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IG warns constabularies against unethical behaviors
IG warns constabularies against unethical behaviors
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The inspector General of Police Usman Baba has warned constabularies also known as community police officers against unethical behaviors that would bring odium to the force.
He said that those recruited under the local constabulary laws as community police men were not regular police which is why they should not go about committing atrocities under the guise of being members of the Nigerian police force.
While flagging off a two days workshop for 300 community policing stake holders in the north east zone of the country in Maiduguri on Wednesday, the IG said that the introduction of community Policing will ease the many gaps in the entire policing system in the country.
The IG who was represented at a training workshop for stakeholders on community policing in Maiduguri by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Mohammed Zannah said that the workshop, which is being organized across the six geopolitical zones of the country, is designed to deepen the implementation of the Community Policing Model following its approval and adoption by the Federal Government in tbe year 2020 as the internal security strategy of the country.
His words: “I wish to, particularly, note that since the commencement of the phased implementation of the Community Policing Project in Nigeria, lots of grounds have been covered.
” These include the recruitment, training, kitting, and deployment of Community
Policing Officers across the country as well as the basic training of strategic actors and stakeholders in the community policing implementation process.
“As a nation, and for us as the lead law enforcement agency in Nigeria, Community Policing is undoubtedly the way to go in the drive to effectively address the complex and challenging dynamics of crime, and mitigate the challenges associated with our current and emerging internal security realities.
” I am, therefore, excited to note that the Community Policing strategy, as approved by the Federal Government, is gradually taking roots in Nigeria and is being warmly embraced by our most strategic partners, the Nigerian people.
” Public trust, consent, and partnership are historically, the foundations upon which effective policing rests and these are the principles that drive the community policing approach to internal security management. It is not a new lexicon in policing practice.
” Indeed, it is a time-tested, law enforcement Model that focuses on sharing the responsibility of communal safety and security with the citizens through the adoption of the well-founded principle of partnership between the police and the citizens they serve. towards mutually identifying security threats and building trust and synergy in solving them. “
The IG noted that Community Policing is cost-effective and an all-society approach to management of fear of crime and security threats even as it strengthens the bond between the Police institution and the citizens in confronting the common enemies who are the criminal elements existing within us, and who are bent on altering our values for peace, safety and security.
He called on constabularies to continue to operate within the limits of the laws adding that the Federal Government adopted the Model and provided funds for its implementation accordingly.
“I am delighted to note that the deepening of the practice in Nigeria has galvanized public support for the Nigeria Police, bridged communication gap which has been a factor in the less-than-optimal citizens and Police relationship and aided fundamentally in enhancing our capacity to generate and utilize actionable human intelligence towards stabilizing the internal security order.
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“In building on the gains of the Model, it is imperative that we continue to empower the strategic stakeholders in the implementation process with a view to refreshing and broadening their knowledge and jointly evaluate where we are and where we hope to be within specified time frame in the Project implementation process. This is the primary object of this Workshop.” said the IG.
The police chief stated that the expected outcomes of this workshop, therefore, are for the Community Policing Officers to be sufficiently exposed to quality knowledge on the community policing strategy with a view to acquiring the right leadership frame that will further deepen the implementation of the initiative at local levels across the country.
“At this juncture, it is pertinent that I again clarify that Community Policing Officers are not regular police operatives. They are recruited under the Supernumerary Police provisions of the Nigeria Police Act and are expected to voluntarily serve their local communities by complementing the Nigeria Police in guaranteeing community safety.
“They are to operate under the guidance of the local Police Divisions and the ethical and professional standards associated with the Force.
” This clarification is vital as we have of recent recorded incidences in which such Community Policing Officers
misconstrued their status, and the limitations, their authorities and functions to embarrass the Federal Government and the Force by advancing unjustifiable requests or behaving in unruly manner.
“While the brains behind such misconducts were promptly identified and dealt with in line with the ethical standards that they are bound by, I consider it essential that I utilize this forum to sound a note of warning to Community Policing Officers to appreciate that their actions should be driven by patriotism and privileges as the Force leadership will continue to isolate and firmly deal with any of them that attempts to destabilise the implementation process and gains of the Community Policing initiative of the Federal Government.”
Also speaking Governor Babagana Zulum noted that community Policing has been recognized as the best way to solve internal security challenges.
Zulum who was represented by the secretary to the state government Usman Jida Shua called for a partnership between the community Policing system and the state government so that adequate intelligence can be received by all parties.
He said that a peace deal has been signed by all the political parties represented in the state adding that the public must be more proactive in ensuring that the peace of the state is maintained at all times.
Also present at the occasion were the chairman of Gazali Consult, Mahdi Gazali, chair of the occasion Alhaji Gambo Gubio, Commissioners of Police of Borno and Yobe states respectively and police officers and men from all the north Eastern states of the federation.
IG warns constabularies against unethical behaviors
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunners in Plateau State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested two suspected gunrunners during a sting operation in Bokkos Town, Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Mr. Kenneth Mayas, 31, and Mr. Bulus Yilfo, 60, were apprehended at a hideout in White House Hotel on Friday while attempting to procure an AK-47 rifle for N1.45 million.
Both suspects hail from Forop District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
During the operation, troops recovered the cash sum of N1.45 million from the suspects, who are believed to be part of a larger criminal syndicate.
The sources said the arrested suspects and the recovered money are currently in custody for interrogation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
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Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings
. Deploy new skills, tools across airports operations, Marwa charges officers
By: Michael Mike
Selected Commanders and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have undergone series of trainings in Advance Passenger Information System (API) and Passenger Targeting/ Intelligence Gathering as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen NDLEA’s operational efficiency at the country’s major airports.
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, which facilitated the trainings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire and Abuja, the workshops were designed to enhance the capacity of the Agency’s Commands at Airports to target and intercept high-risk passengers, cargo and mail, to help combat illicit drug trafficking. They will also help to facilitate communication and coordination between countries of origin, transit and destination in order to destabilise illicit cross-border flows and criminal networks.
While the Commander of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Strategic Command of NDLEA, ACGN Usman Ali Wadar and his counterpart at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, CN Mohammed Ajiya participated in the six-day training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 13 other officers drawn from the MMIA and NAIA Commands took part in the five-day training that held in Abuja. They are all expected to impact the knowledge and skills acquired during the sessions on their other colleagues.
The trainings were funded by the European Union, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States under the AIRCOP Airport Communication Project, implemented by the UNODC.
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the facilitators: Ms. Fabienne Russel of UNODC and Anderson Leme Siqueira of Brazilian Customs Administration for taking their time to be in Abuja for the training after the engagement in Abidjan.
He equally praised the two NDLEA Commanders and other officers who participated in the Abijan and Abuja training sessions for their interest and commitment. He charged them to immediately reflect the new skills and tools in their operations across the international airports in the country.
Femi Babafemi
Director, Media & Advocacy
NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja
Friday 20th December 2024 Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings
. Deploy new skills, tools across airports operations, Marwa charges officers
Selected Commanders and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have undergone series of trainings in Advance Passenger Information System (API) and Passenger Targeting/ Intelligence Gathering as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen NDLEA’s operational efficiency at the country’s major airports.
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, which facilitated the trainings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire and Abuja, the workshops were designed to enhance the capacity of the Agency’s Commands at Airports to target and intercept high-risk passengers, cargo and mail, to help combat illicit drug trafficking.
They will also help to facilitate communication and coordination between countries of origin, transit and destination in order to destabilise illicit cross-border flows and criminal networks.
While the Commander of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Strategic Command of NDLEA, ACGN Usman Ali Wadar and his counterpart at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, CN Mohammed Ajiya participated in the six-day training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 13 other officers drawn from the MMIA and NAIA Commands took part in the five-day training that held in Abuja. They are all expected to impact the knowledge and skills acquired during the sessions on their other colleagues.
The trainings were funded by the European Union, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States under the AIRCOP Airport Communication Project, implemented by the UNODC.
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the facilitators: Ms. Fabienne Russel of UNODC and Anderson Leme Siqueira of Brazilian Customs Administration for taking their time to be in Abuja for the training after the engagement in Abidjan.
He equally praised the two NDLEA Commanders and other officers who participated in the Abijan and Abuja training sessions for their interest and commitment. He charged them to immediately reflect the new skills and tools in their operations across the international airports in the country.
Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings
15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash of supremacy between rival terrorist factions has claimed the lives of 15 Boko Haram fighters, with five Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) members sustaining injuries.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the confrontation occurred when ISWAP launched a coordinated attack on Boko Haram fighters loyal to the Bakura Buduma faction.
The assault, aimed at asserting dominance, led to significant losses on the Boko Haram side, with ISWAP fighters seizing an undisclosed number of weapons during the confrontation.
The incident marks the latest in a series of violent infightings between the two groups, which have been engaged in a bitter rivalry over resources, territorial control, and influence in the Lake Chad region.
Sources said that the clashes have intensified in recent months as both groups seek to expand their foothold in the area with the Boko Haram faction already gaining upper hand against the ISWAP.
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