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NIS: Interior Minister accused of meddling in CGIS work
NIS: Interior Minister accused of meddling in CGIS work
By: Our Reporter
Some officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration Services have decry unwantom interference in the official work of the Comptroller General of the Immigration Services, CGIS, stating that the continued political meddling and unconstitutional reelings of promotion of certain officers with impunity will soon sink the service into muddy waters unless urgent intervention is taken by the authorities.
According to reports filtering from the service, since the assumption of office, the current Minister of Interior being the supervising Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has caused serious irregularities using special promotions in elevating juniors over their seniors; thus, causing discord, insubordination and gross indiscipline in the service.
The Minister interferes into the day to day running of the NIS to the point of fully taking charge of officer’s postings both foreign and local and thereby reducing the CGIS to a mere rubber stamp.
“The secretary of the Board CIVIL DEFENCE, CORRECTIONAL, FIRE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BOARD Mr Jaafar Ahmed being a retired Comptroller General of Correctional Service that is expected to have a better understanding in regiment often choose to maintain culpability.
“The serving and retired officers are aggrieved, morale is low, staff welfare is zero and renumeration of NIS is extremely poor. The charade being painted by the Minister to public domain is contrary to what is happening in the service, officers are dying in silence.” An impeccable source from the service told newsmen in Abuja.
It was gathered that, Immigration Officers serving at various foreign missions abroad are also suffering due to non-payment of statutory allowances.
“The Officers got their 2024 first quarter allocation (January to March) in September while the returning Officers passages were grossly shortchanged.
” The figures paid are unrealistic contrary to the laid down chart that is often used in the computation of the said passages used by MDAs in foreign missions. All these periods, no formal communication between the NIS leadership and their officers abroad, most of the officers have become beggars and borrowers.” Another source revealed.
Seniority has been destroyed by the present leadership. Senior Assistant Comptroller Generals that are supposed to oversee Directorates at Headquarters are posted out while their juniors are meant to oversee Directorates.
“This impunity goes under special promotion in that in 2023
ADESHOKAN ADEOLA was not due but was specially promoted from the rank of Comptroller of Immigration to Assistant Comptroller General. BASHIR AMINU was barely one year on his rank as Assistant Comptroller, was given special promotion to Deputy Comptroller.
” In 2024, Olaiya Titilayo Opeyemi was mysteriously catapulted from the rank of Deputy Comptroller to Assistant Comptroller General. Nene Orupabo was given special promotion in January 2024 to Deputy Comptroller and in October 2024 another special promotion to the rank of Comptroller. Bagari Dauda Mohammed was also a recipient of the scandalous special promotion from Comptroller to Assistant Comptroller General.
” All these officers were not due for next respective ranks when they were promoted. Officers and men of NIS are calling on concerned authorities like SGF, ICPC, Head of Service and National Assembly to come to their aid to address these issues before the service completely sink.” Our source said.
NIS: Interior Minister accused of meddling in CGIS work
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.
According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.
The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.
The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.
According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.
Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.
The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.
According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.
He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.
The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.
He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.
Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.
The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.
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