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Twenty-three Personnel of the NSCDC FCT Command Rewarded for Exemplary Service

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Twenty-three Personnel of the NSCDC FCT Command Rewarded for Exemplary Service

By: Michael Mike

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rewarded 23 personnel of its FCT Command with medals of excellence for exemplary service.

The award was given by the Commandant of the FCT Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, at a brief ceremony on Monday in Abuja

The FCT Boss disclosed that the award was in recognition of excellence, dedication, relentless service and a testament to hard work, commitment and passion of the personnel in the year 2024.

He said: “Your contributions have made significant impact in the successes recorded in FCT Command in the year 2024 and this award is to inspire you to continue to strive for excellence”.

He maintained that the 23 personnel had demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism and steadfast commitment to the corps’ mission and values, adding that their tireless efforts cannot go unnoticed.

He added that: “This award is not only a recognition of your past achievements and successes but a way of spurring you up and motivating you for greater responsibilities.”

Odumosu noted that the (NSCDC) thrives in humility and integrity in service delivery and will do everything within his power as the FCT Commandant to ensure that this status of the corps is maintained.

He said: “I charge you all the recipients of this award to continue serving with distinction and may this award serve as a guide and reminder of your exceptional contribution to the successes recorded by the FCT Command in recent times as well as keep you in check”.

The Commandant enjoined other personnel to take a cue from the awardees and prove themselves worthy through their dedication and service to the corps, adding that there is reward in diligence and hard work.

He said: “You have been called to serve and I expect nothing less than your absolute dedication and commitment to ensure that the mandate of the corps is actualized”.

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Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

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Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

By: Zagazola Makama

A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.

The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.

Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.

He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.

He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

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Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

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Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.

Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.

The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.

“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.

According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.

The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.

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Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

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Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.

Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.

The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.

“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.

Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.

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