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May 7, 2024 Federal Government Denies Establishment of Foreign Military Base In Nigeria

Federal Government Denies Establishment of Foreign Military Base In Nigeria

The Federal Government has described as false, allegations that foreign military based are to be established in Nigeria.

 

In a statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, the government urged the general public to totally disregard the falsehood.

 

IDRIS explained that the government has not received any proposals from any country “on the establishment of any foreign military bases in Nigeria”.

 

According to him, the Nigerian government already enjoys foreign cooperation in tackling ongoing security challenges, adding that President BOLA TINUBU remains committed to deepening these partnerships, with the goal of achieving the national security objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

April 29, 2024 Police in Akwa Ibom Arrest 4 Suspected Cultists/Kidnappers, Recover Arms and Ammunitions

Police in Akwa Ibom Arrest 4 Suspected Cultists/Kidnappers, Recover Arms and Ammunitions

Sequel to the complaints received by the Command on an inter-confraternity clash between different cult groups ongoing in Eket and its environs, The Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara gave a matching order to the DPO Eket Division,SP Felix Ekpoudom for the perpetrators to be fished out and prosecuted. In compliance with these directives;

On 9/04/2024 at about 4:45 pm, based on credible information at disposal, Operatives of Eket Division arrested one Godwin Adam Aka Nasarawa ‘m’ 35yrs of Idong Useme Village, one Isaac Samuel Bassey ‘m’ 25yrs of Assang Usong Inyong, one Emmanuel Hanson Isong ‘m’ 29yrs of Idung Uso Village, all of Eket L.G.A. Suspects confessed to being members of Black Axe Confraternity and also suspected to be involved in the gruesome murder of one Kufre Usoro aka Promzy ‘m’ 32yrs said to be a member of Klanz Cult group who was murdered on Thursday 4th of April, 2024.

Furthermore, in pursuit of others at large, on 25/4/2024, at about 2:00 pm, the Divisional Police Officer of Eket Division, acting on intelligence gathered swiftly mobilized police operatives from the Division to Eket-Etinan Road and arrested one Victor Usoro Eyire aka Tender ‘m’ 35yrs of Iseyiridua Village, Eket L.G.A., along Eket/Etinan Road. The Suspect has been on the Command wanted list for being a ringleader terrorizing Eket/Etinan/Ekparakwa Axis. Further effort led to the recovery of One English Pump Action Rifle, one Short Machine Gun (SMG), one locally made revolver pistol, eleven rounds of 9mm Ammunitions, and four rounds live cartridges from their Group Operational Base at Ikot Oku Ikono Village, Uyo L.G.A. Suspect confessed to being a member of Black Axe Cult Group. Effort is intensified to arrest other fleeing gangs and possible recovery of their weapons.

The Command remains resolute in its determination to rid the state of criminal elements.

April 29, 2024 Akwa Ibom State Assures Citizens of Effective Security Along The State’s Coastlines

Akwa Ibom State Assures Citizens of Effective Security Along The State’s Coastlines

The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring effective security along the State’s vast coastline.

 

This was disclosed by Governor UMO ENO, at the 35th Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School in Onne, Rivers State.

 

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator AKON EYAKENYI, Governor ENO said that the recently donated fourteen patrol gun boats to security agencies in the State underscores his administration’s readiness to partnering with the various security agencies, including the Navy, to combat crimes in the waterways.

 

Addressing the trainees, Governor Eno urged them to uphold the tenets of their training and represent the Navy well. He encouraged them to utilise their skills and experiences to contribute to the fight against crimes affecting the country’s coastal regions.

 

On his part, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. BELLO MUHAMMED MATAWALE, emphasized President TINUBU’s expectation of loyalty and patriotism from the trainees, urging them to develop their competency beyond the camp trainings.

 

While highlighting the importance of the training in enhancing the fight against oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism, human trafficking, and other maritime crimes within Nigeria’s territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea, the Minister further admonished the trainees to adhere to the principles of the Nigerian Navy.

April 23, 2024 Nigeria NOT Ready for State Police – IGP

Nigeria NOT Ready for State Police – IGP

the Inspector General of Police (IGP) KAYODE EGBETOKUN believes the country is not mature for state policing despite the myriad of security challenges facing it.

 

He spoke on Monday during a national dialogue on state police held in Abuja with the theme ‘Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria’ and maintained that among other factors, “there is the potential for abuse of power by the state political leadership.

 

EGBETOKUN further revealed a plan by the Federal Government to establish a 100 Billion Naira Police Housing Fund.

 

He noted that upon his appointment as the IG, he identified the welfare of police personnel as a cornerstone of his administration.

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