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I will not tolerate violation of human rights,Corrupt practices – Zamfara CP

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New Zamfara CP

 

By Ahmed Attahir Gusau

The newly deployed Commissioner of police,Zamfara State command Mr Hussaini Rabiu has assured that his leadership would not tolerate violation of human rights,Corrupt practices and unprofessional conduct in the State.

He further assured to retain the existing security architecture of the State government,warned recalcitrant bandits to key into peace dialogue,”failure for the recalcitrant bandits to key into peace process would amount to facing dare consequences”.

Addressing maiden press conference on Monday at the Police commad headquarters in Gusau,State capital,the new Zamfara CP Hussaini Rabiu said he would always remain at red alert to ensure free crimes in the State.

“This briefing is aimed at familiarising myself with you as our important Partners in our efforts to manage crimes and keep Zamfara safe,First and foremost, I have a duty to thank our Creator, the Almighty Allah (SWA) for giving me the strength and opportunity to stand before you today as the Commissioner of Police Zamfara State Command. My deep appreciation goes to the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba NPM fdc, for finding me worthy of this appointment”.

He assured that strengthening  the existing excellent security architecture of the State government shall remain a primary objective of his tenure as the Commissioner of Police .

“Members of the press you are wonderful people,your contribution in the crime management and control in Zamfara State can not be over emphasized, I therefore consider it paramount to express my gratitude to all of you and urge you to do more by  sustaining  the spirit of partnership through enlightening, educating and informing members of the general public on exact happening in the state”

CP advised  journalists to avoid fake information and rumour mongering that can create panic and apprehension in communities.

“On my assumption of duty as the Commissioner of Police on 6th May, 2021, I made a careful study of the peculiar nature of security challenges that are prevelant in Zamfara State, which are Banditry, Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling, Armed Robbery, Culpable Homicide and other related crimes. In order to stem the tide of the above security challenges”.

” I and my  management team have commenced the review of the existing crime fighting strategies holistically so that we can continue from the successes recorded by my predecessor”.

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He maintained that police combat readiness, determination and total commitment under his watch will be through total onslaught against vicious crimes, and that will be carried out in partnership with the State Government, other security agencies,Traditional Rulers,Community and Religious leaders.

“My Policing strategy will be an intelligence led driven and community participation and engagement which transcends law enforcement to embrace human security and development services, but necessarily require diverse expertise and whole community support”.

“Our policing has to be driven by fore knowledge and be guided by intelligence at strategic, operational and tactical levels. It should therefore be proactive, preventive in orientation and conducted within the context of public ownership, partnership, participation, problem solving and community support with a mainstream human security.”

According to him,synergy with other security agencies in the state will be enhanced to ensure the provision of an effective security service to the people of Zamfara State where  atmosphere will be conducive for all and sundry.

“I want to assure members of the public in Zamfara State that the Police under my watch will discharge its mandate in line with the professional ethics of the force. Also, human right violation, currupt practices and other unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated”.

“Let me at this point use this platform to warn all the recalcitrant criminal elements in the state to key into the state government peace process programme and surrender their arms or face dare consequences, while members of the public should continue to support the Police and other security agencies with credible information on activities of criminal elements in the state.”

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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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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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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