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The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 8, 2024, arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos for an alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud.

Emefiele was arraigned alongside one Henry Omoile on an amended 26-count charge.
The former CBN Governor was specifically mentioned in counts one to four as well as  counts eight to 26 bordering on alleged abuse of office, contrary and punishable under Section 73 of the Criminal Law of Lagos 2011; accepting gratification, contrary and punishable under Section 8 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000; corrupt demand, contrary and punishable under Section 10 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000; receiving property fraudulently obtained, contrary to and punishable under Section 328 of the Criminal Law of Lagos 2011; and conferring corrupt advantage, contrary to Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.

Omoile was mentioned in counts five, six and seven bordering on acceptance of gifts by agents, contrary to Section 65 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

Count one: “That you, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, between 2022 and 2023 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, directed to be done in abuse of the authority of your office as the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, an arbitrary act, to wit: allocating foreign exchange in the aggregate sum of $2,136,391,737.33 without bids, which act is prejudicial to the rights of Nigerians.”

Count two: “That you, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, between 2020 and 2021 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, directed to be done in abuse of the authority of your office as the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, an arbitrary act, to wit: allocating foreign exchange in the aggregate sum of $291,945,785.59 without bids, which act is prejudicial to the rights of Nigerians.”

Count five: “That you, Henry Isioma Omoile, on or about the 17th of November 2020, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, whilst acting as an agent, accepted from Raja Punjab through Moday Osazuwa the total sum of $110,000 for Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, gifts as reward for allocating foreign exchange by the Central Bank of Nigeria in favour of Raja Punjab’s employer.”

They pleaded “not guilty” to all the charges when they were read to them.

In view of this,  prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, said: “ By their plea, they have given themselves up for trial.

We pray the court to grant accelerated hearing and for us to call our witnesses to prove our case.”

Counsel representing the defendants, A. Labi-Lawal, informed the court of the bail applications for the defendants, which he said had been served on the prosecution.
Moving the bail application for Emefiele, he urged the court to grant him bail “on self- recognisance” or “on the most liberal terms”, pending the hearing and determination of the case.

In his argument, he gave a background to the case involving Emefiele, being prosecuted by the EFCC , before Justice Muazu of a Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court.  He also informed the court that the court granted Emefiele bail in the sum of N300 million and two sureties in like sum, which he said Emefiele had met.

Labi-Lawal added that the bail condition confining him to Abuja, pending the trial in Abuja, was later varied, adding that “this is what has enabled him to be in court today.

The offence is a bailable one and is not a capital offence. The  defendant does not have any criminal record; and his antecedent, at the other matter, where he has dutifully attended trial, shows that he is not a flight risk.”

He further prayed the court that Emefiele “be released to his lawyers pending determination of the bail application”, so he could still attend to other charges against him.

Moving the bail application for the second defendant, he urged the court to grant him bail on most liberal terms pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Responding, Oyedepo noted that granting bail was at the discretion of the court.  We allow the court to exercise this discretion judicially and judiciously,” he said.  He also prayed the court to impose conditions “that will compel him to appear before this court for his trial, as what we pray for is accelerated hearing.” He further noted that there was a court order secured by the defence granting the second defendant bail. This case is now pending before your lordship,” he said.

Thereafter, Justice Oshodi adjourned till April 11, 2024 “for ruling on bail and trial.”  He also ordered that Emefiele be remanded in the EFCC custody, and the second defendant at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.

     Мамлакати навташкили Бирландия, бо ҳадафи муаррифӣ ҳамчун мамлакати фарҳангӣ таъсис мегардад. Ин кишвари навташкиле дар қитъаи Африқо бо масоҳати 2060 кв. км, дар байни Судон ва Миср, инчунин дар байни баҳри Миёназамин ва дарёи Нил мебошад.
     Ин замин бо номи Бир Тавил маъруф аст, ки маънои «чоҳи оби тӯлонӣ» -ро дорад. Биртавил сарҳади сиёсии худро дорад ва маълум аст, ки ягон мамлакат ба ин сарзамин даъво накардааст. На Судон ва на Миср ба ин сарзамин кудрат надоранд.
     Ҳоло он дар тамоми ҷаҳон ҳамчун давлати Бирландия маълум аст. Онро «Замини ҳеҷ кас» ё «Замине, ки ҳеҷ кас намехоҳад» номидаанд. Баъзе кишварҳое, ки мо Бирландияро муаррифӣ кардем, номаҳоямонро қабул карданд ва ба манфиати он нома тасвиб доданд ва Бирландияро барои табодули фарҳангӣ тавсия намуданд, ба монанди Шандонг ва Тайан дар Чин ва туризми мунисипалии Будхалнилканта дар Катманду, Непал. Мо дар Непал, Ҷакарта, Малайзия, Кореяи Ҷанубӣ, Ҳайдаробод, Ироқ, Нигерия, Гана, Африқои Ҷанубӣ, Шри-Ланка, Хорватия, Эрон, Бразилия, Эквадор, Русия, баъзе штатҳои ИМА ва дигар мамлакатҳо намояндагиҳо ва офисҳои расмӣ дорем.
     Сокинон, ки аборигенҳо ҳастанд, ин сарзаминро соҳибӣ кардаанд. Мо ин амали мардуми бумии кишварро ҳуҷҷатгузорӣ кардем ва ҳамеша метавон зикр кард, ки онҳо аз Бирландия хостанд, ки бо онҳо бошад. Дар рӯзномаҳо «Бирландия, бе мо набош!» навиштанд ва парчами Бирландияро баланд бардоштанд.  
     Инак нуҳ сол мешавад, ки давлати Бирландия аз ҷониби шоҳи Белгия Амир Ҳайёвӣ барпо карда шудааст. 15 майи соли 2015 шоҳ Амир, ҳоким ва маликаи Бирланд тасмим гирифтанд, ки ин сарзаминро ба таври ҷиддӣ ба як кишвари воқеӣ табдил диҳанд – на танҳо ба як кишвари одӣ – балки ба аввалин кишвари башардӯстона дар ҷаҳон, ки шаъну шарафи одамони бешаҳрванд, бодиянишинҳо ва муҳоҷиронро, ки сокинони ин сарзамин буданд ва дар тӯли зиёда аз 100 сол аз аҷдодони худ омада расидаанд, таъмин намоянд. Подшоҳ Амир Ҳайёвӣ, ки андешаи ба як кишвари воқеӣ табдил додани ин сарзаминро дошт, ба ошкоро эълон кардани идеяи худ шурӯъ кард ва тамоми умри худро барои бунёди ин нахустин кишвари башардӯстона дар ҷаҳон ва таъмини шаъну шарафи афроди бешаҳрванд ва баъзе гурезагон бахшидааст. Ин маҳз қуввае буд, ки моро водор сохт, ки дар расидан ба ин орзу содиқ ва устувор бошем.
     Бо истифода аз дастрасии васоити ахбори иҷтимоӣ, ӯ барои Бирландия дар Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ва LinkedIn аккаунтҳо ва саҳфаҳои сершуморе дар сомонаҳои иҷтимоӣ  кушод. Ин таваҷҷуҳи мардуми кишварҳои мухталифро ба худ ҷалб кард ва идеяи бунёди як кишвари нав, кишвари башардӯстона ва эҳтиром ба афроди бешаҳрванд барои бисёриҳо ҷолиб гашт.
      Бо хираду дониш ва диди он ки дар ин сарзамин бе миллат, бе шаҳодатномаи таваллуд ва бе таҳсил бодиянишинҳо зиндагӣ мекунанд, дилсӯзӣ намуда, азми гузоштани пояҳои ин кишварро ба нақша гирифт.
     Амир Ҳайёвӣ инчунин аз Маҷмаи умумии Иттиҳодияи Аврупо дар Брюссел дидан кард ва фаҳмидан хост, ки чӣ гуна метавонад кишвареро барпо кунад. Ба ӯ гуфтанд, ки барои ин танҳо бояд замин, мардум, қонунҳо ё конститутсия ва сохторҳо мавҷуд бошад.
     Пас аз чанд сол, роҳҳои сарвазири кунунии Бирланд, филиппинӣ ва табиатан башардӯст ва Эден Сориано Тринидад аз Филиппин ба ҳам омад. Он вақт ман унвони шоҳии маликаи шоҳи Кутай Мулаварман доштам. Ҳамчун директори мактаби аутрич, ман дар Маркази таълимии мемориалии Лусио Абриго яке аз аввалинҳо шудам. Ман солҳои зиёд ба ҳайси муовини раиси Шӯрои директорон кор кардам ва ҳамчун муаллими аввалини он маоши ночиз мегирифтам. Шахсе будам, ки тамоми маълумотро дар бораи Бирландия ба Маҳараҷаи Кутай Мулаварман расонидам ва аз ӯ хоҳиш намудам, ки намояндаи байналмилалии давлати Бирландия шавад ва ҳама маълумотеро, ки ман аз асосгузори Бирландия гирифтам, ба тариқи Google тарҷума намудам, чунки Маҳараҷа танҳо бо забони индонезӣ ҳарф мезанад. Ӯ мехост, ки фикру андешаи шахси бовариноки Кутаи Мулавармани  — малика Иденро бишнавад, на ба он чизе ки шунидааст, такя кунад. Пас аз чанд моҳ, Маҳараҷа Бирландияро ба ман бовар карда гуфт: «Бо Бирландия бошед ва ба онҳо кӯмак кунед. Ман бо туям!».
     Бирландияро, ки ман хуб медонистам, зиёд фикр накарда, муассисро, ки дар он вақт мехост ӯро губернатори Бирландия биноманд, дастгирӣ кардам. Шабу рӯз бо ӯ сӯҳбат мекардам ва дар бораи Бирландия бисёр мепурсидам. Ман чунон саргарм шудам, ки наќшаю мароми ўро нисбати ин сарзамин фањмидам.
      Ман ба нақшаи ӯ боварӣ доштам, ки ин сарзаминро ба як кишвари башардӯстона табдил диҳад ва дар он дипломатия василаи асосии муаррифии ин кишвар бошад. Шоҳ Амир ба ман гуфт: «Дипломатия дӯстиро ба вуҷуд меорад» ва «сиёсат душманонро ба вуҷуд меорад». Ман ҳеҷ гоҳ ба самимияти муассис шубҳа надоштам; баръакс, ман ҳар як нақша ва ҳар як консепсияеро, ки ӯ ба ман баён мекард, қабул мекардам. Мо якҷоя кор мекунем, то дидгоҳи худро дар бораи ин кишвар амалӣ созем. Мо дар бораи ҳама чиз сӯҳбат мекунем ва аз ҳамдигар меомӯзем, ки чӣ гуна бунёди ин кишварро амалӣ созем. Рӯзҳо, моҳҳо ва солҳо мегузаранд, аммо мо ҳеҷ гоҳ аз кор дар самти барпо намудани кишвари Бирландия хаста намешавем. Мо истодагарӣ мекунем. Аз сифр мамлакати нав барпо кардан осон нест. Дар соли 2021 мо тасмим гирифтем, ки вақти вохӯрӣ бо ҳукумати хурди худ расидааст. Вазири сайёҳии навтаъйини мо Мингма Дорҷи Шерпа аз Непал ҷашни 7-умин солгарди таъсиси Бирландияро баргузор намуд. Ин бисёр аҷибу гуворо буд. Нахустин вохӯрии шахсӣ бо муассиси Бирландия ва баъзе мансабдорони таъиншуда моро водор сохт, ки орзуи худро дар бораи ин сарзамин амалӣ созем
     Моҳи октябри соли 2022, Президент ва асосгузори Шоҳигарии Муттаҳидаи Глобалӣ HRM Бунгане III, Подшоҳи Эмбо Шоҳигарии Африқо, Ассамблеяи Генералии UGK-ро даъват кард ва ба подшоҳон, ҳокимон ва сарони салтанатҳои бумӣ ва анъанавӣ пешниҳод кард, ки вақти он расидааст, ки барои эътироф ва эълон кардани ҳоким ва сарвазири Бирландия аз тарафи шоҳони давлати шоҳигарии Бирландия маросими тоҷгузорӣ гузаронда шавад. Ӯ гуфт: «Сохтори ҳукумати Бирландия монархияи конститутсионӣ мебошад». 7 октябри соли 2022 тоҷгузории виртуалӣ ва эъломия аз ҷониби шоҳи HRM Денис Окафор, подшоҳи Оханези диаспораи Африқо ва муовини раиси Шоҳигарии Муттаҳидаи Глобалӣ, дар якҷоягӣ бо баъзе подшоҳон ва аъзои Шоҳигарии Муттаҳидаи Глобалӣ ва мансабдорони Давлати Бирланд баргузор гардид.
    Сипас, 15 майи соли 2023, 8-умин солгарди таъсисёбии Бирландия дар Ҷакарта, Индонезия аз ҷониби Маҳараҷаи Шоҳигарии Кутай Мулаварман ташкил карда шуд. Боиси хушнудист, ки ду шоҳ аз Африқои Ҷанубӣ, шоҳ HRM Ҷозеф Мокголобото, подшоҳи Салтанати Мокголобото ва маликаи ӯ ва подшоҳи Салтанати Манана, Зиян Манана, инчунин чаҳор вазир ба ҷашн расиданд. Мо аз ҷониби Маҳараҷаҳои Шоҳигарии Кутай Мулаварман, MSPA Лансия Речза Факлеви Вамгсаварман, раиси Шӯрои умумиҷаҳонии Монархҳои Шоҳигарии Муттаҳидаи Глобалӣ ҳамчун Подшоҳ ва Маликаи Шоҳигарии Бирланд тоҷгузорӣ шудем.
     Вақте ки ман бори аввал соли 2020 намояндаи байналмилалии давлати Бирландия шудам, қариб ҳар рӯз бо дӯстонам вохӯриҳои маҷозӣ мегузарондам ва инчунин ҳангоми намояндагӣ аз Бирландия дар кишварҳои гуногун робита барқарор мекардам.
     Вақте ки ман вазифаи сарвазири давлати Бирландияро ба уҳда гирифтам ва ба таъсиси ҳукумати хурд шуруъ кардам, мо бо чанд ҳукумат кор кардем ва дар баъзе кишварҳо чанд намояндагӣ ва офисҳои расмӣ доштем. Ҳуҷҷатҳои Бирландия низ аз ҷониби бисёре аз кишварҳои ҷаҳон қабул ва тасдиқ шудаанд ва мӯҳри вазоратҳои хориҷии онҳоро доранд.
     Қобили зикр аст, ки мо, ҳокимони Бирландия онро бо ҳамон обу ҳаво ҳамчун «Дубайи Африқо» муаррифӣ мекунем, аммо Бирланд аз Дубай ва 27 кишвари ҷаҳон бузургтар аст.
     Ҳамчун сарвазири тозатаъйин ва маликаи Филиппинии Бирландия, ман, маликаи HRM Эден Сориано Тринидад, ки идеяи ба як кишвари башардӯстона табдил додани ин сарзаминро қабул кардам, гуфта будам: «Ин як лоиҳаи Илоҳӣ аст, зеро Худованд инро тамоми ин муддат нигаҳ дошт, то ки мо онро ба мамлакати беназири инсоният табдил диҳем».
     Чун худам шоирам, ҳамчун Сарвазир ҷамъияти «Шоирони Бирляндия»-ро низ таъсис додам. Ман шеърро ҳамчун аввалин фарҳанги Бирландия қайд намудам. Дар Бирландия 70 нафар шоирони расман эътирофшуда ҳастанд ва онҳо дар бораи Бирландия шеъру сурудҳои зиёде навиштаанд.
     Мо, шоҳ ва маликаи Бирландия, азму иродаи қавӣ дорем, ки ин мамлакатро хеле осоишта ва ба ҳама дӯст гардонем. Забони англисӣ забони асосӣ аст ва забони дуюм Нубӣ хоҳад буд, зеро ин сарзамин дар биёбони Нубия ҷойгир аст.
     Ҳамчун ҳоким ва сарвазири Бирландия ман ният дорам, ки ин кишварро беназир созам, ки шаҳрванди ояндааш ҳуқуқи таҳсилро дорад ва шаҳрвандонаш ба миллати мутафаккирон, муҳаққиқон, навоварон, технократҳо, омӯзгорони сулҳ ва инсондӯст табдил ёбад. Бирландия миллати коргарон нахоҳад буд. Ҳукумати Бирландия бо роҳбарии омӯзгорон шаҳрвандонеро ба вуҷуд меорад, ки муҳаққиқон, навоварон, технологҳои тадқиқотӣ, соҳибкорон ва омӯзгорони илмҳои сулҳ ва башардӯстӣ хоҳанд буд ва онҳо миллионер мешаванд, на мардикороне, ки дар ғарибӣ  заҳмат мекашанд. Мо мехоҳем як муҳити беназири таълиму тарбияро ба вуҷуд орем, ки онро системаи кӯҳнаи маориф назорат намекунад.
     Мо, ҳокимони Бирландия, инчунин нақша дорем, ки барои шаҳрвандони ояндаи Бирландия василаи зиндагиро таъмин кунем, то онҳо гуруснагӣ ва қашшоқиро аз сар нагузаронанд.
     Бирландия, чуноне ки вазири мухтори он Селсо Невес Диас тавсиф кардааст, кишварест, ки бо диди оянда ба дунё омадааст ва ҳадафи он биёбонро ба минтақаи сабзи парвариши зироат табдил додан аст.
Эй Бирландия, замини рафта аз ёдҳо,
Туро гармии руҳи офтоб аст.
Туро ман бо табассум мекунам оғӯш,
Ва месозам туро бедор аз хоби гарон,
Чаро, ки бар ту мерезад ҳам руъёи бепоён.

Бирландия, HRM Малика Эден Сориано, Тринидад 

Тарҷума бо забони тоҷикӣ Абдуқаҳҳори Қосим

by Kosimov Abdukakhor

The attention of the Ministry of Steel Development has been drawn to some fictitious allegations by a Civil Society Organisation under the aegis, Alliance for Credible Legislative Conduct (ACLC) against the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, as it relates to the National Steel Council (NSC).

According to a press release signed by Salamatu F Jibaniya, Head, Press and Public Relations For Permanent Secretary, stated that the allegations are just a mere ploy by some individuals with vested interests to sabotage the efforts of the Honourable Minister in repositioning the Steel and Metals Sector, and ensure due process is followed in investigating and resolving issues at the National Steel Council in line with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

“Contrary to these allegations, the Honourable Minister of Steel Development upon assuming duty interfaced with the Executive Secretary of the Steel Council, charged with piloting the affairs of the NSC, a Council under his Ministry.

“The Honourable Minister received briefings on some allegations bordering on various issues that were on the ground between the National Steel Council and its Governing Board before he assumed duty.

“Upon receiving a briefing and listening to all sides, the Honourable Minister acted accordingly and immediately set up a fact-finding committee on February 9, 2024 to investigate the several allegations at the Council.

“The report of the fact-finding committee was submitted to the Honourable Minister on March 25, 2024 for his review and consideration. The Honourable Minister is currently studying the report before taking necessary actions.

“These briefings, investigations, and meetings are not prejudice to the Presidential Directive with circular ref. No. SGF.19/S.81/XX/108 of June 16, 2023, dissolving all Boards of Federal Government parastatals, Agencies, Institutions and Government-owned Companies, except those listed in the Third Schedule, Part 1, Section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The Honourable Minister of Steel Development is fully committed to turning around the economy through industralisation of which the Steel sector is a key component as envisioned through the creation of the new Ministry of Steel Development under the Administration and leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR”.

… Commiserates with families of victims

The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has condemned the recent killings in two communities: Abejukolo and Agojeju Odo, in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Prince Audu condemned the incident in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Lizzy Okoji, on Saturday in Abuja, also expressing his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased who were killed in the most gruesome manner.

The Honourable Minister appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Governor Usman Ododo, to enhance security in the communities of the state and intervene in any dispute that must have led to the incident.

Prince Audu also called for an investigation into the incident so that the perpetrators of the heinous crime could be brought to justice to serve as a deterrent to others.

“I condemn in strong terms the recent killings in Agojeju Odo, and Abejukolo communities of Kogi East, which left over 19 people dead. This is unacceptable and will not be allowed to continue.

“My heartfelt condolences also go to the families of those who were killed in the most cruel manner. I also commiserate with the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo, at such a sad moment.

“I want to appeal to the Inspector General of Police to take swift action in investigating this crime, to bring the perpetrators to book to serve as a deterrent to others. It is also very important to resolve all issues that led to the unfortunate incidence so that peace and normalcy can return to the communities.

“I also urge everyone to remain vigilant, security conscious, and collaborate with the security agencies and personnel. Report any suspicious moves you see around, as this might help prevent such atrocities,” Prince Audu stated.

By Emmanuel Daudu

The  Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba has disclosed that  troops during the period Jan _ Mar 2024 resulted in 2,351 terrorists neutralize , 2,308 persons arrested and 1,241 kidnapped hostages rescued.
“Furthermore, troops recovered 2,847 weapons, 58,492 ammunitions and  denied the oil theft of an estimated sum over N20 bn (N20,331,713,910.00) only.

Major General Edward Buba made this known on Thursday during a quarterly press briefing on ongoing military operations from January-March, 2024.

‘Breakdown  for the period includes and is not limited to the following: 1,497 AK47 rifles, 33,878 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 12,698 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 948 assorted arms and 5,520 assorted ammo.

“Others are 21,573,310 litres of stolen crude oil, 2,723,430 litres of illegally refined AGO, 53,300 litres of DPK and 52,730 litres of PMS amongst other item.

“The foregoing demonstrates that ongoing operations are effective and result oriented.

“The armed forces is fighting a vicious enemy in the ongoing operations across the country. Nevertheless, the military is ready, prepared, equipped and focused on what  to do with these terrorist and their cohorts.

“Surely,  we have been collecting intelligence, hunting them and striking them where they maybe hiding and hibernating. Our aim is to kill this terrorist and the infrastructure that supports them.

“Accordingly, we have employed significant firepower to neutralize several terrorists and disrupt their activities.Indeed, significant terrorist commanders killed include and is not limited to the following: Abu Bilal Minuki (aka Abubakar Mainok) – Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP) and Haruna Isiya Boderi. He was a notorious terrorists who operated along Birnin Gwari Forest in Kaduna State as well as the Abuja Kaduna Highway. He was killed by troops in 21 Feb 24.

“Others are : Kachallah Damina ( Neutralised in Mar 24, by troops. He was neutralised alongside over 50 combatants), Kachallah Alhaji Dayi, Kachallah Idi (Namaidaro), Kachallah Kabiru (Doka), Kachallah Azarailu (Farin-Ruwa), Kachallah Balejo,
Kachallah Ubangida, Alhaji Baldu among several others.


“The above was achieved through synchronized strikes between the ground and air forces on terrorist enclaves. For instance,  lmmediately upon acquisition of vital targets, fighter jets are scrambled to carry out major bombarding raids on significant terrorist enclaves”, he added.

In details

REPORT ON ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 4 APRIL 2024

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

1. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following activities during the period under review; conducted offensive operations, fighting patrols, arrested suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists fighters and collaborators as well as surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters in Damboa, Konduga, Bama, Gwoza and Nganzai LGAs of Borno State.

2.      Details as follows:

a. Offensive Operations.  Between 27 March and 1 April 2024, troops with hybrid forces in separate operations conducted offensive operations and made contact with BH/ISWAP terrorists in Damboa, Konduga, Bama and Gwoza LGAs of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 34 terrorists and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 27 AK47 rifles, 3 PKT guns, 5 fabricated guns, 4 dane guns, 461 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 432 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 101 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 11 magazines, 9 motorcycles, 10 mobile phones, 2 HH radios, 12 bicycles and 4 magazine jackets amongst others. Additionally, troops recovered 2 decomposed corpses suspected to repentant BH/ISWAP terrorists.
b. fighting Patrol.  On 31 March 2024, troops with hybrid forces while on fighting patrol made contact with BH/ISWAP terrorists in Nganzai LGA of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 19 terrorists and recovered 16 AK47 rifles, 3 dane guns, 316 rounds of 7.62mm special, 4 mobile phones and cutlasses.
c. Arrest of Suspected ISWAP/JAS Terr Log Suppliers.  On 29 and 31 March 2024, following a tip-off, troops in separate operations arrested 4 suspected BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists collaborators in Jere and Gwoza LGAs of Borno State.
d. Arrest of suspected ISWAP/JAS Terr Fighter.  On 29 March 2024, troops in separate operations arrested 2 BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters identified as Yagabalu Amodu Bimba and Modu Jubril in Gwoza and Monguno LGAs of Borno State. During the operations, troops recovered 3 AK47 rifles, 3 AK47 magazines, 119 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one bandolier, one camelback and 3 mobile phones.
e.     Surrender of BH/ISWAP/JAS Terrs. Between 27 March and 2 April 2024, a total of 83 terrs comprising 16 adult males 19 adult females    and 48 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.

SUMMARY

3. Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 53 terrorists, arrested 36 and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 3 PKT guns, 46 AK47 rifles, 5 fabricated rifles, 7 dane guns, one bandolier, 896 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 432 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 101 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 14 magazines, 2 HH radios, 9 motorcycles, 17 mobile phones and 12 bicycles amongst others.


JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

4. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded the following during the period under review; troops conducted offensive operations, cordon and search and arrested suspected violent extremists/kidnappers in Mangu, Barkin Ladi and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State as well as Ukum LGA of Benue State.

5.     Details are as follows:

a. Offensive Operations.  Between 27 March and 2 April 2024, troops while on offensive operations raided a suspected violent extremists/kidnappers hideouts in Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau State. During the operations, troops neutralized 6 violent extremists and arrested 4 suspects. Troops also recovered 5 AK47 rifles, one locally fabricated pistol, 166 rounds of 7.62mm special, 74 live cartridges, 5 motorcycles and 13 mobile phones amongst others.
b. Cordon and Search.  On 29 and 30 March 2024, troops in separate operations conducted cordon and search operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau State. During the operations, troops arrested 13 suspected violent extremists/terrorists and recovered 2 locally made revolver rifles, 10 dane guns, one double barrel gun, 97 rounds of 9mm ammo, 131 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and military accoutrements.
c. Arrest Operation.  Between 28 March and 1 April 2024, troops in separate operations arrested 6 suspected violent extremists/kidnappers in Mangu and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State as well as Ukum LGA of Benue State. During the operations, troops also rescued 2 kidnapped hostages.

SUMMARY

6. Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 6 insurgents, arrested 23 violent extremists and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 5 AK47 rifles, one fabricated pistol, 10 dane guns, 2 locally made revolver rifles, 116 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 131 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 97 rounds of 9mm ammo, 74 cartridges, 5 motorcycles and 13 mobile phones amongst others.


OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

7. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the week under review; conducted offensive operations and counter/anti kidnapping/criminality operation in Gassol, Zing and Takum LGAs of Taraba State as well as Kwande and Akwanga LGAs of Benue and Nasarawa States. Additionally, Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja.

8. Details are as follows:

a. Offensive Operations.  Between 27 and 31 March 2024, troops in separate operations conducted offensive operations in Gassol and Zing LGAs of Taraba State as well as Kwande LGA of Benue State respectively. During the operations, troops arrested 8 suspected violent extremists/terrorists and recovered 4 motorcycles, one vehicle, 15 mobile phones and the sum of N50,360 amongst others.
b. Counter/Anti- Kidnapping/Criminality Operation. 
(1)   On 31 March 2024, troops responded to information on suspected violent extremists activities in Takum LGA of Taraba State. During the operation, troops arrested 2 suspects and rescued 24 kidnapped hostages as well as recovered one motorcycle.
(2)   On 29 And 31 March 2024, troops in separate operations conducted counter/anti kidnapping operations in Akwanga LGA of Nasarawa State as well as Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja. During the operations, troops arrested 4 suspects and rescued 6 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 3 locally fabricated rifles, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one ammo link and 2 mobile phones.

SUMMARY

9. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE arrested 14 violent extremists and rescued 30 kidnapped hostage. Troops recovered 3 fabricated rifles, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one ammo link, 4 motorcycles, 17 mobile phones and the sum of N50,360 amongst others.


JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

10. The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded the following during the period under review; conducted offensive operations, counter/anti kidnapping/criminality operation, responded to terrorists activities and arrested suspects terrorists in Tsafe, Zurmi and Anka LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Kurfi, Mulumfashi, Kankara, Faskari and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State. Additionally, Takai and Kiru LGAs of Kano State, Giwa and Kagarko LGAs of Kaduna State as well as Birnin Kebbi LGA of Kebbi State.

11.    Details are as follows;

a. Offensive Operations.
(1)   On 29 and 30 March 2024, troops in separate operations conducted offensive operations and made contact with terrorists in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 11 terrorists and recovered 7 locally fabricated guns, 4 dane guns, 227 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 10 cartridges and 3 motorcycles.
(3) Between 28 March and 2 April 2024, troops in separate operations conducted offensive operations and made contact with terrorists in Kurfi, Mulumfashi, Kankara and Faskari LGAs of Katsina State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 36 terrorists and recovered 24 AK47 rifles, 10 dane guns, one PKT guns, 5 fabricated guns, 451 rounds of 7.62mm special, 231 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 98 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 11 motorcycles, 6 mobile phones and 4 bicycles amongst others.


b.       Counter/Anti- Kidnapping/Criminality Operation.  On 29 March and 1 April 2024, troops while conducting counter/anti kidnapping operations intercepted and arrested 2 suspected terrorists as well as rescued 10 kidnapped hostages in Zurmi and Takai LGAs of Zamfara and Kano States respectively.
c. Violent Extremists/Insurgs Activities. On 28 March and 1 April 2024, following INTREP troops responded to information on terrorists activities and made contact with terrorists in Giwa and Kagarko LGAs of Kaduna State as well as Anka LGA of Zamfara State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 10 terrorists and arrested 5 suspects. Troops also recovered 7 fabricated guns, 4 dane guns, 2 locally made revolver rifles, 132 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 96 cartridges, 6 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones.
d.       Arrest Operations.
(1)     On 29 March and 1 April 2024, troops while conducting fighting patrols arrested 7 suspected terrorists in Danmusa and Birnin Kebbi LGAs of Katsina and Kebbi States respectively.
(2)  On 31 March 2024, troops while conducting counter/anti kidnapping operation arrested one suspected kidnapper in Kiru LGA of Kano State. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect have participated in series of kidnapping incidents, armed robbery and cattle rustling within the state and environ.

SUMMARY

12. Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 57 terrorists, arrested 7 terrorists and rescued 10 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 24 AK47 rifles, one PKT gun, 19 fabricated guns, 18 locally made dane guns, 2 fabricated revolver rifles, 451 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 590 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 98 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 106 live cartridges, 20 motorcycles and 9 mobile phones amonsgt other items.


JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

13. The troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following during the week under review; conducted offensive operations in Giwa and Kajuru LGAs of Kaduna State.

14. Details are as follows;

a. Offensive Operations. Between 29 March and 1 April 2024, troops in a separate operations conducted offensive operations and made contact with terrorists in Giwa and Kajuru LGAs of Kaduna State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 15 terrorists and recovered 10 AK47 rifles, 4 fabricated guns, one dane gun, 231 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 121 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 4 motorcycles, 3 mobile phones and one baofeng radio.

SUMMARY

15. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 15 terrorists and recovered 10 AK47 rifles, one dane gun, 4 fabricated guns, 231 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 121 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, one baofeng radio, 4 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones amonsgt others.


JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

16. Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products. Troops also conducted offensive operations in Southern Ijaw and Akpabuyo LGAs of Bayelsa and Cross River as well as Ughelli South and North LGAs of Delta State.

Details as follows:

a. Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites.  Troops recovered 565,200 litres of stolen crude oil, 22,500 litres of illegally refined AGO, 1,050 litres of DPK and 8,000 litres of PMS. Additionally, Troops discovered and destroyed 6 dugout pits, 33 boats and 18 storage tanks.  Other items recovered include 25 cooking ovens, 3 vehicles and 16 illegal refining sites.
b. Offensive Operations. Between 29 and 1 April 2024, troops in separate operations conducted offensive operations in Southern Ijaw and Akpabuyo LGAs of Bayelsa and Cross River States as well as Ughelli South and North LGAs of Delta State. During the operations, troops arrested 7 suspects and rescued one kidnapped hostage. Troops also recovered 2 dane guns, one fabricated pistol, 69 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 200 cartridges in a bacco bag hidden under a demolished building.

SUMMARY

17. Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 565,200 litres of stolen crude oil, 22,500 litres of illegally refined AGO, 1,050 litres of DPK and 8,000 litres of PMS. Additionally, Troops discovered and destroyed 6 dugout pits, 33 boats and 18 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 25 cooking ovens, 3 vehicles and 16 illegal refining sites.

18. Troops apprehended 25 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists. Troops recovered 10 weapons and 269 assorted ammunitions.


JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

19. Troops of Operation UDO KA recorded the following during the week under review; troops arrested suspected violent extremists/kidnappers, gunrunners and raided IPOB/ESN camp in Onitsha North and Izi LGAs of Anambra and Ebonyi States respectively.

20.    Details as follows:

a. Offensive Operations. On 29 and 31 March 2024, troops inconjunction with DSS and Nigerian Police conducted fighting patrols to violent extremists/IPOB/ESN  camps and hideouts in Oguta, Oru and Mbaitoli LGAs of Imo State as well as Onicha and Ohaukwu LGAs of Ebonyi State respectively. During the operations, troops arrested one suspect and recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 3 pump action guns, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 93 cartridges, 3 IEDs, one RPG bomb, 2 motorcycles, 7 Baofeng radios, 4 mobile phones and military accoutrements amongst others.

SUMMARY

21. Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA arrested one violent extremists and recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 3 pump action guns, 3 IEDs, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 93 live cartridges, one RPG bomb, 7 Baofeng radios, 2 motorcycles and 4 mobile phones amonsgt other. All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.


EDWARD BUBA
Major General
Director Defence Media Operations

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Maryam Aminu

The federal government of Nigeria is determined to ensure that education is given the proper attention necessary for the country including skills development programmes.

This is as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed the student loans re-enactment bill into law.

The law will allow Nigerian students in tertiary institutions to access low-interest loans for tuition and other academic needs.

Reacting to the signing of the bill, the Hon.Minister of State for Youth Development, Hon Ayodele Olawande applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing of the student loans (Access to Higher Education) bill into law which establishes the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NEL­FUND).

Olawande made the remarks on Wednesday, during the signing of the bill.

The Minister expressed delight that Pres­ident Tinubu is placing pre­mium on the provision of quality education to Nigeri­ans, adding that he has shown that he is not just talking about investing in the future; he is also committed to making it happen

While expressing that the groundbreaking law is poised to change the future of education in Nigeria forever, the Minister encouraged young people to grab the opportunity with both hands

According to the Minister, “this new law creates the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND to support students financially so they can study without worrying about tuition and other school-related expenses.

“To every young person willing to dream and aspire, this law is your invitation to step up, get educated and contribute to the growth and development of our dear nation.

Olawand assured that the Ministry of Youth Development will work closely with NELFUND to ensure that the law is effective and that the youth of Nigeria derive maximum benefits that would aid their quest for quality education.