Commander Kenya Army Visits Troops On Operation Duties

Commander Kenya Army Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Peter Njiru toured Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops in Operation Amani Boni (OAB) Forward Operating Bases in Bodhei, Bulagolol, and Kiunga amongst others.

The visit provided a platform for the Commander to engage the troops on various issues and assess their mission readiness.

Lt Gen Njiru while addressing the troops lauded them for their diligence in combating terror, efforts that are have contributed to sustainable peace and security.

“We take cognisance of your spirited determination to protecting the territorial integrity of the Republic of Kenya. Your efforts have been critical in ensuring there is peace in our motherland” he said.

Lt Gen Njiru further commended the troops for engaging the local residents through the Civil Military Cooperation Activities, which is a critical pillars of promoting peace.

“It is worth mentioning that you have nurtured good working relationship with the local communities, which is critical to mission success.” said Lt Gen Njiru while addressing troops.

The Commander encouraged the troops to remain vigilant throughout their tour-of-duty so as to degrade all threats to our National Security.

BAGAIA Partners NSIB, set to advanceCapacity On Safety Investigation

The Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA), partners with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to enhance the capacity of safety investigation Agencies in Nigeria.

The Director General of, National Investigation Bureau disclosed this while speaking in Abuja at the closing of a peer review programme hosted by the NSIB, the Commissioner, Akin Olateru said the aim of the programme was to boost the capability of agencies in the investigation of civil aviation accidents and serious incidents.

In his words, “Today brings to an end, the European Union (EU), EASA/ BAGAIA programme in Nigeria. Nigeria has been chosen as a pilot, We are the first to have this programme. It’s an EU sponsored programme.

“What has been happening since Monday is basically in two parts, one is to do what we call peer review.”

While speaking further, Olateru said that the peer review was to benchmark systems, processes and procedures to help see how they do things and how they can improve on the way they do things.

He added: “This part of the programme is to see how we can improve and benchmark our systems, processes and procedures with the EU standards.

“Now the second part is to train our investigators on how to carry out peer review so that we can help other nations and at the end of the day, this is to enhance safety, not just in Nigeria, but the entire African region.

“This programme is basically for collaboration. You know aviation is all about collaboration.This is the only way we can ensure consistency in maintaining that safety record.”

Earlier, the Commissioner of BAGAIA, Charles Erhuah, said the programme would enable member states meet their safety regulations and ICAO Annex 13 requirements.

He said one important achievement of BAGAIA in the last few years has been zero accident and hull losses in.

Erhuah said: “Our individual airspaces. This has improved our collective safety records, and has removed our airlines from various blacklists worldwide.

“This means our individual and collective safety recommendations are being heeded and they are helping to create a safer Airspace.”

NSIB frowns at speculations, Comments trailing Jabiru aircraft crash IN Lagos

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has asked stakeholders and professionals in the country’s aviation industry to desist from speculations and making comments on the ill-fated Jabiru J430 aircraft, which occurred at Oba Akran area of Lagos on Tuesday.

Mr. Tunji Oketunbi, the NSIB, in an interview with aviation journalists in Lagos, insisted that it was unprofessional to make categorical statements and comments on the cause of a serious incident or an accident when the investigators were yet to make their findings public.

He was particularly peeved by some statements attributed to some of the professionals in the sector on the accident, which involved two pilots.

He explained that as professionals, they ought to know the rules guiding accident reports and standards and recommended practices stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organisations (ICAO).

He explained that ICAO Annex 13 outlines the processes leading to the conduct of an accident investigation, stressing that it says that preliminary report should be released within 30 days of the occurrence and final report within 12 months of the occurrence following the completion of investigation.

He assured that NSIB, as usual, would carry out a thorough investigation on the accident and release to the public workable recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Oketunbi warned that such speculations may ridicule the image of the country in the comity of nations and appealed to commentators on the accident to wait for the outcome of its investigation before going to the public with their personal opinions.

He said: “People should stop all these insinuations about the immediate or remote cause of the accident. Whosoever that owns the aircraft involved in the crash doesn’t matter. This is an aviation industry, and we must not be seen to be commenting from the position of ignorance. Aviation is highly regulated, and we adhere to the standards and recommended practices of ICAO, which is the minimum.

“Everyone should wait for NSIB to commence its investigation, come out with its preliminary and final reports, which we believe will prevent a recurrence. People should allow us to do our job. We cannot be influenced by emotions or speculations that are currently in the public space. As usual, we will be professional with our investigation and reports.”

Oketunbi also urged the media to desist from publishing inaccurate reports on the crash.

Recall that a Jabiru J430 light single engine aircraft with the registration number: 5N CCQ had crashed at Oba Akran in the afternoon of Tuesday on its way to Ibadan for a test flight.

NCC Cautions against sale, use of non-type approved devices

By Emmanuel Daudu

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned traders and other stakeholders about the negative consequences of selling and purchasing phones and telecommunications gadgets that are not type approved by the Commission.


The Director Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka in a press release he signed on Thursday said, the certification of telecom devices used in the telecom sector is one of the mandates of the NCC as enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act (2003) whose central objective is the “protection of the rights and interests of consumers”.

Non-type approved telecom devices are considered to be supplied to the Nigerian market from grey sources and are known to degrade quality of services in the network.

Deputy Director Consumer Affairs Bureau, Dr. Emilia Nwokoro, who spoke for the Executive Vice of the NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, at the 5th edition of Market Conversation, a telecom consumer outreach programme of NCC, which took place recently at the GSM Village in Abuja, said the event was part of the sensitization efforts of the Commission to address the issue.

She said there is a need to sensitise traders at the market about the implications of trading in substandard products as they may face the risk of arrest and prosecution when found selling non-type approved devices.

“The essence of coming here today is to enlighten the traders on the dangers of selling non type-approved devices. The NCC established procedures for certifying telecom products sellable and usable in Nigeria, and that explains the Commission’s efforts to raise awareness to ensure that substandard products are not circulated in any market in Nigeria,” she said.

She informed them that the procedure for approval of telecom devices has been established by the Commission, and all type approved devices have been published on the NCC website for public and user reference. Therefore, traders should take advantage of this information to identify type approved against none type approved phone devices.

The Chairman, GSM Village Market, Abuja, Macdonald Ajuogu, said the market union has a task force that monitors the types and standards of devices sold there, and that the association has also put measures in place to deal with any member that goes against their rules.

“Normally, we have a platform in the market whereby anybody that deals with any phone in the market is registered with the union and we also have a task force that always checks on any product that is being sold in the market, including computers that are sold in the GSM village.

Ajuogu thanked the NCC for devoting time to come and sensitise the traders not to sell or purchase non-type approved devices and  promised that the traders would strive to abide by the prescriptions of the commission  by cross checking with the NCC’s list of  certified and type approved devices to avoid being sanctioned.

Investigation: How Lamido Yuguda-led SEC ‘Withholds’ Over 12bn Shareholders’ Funds for Years

By Bolaji Gbadamosi

Aggrieved voices in the capital market have accused the Lamido Yuguda-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of illegally withholding over N12 billion in investor funds in its care for years.

By law, the SEC is the capital market regulatory authority whose core functions include ensuring prompt payment of shareholders funds and instilling investors confidence in the market.

In April, while speaking in Abuja on the outcome of the first quarter Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting, Laimdo Yuguda, SEC’s director-general, had assured investors that the interest of shareholders would be protected during all transactions in the capital market.

He noted that protecting the interests of both majority and minority shareholders was the primary responsibility of the commission.

“Protection of investors is the central mandate of the commission and when the commission protects investors; we do not discriminate between minority and majority shareholders,” he had explained.

But recent revelations from shareholders and operators in the capital market about their ugly experiences are a stark contrast to the assurances.

The regulator under Yuguda’s watch is now being dragged for violating corporate governance, ethics and accountability codes, the same rules it should be upholding in the capital market.

Investigations by THECONSCIENCEng, a Nigerian online news platform, revealed that SEC has refused to pay shareholders of Dangote Flour Mills their accrued funds for over two years, citing countless administrative bottlenecks.

This is just as the affected shareholders had made several entreaties and appeals to the commission in order to get paid.

An aggrieved operator in the Nigerian capital market, who asked not to be named, described the difficulties experienced by shareholders of the former Dangote Flour Mills in the hand of the commission as unnecessary.

“In 2019, Dangote Flour Mills was acquired by Crown Flour Mills and under the terms of the acquisition, shareholders were to be paid the sum of N24 for every share of Dangote Flour Mills held,” the representative said.

“Under the terms of the scheme of arrangements of the acquisition the registrars, EDC Registrars Limited, was to pay the shareholders ab initio, and with a clause that all uncollected monies by shareholders should be transferred to the national investors protection funds by the registrars.

“The national investors protection funds was established by SEC in 2017 and they are to manage the monies.

“Since 2021, however, when the unclaimed money was transferred by EDC to SEC, shareholders who held shares of Dangote Flour Mills, have had excruciating difficulties in getting paid by SEC from the national investors protection funds.

“Many have written series of letters and made calls to registrar and SEC but all to no avail despite several assurances.”

He pleaded that hapless and innocent investors be paid all payments due to them.

“By its positioning, SEC should be the one offering succour and confidence to investors not the other way round,” he said.

“But where’s the protection from SEC when two years after collecting investors money, it has refused to release it? This is not a case of ponzi scheme victims paying for naivety, but a case of a regulator who should spearhead corporate governance and accountability.

“The SEC is wilfully denying people what is rightfully theirs. We have suffered in silence for two years and we hope to get succour very urgently.”

Multiple documents, including scheme of arrangement of contracts that backed up the aggrieved operators’ and shareholders’ claims, were sighted by TheConscience.

A section of one of the documents tagged ‘Plan for Untraceable Holders’, which binds all concerned parties together, states:

“Where scheme shareholders entitled to unclaimed monies remain untraceable twenty-four (24) months after the effective date, the registrar shall transfer all such unclaimed monies to the National Investors Protection Fund in accordance with the directive of the SEC.”

Few weeks ago, several media reports revealed that the commission has not audited its financial statements since 2014, a claim the commission later dismissed.

On July 26, TheConscience sent an email to SEC for comments on the matter, but it has not been responded to as of press time.

Bolaji Gbadamosi is the publisher of THECONSCIENCEng, and the National Vice-President, Nigeria Guild of Investigative Journalists.

Troops neutralizes 36 terrorists, arrests 137 gunmen

By Emmanuel Daudu, Abuja

Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations has stated  that the military  neutralized 36 terrorists, arrested 137 gunmen, 3 gunrunners, 2 kidnappers, 6 collaborators, 15 perpetrators of oil theft and recovered the sum of N3,177,650.00 as well as rescued 140 kidnapped hostages.

He made the disclosure on Thursday  while addressing journalists during the bi-weekly press briefing held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja-Nigeria.

In his words, “In the course of operations across the country troops recovered a total number of 37 weapons and 370 ammunition. The breakdown is as follows: 16 Ak47 rifles, 6 pump action guns, 6 dane guns, 3 fabricated rifles, 2 locally made pistol, 199 rounds of 7.62mm             special, 6 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 9 AK47 magazines and 2 G3 magazines, 8 vehicles, 45 motorcycles, 32 mobile phones, 925 machetes, 151 machete sharpeners. Others  include: 61 dugout pits, 32 wooden boats, 87 storage tanks, one speedboat, 32 cooking ovens, 3 outboard engine, one generator, 2 pumping machines, 36 illegal refining sites, 310,700 litres of stolen crude oil, 14,675 litres Automotive Gas Oil, 49,000 Dual Purpose Kerosine and 5 litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

However, he noted that
the military has no greater priority than to restore normalcy and put an end to security challenges across the country.
“The men and women of the military have answered a call to duty to fight the perpetrators of these evil to submission. We are in a good fight, and must flush them out from amongst us”.

While giving details of the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria across the federation, he has this to say, “Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (North East); Troops of Operation HADIN KAI conducted offensive operations in Konduga and Bama LGA of Borno State. A sting operation was also carried out within Maiduguri metropolis while air interdiction was conducted in Gwoza Local Government Area of the state.

“The operations resulted in neutralized terrorist, rescued hostages and the arrest of terrorist collaborators. Others include, recovery of weapons and arrest of a notorious gang member.

“Troops Neutralized Terrorists and Recovered Arms.
(1) On 27 July 23, troops ambushed Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Province terrorists at Shetimari in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. As a result, 2 terrorists were neutralized, while one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 rifle magazine, 6 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo and one mobile phone were recovered.

“(2) On 30 Jul 23, troops in conjunction with Hybrid Forces ambushed suspected BH/ISWAP terrorist at a check point at KUBTARA Village in DIKWA Local Government Area of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized one terrorist and recovered one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 rifle magazine and 5 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo

“Rescued Hostages.   On 26 July 23, following intelligence report concerning terrorist activities at Hashime Village in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Troops conducted a raid. Rescued 5 kidnapped hostages and recovered a motorcycle and among other sundry items.
c.​    Arrest of Notorious Criminal Gang. On 25 July 23, troops conducted a sting operation on hideout of notorious criminal gang known as Malians. The gang were hibernating at Jiddari Polo, Gwange, Kaleri, Zannari and Gamboru areas of MMC of Borno State. Troops arrested 14 suspects, recovered one axe, 3 knives and 3 mobile phones.

“Arrest of Suspected BH/ISWAP Terrorist Logistics Collaborator. On 27 July 23, following intelligence report on infiltration of notorious terrorist logistics collaborator into Maiduguri metropolis. Troops conducted a sting operation and made an arrest. The suspect admitted to be a courier that conveys arms, ammo, and other sundry logistic items to terrorists at their hideouts. The suspect confirmed   links with foreign arms network.

“Surrendered of BH/ISWAP terrorist fighter. On 30 July 23, one ISWAP fighter identified as YAHAYA UMARU surrendered to troops with one AK 47 rifle and 2 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo. Accordingly, between 26 July and 1 August 2023, a total of 313 terrorists comprising 12 male adult, 138 female adult and 162 children surrendered to troops at different locations within the theatre of operation.

” Air Interdiction. Air component of Operation HADIN KAI acquired target of terrorists gathering at a hideout in Wulade. The target was attacked with bombs and rockets, degrading the terrorist.

“In the course of operations, troops of Operation HADIN KAI recovered; 2 AK47 rifles, 8 rounds of 7.62mm special, one motorcycle, 4 mobile phones, 5 litres of PMS, one axe and one knife. Troops also neutralized 9 terrorists and arrested 19. Troops arrested 6 terrorist collaborator/courier and rescued 12 hostages. 

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

“Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted fighting patrols and raids on criminal hideouts in Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau and Katsina-Ala LGA in Benue States. Same was carried out in Jema’a Local Government Areas of Kaduna States. In the course of the operation, troops arrested criminal suspects including a kidnapper and recovered arms and ammunition.

“Details are as follows:
a. Fighting Patrol. On 25 Jul 23, troops fighting patrol to Washina, Kombili and Changal general areas in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State made contact with suspected herder militias. The herder militia were assaulting Kombili village but fled on sighting troops, abandoning a motorcycle.  Troops cordoned and searched the general area and recovered one locally made gun.

“Raid Operation.   On 26 Jul 23, troops raided Rugan Basiru Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State and arrested 10 suspects. Troops also recovered 2 AK 47 rifles, 3 Dane guns, 15 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo and a pair of military uniform belonging to a dismissed soldier identified as Bashir Abass. Preliminary investigation revealed that one of the recovered AK 47 rifle belongs to the dismissed soldier who is at large with 2 terrorists members.

“Arrest of Wanted Kidnapper.   On 26 Jul, troops arrested a wanted kidnapper at Jagindi Village in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspect was involved in the kidnap of a woman that was released after the payment of a Three Million Naira (N3,000,000.00) ransom. Suspect is in troops’ custody for further action.

“Arrest of Suspected Criminals. Between 27 and 28 July 23, troops arrested 3 suspected criminals in Bokkos and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Plateau and Benue State respectively. Troops recovered one locally fabricated pistol, 8 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammo, one cartridge, 3 mobile phones, Jack knife, Diver License, 4 ID cards, one torch light and 2 ATM cards.

“In the course of operations, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recovered 3 AK47 rifles, 3 dane guns, one locally fabricated pistol, one locally made gun, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special, one cartridge, 3 mobile phones, a pair of camouflage, jack knife. Also, troops arrested 10 suspects.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

“Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized terrorist and arrested some of their collaborators in Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State. Troops did same in Takum and Wukari Local Government Areas of Taraba State. Troops equally rescued kidnapped hostages and recovered arm and ammunition.

“Arrest of Suspected Terrorist Collaborator.   On 25 Jul 23, troops fighting patrol made contact with terrorists at Kasar Village in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. During the encounter, troops arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered one pistol, 4 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammo including assorted charms. Similarly, troops raided suspected terrorists’ hideout at Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State and arrested 2 suspected terrorist informants/collaborators.

“Troops Neutralize Terrorist.   On 27 Jul 23, troops responded to distress call on the activities of notorious terrorist leader alias Full-Fire. Troops made contact with the wanted terrorist at Kyayor and Gindin Mangoro general areas in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.  Following the fire fight, troops neutralized one terrorist while others fled. Troops recovered 2 x G3 magazines, 40 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo, one woodland camouflage trouser, one vehicle, one motorcycle and a pair of black boots as well as destroy the terrorists’ camp.

“In the course operations, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recovered one pistol, 40 rounds of 7.62mm special, 4 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2 G3 magazines, one vehicle, one motorcycle, one mobile phone and a pair of black boots. Additionally, troops neutralized one terrorist, arrested 13 suspects and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

“The operational activities of troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI resulted in the rescue of kidnapped hostages as well as the arrest of some terrorists in Jibia, Matazu and Funtua Local Government Areas all in Katsina State. Troops also, foiled attacks on farmer, conducted several air interdictions and recovered arms and ammunition in Maru and Zurmi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.

“Rescue of Civilian Hostage.    On 25 July 23, troops responded to information on terrorists’ attack at Solar – Faru close to Malamawa Village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Troops overpowered the fleeing terrorist and rescued 20 hostages being kidnapped.

“Arrest of suspected terrorist.    On 26 July 23, troops in conjunction with Nigerian Police raided terrorists’ hideout at Kogon Village in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation resulted in the arrest of 4 suspected terrorists and the recovery a motorcycle and 80 livestock. In a separate development, and based on a tip off. Troops arrested a terrorist with gunshot wound along with 3 of his associates at Funtua General Hospital in Funtua Local Government Area of same state.

“Troops Foiled Attack on farmers.  On 26 July 23, troops responded to information of terrorists attack on farmers along Road Dansadau – Dandalla in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Troops made contact with the terrorists causing the terrorist to flee. Troops exploited the general area and recovered one AK 47 rifle, 4 AK 47 rifle magazines and 2 rounds of 7.62mm special abandoned by the terrorists.

“Air Interdiction. On 25 July 2023, the air component of Operation HADARIN DAJI acquired and conducted air interdiction on Tuareg terrorist s’ camp in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.  The target was engaged as one of several operations to degrade and disrupt terrorist activities in the area.

“In the course operations, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recovered one AK47 rifle, 4 AK47 rifle magazines, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one motorcycle and 80 livestock. Troops also rescued 20 kidnapped hostages.

OP WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

“Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH carried out fighting patrols to Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Accordingly, troops arrested a bandit collaborator/ logistician, rescued kidnapped hostages and recovered weapons and ammunition.

” Arrest of Suspected Bandit Collaborator/ Logistician. On 24 Jul 23, following intelligence, troops arrested one suspected terrorist’s collaborator and logistician at Tundun Wada Village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspect is cooperating with security agencies to expose others.

” Fighting Patrols.  On 27 Jul 23, troops conducted fighting patrol at Kajuru, Kujeni, Gidan Barde and Kuzo Hill in Kajuru and Chikun Local Government Areas of Kaduna State respectively. Troops invaded and destroyed a terrorist camp close to Gidan Barde and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 2 fabricated rifles, 16 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo and 3 motorcycles.

“Air Interdiction. The air component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH conducted acquired target on terrorist camp at Hanawanka. The camp is a Boko Haram Terrorist camp in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.  The terrorists were neutralized with bombs and rockets.  The operation is one of several conducted by the air component.

“In the course of operation, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 11 terrorists and recovered 2 fabricated rifle, 16 rounds of 7.62mm special, 3 motorcycles and 80 livestock. Troops also arrested 16 terrorist, logistic suppliers or collaborators and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

20. Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE sustained the momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites.

a. Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites

“(1) Troops discovered and destroyed 61 dugout pits, 32 wooden boats, 87 storage tanks, 3 vehicles, 126 cooking ovens, 3 outboard engine, one speedboat, 2 motorcycles, one generator, 2 pumping machines and 36 illegal refining sites.  Troops also recovered 310,700 litres of crude oil, 14,675 litres of Automotive Gas Oil, 49,000 litres of Dual Purpose kerosine, one weapon, 3 ammunition and apprehended 22 suspects engaged in crude oil theft.

“(2) On 24 Jul 23, troops during anti-illegal bunkering op intercepted and destroy one wooden boat loaded with 1000 litres of product suspected to be stolen crude oil at Wellhead Cluster Opukushi Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

“In the course of operations, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE destroyed 61 dugout pits, 32 wooden boats, 87 storage tanks, one speedboat, 32 cooking ovens, 3 outboard engine, one generator, 2 pumping machines, 36 illegal refining sites. Troops also recovered 310,700 litres of stolen crude oil, 14,675 litres Automotive Gas Oil, 49,000 Dual Purpose Kerosine and 5 litres of Premium Motor Spirit and apprehended 15 perpetrators of oil theft.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

“Troops of Operation UDO KA conducted raids on camps/hideouts of Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network gunmen at UMUNNEOCHI, Anambra West Local Government Area of Abia and at Mmiata Anam Forest in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State.

“Troops also arrested suspected gunrunners, rescued kidnapped hostage and recovered arms and ammunition at Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

“Raid.   On 24 July 23, following kidnaping incident along Road NGODO – ISUOCHI in UMUNNEOCHI Local Government Area of Abia State. Troops conducted a raid and rescued 9 victims in the general area. The rescued victims have since reunited with their families, while the gun men are on the run.

“Raid Operations. In a separate operation, on 24 July 23, troops raided suspected Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network hideout at Mmiata Anam Forest in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State. During the firefight, troops neutralized one suspect while others fled. Troops recovered one AK 47 rifle with 35 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo, one Dane gun, one locally made hand grenade, one pumping machine, one chainsaw, rain coats/boots, NP uniforms/boots, Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network uniforms and assorted drinks. Troops also destroyed 3 vehicles and 9 motorcycles. Troops Arrest High Profile Gunrunner.

“(1) On 27 Jul 23, troops arrested a high-profile gunrunner within Onitsha general area in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The arrest was based on credible intelligence that revealed him to be a major supplier of arms and ammo to an arms syndicate based in Benue and Taraba States.

“(2) Same day and in a separate operation, troops at Abia – Imo States boundary check point in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State arrested 2 suspected criminals and recovered one locally made pistol and a vehicle. 

“(3) On 28 Jul 23, troops raided some shops at Onitsha Main Market in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. During the operation, troops arrested one suspected gunrunner and recovered 6 Pump action guns, 925 machetes, 151 machete sharpeners, 1,080 sickles, one speaker and the sum of Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira (N280,000.00) only.

“In the conduct of operations, troops of Operation UDO KA recovered one AK47 rifle loaded with 35 rounds of 7.62mm special, 6 pump action guns, one locally made pistol, one dane gun, one locally made hand grenade, 4 vehicles, 9 motorcycles, 925 machetes and 151 machetes sharpeners.

“Others are: 1,080 sickles, Nigerian Police uniforms and boots, Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network uniform, one speaker, rain coats and boots and a chain saw.

“Troops also apprehended 3 gunrunners and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages. All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.

” Overall, troops will sustain the momentum in tackling the security challenges and shall continue to fight the perpetrators to submission. It is expected that well-meaning Nigerians would continue to support the military and in deed stand with the military to flush out the perpetrators of these dastardly acts from amongst us. Together will can flush them out.

“In Nigeria of today, it is not enough “to see something and say something” as is popularly stated. There are more people than know things happening around them, than those who are waiting to see first before reporting. Consequently,  “know something, say something and be assured the military will do something”.

You Have Shown Excellence, World-class Performance in Accountancy, UNESCO Laureate Tells Dr. Mudathir as he bags Crown University’s Honorary Doctorate Degree

His Royal Highness (H.R.H) Duke Of The Kingdom Of Atlantis in Singapore and Vice-Chancellor Crown University, USA, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has lauded the excellent performance of Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada in the field of Accountancy & Management as former Oyo State Accountant General as he bags Crown University’s Honorary Doctorate Degree in Islamic Science & Theology which the globally recognized cértificate was presented to him by UNESCO Laureate.

The media learnt this today being Sunday, July 30, 2023 from World Acclaimed Distinguished research Universities Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu in a press statement personally signed by him, which was made available to some group of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital by his Executive Assistance On Media, Publicity and Communication Matters, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike as UNESCO Laureate tasks Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada on more service to humanity.

IEQAB’s Award-winning Five Stars Global Professor has applauded the hardwork, dedication to service God and humanity, Professional excellence as shown by Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada who had served Oyo State Government as former Accountant General. Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu alsi noted that Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada, who doubles as the CEO of Chief Imam Oluyole Estate Extension had recently bagged “Life Fellowship Awards and Outstanding Intellectual of The 21st Century from ICWLS”.

Speaking further, he noted that the Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada bing also bagged “Most Notable Top Distinguished Chief Imam of The 21st Century Awards” from the Leadership of International Chartered World Learned Society (ICWLS). He added that Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada’s experience, dedication to the service of God and humanity in all spheres of life will help in the fulfillment of the Crown University Intl Chartered Inc.’s vision and mission statement.

UNESCO Laureate & Vice Chancellor, Crown university Int’l Chartered Inc., USA presented Crown University’s honorary doctorate degree certificate to Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada, former Accountant General of Oyo State, Nigeria.
Prof Aremu while thanking Dr Mudathir Atanda Bada on support, service to God and humanity and other development, which he said has helped in the towards the fulfillment of Crown University’s vision and mission statement on global quality higher Education as he urged Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada who bagged Honorary Doctorate Degree from Crown University to be good Ambassador of the institution anywhere in the World for sustainable growth and development of the society and the world at large.

The statement by VC CUICI, USA reads in parts: “I, UNESCO Laureate and CUICI VC commend Dr. Mudathir Atanda Bada, who is the recipient of global recognized honorary Doctorate Degree certificate in Islamic Science & Theology to be good Ambassador of the institution anywhere in the World for sustainable growth and development of the society and the world at large. I also commend his efforts and excellent performance in the Accounting Profession & Management Sciences. I commend him for his wonderful job. I urge you to keep it up as a very good Ambassador of Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc. which is a global recognized university”.

“The Crown University International Chartered in Inc. USA is a global recognized private research university which offers professional vocational training and higher education. It serves as an autonomous global recognized university, offering education and practical skill in the courses taught at its official partner’s constituents campuses at government regulated universities worldwide and online operation”.

“Crown University International Chartered Incorporated Inc. Entity is duly incorporated under the International Laws of 1704,1776 and 1787 in United States of America with chartered file number: 7594662 as a worldwide recognized teaching and research university with International Trade Mark registered of logo with an international trademark order of receipt number: 668383, Customer number:270163 in United States of America”.

UNESCO Laureate gives daughter out in Marriage

Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, His Royal Highness (HRH) Duke of The Kingdom Of Atlantis in Singapore, H.E, UNESCO Laureate & Vice-Chancellor Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA with its teaching hospital campus located at Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, South South America and other partner constituents campuses at government regulated universities worldwide and online operation, has given out daughter’s hand in marriage stating that he is glad to have witnessed the wedding of his virgin daughter and complete Qur’an Memorizer.

The UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Sir. Bashiru Aremu made the statement on Saturday, 29th of July, 2023 during the Wedding Reception held at the Muslim Jama’at Mosque, off Iwo-Ibadan Express Way, Behind Baskay Hotel, Odo Ori, Iwo, Osun State.

While speaking further, he said, Marriage is a state of being united as spouses in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. God designed marriage for three primary purposes: companionship, procreation, and redemption.

The Media aide to the UNESCO Laureate, Comr. Bieni Victor also disclosed in a press release signed by Prof. Sir. Bashiru Aremu on Sunday 30th July 2023 stated saying, ” “First and foremost I must thank the almighty God, Allah for the success of yesterday’s Marriage ceremony as I’m very happy to have given out another of my virgin daughter and complete Koran Memoriser in marriage. I must also thank the Fathers of the Day, Royal Fathers of the Day, and our family members -the Bride & groom’s families, friends, and Well-wishers for their support and gracing the marriage ceremony of our son and daughter”.

“I use this medium to pray that Almighty God, Allah will give them a true love for a fruitful union, stable family, and lasting relationships. I equally task the husband and wife on true love. In Islam, we learned that Love is a gift from the creator for his creation. It is put into the hearts of humankind and brings joy. True Love is when you with that Allah is pleased with the one you love. Good friends are like treasures! Valuable don’t lose it! True Love is not just finding someone who completes you but who inspires you. Happy marital bliss!”.

However, he charges the couple, Hafizoh Fateemah Adeola Aremuola, the virgin daughter of UNESCO Laureate & Vice-Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA & Mr. Soliu Ogunfuyi to be role models in the younger generation in their marriage.

Ag. IGP Visits Arase asPSC, NPF set to set up Joint Committees tasked to iron out Friction areas

By Emmanuel Daudu

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, retired Inspector General of Police,  today Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, received in audience the acting Inspector General of Police, Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun who was visiting the Commission for the first time since his assumption of office.

Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations on  Thursday, August 3rd 2023, in a press release disclosed that the PSC Chairman and the visiting acting IGP had a one-hour fruitful discussion on several issues that will progress the two federal government Agencies in the area of advancing the security sub-sector of the nation.

The meeting agreed to set up Joint Committees to look into areas of likely friction in the operations of the two agencies.
The Meeting also agreed on the setting up of the  Recruitment Board that will include all the strategic stakeholders in future recruitment exercises.

The Commission and the Police also pledged that the welfare of Police Officers will be paramount henceforth.
The two leaders also decided to jointly work together to ensure that issues of discipline are handled expeditiously so that those found wanting are adequately punished and others not found wanting are freed to continue with their career progression. They also agreed to ensure that Police Promotions are prompt and based on merit, seniority, and availability of vacancy.
Dr. Arase said the Commission will continue to collaborate with the acting Inspector General of Police to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police.

Wike never contributed to APC growth in Rivers – Rivers Party leaders

Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, have said that former governor Nyesom Wike is not responsible for the impressive growth of the party in the state.

The leaders, in a document released to newsmen on Thursday, said that APC’s growth had been organically steady since 2015 that the party came into being.

The leaders, who stated that the release of the document was to put the records straight, said that the party surpassed its votes of 2015 during the 2019 elections, when Wike was governor on the ticket of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

They stressed that APC experienced natural, internal growth over time, and because of the efforts of party technocrats in the state, it narrowed and eventually surpassed the lead that PDP had since 2015.

”Our growth patterns have been consistent since the 2015 presidential onslaught against Rivers APC.

”Our growth from 2015 to 2019 was 23.8 per cent, closing the huge gap of 2015 presidential election.

“Then the 2023 presidential election came in with additional 80,881 votes in favour of APC in Rivers State.

“The question is, where is the helping hand of former Gov Wike, can he claim to have helped Rivers APC with
only 80,881 votes, when our growth showed organic growth since 2019?”

The group further asked whether that those singing Wike’s song that he helped Rivers APC, that where were the 1,487,075 votes he carried in 2015 in favour of PDP out of the 2,537,590 registered voters in Rivers.

They also asked where the 472,971 votes Wike got for PDP in 2019 presidential election out of the 3,215,273
registered voters in Rivers State were.

”Can a non partyman takeover a national ruling party in a state, simply because they claim to have helped the national party in his state with just 80,881 votes when such claims couldn’t be substantiated with empirical data?

“Such is the calamitous quagmire Wike, and his sponsored detractors have caused to their political dynasty.

“There is evidence to prove that Wike did not work for APC, Wike lost his polling unit and lost his ward.

“When he found that his political career was gone, he decided to pitch his tent with APC, just to have a comfort zone to rob APC in Rivers State.

The group further cleared the air that the difference between APC performance between 2015 and 2019 was 82,000 votes. The same difference between 2019 and 2023 is 80,000 votes.

“None of his so called PDP members worked for us. Some secretly for Labour Party and others did for PDP in their respective polling units.

“These efforts are projected to result in the complete takeover of the state by the APC in 2027,” they stated

They therefore expressed optimism that with the combined efforts of party technocrats in Rivers, along with the able leadership of President Bola Tinubu, they expected significant progress in the nation’s growth.