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IG to bring special Operation squad to plateau state

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Plateau state Governor and the AIG

 

By Asile Abel, jos

 

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbelokun have stated that the Nigeria Police Force,NPF, had put machinery in motion to address deplorable security situation in Plateau through the deployment of tactical special intervention squad unit.

Egbelokun said this matching by president Ahmed Bola Tinubu to fish out perpetrators of the heinous crime against humanity which occurred on the Christmas Eve (24th December, 2023) in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau.

The Police IG made this known while in a condolence visit to Plateau.

According to him, “I am in Plateau state for the second time within six months, and this time around on the sad note to condole with the Government and people of Plateau state on the sad event that took place on Christmas Eve. I am also here to give confidence to the people that are affected areas and the people of Plateau state generally.

“We have increase our deployment as directed by President Tinubu. Deployment of tactical unit to go into those affected areas and other areas. I have a specific instruction of Mr president to fish out the perpetrators of this dastardly act and to ensure that the killings in this state stop and that is what were committed to. We have started deploying adequately, were responding appropriately to this incident, and were not going to swept the matter under the carpet. Were deploying all our resources to ensure this doesn’t happen in Plateau again.

“The operation will be commenced in this state today with deployment of the tactical unit. You can see me coming with the DIG Operation, the DIG Intelligent is here with me, the AIG is here with me, the AIG of the zone is also here with me. The AIG of the zone has been order to relocate to Plateau until we record success on the operation that were starting today.

This special operation that were starting today will found the nucleus of our special intervention squad. I have made it public previously that, the special intervention squad is going to commenced in ten (10) pilot state in Nigeria including Plateau state. This special intervention that started today form the nucleus of that in Plateau state and I believe with this we are going to dominate the affected areas and ensure the criminals are brought to book and they do not come back for any attack again.”

He said the exercise is not aiming at any tribe or religion but stabilizing the security of the state, calling on people citizens to work in corporation with the security to enable them achieve success.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang while appreciating the police Inspector General over the condolence and his subsequent confirmation by the National security as IG believed his coming on board will restore confidence on Nigerians to ensure internal security is sustain looking at his track records of achievement.

Governor Mutfwang laments that because of overzealous of some security some traumatized victims becomes a skip goat, advised that in dealing with the perpetrators, more attention should focus on knowing their sponsors.

He thanked president Tinubu for working the talk and other service chiefs who are up and doing to deal with situation.

He expressed confidence that Plateau would regain its status as a home of peace and tourism.

President of Plateau Traditional council of Chiefs and Emirs, Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba have plead with President Tinubu to equip the Nigerian Police Force with modern technologies, training and capacity building.

The monarch said it is very unfortunate the terrorists are gathering momentum on daily basis by their sponsors while Nigeria security architecture continue backsliding.
While praying for the IG and his men, he call for speedy completion of Police Mobile Barrack in Gashish district of Barkin-Ladi local government that is under construction.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

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The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

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Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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November 20, 2024

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

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He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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