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Insecurity: NIS to Rejig Border Corps – CG
Insecurity: NIS to Rejig Border Corps – CG
By: Michael Mike
The Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap has revealed plans of the Service to rejig its Border Corps Unit as part of efforts to police the country’s borders effectively.
The revelation was made on Friday to journalists after the commissioning of 30 operational vehicles for border surveillance and patrol at the Service headquarters in Abuja moments after the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated that the growing insecurity in the country is a direct correlation to the nation’s porous borders, disclosing that efforts are in top gear to secure the Nigeria’s border.
The Border Corps Unit was introduced in 2014 by the federal government to tackle security challenges occasioned by the country’s porous borders.
The CG said the newly acquired vehicles were “a tangible effort to enhance the security and integrity of our nation’s borders, which is in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
“We are going to have a border corps”, she said, noting that the President was serious about securing the country’s borders.
Nandap said: “We will have boots on the ground. We will train our personnel, we will equip them, and they are ready to work.”
The CG while noting that effective border surveillance and patrol play a significant role in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, protecting the citizens, preserving its economic prosperity as well as facilitating regular, safe, and orderly migration, said the 30 new vehicles represent a concrete investment in providing immigration officers with the tools needed to carry out their duties.
She noted that: “With enhanced mobility, our border patrol teams will be better equipped to detect and deter illegal activities, including smuggling of migrants, trafficking in persons and other transnational crimes.
“This investment in Border Security will be complimented with a rejig of our Border Corps architecture to include agile Sector Commanders to carry out consistent surveillance and patrol of our border in line with our core mandate.
She therefore charged the personnel to own the responsibility of securing the country’s borders and be dogged and watchful.
The CG warned them against partaking in any acts that contravene the laws or tarnish the image of the NIS, adding: “We will not tolerate any compromise to the nation’s security.”
Speaking at the occasion, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, emphasised the need for a secured border, noting that insecurity could easily be dealt with when it’s internal.
He said to secure the country and end the current security challenges, the president was committed to providing the right leadership, equipment, welfare and all that is needed for the NIS to do its duty diligently and effectively.
“Once our borders are protected, internal threats can easily be dealt with.
“So the time for rhetoric is over. It is time for action. The security and protection of our borders is now. The current insurgency and other security challenges are a wake-up call, and it will soon be over,” Tunji-Ojo said.
Insecurity: NIS to Rejig Border Corps – CG
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
No fewer than nine persons were injured on Monday following a clash between farmers and herders in Loko community, Nasarawa State.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about noon on Dec. 15 in Bakono village, Loko area, after a dispute over alleged damage to farmland.
The source said the farmland involved belonged to one Bako Usman.
According to the source, the clash resulted in injuries to five farmers and four herders.
Security forces stormed the scene to restore order, while the injured persons were rushed to the General Hospital, Loko, where they were admitted and are responding to treatment.
Sources said that a stakeholders’ meeting had been convened in the community to prevent further escalation of the crisis.
According to the sources, confidence-building patrols are ongoing, the situation is being closely monitored and the area remains relatively calm.
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
A soldier has been killed, while two others are missing following an attack on troops escorting farmers in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Monday during a security operation in a bush area of Takum, which has been prone to clashes involving militia elements.
The source said soldiers from a special forces unit along with police, NSCDC were deployed to provide security for Tiv farmers harvesting their farm produce when they were attacked by hoodlums suspected to be local militia in Taraba state.
According to the source, one soldiers was killed during the attack.
The source further disclosed that following the incident, soldiers cordoned off the venue of the Miyetti Allah executives’ election at the FGR Samsokwa Hall, in Takum, and arrested male executives of the association present at the venue. Though it was yet to establish if they were involved in the attack.
Another sources pointed accusing finger at the Taraba state special adviser on security allegedly to be behind the Militia. Though, Zagazola cannot independently verify the claim.
Meanwhile, security forces have arrested a group of suspected armed bandits in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The suspects were caught with AK-47 rifles during an operation carried out on Friday.
After their arrest, the suspects were taken into custody. In a video that later surfaced online, the men were seen lying face down with their hands tied while security operatives questioned them about where they got the weapons.
One of the suspects alleged that some officials of the Kwara State government gave them both the vehicle and the rifles. He claimed they had been operating in the area under the cover of patrol duties.
According to him, the weapons did not belong to them personally. He said their leader collected the rifles and that they often went on patrol together with some individuals he mentioned by name. He insisted that the guns belonged to those officials.
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted five workers at a construction site along the Sabaja/Owa-Onire Road in Kwara State.
Zagazola report that the incident was reported at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday by Alhaji Suleiman Abdullah Olanrewaju, manager of Fix Contracting Engineering Company.
The source said Olanrewaju reported that the abduction occurred earlier in the day at about 11:40 a.m. while the workers were on site when the gunmen attacked and whisked them away.
Those abducted were identified as Engr. Ademola Afolabi, Engr. Umar Lade, Fatai and Akin, both labourers, as well as a driver identified as Yusuf.
According to the source, the complainant said he had earlier reported the incident to the military before notifying the police.
Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Oreke mobilised a team of police operatives who linked up with the military and local vigilantes to comb the surrounding bushes in a bid to rescue the victims and arrest the perpetrators.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing, while security agencies said further developments would be communicated.
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Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
Nine injured in farmers–herders clash in Nasarawa
Soldier killed as troops clash with suspected militia in Taraba
Gunmen abduct five workers at construction site in Kwara
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