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Insecurity: Police Increase Patrols around Kano Schools

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The Kano State Police Commissioner, Hussaini Gumel, has directed Operational Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify patrols around all the primary and secondary schools as well as all tertiary institutions in the state.

This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations, SP Abdullahi Haruna, on Wednesday.

He said the measure was in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on ensuring the safety of schools under the Safe Schools Initiative.

Haruna said the directive was aimed at improving the security of lives and property, most especially the safety of schools and students.

“The measure is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of students, teachers, and staff and to boost the overall educational sector in the state.

“The intention of increasing the presence of police personnel in these areas is to further deter criminal activities and provide a secure environment conducive to learning and teaching.”

He urged members of the public, particularly school administrators, teachers, parents, and students, to cooperate fully with the Police and other security agencies and report any suspicious activities for prompt action.

While thanking the people of the state for their support, cooperation, and understanding, the Commissioner urged them to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons or items to the nearest Police station.

According to reports over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by bandits last Thursday, triggering National outrage.

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Amnesty International, the Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the House of Representatives condemned the attack and asked the government to rescue the victims immediately.

The bandits reportedly invaded the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday, shooting at their victims before taking away at least 280 of the pupils and teachers from both schools, and immediately the secondary school was relocated to the primary school on account of the insecurity in the council.

The incident occurred barely 24 hours after insurgents abducted 200 internally displaced women in Borno State.

The women were kidnapped in Ngala, the headquarters of Gambarou Ngala in Borno State while fetching firewood in the bush.

Punch/Adebukola Aluko

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Monarch Calls for Unity in South-West

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A Traditional ruler in Osun State, the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin has called on leaders in the South-West region to come together and find lasting solutions to the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, especially in the region.

Oba Abolarin, who was a key speaker at the second Annual Colloquium on “Yoruba And the World” organised by Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute (GASDI), Osun State University, Osogbo, expressed worry over the spate of insecurity in the south-West zone.

The Orangun of Oke Ila who called for dialogue among stakeholders said it was time for Yoruba leaders to bury their egos and put the issue of superiority behind saying by so doing the issue of insecurity could be tackled headlong.

According to the monarch, insecurity has affected livelihood across the nooks and crannies of Yoruba land and many measures deploy to curb them in the past have failed completely.

“Democratic tenet we must revive tolerance, we must be able to dialogue with ourselves. The idea of superiority should be scrapped. We should always have it at the back of our minds that no one is superior in Yoruba land. We are all equal.”

” The principle of equality and we must engage the 1999 constitution as amended, there are important things in the constitution to achieve for the people in Yoruba land and for Nigeria at large,” he said.

While speaking on the coming general elections, the monarch advised Nigerians especially Yoruba people on the need for them to vote for competent and highly cerebral candidates.

Discussing the Monarch’s position, a Professor of History at the University, Mr Olukoya Ogen who called for a proper restructuring of Nigeria to enable the Yoruba to fulfil its destiny described the race as one of the most civilized on earth.

Similarly, a Professor in the Department of English Language at the University of Ibadan, Mr Ademola Dasylva called for urgent amendment of the 1999 Constitution to promote healthy competition among the federating units as a measure to get Nigeria working well.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor, Osun State University, (Uniosun), Professor Clement Adeboye said the university was doing everything within its reach to make a difference in society, adding that part of its mandate is to make intervention in its immediate community by addressing issues surrounding sustainable development.

While speaking on the usage of mother tongue to teach in primary schools,  Prof Adeboye said “Using Yoruba to teach will help substantially, most of our children today can’t read Yoruba books, they don’t have the accents and intonations of Yoruba people

“We have the ways of seeing things in Yoruba land, there are things we don’t say but we gesticulate. We should go beyond introducing the languages to our educational curriculum we should go into the practicality of the languages.”  

Adenitan Akinola

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NSCDC Solicits Public Support to Curb Insecurity

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has called for synergy between the command and members of the public to collectively wage war against insecurity. 

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while parading a suspected burglar at the Command Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. 

Mr Adaralewa charged the public for a robust relationship with the command that could foster policing strategies in their communities to achieve a crime-free society. 

He said fight against criminality was not for security agencies alone, hence the need for the public to complement them by involving in community policing as they are closer to the grassroots. 

Parading the suspect, the state Commandant, Mr Adaralewa said the suspect, Aderinto Segun was arrested at Pegba, in Muslim area of Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, last month for alleged robbery. 

The NSCDC boss noted further that it was Agbekoya group who rescued the suspect from mob action and was later handed over to NSCDC officials. 

Mr Adaralewa explained that with the zero-tolerance policy of the State Commandant to crime and criminality, the suspect would be charged to court after proper investigations. 

Speaking with journalists, the suspect, Aderinto who confessed to be a specialized burglar said he had been into robbery since 2018 when he dropped out of school. 

He stated further that his mode of operations was to first survey the area at night and when the house owners left for work in the morning,  he would spring into action.

The suspect said he normally sold his loot to some people in Sabo area.

Exhibits recovered from the suspect included one Android phone, one 32inches plasma TV, A manual Rechargeable fan and different kinds of clothing. 

Rasheedah Makinde

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Poverty, insecurity should be alien to Nigeria – Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says poverty and insecurity should be alien to Nigeria

The former president spoke at a lecture entitled ‘Building the Nigeria of our Dreams’ in King’s College, Lagos.

Obasanjo attributed the choice of leadership as a factor responsible for penury, insecurity other challenges bedevilling the country.

He said, ‘‘we are politically divided, economically disunited we are nowhere, we are down the drain. Diplomatically, Nigeria is not at the table. Before we had sent troops to Sudan, Serria Lone but today, we can’t send troops to the Republic of Benin.”

According to him, Nigeria has fallen significantly short of the role it is expected to play in Africa.

“There are three races in the world, white, yellow, and black. For now, America is leading the whites, the Chinese are leading the yellow race, and Nigeria with 225m people is created by God to lead the black race. When we stop disappointing ourselves we can take care of the continent and the black race. Nigeria has no business with poverty, insecurity, or political division.”

Obasanjo pointed out that the current situation was not God’s choice for the nation.

‘‘It is the advertently or inadvertently choice of our leaders. It is not God’s choice for us.”

While acknowledging that few things had been done right, the former president opined that doing the right thing had not been sustained.

 Culled/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Akeredolu Solicits Monarchs’ Support in Tackling Insecurity

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is seeking collaboration with traditional rulers in tackling insecurity in their domains to safeguard lives and property of the people.

The governor spoke at the inauguration of the State Council of Obas held at the Dome in Akure.

Governor Akeredolu while appreciating the advisory roles of the Royal fathers said his administration would not underrate their contributions to National development.

He charged the Chairman Council of Obas and the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo to unite others for a successful tenure.

Responding, the Deji of Akure land and the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas thanked governor Akeredolu for the appointment promising that the monarchs would play their parts in ensuring safety in their domains.

Oba Aladetoyinbo also appealed for constitutional roles for monarchs and the creation of state police to support already existing security agencies.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Samson Sowore applauded the governor for his impartial roles.

Some of the notable dignitaries at the ceremony included the deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, members of the State House of Assembly, Regents and well wishers.

Isaac Afolabi

Religion

Insecurity: Seeking external assistance isn’t out of place – Pastor Adio

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The assistance of countries with vast experience in counterterrorism will significantly help Nigeria in tackling terrorism.

Zonal Pastor, Redeemed Christian Church of God Oyo Province 1, Pastor Abiola Adio made the submission in an interview with Radio Nigeria.

Pastor Adio noted that the increasing rate of insecurity in the country was worrisome as lives were being wasted by criminal elements almost on daily basis, pointing out that seeking external assistance would not be out of place.

The cleric said further that the persistent attacks in the country were evidence of the enormity of the current challenge.

Pastor Adio also used the occasion to advise Nigerians who had not collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs to do so as it was a civic responsibility.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Politics

Support government in fighting insecurity – Odebunmi

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The member, representing Surulere Ogo Oluwa Federal Constituency, Mr Segun Odebunmi has tasked Nigerians to support the government in the fight against insecurity.

Mr Odebunmi made the call in a Sallah message.

The lawmaker who said it was regrettable that Nigeria was battling security challenges said there was the need for all hands to be on deck to get rid of the problems.

“Please believe in our leaders so we can jointly fight. Security concerns all of us, it goes beyond fighting with guns. You won’t be surprised, many of the evildoers live among us. Again, political momentum is gathering ahead of the 2023 general elections, there may be political reasons behind the crisis or some people may be trying to frustrate the present administration. You can’t rule out anything. However, I believe that if the faithful people of this country can come together and believe in the government, we will conquer”, He said.

Mr Odebunmi also wished all Muslim faithful happy eid El Kabir and prayed for the unity of the country.

Adedayo Adelowo

Security

Osinbajo Harps on Role of Traditional Rulers in Tackling Insecurity

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on traditional rulers in the country to continue to play a vital role in securing their communities and domains.

The Vice President made the call at an event in Ibadan tagged “the dancing steps of Olubadan”, which was organized by the Yoruba World Center on behalf of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ọlálékan Balogun.

Vice President Osinbajo, represented by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Niyi Akintola, said the roles of traditional rulers in the security of lives and property could not be overemphasized, hence the need for them to live up to expectations, especially at a time the nation is bedeviled with security challenges.

Vice President Osinbajo also implored traditional rulers in Yoruba land to always enlighten their people in order not to allow any act to cause division among the race.

Professor Osinbajo heaped praises on the Olubadan of Ibadan land for his fatherly role which had come to bear within his first 100 days on the throne.

He equally commended the organizer of the event, noting that such an occasion was crucial to preserving the Yoruba Culture.

In a remark, Chairman on the occasion, Ọtun Olubadan of Ibadan land, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, who was represented by the APC Candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Alhaji Sharafadeen Allí, urged Yorubas not to allow anything, especially politics bring disunity among them.

Convener of the event and Publisher of Alaroye newspaper, Mr Alao Adedayo said the ceremony was organized to promote and showcase the rich culture of Yoruba to the world.

Oluwakayode Banjo

 

Security

Insecurity: Nigerians live in fear of the unknown – Ogun Residents

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Sunday is a notable day in the Christian calendar as the faithful gather in churches for services.

However, this is not the case for some residents of Ota, Ogun State this Sunday, June 12 as some of them prefer to stay within the confine of their homes for personal communion with God rather than go for church service.

 This was due to the security situation in the country as gathered by our correspondent, especially with the day being June 12.
 

 Two residents of Ota, MrAdesegun Ayomide and Mr. Tosin Lawal noted that the recent attack in Owo coupled with different news on social media created uncertainties about events Democracy Day could trigger, which influenced their decisions.

Some residents, however, urged Federal Government to do more in tackling the insecurity ravaging the country as people these days go about their daily activities in the fear of the unknown.

Abimbola Bamgbose/Simeon Ugbodovon

Education

Insecurity eroding NYSC objective-Olubadan.

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The age-long and laudable objective of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was said to be under serious threat as a result of the seemingly intractable problem of insecurity pervading the land.

This view was expressed on Friday by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba  Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade ll while hosting the management team of the NYSC in Oyo State led by the State  Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Ogbuogebe at his Alarere residence.

Oba Balogun subsequently called on the Federal Government to put more efforts in the fight against insecurity, noting that, “the level of insecurity is fastly eroding the noble idea and objective of the founding fathers of the scheme that remains one of the best attempts to unify the country.

“Today, an average parent would not want his or her child to go far away from the home state in the name of national service because of the fear of unknown which was unheard of in the years past. The gains of the NYSC scheme are too precious to be discarded on the altar of insecurity”, Olubadan added.

Recalling his experience on his return to the country from the United Kingdom in 1972 when he had offers to either work at the then University of Ife (UNIFE) now Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife or Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and chose Zaria because he wanted to know his country, the monarch said such decision was made then because everywhere was save and secured for all and sundry.

He enjoined the present corps members serving in the state to make the best use of the opportunity and hospitality of their hosts to advance the cause of the oneness of the country as he promised the NYSC management in the state his support and cooperation towards sustaining the objective of the founding fathers.

Earlier, the State Coordinator, Mrs. Ogbuogebe said the visit was to felicitate Oba Balogun on his ascension of the throne, stressing that the entire management was on camp during the installation/coronation in March this year which made it impossible for her team to be part of the epoch -making event.

She reeled out numerous achievements of the scheme across the country as well as the various interventions being made in the critical sectors of the national life including education and health. “Today, there’s no school or General Hospital/Primary Health Centre in Oyo State that you would not find a Corps member”, she said.

The State Coordinator applauded the government of the state for its unflinching cooperation just as she recalled the fatherly role played by the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 for the scheme as well with a call on Oba Balogun to see the scheme as his baby too, saying, “we will be coming with our requests Kabiyesi and we want your doors to remain open to us”.

Adewunmi Faniran

Politics

Gubernatorial Aspirant Advocates Residents Registration to Check Insecurity

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A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Mr Segun Sowumi has called for biometric registration of all residents to reduce the unending insecurity challenges across the state.

Mr Showunmi while speaking at the Palace of Alaye of Ayetoro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun state explained that registering residents would allow security agencies to easily locate and identify the criminals.

He urged the community leaders to also help the government by supplying useful information when necessary.

Mr Sowumi said what concerns the people is the safety of lives and property, as the community had come under attack from criminal herdsmen.

Wale Oluokun

Security

Nigerian Army: All Hands On Deck To Tackle Insecurity – Major Gen. Chibuisi

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Nigerian Army has assures its readiness to collaborate with all the security agencies towards achieving peace and secured atmosphere. 

General Officer Commanding,  GOC, 2 division Nigerian Army Ibadan ,  Major General Gold Chibuisi stated this during 2021 west Africa social activities,  WASA, held at Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ojoo, Ibadan. 

Major General Chibuisi said it was a common knowledge that the Nigerian Army had in recent times strived to ensure that all forms of threats to the national security were contained through various mechanisms and synergy among Security agencies. 

He noted that WASA which dated back to the period of the royal west African frontier force, affords Army the opportunity to apprance their performance in other to fodge ahead at securing the nation. 

The GOC also stated that WASA also provides an environment for personnel and thier families to celebrate as it showcases the diverse ethnic and rich cultural composition of Nigeria. 

Major General Chibuisi added that through these,  professional Nigerian Army was ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defence of Nigeria. 

Contributing,  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state,  said he facilitated with 2 division, Nigerian Army,  Ibadan on the occasion of the 2021 WASA celebration.

Governor Makinde who spoke through Cheif of staff,  Mr Segun Ogunwuyi, assured 2 division that his administration remains committed to promote the already existing cordial military relationship to a great level for the betterment of the people of Oyo State. 

The 2021 west African social activities,  WASA featured cultural dance display,  tug of war competitions, quiz,  inter formations competitions and special awards were given to distinguish officers. 

Rasheedah Makinde

News

Imperatives Of Community Policing In Tackling Insecurity

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Community policing is a system that brings police and citizens together to prevent crime and solve neighbourhood problems.

With community policing, the emphasis is on stopping crime before it happens.

Community policing is seen as an effective way to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life in a society.

It gives citizens more control over the quality of life in their community.

What this implies is that police become part of the neighbourhood which helps the security operatives to know residents needs and for the residents to develop greater trust in police.

The partnership that develops over time can ultimately help the police find the underlying causes of crime within the neighbourhood.

By getting the community in fighting crime, the police have more resources available in crime prevention.

As they familiarise themselves with the members of the community, officers are more likely to obtain valuable information about criminals and their activities which can lead to swift arrest of criminals.

In community policing, active participation is required from the average citizen in each local government in order for it to work.

With active participation of stakeholders, there will be a reduction of fear in the community due to the increase in police presence in the neighbourhood which will make the residents feel more secured.

As citizens become more active in taking care of their community, there will be greater awareness about what security officers do on a daily basis.

As the police community relations improves, the quality of life in the community improves while crime is reduced.

With community policing, there is room for flexibility as solutions lies in the strategies put in place to ensure a crime-free society.

This is because the community will come up with solutions that will work within their own neighbourhood taking into cognisance local peculiarities.

For the aim of reducing crime to be achieved, there must be effective use of talents and resources available within communities which will help ease the severely strained police resources.

A reduction in crime will allow for more police resources to be allocated to services that have the greatest impact in the community.

In order to develop a partnership with the community, the police must form a strong relationship with the community leaders and traditional rulers.

Without the trust and involvement of the community any attempt at community policing will not be effective.

Effective community policing requires an understanding from people involved from the top down to the citizens.

Communities should be ready to partner the security agencies by being the ears, eyes and the nose of the police as the residents are closer to the grassroots.

As the regular police have been overstretched, community policing should be given a trial though it requires everyone’s involvement to achieve a crime-free nation. Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Chief of Army Staff Demands Professionalism from Soldiers

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Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Farooq Yahaya has called on officers and men of the Nigerian Army to always be professional whenever they are discharging their responsibility. 

Lieutenant General Yahaya stated this during a working visit to Two Division Nigerian Army,  Adekunle Fajuyi cantonment,  Odogbo Barracks,  Oojo Ibadan.

He noted that the visit to the two Division became imperative to know the level of operation of the officers and how to do better in tackling security challenges. 

The Chief of Army staff stated further that the battle against insecurity bedeviling the nation is everybody’s responsibility hence the need for the military to partner sister agencies to wage war against it.

Lieutenant General Yahaya promised the continuous effort of the military to ensure that peace reign in the country. 

Rasheedat Makinde 

Security

NSCDC Parleys Oyo Government Against Insecurity

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The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Adaralewa Akintayo has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde. 

During the visit, Mr Akintayo reiterated his readiness to work with the state government especially, on the Governor’s determination to rid the State of criminal element .

He reassured the Corp’s commitment to the safety of lives and property of the citizens as well as the protection of Critical National Asset and Infrastructure of Government. 

Responding, Governor Seyi Makinde commended men of the Oyo State NSCDC for their  commitment to protecting of lives and property. 

Mr Akintayo also paid homage to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Oguguniso where he appreciated the monarch for his support to the Corps. 

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

NSCDC Begins Counter Terrorism Training For Officers

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Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has begun training of over one hundred and fifty personnel in counter terrorism bedeviling the country. 

The two-day training was led by counter terrorism unit commander, of NSCDC, Mr Akintoye Akande.

Radio Nigeria reports that, in recent times, Nigeria has been battling with numerous securtiy challenges ranging from terrorism, banditry,  kidnapping,  robbery to herders and farmers clashes.

In view of this, securtiy agencies have at different times come up with various mechanisms to ensure that they collectively nip crime in the bud.

Also, government at all levels have put in various measures to bring crime and criminalities to the barest minimum.

The NSCDC counter  terrorism commander in Oyo State, Mr Akintayo Akande said the training and retraining of officers became imperative as the issue of banditry and terrorism have become things of worry.

Mr Akande stated further that the training was key and timely to situate NSCDC in a position of readiness and quick action to put an end to crime AMD criminalities. 

Two of the  participants, Christiana Unuofin and Ajayi Olanrewaju said the training would further enhance their knowledge and put them on the cue so as to be able to tackle the issue of terrorism,  banditry and others social vices.

Declaring the 2-days training open, NSCDC commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, said training and retraining of officers and men on the job would definitely go a long way as the nation and entire global world is battling against securtiy challenges. 

Mr Akinsanya noted that there was the need Corps NSCDC to develop a robust internal policy to train her counter terrorism unit personnel to meet with the crises.

The NSCDC Boss in Oyo State said the training would include insurgency and mechanisms, visible terrorism, combating terrorism and attacking the terrorist bandit camp as well as basic psychology on self defence. 

Rasheedah Makinde 

Politics

No politician behind insecurity in Oyo State – Alao-Akala

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A former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, says insecurity in the state is not being sponsored by any politician.

He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in his hometown, Ogbomoso.

Otunba Alao-Akala who noted that no politician would ever play politics with insecurity, said Oyo State was only having its share of prevailing insecurity issues facing Nigeria.

The former governor said the Oyo State government had harkened to his previous advice on checking insecurity in the state.

“The security problem in the country is not only in Oyo State. I am not comfortable because part of the state is witnessing unrest, particularly Ibarapa North and Central. They cannot sleep with their eyes closed. I am worried.”

“The other time I advised that there should be an enlarged stakeholders’ security meeting in the state whereby everyone can advise the government on how to go about security challenges. I think he has done that and by doing that he should leave security of each domain to traditional rulers who know people in their own territory.”

“There is no politician who will play politics with security. No politician that wants results will try that. Politics involves all of us, so if I play politics with security, how do you know if it won’t catch up with me. I don’t believe that any politician is behind what is happening in Oyo state.” He said.

Speaking on Eid-el-kabir celebrations, Otunab Alao-Akala urged Nigerians to take the path of God.

The ex-governor said if there was fear of God, all the security challenges in the country would be surmounted. Adedayo Adelowo

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Oyo Govt Clears Air On Alleged Igangan Invasion

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The Oyo State Government, on Saturday, declared that contrary to the widely circulated report that unknown gunmen had, again, attacked Igangan and other parts of Ibarapa on Friday, community leaders have declared that the invaders were men of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Political and traditional leaders of Ibarapa extraction described the evening raid on the Igbo Ora and other communities by men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as unnecessary and not well-thought-out.
The leaders, including the Olu of Igbo Ora, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye, and the Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government, Hon. Adeoye Adedoyin, spoke at a meeting held in Igbo Ora with a fact-finding team of the Oyo State Government, led by the Executive Assistant on Security Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde, CP Sunday Odukoya (rtd).
The leaders said that it was regrettable that the Customs Service troubled the peace of the area when its men stormed Ibarapaland, shooting sporadically.
The Olu of Igbo Ora, who was first to speak, said that the Customs’ raid left Igbo Ora and other adjoining towns in disarray following the raid that left three persons, including an Amotekun operative dead.
“The raid left so much turmoil in our communities as the Customs men came, shooting sporadically. Many of our people ran helter-skelter.
“We want it stated loud and clear that our communities, Igbo Ora, Igangan and Ayete are not border towns. Why should Customs turn the communities to theatres of bloodshed and war?
“We want Customs to regulate their operations. It will be better if the authorities restrict them to border towns to end unwarranted attacks on innocent communities,” the Olu of Igbo Ora said.
Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government, Hon. Adedoyin, also told the meeting that the raid left a sour taste in the mouth, as, according to him, peace had returned to the area following the series of security steps taken by the State and Local Government after the last attack on the area by suspected herdsmen.
“We have received the cooperation of state and non-state actors in our efforts aimed at boosting security. The hunters, Amotekun and other security agencies have been cooperating fully, but we were shocked to hear reports of sporadic gunshots and commotion that ensued after a raid by men of Customs Service.
“That raid is regrettable because it threatened the peace of our area,” the Council Chairman said.
Odukoya, the Executive Assistant to Governor Makinde, in his address, called for vigilance and calm among the people, adding that the community policing and integrated policing initiative of the administration has been effective.
He said that the police in the area have confirmed the death of one Amotekun operative and two other persons following the said raid.
The team, which later visited Igangan, Ayete, Tapa, locations in Igbo Ora, was accompanied by traditional rulers and community leaders from across Ibarapa land.

Signed
Taiwo Adisa
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde
July 17, 2021.

Security

Oyo Assembly Demands Investigation into Recent Killings in Ajaawa

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Oyo state House of Assembly has demanded investigation into recent kidnappings, killings and alleged Police invasion of Ajaawa in Ogo-oluwa local government area of the state, with a view to curbing recurrence. 

In a matter of urgent public importance brought to the house by Mr Simeon Oyeleke, the lawmaker raises alarm over increase in kidnap cases in Ajaawa and briefed the house about a youth/ police clash over alleged arrest of some notable members of the town. 

Mr Oyeleke alleged that officers of the Nigeria police force shot sporadically while attempting to make the arrest and in the process killed two persons leading to clash with the youth. 

He said the ugly incidence has made police officers to abandon their duties in the town for fear of being attacked, causing panic and closure of schools, markets and the local government secretariat. 

Deliberating on the matter, Mr Seyi Adisa representing Afijio state constituency and Mr Fola Oyekunle representing Ibadan North constituency 1 called for thorough investigation into the remote cause of the alleged killings. 

In a resolution, speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin directed the committee on security and strategy to meet with the Oyo State commissioner of Police and report back to the house within two weeks. 

Meanwhile, the Oyo state central staff loan board amendment bill failed to scale through the second reading as the lawmakers rejected the bill, citing replication of laws as excuse. 

Mosope Kehinde

Security

We Will Continue To Fight Insecurity- NSCDC

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has reiterated its commitment to ensure that insecurity becomes a thing of the past through collaborative efforts of other sister agencies.


NSCDC Commandant in oyo state, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while parading six suspected criminals for various offences ranging from armed robbery, fraud to possession of fake money.


He stated further that though he was new in the state,he has being working underneath with other security agencies to collectively wage war against criminality.


The NSCDC Commandant said four of the suspects were apprehended after an alleged robbery after which they assaulted NSCDC officers while trying to resist arrest.


Mr Adaralewa, therefore, pledged its continuous effort to eid the state of all forms of criminality .


One of the six suspects who was found in possession of fake currency, Oluwatosin Gbadamosi denied the allegations and said a customer gave the money to him as an operators of point of sales, POS.


Gbadamosi, therefore, pleaded for leniency as he did not know that the money was fake.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Insecurity: NSCDC Commandant Calls for Synergy Among Security Agencies

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has called for synergy among Security agencies to collectively fight against insecurity bedeviling the nation.

The new NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Michael Adaralewa stated this during a courtesy visit by the management team of the Nigeria Correctional Service at its headquarters Agodi ibadan. 

Mr Aderelewa stressed further on synergy as only tool to nip crime in the bud so as to ensure a safe and peaceful society.

He stressed further that his administration have zero tolerance to vandalism, kidnapping and will make the State hot for criminals. 

Commandant Adaralewa appreciated the visit of Controller of Nigeria Correctional Service to Oyo NSCDC Command and assured him of NSCDC Command readiness to work with all Security agencies in the State to prevent sabotage. 

Controller of Correctional Service, Mr Ailewon Noel said apart from synergy, officers and men should endeavor to use their riffle to protect life and property of the citizens and not to oppress the public. 

The said the word accidental discharge by officers have claimed many innocent lives hence the need for men to always handle their weapons professionally.

He stated further by appreciating NSCDC for their support to the Correctional Service, especially during the unrest of End SARS in the Country recently. 

Rasheedat Makinde

Security

Nigerian Army Reiterates Commitment To Combating Insecurity

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The chief of Army staff, Lieutenant  General Ibrahim  Attahiru has reiterated the efforts of the military to reposition the Nigerian Army in effective operations to professionally defeat security threats facing the country.

Lieutenant Attahiru stated this  while declaring open a 2 -day seminar for the senior brigade and General officers commanding at the 2 division Nigerian Army,  Odogbo Barrack Ibadan, Oyo State.

Our correspondent Rasheedah Makinde reports that representatives from sister agencies were part of the participants at the seminar.

The chief of Army Staff,  Major General Ibrahim Attahiru said in a bit to reposition Nigerian Army to professionally defeat all adversary in a joint environment,  he had formulated strategic goals to ensure a better outcome. 

He noted that, to end the emerging threats confronting  the nation,  the military must improve strategic communication,  bridge gaps in force levels,  and source for the support of other security agencies,  ministries,  department and international partners.

General Attahiru in view of all these, has directed and set a motion mechanisms to invigorate effective trainings and conduct operations to achieve a desired nations.

The chief of Army staff stated that the military was aware that the nation was facing formidable and unprecedented attacks from non state actors and from security threats that are unstructured, with their impact felt in the land, sea and cyber domains.

Lieutenant Attahiru ,therefore, promised Nigerians of a better nation  through effective operations as the military had identified its weakness and  was ready  to rebirth a reformed and solid society.

General officer commanding,  GOC 2 division Nigerian Army,  Major General Gold Chibuisi said this seminar was first of its kind which would go a long way to addressing the issue of internal security affecting the nation. 

GOC Chibuisi ,therefore ,called on the participants to relay the knowledge they would acquire at the seminar to their commands to collectively wage war against security challenges in Nigeria. 

On his part, Chief of training, Nigerian Army, Major General  Okodili Azinta said the seminar was aimed at the senior officers to gather knowledge from stakeholders and to identify what needed to be done differently to meet with the expectations of Nigerians. 

The theme of the 2 -day seminar was “Enhancing the capacity of Nigerian Army Senior Level Field   Commanders  for optimal performance in a complex operating Environment”.

Rasheedah Makinde.

Yoruba

Ilé isẹ́ ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú bèèrè fún àtìlẹyì aráàlu lórí gbígbógun ti ètò àbò tó mẹ́hẹ.

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Ilé isẹ́ ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú ilẹ̀ yíì, NAF, ti rọ àwọn èèyàn láti máà sàtìtilẹyìn fákitiyan àwọn òsìsẹ́ aláàbo gbogbo, kópin lè dé bá àbò tó mẹ́hẹ yíká ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa.

Ọga ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú , Sunday Makinde ló pàrọwà yíì lẹ́yìn ètò ìsìn alájùmọ̀se kan towa ye láti fi sàmì ayẹyẹ ọdún kẹtàdínlọ́gọ́ta ilé-isẹ́ ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú ọ̀hún.

Gẹ́gẹ́ bọgagun ojú òfurufú náà sewípé, àtìlẹyìn aráàlu nìkan lọ́nà kan gbogi láti sàseyọ́rí lórí ìgbésẹ̀ gbígbógun ti ìwà ìgbésùnmọ̀mí àtọ̀rọ̀ àilétò àbò tó gogò láwọn apá ibíkan nílẹ̀ yíì, èyí tón lọ́wọ́.

Kò sài fọwọ́ ìdánilójú sọ̀yà pé, ilé-isẹ́ ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú náà lábẹ́ olùdarí ọ̀gágun Isiaka Amọo yóò tẹ̀síwájú láti pèsè ètò àbò tó wa níkapá rẹ̀ látorí òfurufú nígbogbo ẹkùn tónbẹ nílẹ̀ yíì, láti lè sàseyọ́rí lórí ìgbésẹ̀ náà.

Ọgagun Makinde wá tẹnumọ́ ìpinnu rẹ̀ láti sisẹ́ lórí ọ̀nà tabo àti ìsọ̀kan ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa yóò fi rẹ́sẹ̀ walẹ̀.

Biyi Fadahunsi/ Folakemi Wojuade

Security

Insecurity: MMPN Tasks FG on Proactive Mechanism

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Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN wants as a matter of urgency the Federal Government  to address the security challenges that are threatening the unity of the country.

This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi in commemoration of this year’s Eidul-Fitri.

Alhaji Fasasi noted that the Federal Government needed to intensify efforts and embrace proactive mechanisms as the security lapses were the basis for agitations for breakup of the country.

He enjoined secessionists to have a rethink and team up with the government and the security agencies to bring about lasting peace as tearing the country apart would be counterproductive.

Alhaji Fasasi urged Muslims to celebrate Eid-Fitri with caution and observe COVID-19 protocols as the virus is still very active in the country.

He enjoined the faithful to sustain the good virtues such as love, good character, sacrifice and charity exhibited during Ramadan now that the holy month was over.

Alhaji Fasasi admonished Muslims to continue to imbibe the culture of peaceful co-existence as good relationship is a duty that Muslims  owe others irrespective of their religious affiliation, stressing that one of the conditions for a faithful to be a true believer is to wish for his neighbours what he wished for himself.

The MMPN Chairman urged the Muslim philanthropists to continue to sponsor Islamic programmes even after Ramadan as the messages used to have positive impacts on the faithful.

Ridwan Fasasi

Security

Stakeholders Hold Meeting on Insecurity in Ibarapa

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Security Operatives, traditional rulers,political office holders,farmers and community leaders in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State have converged on Ayete  to fashion out ways to end kidnapping and banditry in the area
Correspondent Abisola Oluremi, who   covered the meeting held at the headquarters of the local government, said it  lasted for hours 

Setting the tone for the discussion, the various stakeholders on security decried the increase in criminal activities in Ayete and its environs in recent times.


They all opined that without collaborative efforts of the residents, the needed success would not be achieved.
Some residents that spoke with Radio Nigeria alleged that men of the Nigeria Police sometimes took decisions in favour of the suspected kidnappers and bandits.

They suggested  that the security officers should rather go into the forest, which is the hideout of the perpetrators rather than conducting stop and search on the major roads

Speaking, a traditional ruler, Elenpe of Tapa, Oba Sunday Titiloye, said it was high time Federal Government took steps on ways to check how people carry about sophisticated weapons without caution.

The Oyo State Commandant of Western Security Network, also known as Amotekun, Rtd Col. Olayinka Olayanju encouraged the residents to give out adequate information that  could assist in curtailing banditry and kidnapping in Oyo state.

In a remark, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko assured the residents that the security agency would end banditry in the area. 

She equally handed over  a pick up vehicle and two motorcycles to Ayete Police  Division to enhance its operations.
 Three butchers were kidnapped last week in Ayete and were eventually released three days ago after allegedly paying six million naira ransom.
Abisola Oluremi