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NSCDC Destroys 100 illegal refineries in two years
NSCDC Destroys 100 illegal refineries in two years
By Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has destroyed over 100 illegal refineries across the country in the last two years, the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi disclosed on Wednesday.
Speaking in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Commandant General’s Conference in the year 2023, Audi also disclosed that: “We have arrested over 200 suspects involved in vadalism in the last two years.”
He however lamented that criminals were targeting public infrastructures and national wealth, enjoining commandants to double their efforts in tackling all challenges faced by officers across the country.
Audi while restating the order by the President in very clear terms that his administration will no longer tolerate crude oil theft, even as he gave a marching order to security agencies to end the menace of oil theft, said: “As the lead agency in the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, we are obligated to key into this policy direction by further strengthening our anti-vandalization drive.
“I am, therefore, issuing a fresh order to all State Commandants to rejig and reenergize your anti-vandal and intelligence units to effectively execute this Presidential Order.”
He charged the senior officers to begin to deploy new strategies in tackling the spate of insecurity in the country, adding that the Corps had prioritized training and retraining, as well as procurement of modern operational and communication equipment in order to further enhance the capacity of the personnel.
He assured that: “We will continue to dedicate and focus more attention on training in the area of surveillance and intelligence gathering which is key in our quest towards finding lasting solution to the prevailing security situation.”
He however warned that it had now become compulsory for all personnel to attend staff development courses, insisting that promotion of personnel would henceforth be based on development courses attended.
NSCDC Destroys 100 illegal refineries in two years
One killed, livestock rustled as bandits attack Fulani settlements in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have killed one person and rustled livestock following attacks on two Fulani settlement camps on the outskirts of Kauyen Gabas Village, Karare District, Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
A source told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the attacks occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 20.
According to the source, the bandits entered the settlements, shot one person fatally, and made away with an unascertained number of livestock.
“Troops and other security forces from the neighboring areas have blocked anticipated exit routes, and cordon and search operations are ongoing to apprehend the suspects and recover the rustled animals,” the source said.
Residents in the area have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to ensure safety and security.
One killed, livestock rustled as bandits attack Fulani settlements in Katsina
Troops intercept vehicles conveying suspected ISWAP logistics in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2 of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force intercepted two pickup vans conveying assorted items suspected to be logistics supplies for the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the interception followed credible human intelligence indicating the movement of the items from Dapchi through the Magumeri general area.
According to the source, the troops intercepted the vehicles during the operation and took the drivers into custody for further interrogation.
Items recovered from the two vehicles included 31 spare tyres, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 key starters, three alternators, two bags of flour, one mattress, five bags of charcoal, 34 tubers of yam, two blankets, nylon bags containing garri, adult and children clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones and a cash sum of N92,600.
The source added that the vehicles and recovered items were currently in custody, while investigations were ongoing to determine the extent of the suspects’ involvement and possible links to ISWAP logistics networks.
The troops, the source said, remained committed to disrupting the movement of supplies to terrorist groups and maintaining pressure on criminal elements across the area of responsibility.
Troops intercept vehicles conveying suspected ISWAP logistics in Yobe
Police repel Boko Haram attack on Gujba Division in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Yobe State Police Command says it has successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) elements on the Gujba Police Division in Gujba Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred late Thursday night but was promptly resisted by officers on duty at the formation.
According to the source, there was no casualty recorded among police personnel during the attack, while no arms were lost and no damage was done to patrol vehicles.
“The hoodlums were repelled promptly. There was no casualty on our personnel, no arm was lost and no patrol vehicle was damaged,” the source said.
He added that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gujba Division was conducting a detailed assessment of the incident and would submit a comprehensive report to the command.
The source noted that Gujba and its environs remained one of the notorious flashpoints for insurgent activities in Yobe State.
As at the time of filing this report, the Yobe State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while security around the area had been reinforced to forestall further attacks.
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