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House Committee Lauds NSCDC on Protection of Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
House Committee Lauds NSCDC on Protection of Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
By: Michael Mike
The House of Representatives member and Chairman of the Special Ad hoc Committee on Oil theft, Hon. Ado Doguwa has commended the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps; Dr Ahmed Audi for providing veritable leadership to the Corps, noting that under Audi led administration, there has been innumerable achievements in combating oil theft through arrests of suspects for illegally oil dealings, pipeline vandalism, destruction of illegal local refineries amongst others.
Representing the Committee Chairman was his deputy, Hon. Sasi Oluwaseun Whingan, who said the commitment of the CG in delivering on the Corps Mandate despite his enormous tasks is worthy of note.
He further hinted that crude oil theft has become a worrisome challenge hence all stakeholders must work assiduously to eradicate the menace which has negatively affected the nation’s economy.
Speaking at the NSCDC National Headquarters during a courtesy visit alongside 8 other members of the committee; the Honourable House of Representatives member affirmed that Nigeria’s National Security Strategy (NNSS) document 2019 assigned the responsibility of protecting critical national assets to the NSCDC and as such the Corps as the lead agency in this regards must design technological approach to safeguarding the CNAI with the support of all critical stakeholders.
He decried the non-functional 5,000 kilometres oil pipeline and closure of some companies due to oil theft as spelt out by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Alhaji Mele Kyari and the Presidential Special Investigative Panel on Oil theft/losses in Nigeria.
While assuring the CG of the lawmakers’ support in fulfilment of the NSCDC mandate, he charged the Corps to develop a comprehensive review of the sector, audit and evaluation of risk assessment urging that the NSCDC must continue to collaborate with security agencies and reputable stakeholders to sustain CNAI protection and designate roles and responsibilities to all stakeholders.
In his response, the CG appreciated the visit of the committee which he described as a fact-finding mission to affirm the true state of the Corps.
Audi said that the NSCDC has been making extraordinary impacts in the discharge of its statutory mandate in protecting CNAI with the support of the Military and other stakeholders.
He said the National Security Document 2019 page 28, explained the NSCDC’s Prosecutorial powers to arrest, investigate and in addition, prosecute suspects for their involvement in oil theft.
The CG noted that while carrying out the anti-vandalism war across the nation, over 600 suspects have been arrested while over 200 of them have been prosecuted according to the extant laws in the last two years.
He however appealed to the members of the House of Representatives to consider an increase in budgetary allocation of the Corps to assist in the procurement of a Ballistic Super Water Resistant Boat as this would help in combating the menace and conspiracy of the oil cartels.
“The Corps in its renewed vigour has developed both Kinetic and non-kinetic approaches and measures as response mechanisms to emerging situations so far; let me further express assurances that such measures put in place would enhance positivity just like the recent arrest of 23 suspects in 3000 Metric Tone capacity Vessel while on a joint operations with Tantitta Surveillance Security Company,” the CG said.
House Committee Lauds NSCDC on Protection of Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
Troops rescue two abducted victims, recover terrorists’ motorcycles in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued two abducted victims and recovered two motorcycles belonging to terrorists during a counter-terrorism operation in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The troops, deployed for counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations in the state, encountered an armed terrorist group while conducting routine security operations in the area.
The troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to flee in disarray into the surrounding terrain.
During a subsequent search and clearance operation along the terrorists’ escape route, the troops rescued two male victims who had earlier been abducted along the Dandume–Damari axis.
The troops also recovered two motorcycles reportedly used by the terrorists to conduct their criminal activities.
The rescued victims are currently receiving necessary care and assessment before being reunited with their families.
Troops have maintained a heightened state of vigilance in the general area to safeguard local communities and prevent further attacks and criminal activities along critical transit corridors.
The operation forms part of the ongoing efforts by Operation FANSAN YAMMA to disrupt terrorist and bandit networks and restore lasting peace across the North-West.
Troops rescue two abducted victims, recover terrorists’ motorcycles in Katsina
Troops rescue 23 abducted civilians, foil kidnapping attempt in Zamfara
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 23 abducted civilians and foiled a separate kidnapping attempt during operations in Zamfara State.
The operations were conducted as part of ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-banditry efforts to disrupt criminal groups operating across the state.
In Anka Local Government Area, troops on combat patrol around the outskirts of Wuya Town encountered a group of terrorists and successfully secured the release of 23 kidnapped civilians.
The victims comprised three adult males and 20 females. Preliminary debriefing revealed that they were abducted from Gummi Local Government Area and had been held in captivity for about three weeks.
The rescued victims are currently receiving medical attention and other necessary support before being reunited with their families.
In a separate operation in Bungudu Local Government Area, troops responded to intelligence indicating that armed bandits had infiltrated Dankurmi Town with the intention of abducting residents.
The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the attackers in a heavy firefight.
The superior firepower of the troops forced the bandits to retreat without succeeding in abducting any civilian.
According to security sources, traces of blood were subsequently discovered along the terrorists’ withdrawal route, indicating that some of the attackers may have sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter.
Troops have maintained a strong presence in the area and are continuing operations to track the fleeing terrorists.
The latest successes further demonstrate the sustained efforts of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to rescue abducted citizens, disrupt bandit networks and restore security across Zamfara State.
Troops rescue 23 abducted civilians, foil kidnapping attempt in Zamfara
Troops rescue two female kidnap victims in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued two female kidnap victims after suspected bandits invaded a farmland in Ajodomodo Village, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, when the suspected bandits reportedly invaded the farmland and abducted the two victims before fleeing the area.
Troops of the 21 Battalion Quick Reaction Force swiftly responded to the incident and pursued the fleeing criminals along their withdrawal route towards Agbodakodo Forest.
According to sources the pressure from the troops forced the abductors to abandon the victims in the forest.
The victims, identified as 15-year-old Miss Mohammed Rahinat and Mrs Hassanatu Mohammed, 30, were subsequently rescued unharmed.
The two women were evacuated to the 21 Battalion Medical Reception Station for medical attention and further assessment.
The military said troops have continued operations in the area to track the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks on farming communities.
The rescue illustrates the importance of rapid military response and timely information sharing in countering kidnapping and other criminal activities in rural communities.
Troops rescue two female kidnap victims in Kogi
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