to continue to obey traffic rules and regulations.

    He also appealed to the commuters, the passengers to talk to the drivers to avoid traffic offenses, especially the critical ones like overloading, overspeeding, dangerous driving.

    The marshal assured the motoring public and all Nigerians of the collective resolved and commitment of the corps to continue to create a safe motoring environment for all.

    He enjoined Nigerians to drive alive to stay alive adding that only the living celebrate live to celebrate.(NAN) (http://www.nannews.ng)

    ICA/SH

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    edited by Sadiya Hamza

  • Sallah: NSCDC deploys 1,408 personnel in Plateau

    Deployment
    By Polycarp Auta
    Jos, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,408 personnel ahead of Eid-el-Kabir festive period in the state.
    The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ruth Rimvyok, disclosed this in a statement in Jos on Saturday.
    Rimvyok said that the state Corps Commandant, Mr Alexander Barunde, who approved the deployment, charged the personnel to ensure safety of lives and property.
    ”Our commandant has approved the immediate deployment of 1,408 personnel to beef up security in Plateau and its environs before, during and after the sallah season
    ”While briefing officers and men, Barunde ordered a complete beefing up of security across all the flashpoints and praying grounds across the 17 local government areas of the state.
    ”We are committed to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, as well as life and property.”
    The PRO noted that the corps would leave no stone unturned in dealing decisively with all miscreants, criminal and vandals who would want to disrupt the relative peace in the state.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    AZA/ADA
    Edited by Deji Abdulwahab

  • Sallah: Bauchi CP tasks personnel on professionalism 

    Personnel 

    By Ahmed Kaigama 

    Bauchi, June 15, 2024 (NAN) Mr Auwal  Musa, the Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State has urged personnel to display high sense of professionalism in the discharge of their duties during the Eid el-Adha celebration.

    Musa said this in a statement by the spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakil, on Friday in Bauchi.

    He charged the personnel to be courteous and assertive in carrying out their professional duties in the state, adding that the Command was collaborating with other security agencies to protect lives and properties during the festivities. 

    The Command, he said, deployed conventional and tactical teams as well as logistics to prayer grounds, event centres and other public places to facilitate peaceful celebrations in the state.

    “Strategic officers will reinforce visibility policing structure and conduct confidence-building patrols, particularly around residential areas, major highways, government and private infrastructure, to prevent and address any potential disruptions,” Musa was quoted as saying in the statement. 

    While emphasising the significance of maintaining peace, Musa warned that the command would not condone acts capable of disrupting relative peace in the state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    MAK/RSA

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    Edited by Rabiu Sani-Ali

  • FRSC strengthens synergy with Defence Headquarters for greater performance

    The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Malam Shehu Mohammed with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa during the courtesy visit

     

    Collaboration
    By Ibironke Ariyo
    Abuja, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Malam Shehu Mohammed, says the Corps has strengthened inter-agency collaboration with the Defence Headquarters for greater performance.

    A statement in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, said Mohammed stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, in Abuja on Friday.

    The corps marshal said that the visit was to consolidate the existing relationship between the Corps and the nation’s Defence Arm and seek areas of fruitful partnership.

    He described the visit as giant step towards achieving considerable mileage in inter-agency collaborations

    He commended the defence chief for his leadership qualities and the successes achieved in the area of national security.

    He appealed for collaboration in the area of human capital development, which he said, would help advance the course safety on the nation’s highways.

    He informed the CDS of the role of the Corps in improving national security through intelligence gathering.

    He said: “FRSC is a custodian of critical national infrastructure.

    “The National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIs), a database has helped in the fight against insecurity in the country.

    Responding, the CDS congratulated the corps marshal on his appointment, emphasising the critical role the Corps played in advancing national security.

    Musa assured the corps marshal of the defence headquarters’ readiness to assist the Corps in the area of personnel training as well as other veritable areas of interest.

    He highlighted the critical role the Corps played in the fight against insecurity being the security agency that has greater level of interface with the general public.

    He applauded the FRSC for the energy, resilience and steadfastness of its personnel, who against all odds with a view to make the highways safe.(NAN) (http://www.nannews.ng)

    ICA/OJI/ADA

    Edited by Maureen Ojinaka/Deji Abdulwahab

  • Sallah : NSCDC deploys 1, 850 personnel in Kaduna

    Sallah : NSCDC deploys 1, 850 personnel in Kaduna
    Deployment
    By Mohammed Tijjani
    Kaduna,June. 15, 2024(NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command said it has deployed 1,850 personnel across the state during and after the sallah celebration.
    The state Commandant NSCDC , Mrs Lucy Fakoya, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer,  Habeeb Badamasi, on Saturday in Kaduna.
    Fakoya said the deployment, which was immediate, was to safeguard lives and  property of residents and visitors to the state before, during, and after the sallah.
    The commandant warned the personnel against indolence, warning that any personnel found wanting would be seriously dealt with.
    She  further reiterated the corps’ unwavering support to the protection of critical national assets and warned that officers deployed to various nooks and cranny of the state must ensure full compliance
     Fakoya enjoined law-abiding citizens to go about their normal businesses, without fear as the personnel were on guard to protect them and their families.
    She advised the residents to stay away from trouble and report any strange faces around their environments to the  nearest law enforcement agency for urgent action.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    TJ/BRM
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    Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

  • Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 430 personnel, 9 vehicles in Jigawa

    Deployment

    By Muhammad Nasir Bashir

    Dutse, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Jigawa Command, has deployed 430 personnel and nine vehicles, including four ambulances to ensure crash-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

    The FRCS Sector Commander in Jigawa, Mr Usman Ibrahim, made this known while announcing the commencement of a Special Salah Operations in Dutse on Saturday.

    Ibrahim told newsmen that deployment of both personnel and vehicles was part of the command’s proactive measures to reduce road crashes across the state throughout the Salah celebration.

    He explained that the objective of the special operations was to ensure significant reduction in the number of traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries.

    “It is also to ensure prompt response to accident scenes to evacuate victims and provide the needed help among other things.

    “The command will also carry out aggressive enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, including Mobile Courts to prosecute violators of traffic laws.

    Ibrahim said that the FRSC would prosecute motorists for over-speeding, dangerous driving, wrongful overtaking, lane indiscipline, route violation, and road obstruction.

    Other offences, he said, would include loading of trailers with passengers and illegal use of spy number plates.

    He, therefore, called on drivers and other road users across the state to cooperate with the command towards a successful Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    While wishing residents an accident-free celebration, Ibrahim assured motorists of FRSC’s commitment to entrenching sanity on all major roads and highways in the state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    MNB/FDY

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    Edited by Philip Yatai