Plateau: Man injured in Barkin Ladi during altercation with a Fulani Man

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have responded to an assault incident in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, where a resident sustained injuries following an altercation with another individual.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on June 18 at Yelwa Village in Barkin Ladi LGA.

According to the sources, troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41 Gashish, were deployed to the area after receiving information that a local resident, identified as Mr Morgan Dauda, had been attacked during an argument.

The sources said the suspect, identified as Umar, allegedly assaulted the victim with a machete following a disagreement that reportedly stemmed from a minor dispute.

Upon arrival at the scene, troops found the victim with machete-inflicted injuries, while the suspect had fled before security personnel reached the location.

The injured victim was immediately evacuated by troops to a nearby clinic, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.

Security authorities said efforts were ongoing to track down and apprehend the suspect for further investigation and possible prosecution.

“The prompt intervention by troops ensured that the victim received urgent medical attention, while efforts have commenced to arrest the fleeing suspect,” a security source said.

Operation Enduring Peace reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security across Plateau State and urged residents to resolve disputes through lawful and peaceful means.

They also appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could assist in the arrest of the suspect and other criminal elements operating within communities.

Authorities assured residents that necessary measures were being taken to prevent any breakdown of law and order arising from the incident.

Plateau: Man injured in Barkin Ladi during altercation with a Fulani Man

Tinubu grants six month tenure extension to customs CG, Adeniyi

By: Zagazola Makama

President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, to enable him consolidate ongoing reforms in the service.

This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.

The extension, which takes immediate effect, will run until February 2027, following the expiration of the current extension on Aug. 1, 2026.

According to the statement, the decision is aimed at ensuring the full implementation of the National Single Window project and facilitating an orderly succession process within the service.

It added that during the transition period, the Comptroller-General, working with the Nigeria Customs Service Board, would oversee the promotion of eligible officers to the rank of Comptroller of Customs.

He is also expected to supervise the compulsory retirement of officers who have attained 60 years of age or have served 35 years in the service, in line with extant public service regulations.

Adeniyi, an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, joined the Nigeria Customs Service in the late 1980s and rose through the ranks over the years.

He was appointed Deputy Comptroller in 2012, Comptroller in 2017, Assistant Comptroller-General in 2020, and Acting Deputy Comptroller-General in January 2023 before his appointment as Comptroller-General in June 2023 by President Tinubu.

The Presidency said the extension reflects confidence in his leadership and ongoing reforms aimed at modernising the Nigeria Customs Service.

Tinubu grants six month tenure extension to customs CG, Adeniyi

Troops Engage Suspected Pipeline Vandals in Rivers, Launch Manhunt

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force South-South under Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have launched a manhunt for suspected pipeline vandals following an attack on a gas pipeline in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Security sources said the operation followed intelligence gathered from a drone patrol at about 11:55 p.m. on June 17, which detected suspected vandalism activities around the Odua general area of the local government.

Acting on the intelligence, troops of the 16 Brigade Garrison and 5 Battalion swiftly mobilised to the scene under the leadership of their respective commanders.

The sources disclosed that the troops made contact with armed suspects believed to be involved in pipeline vandalism.

During the encounter, the suspects reportedly detonated explosive devices, causing damage to a section of a gas pipeline before fleeing the area.

The troops have since commenced a search operation to track down and apprehend the suspects, while efforts are ongoing to secure the affected facility and prevent further acts of sabotage.

Military authorities reiterated their commitment to protecting critical national assets and warned criminal elements involved in economic sabotage to desist or face the full weight of the law.

Troops Engage Suspected Pipeline Vandals in Rivers, Launch Manhunt