Niger Delta

Adopt African System Against Crime, Don Urges Security Agencies

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2 months ago

July 18, 2025

A professor of Criminology in the Department of Sociology, University of Uyo, Prof. Aniekan Brown, has faulted the methods adopted by security agencies in tackling crime, insisting that it’s an aberration to adopt euro-centric methods in crime fighting in an African setting

Speaking while presenting the 114 Inaugural lecture of the University titled “Criminological Enterprise: The C.A.K.E. As the New Order”, held during the week, Professor Brown advocated the use of African or indigenous methods in fighting crime and prevention.

He said the concept of CAKE, where C stands for Care, A for Affection, K for Kindness, and E for Empathy should be adopted when dealing with criminals.

According to the inaugural lecturer, studies and investigation from ex-convicts have showed that they were forced to commit crime for lack of care, arguing that if they were cared for, loved, shown kindness and empathy, they wouldn’t have been pushed to crime.

“The virtues of caring for another, showing affection, being kind to people and showing empathy to others in humanity are virtues encouraged by the Almighty.

“Inquiring from the ex-convicts what motivated them to commit crime, their responses pointed to the argument if they were cared for, if those favoured by the status-quo showed them love, kindness, and shared empathy, they may not have been pushed to crime.

“It could be held that if those who indulge in corruption care about the led, show affection and kindness, and are empathic to the masses, corruption would be less hydra-headed”, he stated.

Prof Brown called on Nigerians to respect the nation’s symbols of identity like the National Flag, National Anthem, and the Coat of Arms, saying it would imbibe in citizens the spirit of nationalism as against sectionalism.

He urged the relevant authorities to be proactive in fighting crime, noting that since the statuses, roles, and institutions in the society are the major causes of crime, they also have the ability to curb crime.

“Emphatic and respectful disposition to the national symbols of identity, especially, the National Flag, National Anthem, and the Coat of Arms.

“Revering these will add value to spirit of nationalism over sectionalism in our bid to counter crime; A community consideration of the concept of security. This would ease the pressure on the militarized aspect of security; institutionalization of criminology and security studies.

“The statuses, roles, and institutions in the society are the major causes of crime. Inherent in them are the abilities to curb crime.

“To this end, the institutions of the family, education, economy, religion, and polity, as well as, occupants of positions in the social division of labour and their behaviours while in occupation of such positions, should be tailored towards combating crime.

“This should be done with Afro-centric and indigenous drift. Being Euro-centric in fighting crime on the continent of Africa should be seen as an aberration.

“Crime is a social creation. Its solution is in the social sphere. Knowledge of criminology is necessary for its understanding and subsequent treatment.

“Man is the problem. Man is the solution. May the ideas of criminology and security studies remain promoted for the common good”, he stated.

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Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

Niger Delta

Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.