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CIVIL PARAMILITARY RELATIONSHIP: NSCDC GIVES FREE MEDICAL CARE TO FCT RESIDENTS.
CIVIL PARAMILITARY RELATIONSHIP: NSCDC GIVES FREE MEDICAL CARE TO FCT RESIDENTS.
By: Michael Mike
As part of activities to commemorate this year’s World Civil Defence Day, residents of Sabo Iddo Community and others within Abuja Municipal Area Council in Federal Capital Territory have been given free medical care by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to meet the healthcare need of the masses.
The exercise with the theme ”Building bridges for better healthcare at the grassroot for safety and security of future generations” is at the instance of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, the Commandant General, NSCDC as part of the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility to the civil populace with a view to enhancing a more robust relationship between the Corps and the Citizens.
Represented at the flag-off of the 2-days event by ACG in charge of Crisis Management, Pedro Ideba, the CG said year 2022 event is very unique to the service as the Corps marks the World Civil Defence Day which is celebrated across the globe every 1st March, the day also coincided with the one year in office of the present administration under the able leadership of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni.
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According to the CG, the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) is an intergovernmental organisation whose objective is to contribute to the development by States of structures ensuring the protection and assistance of populations and safeguarding property and the environment in the face of natural and man made disasters.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps being a member of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland will continue to give a good account of itself by engaging in more selfless service to Nigerians and carrying out regular medical aids and intervention to more vulnerable communities.
The CG appreciated United Healthcare International (HMO) for assisting with drugs and other valuable items for the outreach and called on members of the communities earmarked to take advantage of the programme to access free medical care offered by the Corps.
Commenting on the exercise, representative of United Healthcare International HMO, Mr Adesoji Idowu, commended the CG for the initiative and assured him of continuous support for sustainability of the program and extension to more needy communities.
Receiving members of the NSCDC team for the medical outreach, the traditional ruler of Sabo Iddo Bobota, Mr Yakubu Musa, thanked the Commandant General for choosing his community out of several others in Abuja, reiterating that it was the first time his subjects would be benefitting from such gesture, hence, the name of the Corps will go down memory lane in the history of the community.
While pleading with the Corps for more continuous intervention, the traditional ruler assured the CG of his community’s support to the Corps at all time in curbing crime and other despicable activities of criminal elements within his domain and beyond.
The outreach which covered communities such as Wukara, Iddo Maji and Iddo Maji provided free medical treatment/referral, free routine immunization, free medical screening, free COVID-19 vaccination, free medical enlightenment and advisory on COVID-19 prevention and other health matters.
Pupils of UBE Primary School Sabo Iddo, equally enjoyed free medical service and distribution of drugs with applause to the Corps for having the less privileged in mind through selfless efforts which could not have come at a better time.
CIVIL PARAMILITARY RELATIONSHIP: NSCDC GIVES FREE MEDICAL CARE TO FCT RESIDENTS.
KOGI YOUTHS CALL ANTI-AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S CAMPAIGNERS ENEMIES OF DEMOCRACY
· URGE NIGERIANS TO IGNORE ODODO, FANWO
· MOVE TO PREVENT KOGI CENTRAL SENATOR’S FOES FROM COMMITTING SUICIDE
By: Michael Mike
Youths in Kogi Central on Friday pounced on the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo.
‘’The comments made by Kingsley Fanwo are offensive, bigoted and disgusting’’
They also described Governor Ododo as ‘’a man who can’t stand on his own feet without crutches.
‘‘Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and Yahaya Adoza Bello ought to know that in a contest at the grassroots level, they have not the ghost of a chance to win in Kogi Central’’
The youths in a statement in Okene advised Fanwo to tame his appetite for falsehood against Akpoti-Uduaghan.
‘’Kogi Central constituents represent a variety of viewpoints and temperaments. The home coming of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shows how faithful the Kogi Central people are to the true spirit of democracy and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’’.
The statement issued by Kogi Central Youth Forum Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Jato scolded Fanwo for penciling a chit to the public, insulting civilization and presenting a shrouded and remote figure at the peak of an unintelligent bureaucracy as a responsible person.
‘’Nothing is more important for a politician than to command the necessary abundance of understanding and loyalty on the part of the people’’
They described the Ododo government as a model of poor administration.
‘’Kingsley Fanwo’s comments on Akpoti-Uduaghan are distasteful and provocative. The APC leaders in Kogi State are officious people. They need to imbibe the values and ideals of civilization and democracy’’.
Specifically, the youths applauded the Kogi Central senator for her patriotism, leadership style and tactful politesse.
‘’The senate president is not a person. It is an institution. Senator Godswill Akpabio should not jeopardize the institution’’
They denounced the absurd idea that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s home coming was to create crisis in the state.
The youths added that the future of Nigeria, particularly Kogi State lay with politicians who realized that the people are more interested in government than politics.
‘’We urge the public not to pay attention to what the Commissioner for Information and Communication is saying’’
The statement stressed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s simplicity, personal charm, courage and bubbling nature.
‘’Our task is to prevent those behind Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and recall from committing suicide’’
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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
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