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ICPC Chairman tasks traditional rulers, clerics on fight against corruption
ICPC Chairman tasks traditional rulers, clerics on fight against corruption
Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has urged traditional rulers, religious leaders and Civil Society Organisations to support government in fighting corruption in Nigeria.
Owosanoye made the remarks during a sensitisation dialogue with traditional rulers, religious leaders and civil society organisations on Tuesday in Osogbo.
The dialogue was tagged “the National Ethics, Constituency and Executive Tracking Initiative For Behavioural Change.”
Represented by AIG Olugbenga Adeyanju(rtd), a member of the commission, Owosonaye urged the leaders to deepen their partnership with the ICPC in diminishing corruption.
The ICPC boss, who described traditional rulers and religious leaders as character moulders and champions of integrity and national development, said they played crucial roles in the community development.
“As traditional rulers, royal fathers, custodians of traditional norms and values that project your communities and people as responsible people.
“As religious leaders, you, our Pastors and Imams, are not only spiritual guides but also moral compasses by which we measure the positive growth or otherwise of the society.
“As players in the civil society community, you are leaders in your own right with the task of standing as the voice of the voiceless to call attention of relevant authorities to the plight and conditions of the ordinary people of our rural communities, he said.
You have followership, you have influence and command respect.
“Use your good offices in building a better Nigeria for all of us. Use them to bring about enduring positive behavioural change amongst our people,” he said.
In his remarks, the ICPC Resident Commissioner, Mr Demola Bakare, said the sensitisation dialogue was to create more awareness on the behavioral reorientation.
Bakere said this would culminate in the culture of national values toward engendering the desired change in the society.
He said the commission started tracking government-funded projects sine 2019 and the exercise was still ongoing.
He said the design and implementation of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP) launched by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2020, was aimed at imbibing moral values in Nigerians.
Traditional rulers, religious leaders, as well as civil society organisation at the event also called on Nigerians to support the commission in the fight against corruption in the country.
ICPC Chairman tasks traditional rulers, clerics on fight against corruption
One Killed as Ebonyi Communal Clash Rekindles
By: Zagazola Makama
The Ebonyi State Police Command says one person has been killed in renewed hostilities between Enyimagu and Ekpoamaka communities in Ikwo Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the decades-long crisis between the two communities, which had been dormant for some time, flared up again on Saturday evening.
The Nigerian Army troops and other security agencies were swiftly deployed to restore order.
On Sunday morning, security personnel discovered the corpse of an unidentified elderly man with multiple bullet wounds at Odumewu, Enyimagu axis.
He was said to have engaged the security forces in a gun battle before being shot dead.
The military also recovered firearms and ammunition from the deceased, believed to be a mercenary hired by one of the warring communities.
The body has been deposited at Rim Hospital Mortuary, Achara, while more security teams have been deployed for intensive patrol as the situation remains tense.
One Killed as Ebonyi Communal Clash Rekindles
Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued three travellers along the Funtua–Gusau road.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that suspected armed bandits had ambushed a white Golf 3 Wagon at Marabar Bangori.
The vehicle, driven by Sadi Ahmed, with passengers Ibrahim Umar (a.k.a Dan’iya), and Babangida Yusuf, 45, all of Yankara town, was transporting tomatoes from Funtua to Yankara when the gunmen opened fire.
Security forces were swiftly mobilized which engaged the bandits in a tactical exchange of fire, forcing them to flee into the bush.
All three occupants were rescued unhurt.
Security forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Three Along Funtua–Gusau Road
Two Killed, Two Injured in Yobe Communal Clash Over Land Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons have been killed and two others seriously injured following a violent clash between residents of Azare and Zango villages in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, when a mob from Azare village, armed with dangerous weapons, attacked Zango villagers on their farmlands over a protracted land dispute.
The deceased were identified as Sani Makeri, and Abdullahi Majitta, both of Zango village.
The sources said two other victims sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Bara.
The sources added that investigation has commenced to ensure all those involved are brought to justice.
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