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We Are Out to Ensure Behavioural Change Rather Than Punish Offenders- NESREA
We Are Out to Ensure Behavioural Change Rather Than Punish Offenders- NESREA
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, (NESREA) has said its priority is not to punish offenders of environmental law but rather to ensure a change of behavior towards environmental issues.
The Director General of the agency, Dr. Innocent Barikor gave the clarification on Thursday during the Expert Critique Meeting for the review of the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations.
Barikor said there is no joy in getting business premises sealed for violating environmental regulations as that remains the last option to change the behaviour of Nigerians, insisting that the NESREA would rather prefer to educate on doing the proper thing.
He noted that presently there are different interventions which are put in place to get stakeholders educated on not endangering the environment and making it safe for all.
On the meeting, Barikor said: “As you are all aware, the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations is among the 1st set of the 11 National Environmental Regulations developed and gazetted in 2009 which set out to control the activities of the regulated community.
“The regulation seeks to achieve statutory environmental targets and outcomes such as improvement in air quality, environmental conservation and avoidance of exposure to waste and hazardous substances by issuing Environmental Permits to the Regulated Community. These permits have significantly aided the Agency to achieve her mandate of ensuring compliance with environmental laws, policies, standards and guidelines.”
He added that: “However, in the course of operationalizing the provisions of these regulations in the last 15 years, some gaps were identified including trending and emerging environmental issues such as climate change, marine pollution and biodiversity conservation which are of global concern. These factors necessitated the Agency to seek for assistance through the Quick Wins of its 5-Year Impact Plan from the UNEP-LEAP Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) under the Montevideo Programme V to facilitate the review of this very important regulation.”
He noted that: “Permitting and Licensing Regulations is the backbone that provides the necessary structure to balance growth/innovation and public safety. However, as with any system, there is always room for improvement, thus, the need for the ongoing efforts to refine and enhance our regulatory processes.
“Today’s session is not just a routine review but a critical opportunity to harness the wealth of knowledge, expertise and unique perspective that each of you bring, as we strive to identify areas of improvement, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance the clarity and effectiveness of our regulatory practices.”
“As we stand at the crossroads of progress, ready to shape a more resilient and harmonious framework for environmental governance, I urge you all to consider this stage of the review process as a testament to our commitment in leaving a legacy of environmental sustainability for generations to come,” he urged the participants
We Are Out to Ensure Behavioural Change Rather Than Punish Offenders- NESREA
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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