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Insecurity: Interior Minister Harps on Synergy between Military and Paramilitary
Insecurity: Interior Minister Harps on Synergy between Military and Paramilitary
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reiterated the imperative of fostering closer collaboration between the military and paramilitary forces to bolster national security efforts.
The Minister said this on Thursday while receiving the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.
The Minister while expressing gratitude for the ongoing support from the Armed Forces, emphasized the pivotal role played by military personnel in assisting agencies under his Ministry during various operations.
He also stressed the need to bridge existing gaps between the military and the Ministry, advocating seamless intelligence sharing and resource allocation to effectively counter emerging threats.
Highlighting key areas of collaboration, the Minister emphasized the importance of training initiatives, particularly for personnel of the Nigeria immigration Service (NIS) stationed at border checkpoints, and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) tasked with safeguarding the nation’s forest.
He, however, advocated for a memorandum of understanding to facilitate coordination and operational assistance between agencies under the Ministry and the Nigerian military.
He said: “There are numerous responsibilities that I believe the nitty-gritty can be worked out in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our agencies and the Nigerian military, encompassing equipment, training (which entails know-how), and other operational assistance.
“I want it to be your legacy, my legacy, and above all, the legacy of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that the military and the Nigeria Immigration Service were able to synergize and protect our border in such a way that any internal threat can be contained internally.”
General Musa commended the Minister for his proactive initiatives that have contributed to the Ministry’s progress since assuming office.
He reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to supporting the Ministry in its mandate to enhance internal security, stressing the importance of unity between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Interior in addressing contemporary security challenges.
He said: “I want to assure you that the armed forces is fully with you. The Ministry of Defence, and the Ministry of Interior are one and the same.
“Those days, the Defence came in because we were fighting conventional warfares, mostly country to country but now, the fight is within. We are fighting unknown actors -people you don’t know about. That makes it very critical. And, that’s why I want to assure you that we are going to collaborate with you,” he said.
Key government officials, including the Permanent Secretary, Directors, and Chief Executives of various security agencies, were in attendance.
The session also paid tribute to soldiers who recently sacrificed their lives while on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State.
Insecurity: Interior Minister Harps on Synergy between Military and Paramilitary
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Borno State Government To Allocate 113 Hectares Of Land to Estate Developers For Various Projects
Borno State Government To Allocate 113 Hectares Of Land to Estate Developers For Various Projects
By: Halima Abatcha
The Borno State government plans to allocate 113 hectares of land to private developers to address the pressing need for affordable housing and economic city in the State.
This decision was announced by the Executive Secretary Borno Geographic Information Service during a meeting with Green Path Development.
Briefing the Private Developers, Engr. Bababe said, the land, part of a larger 2000-hectare area near the newly flagged-off Maiduguri Ring road, will be used to construct 1000 houses.
According to him this initiative aligns with Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s urban renewal agenda which prioritizes the revitalization of urban spaces and the improvement of living conditions for residents across Borno State.
By targeting the construction of 1000 houses Engr. Bababe added, the government aims to provide housing solutions that are accessible to a wider segment of the population, thereby mitigating the housing challenges faced by many residents in the state.
He further charged Green Path Development to submit detailed project proposals for review and approval by the government and also urged them to consider the cultural aspects of Maiduguri and design projects that resonate with the local culture.
The Group managing Director Green Path Development Dr. Babagana Mohammed, applauded Governor Zulum for engaging the private sector by allocating them land to construct 1000 houses.
He expressed dedication to delivering top-notch housing solutions using high-quality materials, implementing modern construction techniques, and ensuring compliance with local building codes and land regulations within the agreed-upon timeframe while meeting the needs and expectations of the community.
Contributing, Architect Mustapha Gambomi, Engr. Abubakar Sandabe and Mr. Lanre elaborated on their approach, which involves conducting thorough site assessments, designing layouts that optimize space and functionality, and assured to consider other factors while executing the project.
Borno State Government To Allocate 113 Hectares Of Land to Estate Developers For Various Projects
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim At Bauchi/Plateau Border
By: Our Reporter
Troops of Operation Safe Haven on Thursday, May 8 (correct the date), rescued a kidnap victim, Bala Musa, from a terrorists haven at Bulli village along the Bauch/Plateau states border.
The troops, responding to a distress call by locals, swooped on the the terrorists in a decisive operation to clear the adjoining communities along the border of all terrorists and other criminals.
They swooped on the Bulli high ground along the Gindiri (Plateau) – Lere (in Tafawa-Bakewa LGA) road along the border in swift response to a distress call and tip by a local who had sighted one of the terrorists buying food items at a nearby village, Bulli.
The Tunri high ground, Bulli and other adjoining communities have constituted dreaded flashpoints of the gunmen and other criminals terrorizing the Bauchi/Plateau neighbouring communities.
Acting on the tip by the local, troops, which first cleared Tunri high ground, diverted to Bulli, where they mowed down the terrorists and save Bala Musa, a citizen of Kano State, who was enroute back home.
His prompt rescue saved enabled his family to save a whooping N3 million they had collected, and were already on their way to pay as ransome to his kidnappers fir his release.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim At Bauchi/Plateau Border
Troops nutrialised two terrorists, recover weapons in Chibok
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 117 Battalion Operation Hadin Kai in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF), nutrialised two Boko Haram terrorists during a fighting patrol along Wuro Jabbe axis in Chibok LGA.
It was gathered that the troops engaged the Terrorists with a high volume of fire, killing two of them and forcing others to withdraw toward the forest.
Zagazola understood that the troops initiated pursuit and exploited the general area. They recovered arms in the aftermath of the patrol.
Troops nutrialised two terrorists, recover weapons in Chibok
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