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GOC Calls for Support of NIN

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GOC Calls for Support of NIN

By: Michael Mike

The General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Nigerian Army / Land Component Commander, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has affirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) is a critical national project that must be supported to succeed.

According to Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Major Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, he made the call when the State Coordinator, National Identification Management Commission (NIMC), Rivers State, Mr Bob-manuel Ibiba Agala paid him a working visit at his office in Port Harcourt, Barracks, Rivers State.

The GOC, while welcoming the team, acknowledged the importance of the project to the nation. This, he said, would assist the nation tremendously in checkmating the population, knowing the movement of the citizenry in and out of the country, as well as checking the level of crime and criminality in the society.

Major General Abdussalam used the medium to appreciate the State Coordinator for establishing an office in the Barracks.

This, he stated, had eased the pains troops and their families have been going through in a bid to get registered.

The GOC further stated that with NIMC domiciled in the Barracks, going forward, there would be the need to enforce “Operation show your NIN as a requirement for having access into the Barracks”.

He spoke of the Division’s support to NIMC to enable the commission to discharge its constitutional responsibilities effectively.

This, he said, was demonstrated when the Division provided an office space for NIMC to operate in the barracks.

Earlier, the Rivers State Coordinator, Mr Bob-manuel Agala, while appreciating the GOC for the warmth reception, accorded him and his team, added that the Division has demonstrated the much-needed support to the commission.

The State Coordinator further stated that the Commission is saddled with the responsibility of keeping the database of all Nigerian citizens. Hence, the advocacy to the barracks, having seen that troops of the NA have little or no time to be registered due to operational engagements.

This, he said, informed the decision of the commission to bring her services closer to the Barracks community for easy enrollment.

He urged all to endeavour to register as this has huge benefits.

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.

The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.

According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.

They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.

The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.

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Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

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Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.

The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.

They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.

They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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Security Operatives Repel Attack in Benue Community Over Land Dispute

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Security Operatives Repel Attack in Benue Community Over Land Dispute

By Zagazola Makama

Security operatives have repelled an attack on Okpute Ainuette community in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State following a renewed land dispute with a neighbouring community.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 9:15 a.m. on May 2 when armed men, suspected to be from a community in Obi Local Government Area, invaded the area.

The sources disclosed that operatives swiftly responded to a distress call and mobilised to the scene, where they engaged the attackers in a gun duel.

According to the sources, the assailants fled into nearby bushes after being overpowered by superior firepower.

They added that no casualty was recorded during the encounter.

The sources further said security teams have commenced combing operations in surrounding bushes to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.

They noted that additional deployments have been made to reinforce ongoing operations in the area, with efforts focused on restoring calm and preventing further clashes between the communities.

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