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FG Seeks Collaboration with UNODC on Skills Acquisition for Inmates
FG Seeks Collaboration with UNODC on Skills Acquisition for Inmates
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has appealed to the United Nation Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) to partner with the ministry on provision of skills acquisition to inmates at correctional facilities across the country.
The Minister made the appeal on Friday during a visit on him by the Country Representative of UNODC, Mr. Oliver Stolpe,
Tunji-Ojo said correctional facilities should be a Centre of Reformation of inmates, as indicated by the nomenclature of the facilities. He said the custodian facilities should not be seen as condemnation centres.
The Minister while making the passionate appeal, also implored the United Nations agency to always involved the ministry in its intervention across the services under it’s watch, in order to avoid duplications, which often breeds corruption.
He further allayed the fear of UNODC functionaries in Nigeria of their intervention not being politicised, assuring that he is not one of such politicians that engaged in that, stressing that he is not just a politician but a “Technopol (Techno Politician).”
He also assured the visiting UNODC team that as long as he remains the Minister in the Ministry of Interior, their intervention would surely be implemented with the objectives of the projects, averring that the President is interested in the country’s development, therefore there would be no room for duplication of responsibility by the agency and the ministry.
On the latest position on order given for the clearance of 200,000 passport applications backlog, he confirmed that “as of this morning (Friday) about 97,000 passports has been cleared and he assured Nigerians that 24,000 passports would be produced in a day, when the backlogs are cleared”.
The Minister also solicited the support of the organisation on advocacy, reorientation of Nigerians on their mind set about inmates after serving their jail term.
He pleaded for expansion of the collaboration to cover the six geopolitical zones in the country. Tunji-Ojo promised to inaugurate an inter- sectoral collaboration with ministries of Justice, Legal Aide’s Council, Judiciary and state governments for true federalism in the approach and also for Nigerians to achieve the real Renewed Hope Agenda of President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Minister thanked the UNODC for their interventions to Nigeria across many sectors, he pointed out that only UNODC goes into the interior of the country and intervenes where it is critically needed to improve the living condition of Nigerians
Earlier during the visit, the UNODC team leader Mr. Oliver Stolpe, congratulated the Minister for his well deserved appointment, he said they are in the ministry to see the area of collaboration and equally he enumerated areas the body has intervened.
Dignitaries in attendance are Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior,Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Directors in the Ministry, Aides to the Minister and team of the delegation.
FG Seeks Collaboration with UNODC on Skills Acquisition for Inmates
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed five members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two civilians in a deadly attack in Jangebe town, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on Friday afternoon when five CPG personnel, including their Unit Commander, went to assist in cultivating a farm on the outskirts of the village.
The victims were ambushed by the assailants while working on the farm and all five CPG members were shot dead. Two other civilians – a male and a female – working on a nearby farm were also killed during the assault.
Security sources said two pump-action rifles belonging to the CPG were stolen by the attackers.
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the fleeing bandits and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a suspected banditry attack on military camps located around Sabuwa and Faskari Local Government Areas, and intercepted an unidentified surveillance drone suspected to have been deployed by the criminals.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, when armed men on motorcycles were sighted moving suspiciously around Maiganguma village axis in the two LGAs.
According to security sources, a drone was simultaneously observed hovering over the general area of Dandume and Machika villages, particularly around the perimeters of the Operation Sharan Daji Camp and Machika Military Super Camp.
Troops stationed in the vicinity reportedly made inquiries across security formations to confirm whether the drone belonged to any friendly forces. All units, however, denied ownership or deployment of any drone in the area.
After a few minutes, the drone was seen maneuvering behind the Wori Rock and later re-emerged in the air, prompting patrol teams to open fire. The suspected operator reportedly flew the drone back towards Wori Rock, after which it vanished.
Troops gave chase to the motorcycle-riding suspects who fled into the bush, evading capture. No casualty was reported during the incident.
Security authorities said investigations were ongoing to identify the drone operators and uncover any surveillance or targeting plans linked to the suspected bandits.
Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
Bandits rustle cattle, injure two in Katsina; ambush police, damage patrol APC
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday stormed Unguwar Gada Village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, rustling an undisclosed number of cattle and injuring two villagers in the process.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the attackers, who struck at about 12:45 a.m., fled with the stolen livestock through Rereji Village in neighbouring Malumfashi LGA.
During the raid, the assailants shot two residents identified as Sani Yau, and Umar Shamsu, both of whom sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Malumfashi for medical attention.
Police personnel and other joint forces respond to the incident. However, the bandits laid an ambush for the security operatives and opened fire on them.
In the course of the attack, the front tyres of the police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were destroyed, and its engine also sustained significant damage, rendering the vehicle immobile.
Security forces have intensified patrols in the area and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
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