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Keys to 140 Housing Units Presented to Civil Defence Corps Personnel
Keys to 140 Housing Units Presented to Civil Defence Corps Personnel
By: Michael Mike
In a significant move to enhance the working and living conditions of personnel with the view to achieving optimal productivity in the areas of safety and security of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi has handed over keys and award letters of over a hundred housing units to personnel.
Audi, while distributing the keys and letters to the beneficiaries who are Cooperative Members; reiterated his commitment to an all inclusive welfare package for personnel to enhance effective livelihood and sustainability.
He appreciated the fact that though housing deficit is a challenge for both officers and men of the Corps; but assured that avenues are being explored to make available affordable houses which would encourage better working conditions.
He however admonished the beneficiaries to maximize the opportunities of owning houses of their own by doubling their efforts in their service to the nation.
In an address of welcome, the President of the NSCDC National Headquarters Cooperative Society, Assistant Commandant Isa Yusuf said it is in pursuance of the Commandant General’s charge and with his unwavering support that the Executive of the Cooperative society were able to embark on the project and achieved such a laudable feat.
He said the Cooperative Executives will continue to work hard and adopt a more robust approach that will bring about more comfortable and affordable houses for its members with the best available equity.
The keys and award letters were presented symbolically to the beneficiaries and thereafter the CG and principal staff officers of the Corps moved to Good Homes Estate in Kuje, Abuja for another ground breaking and foundation laying ceremony of 102 additional units of two and three bedrooms flats.
There were goodwill messages from the Branch Manager, First Bank Airport Branch, Mr Atoika Taimako, the Managing Director AG mortgage, Mr Ngozi Anyagwu, the Managing Director Intergre Brand Ltd, Engr Lawrence Okenyi.
The housing units comprised 80 units at Grand Luvu Estate in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa, 60 units in Deidei, Abuja and 102 units in Kuje, Abuja of one bedroom, two and three bedrooms flats.
Keys to 140 Housing Units Presented to Civil Defence Corps Personnel
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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