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MINISTER OF INTERIOR DECORATES 22 NEWLY PROMOTED ASSISTANT COMMANDANT GENERAL (ACG) CALLS FOR RENEWED VIGOUR IN COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SERVICE
MINISTER OF INTERIOR DECORATES 22 NEWLY PROMOTED ASSISTANT COMMANDANT GENERAL (ACG) CALLS FOR RENEWED VIGOUR IN COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SERVICE
By: Michael Mike
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has charged the newly promoted 22 ACGs of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to reawaken consciousness and justify their promotion by ensuring sustained diligence, Patriotism, fairness and integrity in the discharge of their responsibility.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional and Immigration Services Board (CDFIB); Major General Abdulmalik Jubril (Rtd), charged the Senior Management Officers on the need to project exemplary lives worthy of emulation noting that: “Promotion is a call to responsibility that comes with higher tasks and accountability is required”.
“As I Congratulate you on your new promotions; Let me on behalf of the Interior Minister charge you to justify the confidence reposed in you as it is required that you live above expectations and build incoming generation to sustain the good legacies of the Corps”.
In his remark, the NSCDC Commandant General; Prof. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, mni, OFR admonished the officers to continue working relentlessly with absolute loyalty and dedication in order to tackle emerging security threats in the country.
He called on them to exhibit professionalism and integrity in mentoring their subordinates.
The NSCDC Boss commended the renewed hope and innovative policies of the Minister of Interior which has resulted in clearing the promotion backlogs and stagnation in the service pledging his administration’s determination to sustain it.
The CG further lauded the Minister of Interior whose efforts have strengthen the capacity of the Corps to address security challenges, promote economic stability, enhance the welfare of personnel and foster collaboration between the Corps and other agencies.
Other highlights of the event were goodwill messages by Major General MK Yunusa (Rtd), Controller General of Corrections and Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps who were represented by their subordinates, and Oath of Allegiance administered by the Officer in Charge of Legal, Commandant of Corpa, Bamiyo Akomolafe.
In another development, the Commandant General of NSCDC also used the opportunity to present five million naira worth of cheques to next of kins of slain NSCDC personnel.
This is in response to providing welfare and relief towards the families of CCA Anyamele Justice and AIC Bello Bako Musa who were deployed to “Operations Plug” and paid the supreme price loosing their lives in line of duty at Obiakpu Village, Abia State in Zone 3 segment of the Eastern Corridor on 25th February, 2025.
MINISTER OF INTERIOR DECORATES 22 NEWLY PROMOTED ASSISTANT COMMANDANT GENERAL (ACG) CALLS FOR RENEWED VIGOUR IN COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SERVICE
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with police and Civilian Watch (Cwatch) patrols, are conducting a manhunt for suspected bandits who kidnapped a woman and rustled livestock in Tsauni Village, Kankara LGA in Katsina.
The troops responded when armed bandits had invaded the village, abducted Asiya Ghali, 28, and stole several sheep.
Troops and joint security teams quickly mobilized, blocked all escape routes, and launched a sustained search operation.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators, rescue the kidnapped woman, and recover the stolen livestock.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara
JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects
By: Zagazola Makama
OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), has repelled an attack by suspected armed bandits in Yonov Ward, Logo Local Government Area, arresting two suspects and recovering a motorcycle.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:20 a.m. on Feb. 23, when the Commander, OPS Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), alongside personnel on special duty and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), responded to a distress call that armed bandit herdsmen were destroying farms and advancing towards the community.
The team reportedly moved to the area to effect arrests but came under gunfire from the bandits, leading to a gun duel. The police, however, overpowered the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee into the bush and abandon a Honda motorcycle, which was recovered at the scene.
Two suspects were arrested during the operation. According to police, the suspects claimed they had purchased the disputed land from a notorious bandit identified as Abagu at an undisclosed sum.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, while investigation into the incident continues.
JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects
One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits on motorcycles on Tuesday attacked traders along Tavachan on their way to Tor-Donga Market in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue, killing one person and injuring four others.
Sources said that at about 8:00 a.m. that the assailants had opened fire on the traders, injuring some and robbing others of their money.
Security forces were swiftly mobilized to the scene, while the injured victims were rushed to General Hospital, Katsina-Ala, for treatment. One of the victims, Sunday Kwaghkaa, 40, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary.
Police recovered 12 expended machine gun shells and 12 expended AK-47 rifle shells from the scene of the attack.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice, while investigation into the incident continues.
One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara
JTF repel bandits’ attack in Benue, arrest two suspects
One killed, four injured as bandits attack traders in Katsina-Ala in Benue
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