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WE WILL ENSURE PEACEFUL AND CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTIONS – Emir of Potiskum
WE WILL ENSURE PEACEFUL AND CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTIONS – Emir of Potiskum
By: Our Reporter
The Emir of Potiskum, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya OON has stated that he will cooperate with relevant security organizations in his domain to ensure peaceful and conducive environment for conduct of the 2023 general elections.
Thus os contained in a statement by the
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Headquarters Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI, Captain KENNEDY ANYANWU, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital.
The statement explained that the Emir, while welcoming the Commander Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai to his Palace in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State also reiterated his belief that the security organizations in the State will uphold their constitutional duties and responsibilities.
He further praised them for being professional and apolitical in their preparations for the forthcoming general elections in Yobe State. He also offered prayers for the well-being of the Commander and troops of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai.
Earlier, the Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai Major General Lander Saraso in his remaks noted that the visit is in line with his familiarization tour to Military Formation in Potiskum to boost their confidence towards discharging their roles in the forthcoming election and as well pay a courtesy call on the Emir in accordance with Nigerian Army Customs and Traditions.
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“General Saraso reiterated the Sector’s commitment to providing a peaceful and conducive environment to the good people of Yobe State in conjunction with sister services and agencies in the State. He further called on all eligible citizens to come out and exercise their franchise by voting at the INEC designated polling units in the state without any fear of intimidation. He also assured the Emir that the Nigerian Army in conjunction with the police and other security agencies will deploy to provide security during the period of the elections. ” The statement said.
He equally enjoined all citizens in the state to report any real or percieved threat to security or suspicious activity to the nearest military or police units for prompt action.
He disclosed the following emergency hotlines for direct calls or text mesages for security related assisstance; 09116135889 and 08065682446.
In a related development, the Commander Sector 2 OPHK Major General Lander Saraso and entourage visited Forward Operation Base (FOB) Potiskum in continuation of his operational tour to Formations/Units under his command.
“The Sector Commander was briefed on the operational activities of the FOB by the Acting Commanding Officer Major SK Alkali. Thereafter, he inspected some equipments before addressing the troops including personnel of sister security services. He urged them to be discipline and courageous in combating therrorism and remain apolitical in their conducts through out the period of the election.”
WE WILL ENSURE PEACEFUL AND CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTIONS – Emir of Potiskum
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
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Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
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Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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