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STATE EDUCATION MINISTER CONDEMNS ABDUCTION OF STUDENTS AS AUDI DEPLOYS TECHNICAL APPROACH TO ENHANCE SAFE SCHOOL INITIATIVES.
STATE EDUCATION MINISTER CONDEMNS ABDUCTION OF STUDENTS AS AUDI DEPLOYS TECHNICAL APPROACH TO ENHANCE SAFE SCHOOL INITIATIVES.
By: Michael Mike
In a bid to strengthen the operational techniques of the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) domicile at the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Abuja; the Minister of State, National Safe Education Dr Yusuf Sununu paid a working visit to the Center where he outrightly condemned the recent abduction of Students and Teachers in Kaduna and Sokoto States respectively.
Dr Yusuf described the ugly incident as a calculated attempt targeted at the nation’s education sector which calls for a sober reflection.
He maintained that education is a fundamental basis for overall development just as the renewed hope agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has made education a top priority and has emplaced modalities to create an enabling environment for over 20 million School Children in Nigeria.
Sununu said his visit to the NSSRCC was to ascertain the needs of the Centre and to make it function effectively.
He said in line with the Safe Schools implementation project, there is a need for him to reiterate focusing more on proactive measures by intensifying efforts in timely intelligence gathering and dissemination of such information to respective actors to nip in the bud the nefarious activities of evil perpetrators.
The Minister of State Education however advised the State Governments to replicate the Safe School Response Coordination Centre in their respective states as these would be connected to the NSSRCC for effective operations and coordination.
He also called on all principals of schools to register with the centre for easy dissemination of information.
In his remarks the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR expressed the readiness of the Corps to work intimately with other security agencies to secure the release of the abducted students.
The CG who was represented by the Deputy Commandant General, Administration- DCG Adeyinka Fasiu noted that the abduction of students and teachers in Kaduna and Sokoto States would be treated with utmost caution and professionalism as both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches would be employed to rescue the students from their abductors.
The CG said with NSCDC as a coordinating agency in the Protection of all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure; the Corps is committed to discharging its statutory duties with improved technologies and without compromise.
Reacting on improved Safe School Response Techniques, the Commander of NSSRCC, Dr Hammed Abodunrin fdc; emphasized the need for both public and private schools to register with the centre.
The Commander also gave assurance that the mission of the NSSRCC is to protect schools and host communities and that with the deployment of modern technology; the incidence of attacks on schools would be averted.
Present during the courtesy visit are DCG Raji Ibrahim, ACG from various Directorate and Departments, the National Coordinator financing safe Schools at the Federal Ministry of Finance; Hajiya Halima Iliya, Captain A. Usman from the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Directors from the Federal Ministry of Education.
STATE EDUCATION MINISTER CONDEMNS ABDUCTION OF STUDENTS AS AUDI DEPLOYS TECHNICAL APPROACH TO ENHANCE SAFE SCHOOL INITIATIVES.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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