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Insecurity: Police To Launch Special Intervention Squad In Kaduna –IGP
Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that a special intervention squad would be launched in Kaduna to tackle the menace of insecurity.
Egbetokun disclosed this to newsmen after meeting with Governor Uba Sani at the Government House on Tuesday in Kaduna.
The I-G said it was time for action and doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the abducted school children in Kuriga, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State.
He added that the commanders of the special intervention squad had been trained, while the men were currently undergoing training.
The I-G equally disclosed that the first batch of the special squad would pass out from training soon .
He said after their passing out, they would be deployed immediately to commence action.
Afterwards, Egbetokun, who was also on a maiden working visit to the Police command, commended the personnel for their dedication and commitment to duty in ensuring security in the state.
He, however, frowned at some of the Police personnel who were bent on tarnishing the image of the force, urging the commanders to always fish them out for appropriate sanction.
The I-G emphasised that he would emplace a police force that is people friendly and abiding by the rule of law.
“We want a Police that will be loved by everybody. If the Police serve the people well and they pray for them, the prayers will follow them and their children,” he said.
Describing the commissioner of Police in the state as a no nonsense man who was deliberately chosen to head the Police in Kaduna, he urged him to tirelessly continue instilling discipline to the personnel.
The I-G also urged the personnel on selflessness in service and doggedness in tackling insecurity in the state,
Ealier, Audu Dabigi, the commissioner, said since his inception of duty in the state, they recorded huge successes against kidnapping, banditry and other forms of insecurity in the state.
He thanked the I-G for his support, while soliciting for more, to continue defeating criminality in the state.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.