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DON’T DRAG NSCDC IMAGE IN THE MUD OVER ALLEGED PARTY MONEY, NSCDC WARNS.
DON’T DRAG NSCDC IMAGE IN THE MUD OVER ALLEGED PARTY MONEY, NSCDC WARNS.
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has distanced itself from a news story alleging that the agency snatched party money meant for vote buying in the Ekiti State Gubernatorial election held yesterday.
The Corps wishes to state in clear terms that it’s operatives who were on election duty on Saturday, June 18, arrested two persons namely, Tope Aderibigbe A.k.a “Say War” aged 36, in connection with thuggery and one 42 years old Mrs Oguntoyinbo Bilikisu for vote buying.
They were both accosted at a polling unit in Ado Local Government Area and not Ikere-Ekiti Local Government as alleged in the report.
It is instructive to point out that, the Corps through its personnel performed its legitimate duties in collaboration with other security agencies and critical stakeholders in line with clearly spelt electoral guidelines without violating any of it.
The two suspects were apprehended after the attention of NSCDC election monitoring team was drawn by the people, mostly party agents, to a chaotic situation created by some individuals allegedly attempting to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election through vote buying and attack on voters by rented thugs.
The timely intervention of the Corps restored normalcy to the polling units. However, only a sum of six thousand thousand, seven hundred and twenty naira (N6,720) was found on the suspected vote buyer after a thorough search was conducted on her.
In spite of that, a preliminary investigation commenced on the suspects who were later released in order not to disenfrachise them after being accredited to vote as no incriminating materials were found on them.
To this end, the Corps wishes to state categorically, that, there was no collection or hijacking of any money belonging to any political party, their agents or any individual at Ikere-Ekiti Local Government.
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The report is false, frivolous and perhaps a figment of imagination of the writer in an attempt to cast aspersion on the image and credibility of the Corps.
The Corps has worked assiduously in conjunction with other security agencies in ensuring a free, fair and credible governorship election in Ekiti state which was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere devoid of violence and rancour.
Members of the public are therefore urged to disregard and ignore such a mischievous report.
In an attempt to avoid such allegations and curb vote buying at polling units, the Corps headed by Acting Deputy Commandant General Operations, Haruna Lawal Muhammed alongside other top officers embarked on election patrol.
On patrol, the team received reports of vote buying at wards within Ado- Ekiti and Ikire and was able to disperse such crowds.
The NSCDC is a noble organization with credibility and professional orientation, hence, its personnel cannot be moved by any monetary inducement, rather, they would report and return such illicit money to the authority if such a situation had arisen as they have done in other past elections in the country.
Meanwhile, the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, has congratulated all personnel who took part in the election for an impressive outing in Ekiti state, charging them to continue to be good ambassadors of the Corps wherever they find themselves on any national assignment.
He however assured all personnel of the Corps’ commitment to ensuring that the benefits due to each operative are sorted out in due time.
DON’T DRAG NSCDC IMAGE IN THE MUD OVER ALLEGED PARTY MONEY, NSCDC WARNS.
Troops Neutralise Suspected Terrorist Scout Ambush Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected terrorist scout during an ambush operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Military sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:15 p.m. on June 6 by troops of the 73 Battalion (Main) following intelligence reports indicating the presence and movement of suspected terrorists around Malari village.
According to the sources, the troops deployed to the area and laid an ambush after receiving information suggesting that insurgents were massing within the vicinity.
During the operation, the troops reportedly observed an individual suspected to be conducting reconnaissance approaching from the direction of Malari village.
The sources said the suspect was challenged and ordered to stop but allegedly continued advancing toward the troops’ position.
The troops subsequently engaged the suspect, who was neutralised during the encounter.
The operation forms part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts aimed at preventing attacks on military positions and communities within the North-East region.
Military authorities said troops remain on heightened alert and are continuing surveillance and offensive operations across the area to deny insurgents freedom of movement.
Troops Neutralise Suspected Terrorist Scout Ambush Operation in Borno
Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnappers’ Informant, Recover Pistol in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8 of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a suspected kidnappers’ informant and recovered a pistol during an operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Yahaya Haruna, was arrested in the early hours of June 7 at Mungi village following intelligence linking him to criminal elements operating in the area.
According to the sources, troops of Sub-Sector 81 deployed at Gyambwas carried out the operation at about 12:15 a.m. after receiving credible information on the suspect’s alleged activities.
The sources said a search conducted at the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of one pistol believed to be connected to criminal operations.
“Acting on intelligence, troops arrested the suspect and conducted a search of his house, during which one pistol was recovered,” the sources said.
They added that the suspect and the recovered weapon were taken into custody for further investigation.
Security officials said preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the suspect’s alleged links with kidnapping syndicates and determine the source of the recovered firearm.
They noted that efforts were also being intensified to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at disrupting kidnapping networks and dismantling criminal support structures across Plateau State.
Authorities urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information that could assist ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other forms of criminality.
Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnappers’ Informant, Recover Pistol in Plateau
Mali Offers Multi-Billion CFA Rewards for Information on Wanted Terrorist Leaders
By: Zagazola Makama
The Malian government has announced financial rewards running into billions of CFA francs for information leading to the capture or neutralisation of some of the country’s most wanted terrorist leaders, as authorities intensify efforts to combat insurgency across the Sahel.
The move, approved under the leadership of military ruler Gen. Assimi Goïta, targets key figures accused of orchestrating attacks against civilians, security forces and state institutions.
According to official information reported by state media, a reward of two billion CFA francs has been placed on Iyad Ag Ghali, leader of the jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), while a reward of 1.5 billion CFA francs has been offered for information leading to the capture of Amadou Koufa, a prominent militant commander associated with Katiba Macina.
Several other leaders of armed groups operating in Mali and the wider Sahel region are also covered by the reward scheme, with varying sums attached to them.
The Malian authorities said the rewards would be paid to individuals who provide credible information leading to the location, arrest or neutralisation of the wanted suspects. Citizens were urged to cooperate with security agencies by sharing relevant intelligence.
The announcement comes amid renewed military operations against jihadist groups in northern and central Mali, where insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State have continued to launch attacks despite sustained counterterrorism campaigns.
Malian authorities have vowed to continue pursuing the leaders and support networks of armed groups until they are brought to justice.
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