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Nigerian professionals in Europe hail PMB’s court victory, wants more foreign investment over impressive 100 days in office

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Nigerian professionals in Europe hail PMB’s court victory, wants more foreign investment over impressive 100 days in office

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to consolidate on his groundbreaking foreign investments after marking 100 days in office as well as victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

This group of Nigerian intellectuals made this known on Thursday after an annual general meeting in The Hague, Netherlands to score the first 100 days of the president’s second term in office.

In a communique jointly signed by Dr. Agwu Onyeke (President) and 13 others executives across Europe, the ANPE rated Mr Buhari high having analysed critical areas of security, economic stability, and the independence of the Judiciary.

According to the group, the last decade days ushered a new chapter in the history of the country’s democracy with the “re-jigging of the governance approach in the conduct of government business”.

The group further applauded President Buhari for demonstrating capacity and commitment to the entrenchment of democratic ideals in all spheres of life in Nigeria.

See the full communique below:

Introduction

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe, arising from its annual general meeting which held in The Hague, Netherlands deliberated on the state of affairs in Nigeria with a view to assessing the first 100 days in office of President Muhammadu Buhari, which is in line with the core objective of the organisation to periodically review the state of the nation in Nigeria and making suggestions that would see to the socio-political upliftment of the country.

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe, after an extensive deliberation on critical sectors in Nigeria, such as security, economy and the independence of the Judiciary came up with the following resolutions:

The Resolutions:

That the first 100 days in office of President Muhammadu Buhari has indeed marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of democracy in Nigeria with the re-jigging of the governance approach in the conduct of government business.

That the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has indeed demonstrated a capacity and a commitment to the entrenchment of democratic ideals in all spheres of life in Nigeria.

That the critical sector of security has received the needed attention, it deserves with the quality of appointments as well as the display of commitment by those saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that the territorial integrity of Nigeria is protected at all times.

That there has been a substantial improvement in the security situation in Nigeria, especially in the fight against Boko Haram terrorist and other militant groups in Nigeria.

That from all available indices, there has been the formulation of sound economic policies that would translate to financial stability within a short period.

That the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari within the first 100 days in office has displayed an extraordinary commitment to translating the hopes and aspirations of Nigerians into tangible realities with the introduction of institutional reforms in critical sectors of the economy aimed at guaranteeing economic prosperity.
Conclusion:

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe concludes that the first 100 days in office of President Muhammadu Buhari can be described as a huge success and an indication of things ahead for Nigeria.

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe also wishes to state that with the visible improvements in the critical sectors in the economy of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has indeed displayed a rare commitment towards ensuring that the right foundation for economic prosperity for Nigerian is laid.

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe having been satisfied with the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari towards the growth and development of Nigeria within the first 100 days in office, wishes to encourage Nigerians across the world to support the noteworthy initiatives of President Muhammadu Buhari by driving massive investments to Nigeria to complement government efforts.

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in its final assessment of the first 100 days in office of President Muhammadu Buhari gives it a pass mark with huge prospects.

Buhari and where Nigeria still got it right

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Buhari and where Nigeria still got it right

By Israel Abiodun

The recent verdict by the Elections Petitions Tribunal affirming the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the general elections is an indication that Nigerians indeed got it right in casting their ballots overwhelmingly for President Muhammadu Buhari for another four years in office.

Whether we like it or yes, President Muhammadu Buhari has done what no president in the annals of the democratic dispensation in Nigeria has done. He has shown what it means to have integrity. He has displayed an unimaginable level of patriotism and dedication to the unity of Nigeria, and a Nigeria of our dream where every voice would count regardless of religious or ethnic affiliations.

I am one of those that have always asked questions whenever mischief-makers spread negative narratives about the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to leaving Nigeria better than he met it. I also often ask if these individuals are in Nigeria or holed up somewhere in space. But again, it is understandable.

In the first four years of the life of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians indeed witnessed the introduction of a sound foundation for economic growth and prosperity. I am aware that in some quarters, many debates were generated as regards the policy direction of the administration. However, these same individuals that hitherto saw nothing good in the various policy initiatives of the administration were left in awe with the manner of progress the country recorded within a record period in critical sectors of the economy.

Enter the life of the second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari, and every discerning mind would want to agree with me that with the way and manner the government has hit the ground running, Nigeria is indeed on the path of greatness. President Muhammadu Buhari has once again shown to Nigerians that that same zeal and commitment that he exhibited during his first term in office would be replicated in his second term in office, and the events that shaped the first 100 days in office, should give every well-meaning Nigerian a cause to smile.

The cabinet has been formed and portfolios assigned to ministers, other critical appointments have been made and as they say, on your marks, get ready and go! That is the mood of the present administration, and I am somewhat elated with the way and manner every member of the new team seems to be carrying out their duties and responsibilities with every sense of urgency.

The first 100 days in office in the life of this present administration gives me hope and as well indicates that Nigeria still got it right by electing President Muhammadu Buhari for another second term of four years. I stand to be corrected, it takes only a man of vision and courage to be able to confront the cankerworm of corruption that has eaten deep into the very fabric of our national life.

It also takes a man that is interested in the safety of lives and properties of Nigerians to be able to make quality appointments into the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which has in turn translated to the various successes recorded in the fight against terrorism in North-East Nigeria and other parts of Nigeria.

It also takes a man of integrity to be able to match his words with actions and not play to the gallery as the everyday politicians would do. The above listed are some of the characteristics that marked the first 100 days in office of President Muhammadu Buhari and an indication that Nigeria indeed is still getting it right with President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm of affairs in the country.

I am convinced with every breath in me that with President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm of affairs in Nigeria for the next four years, victory over our adversaries would be our greatest reward and peace, unity and greater prosperity will be our collective legacy. This much I can vouch for because of the commitment of a man who all of his life has been interested in the betterment of the lives of the ordinary man and woman on the streets. A man whose belief in the unity of Nigeria is unwavering and whose dedication to the Nigerian cause is infectious.

That is Muhammadu Buhari, the President that Nigerians voted for to lead them to the promised land in the next four years. I am also convinced that God in his infinite mercies has shown Nigeria mercy by leading us right into voting him as president despite the antics of those that contributed immensely to the mess Nigerian found itself in times past, as well as those whose intent and purpose is to see to the disintegration of Nigeria.

As we celebrate the first 100 days in office, we owe this great country of ours a duty to do the right thing by extending our unalloyed support to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to succeed. We all have a part to play given the fact that we know who our president is, and we also understand that the sincerity of heart and purpose guides his actions and inactions.

We must also realize that this generation and indeed the unborn generation of Nigerians have nowhere to call home and as such we must remain here to salvage it together. Nigeria indeed got it right. Also, President Muhammadu Buhari would do it just right for the unity, growth, and development of our dear country. This I am convinced about.

Abiodun wrote this piece from Ibadan.

Wike congratulates Buhari over victory at the tribunal

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Wike congratulates Buhari over victory at the tribunal

By Lawrence Audu

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory against the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and urged him to ensure unity across regions in the country.

Wike in his congratulatory message called on the president to use his victory to unite Nigerians.

Wike, the coordinator of the Atiku’s campaign in the south-south during to 2019 presidential election, in a press statement signed by his media aide, Simeon Nwakaudu, urged the president to use his victory to work for Nigeria’s unity.

The governor in his congratulatory message also said the president should unite all Nigerians irrespective of his political standing.

The statement says: “Governor Wike called on the President to work towards the unity of the country, noting that the country is divided.”

Clearance Operations: Terrorists killed as troops clear Kirawa village

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Clearance Operations: Terrorists killed as troops clear Kirawa village

The newly introduced Super Camp Concept of Operations has continued to yield dividends as troops of Special Response Area Pulka, Operation HALAKA Dodo, Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted a successful raid operation at Kirawa community in Borno State where crouching terrorists reportedly hibernate.

The troops who came in contact with terrorists which led to a serious engagement forcing the criminals to flee in disarray as a result of superior fire power from the recorded a major victory as three terrorists lost their lives during the operation while unconfirmed number were wounded.

Consequently, a Cordon and Search mission was conducted in the area and the following items were recovered ;

a. 6 x Bicyles and
b. Some quantity of food items

Investigation revealed that the eliminated terrorists are members of the terrorists’ logistic cell.

No soldier was killed, wounded or missing in action during the encounter.

Troops have vowed to continue to deny the terrorists freedom of action as morale and fighting spirit of the soldiers remain high.

Presidential Tribunal: Buhari’s victory in court upheld the will of Nigerians over corruption – NCC

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Presidential Tribunal: Buhari’s victory in court upheld the will of Nigerians over corruption – NCC

The National Coalition for Change (NCC) has reacted to the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of President Muhammmadu Buhari in the February 23 presidential election.

Buhari’s victory in the 2019 presidential election was upheld by tribunal after it dismissed the petition filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The court ruled that Buhari was duly elected as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the presidential election held on 23rd February, 2019.

The tribunal ruled that electronic transfer of results which was the crux of the opposition’s petition did not take place at any level.

Reacting to the development, NCC said the judgement upheld the will of Nigerians over corruption

Jeremiah Giwa, Secretary-General of the group in a statement on Wednesday urged President Buhari to see the verdict of the Tribunal as the final impetus for him to roll out the final phase of his reforms for Nigeria since the coast is not clear.

The statement also urged the PDP and its candidate to pursue their rights in a manner that does not threaten the peace.

The National Coalition for Change (NCC) is pleased with the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, challenging the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Not only is the Tribunal’s verdict a victory for democracy, it has gone the extra mile to prove that propaganda, even when deployed by corrupt moneybags, is no match for the will of the people and the rule of law. The Tribunal has expressed the will of Nigerians.

The Tribunal has set Nigeria on the path of peace and restoration by failing to legitimize the culture of lies, violence and manipulation upon which the Atiku/PDP challenge was based; they had even vehemently attempted to blackmail the courts into doing their bidding in order to coerce from the Tribunal the victory they could not intimidate the Nigerian electorates to give them at the polls.

NCC commends the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal for not succumbing to Atiku’s blackmail, particularly in the petitions he filed on the use of card readers and the phantom server that the PDP supposedly found in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The fraudulent claims in these petitions were intended to make mockery of the bench by through the expectation that judges are not technologically enlightened enough to know when they are being lied to.

The judges on the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal are true heroes of democracy and NCC will so recognize and honour them at the appropriate time. They have proven that there can still be found within Nigeria upright men that cannot be swayed by ethno-religious sentiments and bribes.

We urge President Buhari to see the verdict of the Tribunal as the final impetus for him to roll out the final phase of his reforms for Nigeria now that the obstacle of the PDP/Atiku judicial challenge has been removed from his path. He must particularly ramp up the war on corruption without fear of a backlash because no one can at this point claim to be hounded because he or she is a member of the opposition. The anti-terrorism war must also extend to those that had hidden under the cover of opposition to finance terrorists.

Without prejudice to Atiku and PDP’s rights to seek a review of the ruling at the Supreme Court, we advise them to pursue their rights in a manner that does not threaten the peace. Even the mentally incapacitated knows that it is time for Atiku to stop implementing his Dubai Strategy that has failed from one phase to the other.

Prior to the Tribunal’s verdict, the impressive reduction in the intensity of crimes before and after the election is well documented; we shall therefore hold Atiku and the PDP responsible for any upsurge in terrorist attacks, banditry, kidnapping, ethno-religious strife and other spikes in crime in the aftermath of the ruling.

We congratulate Nigerians on being saved from the desperadoes that had attempted to exploit the judiciary as a tool to overthrow the government they had overwhelmingly entrusted with the mandate to administer the country.

100 Days in Office: Pro-democracy group hails Buhari’s commitment towards building strong institutions

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100 Days in Office: Pro-democracy group hails Buhari’s commitment towards building strong institutions

President Muhammadu Buhari has received massive adulation from the National Democratic Front (NDF) for strengthening the country’s institutions in the first 100 days of his second term.

President Buhari and other elected officials sworn-in on May 29 marked their first decade days in office last Friday.

While there’s been some insurmountable hurdles along the way, Mr Buhari scaled through unscathed, visibly plotting some strategic policy initiatives designed to better the living standard of Nigerians.

In a statement signed by Secretary General, Dr Bolaji Abdulkadir, the NDF acknowledged this magnificent feat, hailing Mr Buhari for showcasing an unalloyed commitment to the unity, growth and development of Nigeria.

The pro-democracy group even affirmed that the last 100 days ushered what is called the “Era of Abundance” for the country due to the various policy initiatives being aggressively implemented across the country.

Several sectors have benefited from the drastic upswing, but according to the NDF, the economy, security, international relations and health are the most clearly improved.

The group, therefore, urged the President to maintain the same momentum while ensuring gains made in critical sectors in the first tenure are consolidated upon.

Read full press statement below:

We warmly welcome you to this press conference put together to appraise the 100 days in Office of the second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria began effectively from May 29th, 2019 in an occasion that was witnessed across the world. On that day, Nigerians were regaled with the sight of the man they overwhelmingly voted for as their president.

The hopes and dreams of Nigerians were fixated on that man whose integrity and sincerity of heart and purpose had never been in doubt. And in just 100 days since he assumed leadership of the country, there have been tales of strategic policy initiatives that are designed to set Nigeria on the path of progress.

President Muhammadu Buhari in the last 100 days has indeed demonstrated an unalloyed commitment to the unity of Nigeria, as well as its growth and development in a manner that is capable of evoking envy from other African countries.

The Last 100 days in Office of President Muhammadu Buhari has ushered in what is called the “Era of Abundance” for Nigeria due to the various policy initiatives that are being aggressively implemented across the country.

It must be stated that President Muhammadu Buhari in his first tenure between 2015 and 2019, indeed set the agenda rolling through the implementation of laudable initiatives that is translating to tangibles in this era. This speaks volume of a man who is blessed with foresight and a man whose dedication to the leaving Nigeria better than he met it has never been doubted.

In the critical sector of the economy, President Muhammadu Buhari has indeed done tremendously well to the envy of other countries as well as economic analysts that predicted that the Nigeria economy was never going to come out of recession. There has also been a tremendous improvement in other sectors of the Nigerian economy, such as security, agriculture, health, and education.

The security sector is one area that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has fared brilliantly well, especially in the fight against Terrorism and other militant groups in the country. This is with the fact that before the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari Boko Haram terrorist-controlled over 16 local government areas in North-East Nigeria. However, with the quality of appointments in the critical security sectors, Nigeria was able to turn the tide against the Boko Haram terrorist and other militant groups in the country.

Under President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria has been able to make substantial gains in international relations with countries in the world that have resulted in the signing of bilateral agreements.

The health sector was among the areas that witnessed tremendous improvement in the first tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari, and this is mainly responsible for the rapid gains seen within 100 days in Office into the second tenure as president.

This is indeed a testament to the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari has made a thunderous statement on governance in the country. He has demonstrated capacity; he has shown a high sense of political will. He has also shown that leadership is all about commitment.

That commitment exhibited has seen to the rapid manifestation of positive results in the first 100 days in Office by President Muhammadu Buhari.

It is therefore imperative for President Muhammadu Buhari not to relent in his efforts towards making Nigeria a much better place for this generation as well as the incoming generation. This much he promised Nigerians during the inauguration and commencement of his second tenure in Office.

The gains made in critical sectors of the economy in the first tenure must be consolidated in ways and manners that would bring about the meaningful impact on the lives of Nigerians. President Muhammadu Buhari must continue to uphold the trust and confidence reposed on him by the generality of Nigerians who have placed their trust in him.

The gains recorded in the first 100 days is indicative of this fact, and it becomes expedient that the same trend is embraced so that at the end of the four years’ tenure, Nigeria would have been placed on a solid rock foundation that would eventually lead to the era of abundance.

Consequently, there is no element of doubt as regards the loud statement of President Muhammadu Buhari on governance in Nigeria.

Ladies and Gentlemen: I thank you all for taking out time to grace this occasion and also charge you all to take this message to your constituencies.

Adjutant General, California National Guard visits Buratai, seeks more Military to Military Collaboration

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Adjutant General, California National Guard visits Buratai, seeks more Military to Military Collaboration

By Lawrence Audu

In furtherance of bilateral as well as military to military cooperation between the California National Guard of the United States of America and the Nigerian Army, Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai on Tuesday received the visiting Adjutant-General of California, Major General David S Baldwin in Abuja.

Addressing the COAS, the Adjutant-General said he was in the country to among other engagements, further the existing excellent bilateral and military cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the California National Guard.

While expressing satisfaction with the progress of the joint partnership programme ongoing with the Nigerian Army, Major General Baldwin said the California National Guard was open to further relationship especially with current security threats facing the nation.

He thanked Lt. General Buratai for receiving him and his delegation despite the COAS tight schedule.

Some of the existing military to military engagements involving training and technical assistance are in the area of Nigerian Army Aviation, Combat Engineers, military intelligence, Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training and Disaster and Emergency Management among others.

Responding, the COAS expressed readiness to improve on the existing relationship with the California National Guard noting that its expertise in the area of Army aviation and provision of a multi-purpose hanger for the Nigerian Army will boost the Nigerian Army aviation.

Don’t allow Kanu, IPOB launch terrorism in your countries, concerned citizens tell US, UK others over plot to kill Nigerian citizens abroad

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Don’t allow Kanu, IPOB launch terrorism in your countries, concerned citizens tell US, UK others over plot to kill Nigerian citizens abroad

Following the recent modus operandi deployed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in foreign countries, the Concerned Citizens Forum (CCF) has alerted the United States, United Kingdom and other nations to be wary of the terrorist group.

IPOB’s nefariousness reached an all-new low when they attacked immediate past Senate President Ike Ekweremadu in Germany and even threatened to inflict similar ordeal on President Muhammadu Buhari in Japan.

In a letter addressed by National President, Princess Ajibola and addressed to the US’ Ambassador to Nigeria, W. Stuart Symington, dated Monday 26th August, the CCF warned of an impending terrorist movement if not properly checked in the US and other nations.

The concerned citizens reminded these countries that IPOB is a terrorist group in Nigeria, with a long history of intolerance, violent protests, disregard for constitutional authorities and bloodshed.

According to the group, if proactive steps are not taken, IPOB could escalate to another Al-Qaeda terrorist group of some sort, wreaking havoc across the world.

These concerned Nigerians, therefore, advised the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries to forthwith outlaw the group to ensure the safety of its citizens as well as foreigners, especially Nigerians.

Below is the full letter

The Concerned Citizens Forum wishes to bring to the attention of the United States of America the recent threats posed by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as evident in the attack of a member of the National Assembly in Germany.

The attack and the subsequent threats issued by the leader of the terrorist group Nnamdi Kanu calls for concern from all critical stakeholders devoted to the entrenchment of peace all over the world.

The Ambassador may wish to recall that the nefarious activities of IPOB in Nigeria have led to deaths of innocent people, amongst whom are women and children. Save for the timely intervention of the Nigerian Security Agencies, Nigeria would have been engulfed in crisis by IPOB, whose main motive was to cause the disintegration of Nigeria.

The Ambassador may also wish to recall that the Nigerian authorities indeed made it clear that the activities of IPOB in Nigeria were with the active support of some terrorist network around the world.

In Nigeria, IPOB has attempted to constitute itself into a parallel government. It has continuously instigated the people against the constituted authorities through hate speeches, organization of violent protests, attacking security agents, subjecting innocent people to torture and a flagrant disregard for the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dear Ambassador, IPOB is by every inch a terrorist organization that operates terrorist cells covertly in many countries of the world, including the United States of America. This much has been stated by the leader of the group Nnamdi Kanu who is standing trial in court for terrorism-related offences in Nigeria, and he jumped bail.

Dear Ambassador, IPOB, as a terrorist organization has carried on with recklessness. They have killed, maimed, and harassed innocent people going about their normal businesses. They have also tagged those that do not share in their ideology as imbeciles and gorillas. They have attacked critical government infrastructures intending to cripple the Nigerian economy. They have buried people killed in shallow graves. They have also vowed that Nigeria and indeed Nigerians would be attacked anywhere in the world. This much can be seen in the recent attack of a high ranking member of the legislative arm of government in Nigeria who escaped death by the whiskers in Germany.

IPOB has been indicted in Nigeria as aligning with foreign forces to cause political unrest in Nigeria. They have infiltrated young boys and girls with their ideology. They have also promised monetary rewards for information on the travel plans of governors and other high ranking government officials to attack them just like they did with Senator Ike Ekweremadu in Germany.

The Concerned Citizens Forum is consequently alarmed that if urgent and proactive steps are not taken to curtail the terrorist activities of IPOB around the world, the world might be faced with another Al-Qaeda terrorist group in the making.

This is especially so given the fact that the leader of IPOB has openly admitted that IPOB will continue to attack Igbo politicians, anywhere they go to in Canada, Germany, Australia, US, and the UK. This is also aside from the recent threat issued by IPOB to President Muhammadu Buhari who recently travelled to Japan.

Dear Ambassador, the threat posed by IPOB to world peace is glaring, and as such, it is required that all necessary measures be activated to curtail their nefarious activities in the interest of peace and tranquillity.

The safety of Nigerians and other innocent citizens of the world will be guaranteed if the United States of America begins the process of outlawing IPOB and its accomplices in the United States.

This is on the heels that intelligence reports indicate that IPOB has a strong base in the United States of America from where it coordinates its terrorist activities around the world.

Dear Ambassador, IPOB is indeed a threat to the world, and as such, its activities must be outlawed in the United States of America. The United States of America must rise to the occasion in this critical point of our existence to protect Nigerians living abroad and those traveling overseas from the threat posed by IPOB.

Dear Ambassador, the Concerned Citizens Forum is constrained to write you this letter in an attempt to bring to your notice of the threat posed by IPOB and as well as to remind the government of the United States of America of its role in the entrenchment of peace all over the world.

It is our firm belief that the United States of America would act fast in this regards before IPOB constitutes a threat to the world.

No rift between Police, Army – GOC 3 Div

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No rift between Police, Army – GOC 3 Div

The Commandant Police Staff College Jos AIG Shola David has praised the Nigerian Army particularly the 3 Armoured Division for maintaining peace in Plateau State and its environs.

The Commandant gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Major General Nuhu Angbazo.

He expressed readiness to build on the existing synergy between 3 Division and the Staff College which is known to be the Apex Training Institution of the Nigerian Police.

The visit is coming few weeks after the Taraba incident and the aftermath tension created between the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army.

The Commandant who formally introduced himself to the GOC, having assumed office recently, was full of appreciation as he was informed by his predecessor that Officers of the Division, based GOC’s directive, do visits the College as guest lecturers or resource persons, a gesture he passionately appealed to be sustained.

He also said he is optimistic that his visit will further create better level of cooperation between 3 Division, the College and Nigerian Police in general.

General Angbazo in his response, thanked the Commandant for initiating the strategic visit which he said will pass a message to personnel of both organization and the general public that there is no rancour between the Army and the Police.

He stated that there has been cordial relationship between 3 Division, the Police and other Security Agencies within the 3 Division Area of Responsibility. The cordial relationship he said was orchestrated by his regular interaction with Heads of Security Agencies both at the local and state government level whenever he embarked on operational tour.

Therefore, he emphasized that 3 Division will always do everything possible to sustain synergy among security agencies so as to guarantee required peaceful atmosphere for law abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses.

 

Troops foil terrorists attack on Gubio and Magumeri markets

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Troops foil terrorists attack on Gubio and Magumeri markets

The Nigerian Army has debunked media reports indicating attack on Gubio and Magumeri communities in Borno State at about 1735hrs of Wednesday the 21st of August, 2019.

A statement by the Acting Director of Public Relations at the Theatre of Command Col Ado Isa urged the public to avoid further misinformation that could create unnecessary tension, he stated that the attack was targeted at Nigerian Army troops deployed in the areas to enable the terrorists gain access shops in the market in the towns to loot food items and other logistics. The attack was however repelled by the troops.

Consequently, due to fierce exchange of fire, the terrorists were forced to withdraw in disarray from the town resulting to damages on buildings and property along their route of withdrawal.

There were no casualty on the security force (troops) and no lost or damage to own equipment as wrongly insinuated on social media.

However, a vigilante sadly lost his life in a cross fire. Also some civilians in the area reportedly sustained various degrees of injuries.

Peace has so far been restored in the communities with residents going about their lawful businesses.

He called on all well meaning members of the public to collaborate with the military and other security agencies in the area of sharing of information and suspicious movement of criminals in their communities to proactively deal with criminal activities .

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