Why LASG Shut Down Mile 12, Owode Onirin Markets

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October 13, 2023

By Akinwale Kasali

The Lagos State Government has once again wielded the big stick in implementing its zero tolerance for filth in markets.

On Friday, it shut down the Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets.

Mile 12 International market plays host to perishable goods in Lagos State. But the Government shut it down over filth, unhygienic state and various environmental infractions.

The Lagos State Ministry of Environment in a joint operation carried out by enforcement officers from Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, and Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC popularly known as Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, on the directives of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab shut down the Market till further notice.

Speaking on the operation, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Wahab, insisted on zero tolerance for filth in all markets in the state, stressing that no one would be spared if found wanting.

He underscored the importance of stringent sanitation measures in Lagos markets, noting that cleanliness and adherence to environmental regulations were essential for a healthy city.

He said, “Recent events at Mile 12 and Owode Onirin markets have brought to light the pressing need for strict adherence to sanitation standards in our markets. The closure, though a difficult decision, is a necessary step to address the prevailing environmental challenges and to ensure the safety and well-being of all stakeholders.

The closure of Mile 12 and Owode Onirin markets will enable the stakeholders assess the situation, improve public health and environmental sanity around those axis. Conditions in the markets have deteriorated to a point where immediate intervention became inevitable”.

Wahab emphasised that the enforcement action was not an isolated event, but part of a broader strategy to instill a culture of cleanliness and compliance with environmental regulations across board for markets within the state.

He urged traders and customers to prioritise hygiene and sustainable practices in their daily business activities.

He further hinted that safety audit personnel would be deployed to the market, to assess the situation, before any consideration for reopening, warning other markets to toe the line of cleanliness and environmental hygiene, to avoid severe sanctions.

The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, on his part, noted that the markets were closed for very severe unhygienic conditions and a litany of environmental infractions, adding that the closure was necessary, to protect the health of the public and to ensure it was properly cleaned up and sanitised.

The LAWMA boss stated that the Lagos State Government would not relent in enforcing sanitation and environmental regulations, especially around business facilities, urging markets in the state to support government’s efforts, by complying with laws and regulations, aimed at making the city cleaner and livable for all.

For weeks now, the Ministry of Environment and LAWMA has been taking necessary actions in making sure that cleanliness becomes the norms in markets all over the State.

Some Markets were shut down and reopened after certain measures were put in place, while some markets are still under key and lock till date.

Ondo Assembly Suspends Impeachment Proceedings Against Deputy Governor

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October 13, 2023

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By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State House of Assembly may have hit brick wall in its bid to impeach the deputy governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Already, the Assembly has put on hold proceedings relating to the removal of Aiyedatiwa till further notice, as reliably gathered.

The initial frustration of the Legislators came after the Chief Judge of the state, Olusegun Odusola, refused to set up a panel to investigate the deputy governor on the expiration of the seven days within which to do that.

The Judge had advised the assembly to first vacate to Injunction granted by the Federal High Court, Abuja before any action could be taken.

In a letter to the Speaker of the Assembly, Oladiji Olamide, dated October 6, 2023, the Chief Judge said he could not comply with the directive because of the order of the Federal High Court issued in Abuja.

The House had earlier vowed to proceed with the process despite an order of the Federal High Court, citing sections of the constitution forbidding the interference of the courts in an impeachment process at a legislative house.

The spokesperson of the Assembly, Olatunji Oshati, said on Friday that the lawmakers will comply with the order and halt further proceedings on the impeachment.

“This is to show that it is not about witch-hunting, it is about carrying out our oversight functions.

“We have considered the letter which is everywhere in the public domain and we are halting the impeachment process until the order of the Federal High Court is vacated.

“It is not about being arrogant with power, it is about holding public officers accountable.

“It also shows that the process of impeachment transcends the monopoly of the legislature as we can see that the judiciary has stalled it.”

President Tinubu Pulls Out FCT From TSA Operation

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October 13, 2023

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By Ayodele Oni

The Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) is gradually getting towards becoming autonomous as President Bola Tinubu approved its pulling out of the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

Treasury Single Account, the baby of the immediate past administration of President Mohammadu Buhari, is a system whereby all agencies and ministries owned by the federal government operates a single account for income and expenditure.

FCTA Minister, Nyesom Wike, who disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, said, this would allow FCTA to use the territory’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the development of the nation’s capital.

Addressing a news conference Wike also disclosed that the President has also approved the creation of the FCT Civil Service Commission to allow for staff career progression.

Civil servants in the territory have been complaining of the effects of the absence of such Commission for their career progression.

CBN: Cardoso Makes First Move; Dumps Emefiele’s Policies

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October 13, 2023

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The newly appointed CBN governor Yemi Cardoso has hinted that his approach would be clearly different from his predecessor, Godwin Emefiele.

As the head of Nigeria’s government bank, the apex bank governor said he will focus more on the monetary policy of the economy, unlike Emefiele who has been trenchantly criticised for directly meddling in the fiscal aspect of the nation economy.

Cardoso, however, stated that where necessary, the apex bank will advise the federal government on the fiscal areas for the overall interest to reposition the nation’s economy for accelerated growth.

The apex bank governor made this known in Morocco on the sideline of the world bank and IMF Annual meetings.

The comment has been described by financial experts as his first major policy statement, expected to shape the direction of his administration as Nigeria’s top banker and regulator in the next five years, following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his clearance by the Nigerian Senate for the top job earlier this months.

Cardoso said, “Much has been made of past CBN forays into development financing, such that the lines between monetary policy and fiscal intervention have blurred.

“In refocusing the CBN on its core mandate, there is a need to pull it back from direct development finance interventions into more limited advisory roles that support economic growth.

“The bank should act as a catalyst in the propagation of specialised institutions and financial products that support emerging sectors of the economy.

“It should facilitate new regulatory frameworks to unlock dormant capital in land and property holdings.”

Apart from his promise to focus on the monetary aspect of the economy, the governor, yesterday also veered away from one of Emefiele’s regulatory policies which placed foreign exchange restriction on some imported items.

Over 40 imported items were placed on forex restriction list under the former CBN governor for years. The ban has now been lifted, according to a statement released on Thursday by the apex bank which said importers of these items are now allowed to source forex from the Importer and exporter, I& E, forex window like other importers.

The CBN governor has also unveiled his plan to work with the government to set Nigeria on the same trajectory with other emerging economies such as Brazil, China, South Africa, India, Mexico, etc. by expanding the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, to $1 trillion dollars in few years.

The reform to refocus the apex bank for overall economic growth is ongoing, Cardoso said, adding that his focus will be on how to moderately reduce inflation, increase foreign reserves, and quickly turn around the country’s cyclical economic downturn.

According to the apex bank helmsman, “Given this, a refocused CBN will better serve Nigeria through monetary policy interventions and advisory roles that sustain implementation of the administration’s fiscal proposals.”

“Much has been made of past CBN forays into development financing, such that the lines between monetary policy and fiscal intervention have blurred.

“In refocusing the CBN on its core mandate, there is a need to pull it back from direct development finance interventions into more limited advisory roles that support economic growth.

“The bank should act as a catalyst in the propagation of specialised institutions and financial products that support emerging sectors of the economy.

“It should facilitate new regulatory frameworks to unlock dormant capital in land and property holdings.”

The apex bank on Thursday, finally lifted the foreign exchange restriction placed by Emefiele on the importation of 43 items.

The Apex Bank lifted the restriction in a statement issued by the Director, Corporate Communications Department, Isa AbdulMumin.

It explained in the statement that the 43 items are now allowed to purchase foreign exchange in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.

The ban on the 43 items was announced in 2015 through a Circular referenced TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/010.

The CBN explained then that the measure was to sustain the stability of the naira and ensure the efficient utilisation of forex.

Importers of the 41 items were excluded from accessing forex at the exchange markets to encourage local production and modified the list subsequently to 43 items.

The items include clothing’s, cement processed foods and meat, poultry products, metals and woods, among others.

In the statement, the CBN said it will continue to promote orderliness and professional conduct by all participants in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market to ensure market forces determine exchange rates on a willing buyer – willing seller principle.

It said, “The CBN reiterates that the prevailing Foreign Exchange rates should be referenced from platforms such as the CBN website, FMDQ, and other recognized or appointed trading systems to promote price discovery, transparency, and credibility in the FX rates.

“As part of its responsibility to ensure price stability, the CBN will boost liquidity in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by interventions from time to time. As market liquidity improves, these CBN interventions will gradually decrease.

Importers of all the 43 items previously restricted by the 2015 Circular referenced TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/010 and its addendums are now allowed to purchase foreign exchange in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.

“The CBN is committed to accelerating efforts to clear the FX backlog with existing participants and will continue dialogue with stakeholders to address the issue.”

Meanwhile, stakeholders in the nation’s financial sector have described Cardoso’s move as a welcome development, they however pointed out that implementation could be a serious challenge even though the policies are good on paper.

Ondo: Invoke ‘Doctrine Of Necessity’ To Remove Akeredolu From Office- Lawyer

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October 13, 2023

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The political situation in Ondo, the Sunshine State, has taken a different dimension, following a lawyer’s demand on the State House of Assembly to remove absentee Governor Rotimi Akeredolu from office.

Allen Sowore, a right activist , in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, urged the Assembly to invoke the ‘doctrine of necessity’ to remove the governor from office so that the people of the state can enjoy good governance.

The doctrine was adopted by the National Assembly on February 9, 2010 to install former Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, as Acting President after his boss, Umar Yar’adua had been away from presidential duties beyond the Constitutionally provided period.

Governor Akeredolu is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN.

Sowore believes what is currently happening in the state is similar to what transpired under the Yar’adua administration, the solution, he said should not be different.

Recall that the governor had written the State Assembly that he was handing over power to his Deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa, while traveling abroad for medical purpose some months ago.

He hurried backed to the country recently following rumour that his deputy was trying to snatch power from him due to his illness.

Ayedatiwa is now facing impeachment from the Assembly on the allegation that he mismanaged the finances of the state while his boss travelled abroad to take care of himself.

Following the governor’s return, sources said he had relocated to Ibadan, Oyo state, from where his aides claimed he’s steering the affairs of the state.

But Sowore said Governor Akeredolu cannot be running the state by correspondence, because he’s no longer resident in the state where he’s needed by his people.

He should be removed in line with the Constitution, he said.

In the statement titled ” Ondo Political Quagmire: Time To Invoke Doctrine Of Necessity Is Now,” Sowore said: “In accordance with the provisions of Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), and following due process, procedure, and proceedings, it is evident that the covert plot by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to impeach his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has failed woefully.”

‘It is no secret that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been absent and unavailable to perform his duties since 3rd April 2023, leaving the state without governance and direction. His recent staged return from Germany and the subsequent submission of a resumption letter to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly have exposed the challenges the cabal has been hiding from the people. Since this orchestrated return, no one in the state has seen or heard from the governor.

“Hence, it is imperative and patriotic for the State House of Assembly to utilise and invoke the various provisions in the Constitution.”

Meanwhile, those familiar with what is happening in the state told the magazine that some vested interest have hijacked power since the governor became indisposed, with the next governorship election clearly their target.

Zamfara: NSCDC Arrests IBB, Fake Gynaecologist

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October 13, 2023

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A 26 years old Muhammad Naziru Mode, popular as “Dr” IBB, who parades himself as a qualified medical doctor, has been arrested by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) in Zamfara state.

Dr IBB was arrested at the Specialist Hospital Gusau, where he visits daily from 11am to 12 noon to attend to vulnerable patients, mainly female, some whom are married, at the Gynaecological ward .

Ikor Oche, Zamfara State Command spokesman of the NSCDC, who confirmed his arrest, in a statement, stated that the fake gynaecologist has been operating for years at the specialist hospital.

Oche explained that “In the bid to combat insecurity and criminal activities in the state, the Corps under the leadership of Commandant Sani Mustapha has spread its drag nets to all nooks and crannies of the State to fish out criminal elements who are bent on truncating and sabotaging the efforts of State Government in Zamfara State.

“It is to this end that the Corps, working on intelligent tips, apprehended an imposter who parades himself as a Medical Doctor at the Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau.

“Parading the suspect on the charge of impersonation contrary to section 484 of the Penal code, Commandant Sani Mustapha said that the suspect who is by name Muhammad Naziru Mode ,who is also known and calls himself Dr IBB, a male and of 26 years old, was arrested at the Specialist Hospital Gusau where the suspect visits daily as from 11am to 12pm to attend to vulnerable patients who are mainly female, some who are married, at the Gynaecological ward.

“The suspect usually takes advantage of their ill health while claiming to be a Medical Doctor and will nefariously carries out medical proceedings and examinations on unsuspected patients in the hospital.

“The suspect, Mr. Muhammad Naziru Mode, who confessed to the crime, said that, he operates mostly at the female wards of the hospital and that whenever he sees a complicated case, he will give a call to Doctors who are on call duty, introducing himself as Doctor IBB to enable him access quick response from the Doctors on call.

“Commandant Sani Mustapha posits that, this is a criminal and Nefarious act which must not go unpunished.

“The State Commandant, Sani Mustapha averred that the Corps will pummel perpetrators of such act with the extant laws of the federation, and therefore urges the members of the public to be very weary of this kind of criminal elements in the society.

“Commandant Sani Mustapha however warned anyone who is in such habit to desist forthwith. He says that, the suspect will be charged to court immediately the investigation is concluded.”

AFCON 2024 Draws: Super Eagles To Face Host, Côte d’ Ivoire, Guinea Bissau And Equatorial Guinea In Group

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October 13, 2023

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By Akinwale Kasali

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has been grouped alongside 2024 African Cup of Nations host and West African rival, the Elephants of Côte d’ Ivoire, the African Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau and the National Thunder of Equatorial Guinea in fierce battle of supremacy in Group A.

The draw was made in Abidjan by the leadership of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, led by its President, Patrice Motsepe.

This would be the third time both teams would be meeting at the continental showpiece in 17 Years.

At the 2006 AFCON tournament in Egypt, a Didier Drogba lone strike dashed the Super Eagles hope of playing in the final against the Pharaohs of Egypt.

Two years later in Ghana at the 2008 AFCON championship, Nigeria was grouped alongside Côte d’ Ivoire, losing by 3-1 in the opening match of the Group.

Nigeria paid the Ivorians in their one coin at 2013 AFCON tournament, defeating the Elephants 2-1 in the Quarterfinals.

When the draw was made, it was however surprising that the two African giants will lock horns again after so many years.

Guinea Bissau was in the same Group alongside the Super Eagles in the 2024 AFCON qualifiers, with both teams recording a win. Guinea Bissau defeated Nigeria atbtue Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, while the Super Eagles also recorded a 1-0 victory in Bissau.

Both teams are no strangers to each other as they have on several occasions faces each other in the past.

At 2022 AFCON tournament in Cameroon, the Super Eagles defeated Guinea Bissau 3-1 in the Group stage, courtesy of goals from Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze.

For Equatorial Guinea, they have locked horns with the Super Eagles at the 2010 AFCON tournament in Angola, where the Three Time AFCON Champions defeated the Guineans 3-0, with Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins and Yusuf Ayila registering their name as scorers in the encounter.

No doubt, the Group will be a tough one as the four teams will be jostling to scale through to the Round of 16 of the tournament.

In Group B, the Pharaohs of Egypt will face the Black Stars of Ghana, the Mambas of Mozambique and the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde.

The Pharaohs of Egypt will be gunning to win the AFCON tournament, having lost the 2022 edition to the Teranga Lions of Senegal on penalties. For Ghana who had a disappointing outing at the last AFCON edition will be trying to redeem its image and put smiles on the face of its teeming fans.

Likewise Cape Verde, who failed to perform brilliantly at the continental showpiece at the last edition will be aiming to rub shoulders with the top African teams, while Mozambique will also be showcasing the stuff it has in its sleeves.

This could be adjudged the toughest Group in the tournament, with the Teranga Lions of Senegal playing in the same Group as the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the Syli Nationale of Guinea and the Scorpions of Gambia.

The Scorpions of Gambia gave a good account of themselves at the last edition of the continental showpiece, getting to the Quarterfinals, they would face a tough opposition and defending champion, Senegal, who remains the second highly rated African team in the world.

Cameroon under the tutelage of Coach Rigobert Song would be aiming to win the tournament having won a bronze at the last edition on home soil.

In Group D, the Desert Foxes of Algeria will face the Stallions of Burkina Faso, the Lions of Chinguetti of Mauritania and the Palancras Negras of Angola.

The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia would trade tackles with Bafana Bafana of South Africa, the Eagles of Mali and the Brave Warriors of Namibia will slug it out in Group E.

The Atlas Lion of Morocco who took the world by storm at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup where it got to the Semi Finals would face the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Taifa Stars of Tanzania and the Chipolopolo of Zambia in a cracker and battle of survival in Group F.

The AFCON tournament would begin in Abidjan on January 13th, 2024 with the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Côte d’ Ivoire expected to set the ball rolling.

Mmesoma’s Tragic End: How 17 year Old SS3 Imo Student Stepped Into An Open Drainage And Ended In River Nworie

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October 13, 2023

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By Charles Igbo

Simply identified as Mmesoma, the 17 year-old had her life before her. She was an SS3 Student of Imo Girls Secondary School Owerri, eye witnesses said.

On Thursday, October 12, she left her home where she lived with her parents and siblings and went to school. It is speculated that being an SS3 student, she went for lessons after school. But tragedy struck on her way to either the lesson centre or home. Nobody could confirm. Her classmates who were with her were so shock-stricken to utter a word. They were in pain and traumatized.

It rained heavily in Owerri. Walking along the flooded but popular Bank Road, Owerri, along with her class mates, Mmesoma, accidentally, stepped into what was called an open drainage, filled to the brim with flood water. She disappeared from there as the flood swept her through the drainage, obviously a big gutter. Her last bus stop was River Nworie where the flood deposited her.

Her shocked classmates and onlookers raised an alarm. And, a number of youths took the risk and went on a rescue mission. It was late.

By the time she was found, she was already deposited into the River. She was brought out and stretched out, still wearing her uniform and school shoes.

Nobody made efforts to resuscitate her, or try to see if she could be resuscitated.

Everybody stood by, lamenting, and bemoaning the wicked fate that befell Mmesoma. Some were busy using their phones to video the scene and the stretched out body. It was only when a young boy, obviously her brother, ran down, and seeing her stretched out on the ground, fell on her, and asked her “Mmesoma nwanne m (my sister) what happened to you?, did one man ask that she be taken to the hospital, and offered the use of his car. “Use my car, use my car!”

Her brother, and another female relation who also ran down, carried her to the car. But it was late. “Rest in peace”, a voice said in agony.

The spot where she sadly stepped on, and into the drainage, was right in front of Union Bank, Bank Road. It was alleged by eye witnesses that it was the Bank which removed the slab that covered the spot. So, a couple of people said the bank will pay heavily. But who knows the truth of who was responsible for Mmesoma’s avoidable painful, tragic end?

How, during the rainy season, with rains so heavy, anybody would leave open such a big gutter, “a big drainage” they called it, beats every imagination.

It is a question the Government should find an answer to. May Nmesoma’s soul rest in perfect peace.

NPF Gets 12 AIGs, 19 CPs, 21 DCPs (Full List), Arase, PSC Chair, Applauds

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The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has 12 new Assistant Inspectors General of Police, AIG. The 12 were promoted from the rank of Commissioners of Police.

The good news came as the Police Service Commission approved the promotions of 5718 senior Police Officers. The promoted cut across General duty and specialists cadres of the Force.

Aside from the 12 AIGs Nineteen Deputy Commissioners of Police, DCPs were promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioners while twenty one Assistant Commissioners of Police, ACPs, were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners.

Thirty three Chief Superintendents of Police, CSPs, were also elevated to Assistant Commissioners.

The PSC, also, approved the promotion of 265 Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents, 59 Deputy Superintendents to Superintendents and 4750 Assistant Superintendents and another 146 Assistant Superintendents omitted during the May 2022 promotion exercise elevated to Deputy Superintendents.

In the Specialists cadre, it approved the promotion of two Assistant Commissioners of Police, each from the Airwing and Forensic to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners.

47 CSPs comprising 23 Medical Doctors and 24 Veterinary Doctors were also promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.

I09 Superintendents of Police from the Computer Info- Tech Unit; another eight from Works; one workshop; twelve transport; two forensic; two handwriting; one ballistcs; one religion and one Veterinary Doctor were also promoted.

47 Specialists of Assistant Superintendents of Police rank and of different Units were promoted to Deputy Superintendents.

Dr Arase, PSC Chairman charged the newly promoted Officers to embrace a new policing culture that is hinged on people friendly approach that respects the fundamental rights of the citizens and warned that they should desist from involving themselves in civil matters or trumping up false allegations against the public “as such conduct will not make them win the hearts and minds of the people which will deprive them of credible information from public spirited individuals when dealing with internal security issues.

He commended the Inspector General of Police, for collaborating with the Commission in ensuring that for the first time in a very long while, the promotions have permeated all the departments of the Force. ” This singular act I hope will motivate the workforce to give back their best in ensuring that issues of crimes and criminality are properly dealt with”. He reminded them that they should remember that benefits and burden go together adding that the good gesture of promoting them to the next rank should be a motivation that will ignite the indomitable fighting spirit ” which the Police have been known for throughout the years”.

According to the PSC Chairman, while the Commission pushes for an improved welfare for the Officers, they should reciprocate by conducting themselves within established laws and rules guiding the Police Force.

Arase noted that as they go about their policing duties, the Commission wishes them God’s protection at all times ” and let them be reassured that their interests will be paramount to the Commission “.

The twelve Commissioners of Police promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police are, Ogundele Joshua Ayodeji, CP Niger State; CP Patrick Ogon Edung, CP Courses Police Academy Wudil Kano; CP Badru Banji Lawal; Deputy Commandant, Police Academy Kano; CP Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyeka; CP Benue State; CP Suleiman Yusuf; CP Taraba State; CP Idowu Owohunwa; CP Lagos State and CP Rhoda Adetutu Olofu; CP PAP Western Ports Lagos.

Others are CP Godwin N. Aghaulor; CMDT Police College Kaduna; CP Effiom Emmanuel Ekot CP Jigawa State; CP Stanley Kanayo-Chukwu Ude; CP Intelligence and Investigation, Interpol Abuja; CP Longe Kehinde Patrick; CP Osun State and CP Ndu Anene, CP Admin Research and Planning Force Headquarters.

The 19 newly promoted Commissioners of Police are; DCP Shehu Kabir Abubakar; DCP Lawal Babatunde Ayodeji; DCP Shelleng Umaru Yusuf; DCP Emmanuel Agene; DCP Alonyenu Francis Iduh; DCP Vungmoh S. Kwaimo; DCP Danjuma Aboki; DCP Jude Maduekwujolachi Azuka; DCP Dan-Sabo Idi; DCP Ibitoye Rufus Olajide and DCP Adamu Ngojin Isa.

Others are DCP Usman Hayatu; DCP Christopher Ado Emmanuel; DCP Nwanosike Wodi Okocha; DCP Johnson Oluwole Adenola; DCP Olanrewaju Olawale Ishola; DCP Joseph Eribo; DCP Miller Gajere Dantawaye and DCP Henry Ifeanyi Uche.

The newly promoted Deputy Commissioners include; Ime Udo Udofia, Isyaku Sharu; Benjamin Awor Abang; Mohammed Jika Abubakar; Mohammed Sanusi Ahmed; Dauda Iliya Ayuba; Moses Gana; Ikechukwu Emmanuel Nwosu; Promise Chinedu Udeh and Okey Nwabufo.

The new Assistant Commissioners are Jacob Nneji Egede; Godwin Chike Oti; Chike Jude Ibe; Daniel Okon Akpan and Michael Chukwu Mbatam amongst others.

ACP Inuwa Muhammed (Airwing) and ACP Agbo Usman were promoted to Deputy Commissioners while CSP Okunbo Ruth Onyinmeare; Victor Efobi Iwuamadi; Adenuga Adeday Salami and Isibhakhomen Blessing Ijiomah (medical Doctors) were some of the specialists promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioners .

SPs Tina Amadi; Egbede Moses; Danjuma Dantani; Benjamin Kurya;

Hussaine Abdullahi; Mba Nnamdi Bartholomew; John Chima Ayah; Sanusi Danlami; Asinim Butswat, Police Public Relations Officer Bayelsa state; Command; Dieke Nneka Josephine; Mohammed Iya Musa; Idris Mohammed Gumel and Ernest Abia were some of the Superintendents promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police. DSP Isah Abubakar was promoted to the next rank of Superintendent while ASP Kingsley Ani and Shehu Salisu were promoted to Deputy Superintendents amongst several others.

The Commissioners of Police and Deputies appeared before the Commission for promotion interview a condition precedent for their promotions.

Military Destroys 53 Illegal Refining Sites, Nabs 19 Suspects, Tackles IPOB/ESN

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October 12, 2023

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By Akinwale Kasali

Operation Delta Safe Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and destroyed 53 illegal refining sites and stolen products over the past one week.

The Defence Headquarters made this disclosure while briefing newsmen on its activities in the South South region of the country.

Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, who spoke on the activities and operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria across the country on Thursday, said that 19 suspects have been arrested so far, as the troops discovered and destroyed 54 dugout pits, 66 boats, 138 storage tanks, 253 cooking ovens, two pumping machines, eight speedboats, 17 hoses, 18 drums and two cylinders.

Buba added that the troops had sustained momentum against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.

He said the troops also recovered 983,350 litres of stolen crude oil, 144,980 litres of illegally refined AGO and 71,650 litres of DPK.

“Troops also neutralised one criminal, rescued three hostages and recovered one fabricated rifle, 18 vehicles and one torchlight,” he said.

In the South East, Buba said the troops of Operation UDO KA conducted a snap operation and arrested suspected IPOB/ESN in Ikwo and Okigwe Local Government Areas of Ebonyi and Imo states during the week.

He said the troops neutralised five terrorists, arrested 12 suspected criminals and rescued seven kidnapped hostages.

According to him: “Troops recovered two locally made guns, four rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo, one FN rifle barrel, IED materials, 10 water gel explosives, three detonators, one detonating cord among others.

“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.”

The Defence Spokesman said the military had uncovered and neutralised some of the criminal `safe havens’ across various theatres of operation.

He revealed that criminals used national parks, game reserves and forests across the country as their hideouts.

“The Military has identified several of these `safe havens’ and operations are targeted towards ensuring that they are completely dismantled.

“Recently, one of such hideouts in the southeast was invaded by troops, and they found unspeakable and unprintable activities going on in the invaded camps.

“It goes to tell us that these extremists are cannibals, feasting on fellow human beings and conducting other forms of dastardly acts,” he said.