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Gun trucks Not for Law Abiding Citizens but Criminal Elements- Audi

Gun trucks Not for Law Abiding Citizens but Criminal Elements- Audi
By: Michael Mike
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi has told his men that human rights of all law-abiding Nigerians must be respected, insisting that gun trucks are not acquired to shoot at good civilians but only criminal elements.
The instruction was given on Thursday by the CG at the commissioning of three newly acquired gun trucks by the NSCDC Federal Capital Territory Command and the unveiling of the Special Tactical Squad of the command.
He noted that Nigeria was passing through a period of conflicts which required rugged solutions, hence the need for gun trucks.
He said: “As we all know, Nigeria is passing through asymmetric conflict which requires a rugged solution. The commissioning of these gun trucks is one of the strategic ways and methods of providing solutions to this present challenge.”
Audi warned officers against using the gun trucks to intimidate or harass civilians, insisting that the human rights of every Nigerian must be respected.
He said: “These gun trucks must not be used for the harassment or intimidation of civilians. They must not be used for molestation. You must respect fundamental human rights. These gun trucks should only be used for those idiots who have deprived Nigerians of sleep. You must carry out all these instructions with sister agencies.”
The Commandant of the FCT Command, Olusola Odumosu appreciated Audi for supporting the command with the gun trucks and facilitating the training and retraining of the Squad over the last eight weeks.
Odumosu stated that the command was now positioned to face crimes and criminality head-log in the FCT, adding that “the tactical squad will be strategically positioned within the territory to get rid of criminals.”
“As a command, we will continue to do all that it takes to rid the FCT of criminal elements.”
The commandant, however, appealed to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike to support the command with more equipment and gadgets to help carry out their duties effectively.
Odumosu appealed, “It may interest you to know that for the corps to be properly positioned for enhanced service delivery, the FCT command needs more operational vehicles, motorcycles, communication gadgets, protective wears and other vital equipment to properly and effectively function.
“The need for effective coverage of various suburbs in the six Area Councils necessitated the above requests.”
He also solicited that relevant departments at the FCT Administration renovate and put the command back in shape.
Wike, who was represented by the Director, Department of Security Services, FCTA, Adamu Gwari pledged support for the command while urging the squad to be at their best.
He said, ‘Wike is ever ready to support our security agencies for optimum performance. To the trained squad, make judicious use of this equipment and contribute your quota to the safety and security of the territory. We want to see the products of your efforts where residents will sleep with their eyes closed. Protect the critical infrastructure of the FCT against vandals.
Earlier, the CG commissioned a newly built furnished accommodation in Kwali Area Council, FCT donated by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Danladi Chiya.
Gun trucks Not for Law Abiding Citizens but Criminal Elements- Audi
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Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks

Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has cautioned against provoking armed groups in Katsina State after a peace deal was struck between terrorists and residents of Faskari Local Government Area.
The comments come amid recent peace meeting held on Sunday in Faskari between residents, local traditional leaders, and a wanted bandit kingpin, Ado Alero, alongside dozens of armed herders.
Recall that a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, earlier declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, had reportedly accepted a peace deal in Katsina State.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, in a post on his X handle on Sunday disclosed that Garwa turned up in Hayin Gada community, Faskari Local Government Area, presenting himself as an advocate of dialogue.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi warned that any attempt to attack the armed groups could reignite violence in the state.
“Some people who don’t want peace, will provoke them again by attacking them. It’s very important to educate them that they are used by capitalising on their ignorance and zeal to vengeance,” Gumi wrote.
Gumi warns against provoking terrorists amid peace talks
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Police launch manhunt for man who stabbed woman to death in Yobe

Police launch manhunt for man who stabbed woman to death in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Yobe has launched a manhunt for one Bello Manu of Chirawa village in Bade Local Government Area, who allegedly stabbed a woman to death on suspicion of witchcraft.
Sources said that on Sept. 13 at about 1520hrs, the police received a report from one resident of Chirawa village that Manu accused one Aisha Umaru, aged 40, of bewitching his son.
“Based on the suspicion, the suspect used a knife to stab the woman on the chest, inflicting severe injuries.
“The victim was rushed to the Specialist Hospital, Gashua, where a medical doctor confirmed her dead. After an autopsy, the corpse was released to her parents for burial,”said the sources.
The sources further disclosed that the suspect fled immediately after committing the crime, adding that police operatives had intensified efforts to track him down and ensure he faced justice.
The security sources urged members of the public to desist from taking the law into their own hands, and to promptly report suspicions or grievances to law enforcement agencies for proper investigation.
Police launch manhunt for man who stabbed woman to death in Yobe
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Bandits ambush NSCDC personnel in katsina, kill one

Bandits ambush NSCDC personnel in katsina, kill one
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits ambushed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) along Yantumaki–Danmusa road on Friday.
The incident occurred at Dafa village at about 5 p.m., leaving one officer, CCA Adamu Abdullah, 37, dead.
Four other NSCDC personnel sustained injuries in the attack. They include DSC Abdullah Usman, 40, ASC Dikko Sabiu, 42, ASC Haruna Bello, 35, and CCA Kabir Dalhatu, 29.
Sources said the victims were attached to Operation Sharan Daji and were on transit when the bandits struck.
On receiving the report, security personnel from Danmusa mobilised patrol teams to the scene. The injured officers were evacuated to General Hospital, Dutsinma, for treatment, while their Hilux vehicle was recovered.
Bandits ambush NSCDC personnel in katsina, kill one
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