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Nigeria’s Revenue from Royalty in Mining Sector now N38 billion, Says NSCDC
Nigeria’s Revenue from Royalty in Mining Sector now N38 billion, Says NSCDC
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has laid claim to increasing the revenue base of the country in the mining sector from N6 billion to N38 billion from payment of royalty.
The Corps, while rolling out its score card in its performance of statutory mandate of protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, said over 1000 illegal mining sites across the country have dismantled leading to increase of the revenue base of the country in the mining sector from N6 billion to N38 billion from payment of royalty.
The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi, disclosed this in a keynote address delivered during a second CG’s Quarterly Conference held in Abuja.
The CG’s quarterly Conference comprises very Principal Management Staff Officers which includes: Deputy Commandant Generals, Assistant Commandant Generals and Commandants of Corps.
The CG also announced the decentralisation of mining operations from national to zonal commands and commissioned 10 operational vehicles to boost mining operational activities.
He charged the six Zonal Commanders to work in synergy with the National Mining Commander in order to ensure safety of licensed operators and provide security around mining sites.
They are also to arrest, investigate and prosecute illegal operators for violation of mining laws as Nigeria is not a dumping ground and must be cleared of activities of illegal miners, he added.
On food security, the NSCDC helmsman tasked participants to the meeting to ensure adequate deployment of personnel for security of farming activities, noting that Agro Rangers duties is a responsibility which must be carried out in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘renewed hope agenda’ in order to enhance food sufficiency.
While conveying Mr President’s commendation on the performance of the Corps through the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, he urged personnel of the Corps to buckle up and redouble their efforts in delivering on the agency’s mandate.
He affirmed that the NSCDC remains resolute in the safety and security of schools in the country saying more reporting channels have been established with more plans to enhance performance of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) domicile the National Headquarters of the Corps.
NSCDC quarterly meeting according to the CG was meant to evaluate, asses and commend performance of the Corps as well as to appraise challenges and chart the way forward, noting that the role of the Corps in national security is very critical in order to tackle emerging threats.
Nigeria’s Revenue from Royalty in Mining Sector now N38 billion, Says NSCDC
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
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