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Tough Times Awaits Vandals, Warns NSCDC FCT Commandant

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Tough Times Awaits Vandals, Warns NSCDC FCT Commandant

By: Michael Mike

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Commandant, Mr Olusola Odumosu has said that officers and men of the Command are dedicated to actively confront and combat vandals in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Odumosu said this while flagging-off a three day capacity building workshop for 280 personnel on arms bearing to foster service delivery.

He said that officers and men of the Command are ready to take the fight against criminals to their doorstep as he charged personnel to be firm when dealing with vandals and miscreants.

“While being civil in your approach, duty and operations, I also encourage you to be firm on criminals because FCT is not the place for them.

“At the end of the training we are going to strategise in such a way that residents of the FCT will know about the existence of NSCDC FCT command.

“Because we are going to take the fight to the door steps of all criminals, scavengers, vandals and all who make life unbearable for residents,” he said.

Odumosu said that the trained personnel were drawn from area commands, divisional offices, departments and units of the Command.

He further said that after the training, trained officers and men will be deployed to strategic areas to carry out some strategic security assignments.

“The training couldn’t have come at a better time than this in view of the various security challenges we are experiencing in the Territory.

“I find it necessary to organize this training and retraining programme such that it would refresh our skills and ability to deliver on the mandate given to us,” he said.

The Commandant reiterated the Commandant General (CG) Ahmed Audi’s commitment to ensure better service delivery through training and re-training of personnel.

Odumosu warned against accidental discharge, adding that bearing arms does not give any personnel the right to humiliate or harass any member of the public.

“I will not condone any form of accidental discharge from anyone so anyone who is trigger happy should have a rethink because this is not the place to be.

“You must observe the rules of engagement anytime you are on duty and obey the words of command, the use of discretion when necessary is allowed but not at the detriment of the people you are meant to protect.

He recalled that the Command had carried out various security patrols which had resulted in the arrest of no fewer than 85 scavengers, miscreants and criminals who hide under the pretense of being destitute to carry out nefarious activities.

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Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.

The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.

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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno

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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.

Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.

A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.

Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.

The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.

Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.

The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.

They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.

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CDS: African Defence Chiefs’ Summit will produce homegrown solutions to insecurity

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CDS: African Defence Chiefs’ Summit will produce homegrown solutions to insecurity

By: Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the forthcoming African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit is designed to unite African militaries and provide indigenous solutions to the continent’s security challenges.

Musa disclosed this in an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Saturday.

He said the summit would be the first time African defence leaders would sit together, as brothers, to openly discuss Africa’s problems and chart practical ways forward without relying on external prescriptions.

“For too long we have been seeking solutions from outside, and that has prolonged our issues. The reality is that our challenges are within us, and it is only within us that we will create the solutions,” Musa said.

According to him, the success recorded in West Africa through engagements among ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence informed the decision to scale up the initiative across the continent.

He noted that the operationalisation of the African Standby Force, which has faced delays due to challenges of doctrine, strategy and funding, would receive fresh impetus during the summit.

“This meeting gives us the opportunity to look at it holistically and get the buy-in of all Africans,” he added.

The CDS stressed that terrorism, insurgency and violent extremism were common threats across the regions, and only collective action could address them effectively.

He further emphasised the need for a “whole-of-society” approach, noting that insecurity was worsened by unproductive populations and widespread illiteracy that made youths vulnerable to extremist ideologies.

“We must go back to the African culture of brotherliness, of a community raising a child, of not allowing anything to harm your neighbour. That is the kind of solution we must revive,” Musa said.

On the level of participation, the CDS disclosed that about 90 per cent of invited countries had confirmed attendance, describing the response as overwhelmingly positive.

He said the summit would also feature dignitaries from within and outside the continent, including senior UN officials, retired service chiefs and security experts.

“The end state is a better Africa, a more secure Africa, and an Africa where we project and work for our own development. Nobody can love you more than yourself,” he said.

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