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Police Commissioner Tasks Officers, Men On Professionalism
The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, has rounded off his familiarisation and stakeholders’ engagement tours to the five Area Commands in the state with a call on officers and men of the command to remain resolute, professional, and shun acts of bribery and corruption, especially extortion as they go about discharging their duties.
Aliyu, who visited Agbani,Enugu Metropolis, Nsukka, Oji-River and Udenu Area Command Headquarters, made the call while addressing Police Officers attached to the Area Commands and interacted with security stakeholders, including Local Government Executive Chairmen, representatives of Sister SecurityAgencies, traditional rulers, religious, community and market leaders as well as PCRC members, the Special Constables, Neighbourhood Watch Group, Forest Guard and leaders of thoughts in the variousArea Commands.
He reiterated that discipline was the bedrock of the Nigeria Police Force and cautioned Police Officers in the Command against acts of indiscipline, warning that anything on the contrary would not be condoned.
The familiarisation tour also afforded CP Aliyu the opportunity to interact with Police Officers and security stakeholders, who made useful suggestions, contributions and sought clarity on security-related issues in their various Area Commands and the State in general.
He further stressed the need for sustainable collaboration, synergy and cooperation in maintaining security and peace in the State, urging all and sundry to maximally key into the community policing concept of the Nigeria Police Force.
The statement which was also made available to newsmen in Enugu was signed by Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), ASP Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu State Command.
In another development, the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed N Aliyu, has appealed to law-abiding residents of Enugu State to be vigilant and continue to assist the police in tackling crime and criminality in the state.
He also called on officers and men of the command to maintain the present tempo and remain committed to the Command’s quest in rooting out unrepentant criminal elements and their activities in the state.
He announced that in furtherance of the commitment of Enugu State Police Command to rid the State of criminal elements, three suspected criminals have been arrested over their alleged involvement in various crimes in parts of the state ranging from murder, armed robbery, and receiving of stolen property.
According to a statement issued in Enugu and signed by ASP Daniel Ndukwe, PPRO, Enugu State Command, their arrest led to the recovery of suspected stolen and other incriminating items.
The statement, which was also made available to newsmen in Enugu said, “acting on credible information, Police Operatives attached to Awkunanaw Police Division on April 2 2021 at about 1500hrs, raided a blackspot at garki market and arrested one Bassey Emmanuel, aged 24, of Ogoja, Cross River State, who is alleged to deal in hard drugs and a receiver of criminal proceeds.
“His arrest led to the recovery of one (1) 32 inches LG LCD TV set, one (1) Nexus Air-Conditioner, one (1) Goldtec GT-605 Woofer, two (2) wrist watches and some quantities of substance suspected to be Indian Hemp.
“The operatives further arrested his accomplice, one Joseph Okeke, aged 34, of Ugbawka in Nkanu East LGA and recovered a travelling bag containing clothings, which he confessed to have stolen at a Motor Park in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State and had brought same to Bassey Emmanuel to buy”.
Continuing, the statement further said, “Police Operatives attached to New Haven Police Division in synergy with a law-abiding citizen, on April 1 2021 about 0950hrs, rescued and arrested one Friday Abuh aged 23, of New Artisan, Enugu, who was being lynched by an angry mob on the allegation that he used a broken bottle to stab armed robbery victim on the back, in an attempt to snatch her mobile phone at new artisan market, Enugu.
“The victim was rushed to the hospital, where she is responding to treatment”.
The suspects, he went on, would be charged to court on conclusion of investigations.
By: Canice Amadi, Enugu
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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