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Rejoinder: Scavengers Cart Away $4 Million from $76 Million Cash Haul Stockpiled in Abuja Apartment by Aisha Odariko and Ex-Perm Sec Mohammed Kyari
Rejoinder: Scavengers Cart Away $4 Million from $76 Million Cash Haul Stockpiled in Abuja Apartment by Aisha Odariko and Ex-Perm Sec Mohammed Kyari
By: Amb. Umar Mohammed
The Northeast Concerned Citizens have read with dismay a publication made by the Peoples Gazette with the above headline, indicting our son, Dr. Muhammad Kyari Dikwa, on corruption and public fraud claims.
We strongly wish to state that the report is riddled with irresponsible falsehoods and fabrications, which we have exposed for the reading and thinking public to see.
First and foremost, if the allegation of money being piled up in a residential building were true, then the narrative presented by the Peoples Gazette strongly suggests that the media organization was among the so-called scavengers who perpetrated the robbery operation, using this story to divert attention from the authorities’ investigation.
Secondly, it is suspicious how the Peoples Gazette arrived at the conclusion that Dr. Muhammad Kyari Dikwa owned the claimed stockpiled loot or had an affair with NDIC manager Aisha Odariko based solely on the statement provided by her driver, who was found by the police to have led the criminal gang in breaking into a residential property in Apo District of Abuja.
The Peoples Gazette unwittingly displayed the clear political motivation behind this report when it listed Dr. Dikwa’s achievements: “Mr. Kyari Dikwa’s public profile touted his role in fostering enduring government reforms such as the introduction of the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), Treasury Single Account (TSA), Asset Tracing Team (ATT), Whistleblowing Policy, Fiscal Sustainability Plan (FSP), and Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative (SRGI), among others. They also mentioned his involvement in revenue management and serving as a director of funds at the Federal Ministry of Finance. In the private sector, they referenced his work experience at Transcorp Hilton and the Transition Company of Nigeria…”
This particular excerpt from the story reveals the organization’s clear bias rather than a genuine investigation into corruption of public interest. Notably, the report failed to mention the name of the security agency responsible for investigating the alleged stockpiled looted public funds. The purported scavengers are now at large, having escaped from prison custody. The story is rife with inconsistencies, leading one to suspect that this is indeed corruption fighting back. Otherwise, we see no reason why an incident that they alleged occurred in 2020 is now being repackaged and circulated.
Many Nigerians can attest to the extent of the loopholes regarding ghost workers and other forms of massive public corruption within the civil service, which Dr. Dikwa’s initiatives had addressed in Nigerian public institutions.
Throughout his career as a civil and public servant, Dr. Dikwa has not been indicted for any form of corruption, and no money was reported missing under his watch.
Consequently, he has received numerous national and international service awards in recognition of his excellence.
Through this medium, the Northeast Concerned Citizens implore the Peoples Gazette to retract this false, malicious report and refrain from willfully damaging the character of our sons who have served this nation with dedication and perseverance. It is imperative that Nigerian media regulatory agencies and the government intervene to prevent such irresponsible use of the media.
Rejoinder: Scavengers Cart Away $4 Million from $76 Million Cash Haul Stockpiled in Abuja Apartment by Aisha Odariko and Ex-Perm Sec Mohammed Kyari
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled suspected terrorists during an ambush operation along the Marte–Dikwa axis of Borno.
Security sources said the encounter occurred late on March 13 when troops of the 50 Task Force Battalion under the 24 Task Force Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the 134 Special Forces Battalion and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, laid an ambush along the main supply route between Marte and Dikwa in Borno State.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with a group of terrorists moving on bicycles at about 10:15 p.m.
The troops immediately engaged the insurgents forcing them to withdraw into nearby bushes.
During exploitation of the area, the troops recovered the corpse of one suspected terrorist, four bicycles and other sundry items believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing insurgents.
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
The Vice President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, has hailed the appointment of Nigeria’s foremost table tennis administrator, Wahid Oshodi to the Board of World Table Tennis (WTT).
Hon. Mailantarki described the appointment as a “round peg in a round hole,” noting that Oshodi’s elevation to the game’s apex commercial body is a testament to his track record of excellence.
Oshodi, who is the current President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) and Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), was appointed as a Director to represent the ITTF on the WTT Board alongside ITTF President Petra Sörling.
“This is a proud moment for Nigeria and a victory for the African continent,” Mailantarki stated.
“Barrister Oshodi has risen through the ranks from the national level to the continental stage with a vision that has transformed the sport.
“Having him as a decision-maker at the highest level of World Table Tennis ensures that African interests are well-represented.”
The NTTF Vice President further congratulated the Nigerian sports community, emphasizing that Oshodi’s presence in the WTT inner circle will serve as a catalyst for the continued growth and commercialization of the game globally.
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued six kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists in a gun battle in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed terrorists suspected to be transporting abducted victims through forest routes in the area.
According to the sources, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gurara, under Sub-Sector 4 of Operation FANSAN YANMA, responded swiftly to the intelligence at about 7 a.m. on March 14.
The troops subsequently laid an ambush at a suspected crossing point used by the terrorists around Sabon Kurutu Village in Kachia LGA.
“During the operation, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them in a fierce gun battle. The criminals, overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops, fled into the surrounding bush, abandoning some items,” the source said.
Following the engagement, troops combed the general area and successfully rescued six kidnapped victims. However, a seventh victim, a minor, was reported to have died during the crossfire between the troops and the fleeing terrorists.
Troops also recovered three motorcycles believed to have been used by the terrorists during the movement of the abducted victims.
Preliminary interrogation of the rescued victims revealed that they were abducted earlier on March 14 from Janjala Village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims said they had been moved through forest routes by the terrorists before the troops intercepted them.
The rescued victims and the body of the deceased minor were evacuated to Katari Hospital for medical attention and other necessary procedures.
Military sources said families of the rescued victims had been contacted.
The Military said the troops 1 Division Operation FANSAN YANMA and other task force has continued sustained offensives and intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and bandit networks across the North-West region.
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
Troops ambush terrorist group, recover bicycles in Marte–Dikwa axis
Oshodi will represent Africa’s interest at WTT, says Mailantarki
Troops rescue six kidnapped victims after gun battle with terrorists in Kaduna
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