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Adeleke commends media for fairness and balanced reporting
Adeleke commends media for fairness and balanced reporting
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke resumed work over the weekend after his working vacation abroad with a news conference to commend the media for its balanced reportage.
The Governor while hosting media at the government secretariat, also commended journalists in the state for upholding the ethics of their profession.
“You are my important partners for the development of our dear state and I want to thank you for coming to this conference. I called you here for two reasons.
“First is to announce my resumption of duty after my working vacation abroad. I equally thank the media for its fairness in reporting stories and the rejection of fake news. You have upheld the ethics of journalism and I am happy.
“The second is to express my heartfelt gratitude to the media for the support you have given me over the last one year.
“Even when I was in Thailand, people were coming to me to say “well done” and its because of the good job the media in Osun is doing.
“I am asking for further partnership and collaboration as our government is committed to ensuring that we create a friendly environment for you to work.
” We are equally working on easing the challenges you face in the course of discharging your duties. Osun is moving to a new height and we are all part of the success story.” Said Adeleke.
Responding, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu commended the governor for taking note of the efforts of journalists in the state.
“I want to welcome you back to the state sir, and I must tell you that we are very happy to see you again.
“As our patron, Mr Governor we are proud of you and we just want to appreciate you. We thank you for praising us and appreciating what we do in Osun”, Ajadosu noted.
Adeleke later proceeded to inspect the ongoing dualization of Old Garage-Okefia-Lameco Road in Osogbo.
While inspecting the project, the governor noted that he will ensure speedy delivery of the road projects while ensuring that it is of top quality.
Adeleke commends media for fairness and balanced reporting
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
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