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Benue Killings: NSCDC Boss Directs Upscale of Intelligence Gathering
Benue Killings: NSCDC Boss Directs Upscale of Intelligence Gathering
By: Michael Mike
The Commandant General (CG), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi has condemned the gruesome massacre of unarmed civilians and charged his operatives on the need to upscale and expand their Intelligence gathering network to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The CG made this statement during a scheduled visit to Benue state for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation alongside other security chiefs.
He commiserated with the Governor and people of Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area who lost their loved ones in the attack and assured that the Corps is working closely with other security agencies to put a stop to this barbaric act.
He decried the mindless killing of armless women and children in the unfortunate incident that erupted recently, noting that there was no justification whatsoever for the gruesome murder of innocent citizens.
The NSCDC boss, therefore gave a marching order to the Zonal Commander and the State Commandant to effectively deploy covert operatives, special forces and all tactical units to every nooks and crannies of the state while at the same time collaborating with other stakeholders to enhance a well coordinated operations for a renewed onslaught against the evil perpetrators.
“These killings must stop, and we must be very strategic, decisive, and resilient in our approach to restoration of peace and order in the State.
“All hands must be on deck. There must be maximum deployment of all special forces, counter terrorism unit, and intelligence operatives for
for both covert and overt operations.
“Just as Mr. President has directed, the perpetrators of this heinous crime must be brought to book, and we need to be on top of our game to make this happen,” the CG stated.
Dr Audi further assured that the High Command of the NSCDC would deploy more tactical operatives and logistics to support the Benue Command in boosting their operation for a more effective security coverage and promised to work closely with the Military, DSS, the Nigeria Police, the Indigenous Security apparatus and the critical stakeholders within the Communities to gather credible information that would lead to the arrests of those who carried out this dastardly act.
Audi thanked the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Lornem Alia for the support to the State Command and reaffirmed his commitment to the restoration of peace, order and the safeguarding of all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure as well as the good people of the state.
Benue Killings: NSCDC Boss Directs Upscale of Intelligence Gathering
Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money
By: Zagazola Makama
Business activities were disrupted on Thursday at the Polaris Bank branch in Amenyi, Awka, Anambra State, following a burglary in which thieves broke into the bank and stole an unspecified amount of money from the vault.
Zagazola learnt that the incident was discovered by the branch manager, Mrs. Okpara Ugoo Chiaka of No. 21 Nnosike Akabugo Street, Nodu, Awka, when she arrived at the bank at about 7:30 a.m. to commence daily operations.
On arrival, she found that the banking hall, offices, and vault had been broken into and thoroughly ransacked, with cash missing from the strong room.
The development has caused anxiety among customers and staff, as the exact amount of money stolen has not yet been disclosed.
Meanwhile, sources close to the bank said measures are being taken to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the burglary while internal investigations are ongoing.
The sources added that police were invited to investigate.
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Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money
ADC inaugurates 30-man committee to strengthen membership in Gombe
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a 30-man committee to drive membership registration campaign in the state ahead of 2027 general election.
Former Minister of Transportation and Gombe State ADC coalition leader, Idris Umar, while speaking after the inauguration held in Gombe on Friday said the move was to boost its membership base.
Umar said that the ADC was on a rescue mission to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress-led government in the state and country and would only achieve that with membership strength.
He said that the party’s mobilisation drive would be taken to the grassroots and to every community in the state towards welcoming residents whom he said were eager to join the party.
According to him, the party is optimistic of garnering 500, 000 new members within the next three months.
He said with the calibre and experience of the committee members, the ADC would gather enough membership strength to oust the ruling APC in the state.
“There is already grassroots support for the ADC and people love the party and are eager to be part of us and that is why we set up this committee.
“We are under pressure to bring membership cards for people to register and today we are launching the drive.”
On his part, the Chairman of the ADC Membership Drive, Gombe State and former deputy governor of Gombe State, Mr Lazarus Yoriyo said that his committee would work to boost ADC membership.
Yoriyo said he would also encourage members to register and their Permanent Voter Card, urging residents to embrace the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration.
On his part, the Gombe State ADC Chairman, Mr Auwal Barde, appealed to members to be united and loyal to the course of building the party.
Barde said that the ADC would work hard to ensure that it remained one united team that could provide a better platform for citizens to get good governance.
ADC inaugurates 30-man committee to strengthen membership in Gombe
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed that seven pupils were injured when a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) went off at a primary school in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources confirmed on Friday that the incident occurred on Sept. 16 at about 2:00 p.m. at the Local Government Education Authority Primary School, Ater Ayange.
He said the explosion happened when some pupils, who found an object in the school premises, began to play with it without knowing it was an explosive device.
“While playing, the pin of the device was pulled off, causing an explosion that injured seven children,” he said.
The sources said the children were rushed to St. Anthony Hospital, Zaki-Biam, where they were receiving treatment and responding well.
He added that the incident was not immediately reported to the police until Sept. 18, when the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ukum received information and deployed a patrol team to the school and hospital.
He said the Officer-in-Charge of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit had been deployed to sweep the area for possible detection of other hidden explosive objects and determine the nature of the device.
The police further disclosed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had commenced an investigation into the incident.
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
Burglars break into Polaris Bank in Awka, cart away money
ADC inaugurates 30-man committee to strengthen membership in Gombe
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
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