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EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION, CRITICAL TO SECURITY AGENCIES
EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION, CRITICAL TO SECURITY AGENCIES
…GOC 6 Division Re-Echoes, As Commissioner of Police Visits
By: Jonah Danjuma
The criticality of effective collaboration among security agencies has been emphasized, particularly in a joint and complex operating environment that the security agencies navigate in the Niger Delta Region (NDR). The General Officer Commanding (GOC ), 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Jamal Abdussalam has today 22 October 2024, emphasized this when the newly posted Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala paid him a courtesy call at Headquarters, 6 Division, Port Harcourt Barracks.
Major General Abdussalam disclosed that Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is a key partner to the NA, adding that if NPF couldn’t contain a situation, that’s when the NA would be called upon to deploy men and equipment. He further stressed that if the NPF didn’t succeed, it means all other security agencies have failed, maintaining that all the agencies are working for a common goal. The failure of one is the failure of all, stressing that if there is crisis in Rivers State, all the security agencies would be blamed, when there is peace, all will take the credit. He called on all security agencies to continue to synergise and cooperate with the NPF in discharging their responsibilities in the NDR.
The GOC stated that collaboration with other security agencies is part of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja command philosophy, which placed emphasis on joint environment. This, he said is a mandate from COAS to collaborate with other security agencies, while assuring the newly posted Commissioner of Police that 6 Division under his watch will continue on the trajectory of collaboration with the NPF to effectively secure Rivers State. He urged commanders of various formations and units to continue to synergise and collaborate with the NPF.
Earlier, while marking his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala thanked the GOC for his support to the command. He added that the visit to Headquarters 6 Division was basically to seek for more collaboration and support from the GOC and also tap from his wealth of experience as one of the senior military commanders in the State.
CP Mustapha disclosed that he was posted to the Rivers State at trying time and without the cooperation of other security agencies, most especially the NA, it will be difficult to achieve parity in the operating environment. He also expressed his appreciation to the GOC, and pledged effective collaboration with the NA in the State.
CP Bala reiterated his commitment to work with the NA under the leadership of the GOC, urging that he should considered as one of NA officers posted to work under the GOC. He reassured the GOC of maximum support and cooperation to enable security agencies effectively navigate the complex operating environment in Rivers State.
EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION, CRITICAL TO SECURITY AGENCIES
Bandits abduct four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 11:30 a.m., when the victims were working on their farms on the outskirts of Tudun Moriki.
The bandits, who came armed, seized the farmers at gunpoint and whisked them away to an unknown destination.
One of the victims was identified as Salisu Ado, while the others have not been named at press time.
Confirming the incident, the Zamfara State Police Command said it had received the report from Moriki Division and had commenced efforts with other security agencies to rescue the abducted persons.
Bandits abduct four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zamfara
Again, Bandits abduct 12 persons in Zamfara community amidst peace truce
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted 12 persons in Godai village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 3:41 a.m., when the gunmen stormed the community, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee in different directions.
In the process, 12 persons were abducted and taken toward Gyado Forest.
Confirming the incident, the Zamfara State Police Command said it received a distress call from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bukkuyum Division and immediately deployed personnel to the area.
Sources said that military high command have been alerted while efforts have been intensified to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Again, Bandits abduct 12 persons in Zamfara community amidst peace truce
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Despite peace deal, bandits abduct 40 worshippers during early morning prayers in Tsafe, Zamfara
Despite peace deal, bandits abduct 40 worshippers during early morning prayers in Tsafe, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Barely a day after reports of peace deals in parts of the North West, armed bandits struck again on Monday morning, abducting about 40 worshippers from a mosque in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama gathered from community sources that the attack occurred during dawn prayers at about 5:30 a.m., when the gunmen stormed the mosque, surrounded it, and whisked away the worshippers at gunpoint.
Local sources disclosed that the abductors later moved the captives into the forests around the Gohori axis in Tsafe.
The incident has thrown the rural community into confusion and despair, coming at a time when local leaders and some armed groups in Katsina and neighbouring states had reportedly entered into truces aimed at reducing attacks.
The attack pointed at the fragility of ongoing peace arrangements in the region, where heavily armed groups continue to operate with impunity despite dialogue initiatives.
“The bandits have no command, structure and control. You can negotiate with bandits in Katsina while they continue to strike in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Kaduna State, a local source told Zagazola.
As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation from security authorities in Zamfara State.
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