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  • Agency deploys personnel to ensure accident-free Eid-el-Kabir in Ogun  

    Agency deploys personnel to ensure accident-free Eid-el-Kabir in Ogun

     Mr Seni Ogunyemi, Chief Executive Officer of TRACE

    Deployment

    By Bukola Adetoye

    Abeokuta, June 13, 2024 ( NAN) The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) said it has deployed its personnel and facilities to ensure accident-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.

    A statement issued by its spokesperson, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, in Abeokuta on Thursday said the agency would do its best in this direction.

    He said the traffic management would cover all praying grounds and the 18 major traffic corridors prior, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations..

    ” This is in line with the operational guidelines of the Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Schedule,” Akinbiyi said.

    He said the agency would collaborate with other safety and security agencies and all road users through the TRACE Traffic Whistle Blower Initiative.

    “The other initiatives that would be employed are TRACE Emergency Traffic Service and the Community-Based Traffic Management Scheme, among others ,” the spokesperson said.

    Akinbiyi said,,” All the agency’s Commanding Officers have been directed to ensure that  operatives are presentable, civil, professional, fair and firm, when the need arises..

    ”The Commander and Chief Executive Officer of TRACE, Mr Seni Ogunyemi, has admonished the Muslim faithful to reflect on the reason for the season and be safety-conscious.

    ” He has also urged them to observe strict traffic rules and regulations because any vehicle contravened for any traffic infraction(s) during the celebrations would not be released until June 25.

    “However, for feedback calls in case of emergency situations, the following hotlines can be reached: 0806 270 3568 and 0803 491 9165.” (www.nannews.ng)
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    Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

  • You require paradigm shift to tackle insecurity, unionist tells FG

    You require paradigm shift to tackle insecurity, unionist tells FG

    Chief Bartho Igwedibia, state chairman, Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria, Anambra chapter

     

    Security

    By Francis Onyeukwu

    Abuja, June 13, 2024(NAN) Chief Bartho Igwedibia, chairman, Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria, Anambra, chapter has  urged the Federal Government to think outside the box in its efforts to tackle the nation’s security challenges.

    Igwedibia, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja on Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democracy.

    He said as the country marks 25 years of unbroken democracy, insecurity remained a serious challenge.

    He said that both the federal and state governments should recalibrate intelligence gathering process.

    “In most advanced countries such as Israel and Germany, commercial transporters and media practitioners are part of security intelligence gathering system and I feel Nigeria should adopt such a measure.

    “Government should partner with groups like motorcycle union, Association of Nigeria Hoteliers, National Road Transport Workers Union and the Nigeria Union of Journalists among others in intelligence gathering.

    “They can help in the smoking out the bad eggs. If adopt this model the problems of insecurity will definitely reduce in the country,” he said.

    Igwedibia commended President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra for the giant strides they have made so far in office.

    He said the union duly registered with the Federal Government is a recognised trade union operating in the 36 states and federal capital territory with capacity to contribute to governments’ revenue generation efforts.

    The union leader called on Nigerians to continue to pray for their leaders as well as generate proactive ideas for good governance of the country.

    “As a group, we recently issued a joint solidarity and congratulatory letter endorsed by Chief John Onedibia, National Deputy President, Eugene Chukwumaeze, state secretary and myself congratulating Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for democracy anniversary.

    “The gesture is in demonstration of our loyalty as subjects and that is what we advocate that Nigerians should be doing to President Tinubu and other leaders in the land for them to put in their best,’’ he said.

    He said that the two leaders had good intentions and should be supported by Nigerians irrespective of tribes and creed.

    Igwedibia advised Nigerians to be more sincere in their quest for money, saying that the skyrocketing prices of goods and services being attributed to transporters was rather due to greed of some traders.

    “Most business owners in parts of the country are greedy; they change prices of things arbitrarily and blame it on transporters.

    “If Nigerians should demonstrate pure genuine love in their dealings with others especially business transactions things won’t get bad as it is today.

    “Can you imagine that some people would buy a good for N20, 000, used N1, 000 to transport a unit of the product and fix the price at N40, 000 or more, per unit?, he said. (NAN)(wwww.nannews.ng)

    FEO/KUA

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    Edited by Uche Anunne

  • Group hails Soludo for law on peace building, conflict management agency

    Group hails Soludo for law on peace building, conflict management agency

     

    Law
    By Ibironke Ariyo
    Abuja, June 13, 2024(NAN)An NGO, the Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking,Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA) has hailed Gov. Chukwuma Soludo  for signing into Law the Anambra State Peace building and Conflicts Management Agency ( ANSPEBCOMA) bill.

    This is contained in a statement by the Founder of the organisation, Mr Belonwu Ezeanyaeche on Thursday in Abuja.

    He said that the law would foster peace and manage conflicts within the state with harmonious environment for its residents,

    This, he also added would be aligning with the governor’s broader agenda of infrastructure, economic transformation, security and social cohesion.

    Ezeanyaeche believed that the law would also help curb Illicit substances and illicit drug abuse and crime against humanity in the State.

    ”The law will cover a lot of issues. Our organisation is all about protecting people, rescuing youths and children from drug related issues and other criminal acts.

    He also added that it would underscore the need for greater resources to be committed to fighting drugs problem and its attendant consequences.

    This, he said included banditry, kidnaping, assassination, insurgency, terrorism, human trafficking, Child abuse and general insecurity.

    He said “we are very proud of our Legislator for carrying out an excellent legislation on this bill, and the Speaker and entire Honourable Members of the State House of Assembly.

    “We are much more grateful to Governor Soludo, for making it a legal entity to fill the huge gap and address the issues bothering on Peace building programmes and activities.

    “Also, conflicts management, prevention and resolutions and related matters in the State, which would in no small measures help the State Government in achieving a peaceful, liveable and prosperous home land

    Ezeanyaeche urged Anambra residents to ”sink their differences” and support Soludo’ administration to succeed.

    The group also commended Soludo for signing into law, 10 other crucial bills to propel the state to the next level in governance.

    The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that the newly signed laws are the Anambra State Electoral Law, 2024, Anambra State Touting Prohibition Law, 2024, Secret Cult and Similar Activities Prohibition Law, 2024,

    Also included are Health Facilities and Accreditation Agency Law, 2024, Anambra State Peace Building and Conflict Management Agency, Anambra State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (ANSOGPADEC) Law, 2024 and Market Safety and Protection Law, 2024.

    Other are: the Trafficking In Person Prohibition Law, 2024, Anambra State Revenue Administration (Consolidation. and Harmonization) Law, 2024, Anambra State Private Colleges of Nursing and Midwifery Law, 2024.

    The Law to Amend the Anambra State House of Assembly Service Commission Law 2021 and for other Connected Purposes. (NAN) (http://www.nannews.ng)

    ICA/SH

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    edited by Sadiya Hamza

  • Enugu-Onitsha crash: FRSC rescues 25 victims alive, orders prosecution of driver

    Enugu-Onitsha crash: FRSC rescues 25 victims alive, orders prosecution of driver

    Crash
    By Ibironke Ariyo
    Abuja, June 12, 2024(NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) rescued 25 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) victims alive from the avoidable crash that occured at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Enugu.

    This is even as the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed called for investigation and speedy prosecution of the driver responsible for the fatal crash.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Corps Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide on Wednesday in Abuja.

    The accident  occurred at about 1900hrs.

    The corps  said that the preliminary crash investigation report revealed that the crash was caused by speed violation.

    The FRSC said that it involved seven vehicles comprising of a black Toyota Matrix bearing the following registration details ENU742NL, a white Suzuki Hijet mini bus ENU982XY.

    This, the corps said included a Custom Toyota Highlander jeep JRV247HK, and a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number UWN16AP.

    Others are; a Toyota Rav 4, a Red Mack Tanker and a Mazda vehicle.

    The FRSC emergency rescue teams deployed to carryout rescue operations reported that the crash involved a total of 29 people comprising of 20 male adults and 9 female adults.

    “From the number, 10 victims comprising of eight male adults and two females sustained different degrees of injuries. Unfortunately, four victims were killed as a result of the crash, “the corps said.

    “FRSC investigation report indicates that of the 4 fatalities recorded, two victims were killed on the spot while the remaining two died in the hospital.

    “The injured victims were rescued to orthopedic hospital, Enugu while the dead bodies have been deposited in Park Lane hospital morgue, “the FRSC said.

    The corps  marshal reaffirmed the position of the Corps on deepening its ongoing prosecution of drivers who by their actions caused road traffic crashes in Nigeria.

    He however, noted that the driver responsible for the Ugwu Onyeama crash would not be spared.

    The FRSC boss called on the Judiciary, leadership of transport unions and other relevant stakeholders in the road transportation sector to join hands with the Corps towards restoring sanity on the roads

    This, he said would be through speedy and effective prosecution of traffic violators, especially those who caused crashes on the roads.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Corps Marshal had during his inaugural address to the mediadrawn the attention of road users to issues of imbibing moral and ethical rebirth, which have become a major issue in the country.

    NAN also reports that he warned against traffic violations citing instances where they resulted in avoidable crashes with fire outbreak, leading to wanton loss of precious lives and destruction to properties.

    According to him, there is no going back on prosecuting of erring drivers.(NAN) (http://www.nannews.ng)

    ICA/BEKl/SH

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    Edited by AbdulFatai Beki/Sadiya Hamza

  • Kano: Commission nabs 2, summons 3 Perm. Secs over alleged graft

    Kano: Commission nabs 2, summons 3 Perm. Secs over alleged graft
    Fraud
    By Aminu Garko
    Kano, June 12,2024 ( NAN) The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two suspects and invited three Permanent Secretaries for questioning over an alleged fraud involving the sale of employment forms in the Office of the Head of Service.
    The commission’s Chairman, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Wednesday that the investigation was ongoing to identify and bring to justice those responsible for the scam.
    He said that already, thousands of desperate job seekers have been affected by the fraud.
    ”Preliminary investigations have uncovered fraudulent activities at the office of the Head of Service, Civil Service Commission, Kano State Secondary Schools Board, and Health Service Management Board.
    ”The two suspects in custody are cooperating with the investigation, which has led to the shutdown of a fake employment portal.
    ”The commission is working to root out corruption and ensure justice is served in the employment fraud scandal that has defrauded thousands of job seekers,” Rimin-Gado said.
    According to him, the ongoing investigation aims to expose and bring to justice those responsible for the fraudulent sale of the employment forms.
    Rimin-Gado said,”The commission is working to prevent corruption and ensure that justice is served.
    ”The state government has mandated the commission to thoroughly investigate the matter and prosecute those found wanting.” ( NAN) ( www.nannews.ng)
    AAG/BRM
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    Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

  • NSCDC’s Defenders win maiden CDS basketball championship

    NSCDC’s Defenders win maiden CDS basketball championship

    Championship

    By Sumaila Ogbaje

    Abuja, June 12, 2024 (NAN) Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) men’s Basketball Club, the Defenders, on Wednesday, emerged winners of the maiden edition of the Chief of Defence Staff Democracy Day Basketball Championship in Abuja.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  reports that NSCDC team defeated  Hotcoal Basketball  Club 66-47 in the final game  at the  Old parade ground court.

    The championship, which started on Sunday, had a total of 14 teams comprising 10 male and four female teams.

    While the Hotcoal team won silver medal, Maktown Flyers won bronze medal in the third place for male category.

    In the female category, Kada Angels Basketball Team of Kaduna won the gold medal by beating Gilali Team, while the Nasarawa State University female team won bronze.

    NAN recalls that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, during the opening ceremony on Sunday, said the event marked an important milestone in celebrating the spirit of athleticism and camaraderie within the armed forces, security services and civil organisations.

    Musa said that the championship would also showcase vibrant youth from 10 male and four female teams while featuring 40 veteran basketballers from across the country.

    He said the objective was to promote Civil-Military cooperation and Inter Agency collaboration, and also aimed at engaging the Nigerian Youth positively in furtherance to military’s non-kinetic approach to improving security throughout the country.

    “By organising the competition, it is my hope that Basketballers from the military, paramilitary and the civil society, including our veterans, will continue to maintain a high level of mental alertness and physical fitness,” he had stated.

    Speaking on the performance of the NSCDC Team on Wednesday, the Commandant-General, Dr Ahmed Audi, expressed delight that the service emerged victorious.

    Audi said the victory of the team was a product of investment that the corps had made in sports, adding that the outstanding performance of his team was the dividend of such investment.

    He congratulated the members of the team and commended the defence chief for Organising the tournament.

    “So, congratulations to members of the team and to the corps.

    “It is a day of joy for us,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    OYS/ETS

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  • NSCDC arrests 2 suspected streetlight cable vandals in Kano

    NSCDC arrests 2 suspected streetlight cable vandals in Kano
    Arrest
    By Ramatu Garba
    Kano, June 12, 2024(NAN) The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), has arrested two persons suspected to be streetlight cable vandals.
    Its spokesman, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, in a statement on Wednesday in Kano, said the suspects were arrested by operatives on a surveillance of critical infrastructure and assets.
    “Operatives of the Fagge Divisional Office, while on a night patrol in Fagge- Layin-Kampala on Tuesday night at about 2:00 a.m., apprehended the two suspects, Mansur Haruna, 29, and Kabiru Abdullahi, 27, all of Fagge Quarters, Kano.
    “The suspects were found in possession of streetlight cables valued at hundreds of thousand of naira.
    “They will be charged to court for suspected conspiracy and possession of stolen property, after completion of investigation,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    RG/EBI/ETS
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    Edited by Benson Iziama and Ephraims Sheyin

  • Police raid IPOB/ESN camp, neutralise 2 in Enugu

    Raid
    By Stanley Nwanosike
    Enugu, June 12, 2024 (NAN) Police operatives in Enugu have raided the camp of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a forest in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two members of the outlawed group were neutralised during the raid.
    The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Wednesday that the feat was achieved by the police, in collaboration with the Neighborhood Watch Group, around 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
    Ndukwe said that the raid was conducted following intelligence report on the activities of the group in the forest and its general area.
    He stated that the criminal elements opened fire on the operatives upon sighting them.
    “However, the police operatives returned fire at a superior level, forcing the criminals to escape with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
    “Thereafter, two of the fleeing suspects’ lifeless bodies were discovered and recovered in the forest.
    “Police also recovered one AK-47 rifle, four magazines loaded with a total of 75 live 7.62 mm calibre ammunition and one Beretta pistol loaded with eight live 0.9 mm calibre ammunition.
    “Further recovered were: one KC Sanya and Honda Today, lady’s motorcycles, one GTB ATM card, a cash sum of N2,600 and several raw food items. The manhunt for others on the run is ongoing,” he said.
    Ndukwe said that preliminary investigations suggested that the group was responsible for numerous heinous crimes in Nsukka area of the state, including the recent attack and murder of police and other security personnel.
    He said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, commended the team for the success of the operation.
    The spokesman said that the commissioner called on owners of medical outfits and the public to quickly report individuals sighted with gunshot wounds to the police.
    “The commissioner further directs Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Heads of Tactical Squads to remain steadfast and ensure that they further identify hideouts and hunt down die-hard criminal elements in their respective operational jurisdictions,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    KSN/OJI/WAS
    Edited by Maureen Ojinaka and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • Police confirm killing of youth in Ebonyi community

    Police confirm killing of youth in Ebonyi community

    Killing
    By Uchenna Ugwu
    Abakaliki, June 12, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of one Ikechukwu Idenyi at the popular Okwor-Ngbo Market in Ohaukwu Local Government Area.

    The command’s Spokesman, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Wednesday.

    Ukandu said that the youthful Idenyi was shot severally and killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen at midnight on Monday.

    He said that the command had deployed its operatives to the area for proper investigation.

    He condemned the incident, describing it as wicked.

    Ukandu urged the people to support the police efforts toward achieving sustainable security in the state.

    Also reacting to the incident, the Chairman of the Local Government, Mr Ikechukwu Odono, said the victim died after multiple gunshots were reportedly firee at him by the gunmen.

    “He was shot severally, while trying to lock his shop at the market.

    “I visited the scene of the incident, alongside the Deputy Speaker Of Ebonyi House of Assembly, Chinedu Onah, some policemen and other stakeholders in the area.

    “The incident is unfortunate,” Odono said, adding that no property was taken away by the assailants.

    “Right now, normalcy has returned to the area,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    UVU/NCI/USO
    Edited by Nkiru Ifeajuna/Sam Oditah

  • Police arrest 31 year-old man with 8 human skulls in Ondo State 

     

     

    Arrest

    By Muftau Ogunyemi

    Akure, June 12, 2024 (NAN) The  Police Command in Ondo State has arrested a 31-year-old man, Yusuf Adenoyin, caught allegedly in possession of eight dry human skulls.

     

    at Isua- Akoko in Akoko SouthWest Local Government Area of the state.

    Mr Abayomi Oladipo, Commissioner of Police in Ondo state, said this in a statement made available to newsmen by the  command’s spokesperson,  SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya in Akure on Wednesday.

    Oladipo said that the suspect was apprehended by operatives during a stop and search exercise at Isua- Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state.

    “On June 10, 2024 at about 0800hrs, personnel attached to Police Safer Highway Patrol at Isua/Epinmi checkpoint while performing their lawful duty flagged down a Nissan Salon car en route Akure.

    “While the vehicle was being searched, one of the passengers took to his heels and the police pursued and arrested him.

    “He was searched and eight dry human skulls, fresh human flesh, and charms were found in a wrapped polythene bag concealed in a garri sack he was traveling with.

    “The suspect, Yusuf Adenoyin, ‘M’ age 31 years, stated that he was going to supply the items to herbalists,” he said.

    Oladipo, who said that the suspect had confessed to have supplied seven human skulls before he was arrested, said investigation was ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.(NAN)

    OMA/CHOM/AOS

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    Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Bayo Sekoni