Nigeria Police IRT arrest foreigners for allegedly supplying explosives ,ammunition to Cameroonian separatists , bandits

 

A man who claims to be a Cameroonian and his Nigerian counterpart have been arrested by the   Intelligence Response Team, IRT of the Nigeria Police Force led by DCP Olatunji Disu   for  illegal possession and illicit sales of explosives and ammunition

Their arrest follows the order by the  Inspector General of Police,IGP, Usman Alkali Baba to all commands  of the police to  battle crime to its barest level in line with his  zero tolerance to crime and criminality.

The IGP has ordered that any one who is found with illicit weapons and  exploiting the crisis in Cameroon by dealing  in ammunitions in order to make selfish gains must face the full wrath of the law 

Following the order,the men of the  IRT swiftly went to work and arrested the  suspects identified as 38 years old farmer Obi Ndifon Bate,from the Nmojosob Division in Cameron and the main suspect, 40 years old Ntui Lambart Assam from Ntui local government area of Cross Rivers whose mother is a Cameroonian.

According to Ndifon Bate, he claims  he only comes to Nigeria to do menial jobs but was unfortunate to have been arrested in Ikom local government area of Cross River State along side Ntui whom he claims  to be his cousin.

Due to the crisis in Cameroon between the separatists and the government, it has forced a lot of people from Cameroon into Nigeria through the boarders. 

In view of this, the Nigeria Police Force in order to curb crime in its boarders sorted intelligence gathering and discreet investigation to arrest anyone involved in illegal sales of any ammunition or involving the use of improvised explosive device(IEDs)through the boarder to cause high rate of crime.

Speaking with journalists, ,Ndifon who further explained how he got involved in the crime said, '’I am a registered member with the United Nation,my wife was pregnant and the baby died inside of her, I went to Calabar to collect money. Ndifon who according to him went to Ikom to collect money from his brother confessed to be aware of the kind of illegal business his brother was into.

He said’ I am aware that my cousin is into the business of selling dynamite and he sells them to Cameroonian but I was not involved in the business. I was only unfortunate to be around when the IRT men came around to make arrest.

The suspected  mastermind who is referred to as General Assam Lambert Ntui(Black Mamba)of Manyu was arrested in Ikom in Cross River State.

The 40 years old Assam Ntui who is from Ntui local government of Cross River but whose mother is from southern Cameroon said he was arrested in his house in Ikom.

Narrating his story,Ntui said he was introduced into the business of selling explosives and ammunition through a friend he met in his home town in 2019,thou he has successfully done the business five times between the spaces of three years and claim it’s not a regular business he does.

He said, “ I was introduced to this business of selling dynamite by a friend I met in Ikom, thou he’s now based in Jos. When we met,we were discussing the crisis going on in Cameron. He said the fighters will need ammunition and the need arises I should contact him which I did. I contacted him the first time in 2019,when I sent him money,he will send the explosive to me. 

Ntui denied having knowledge of where he got the ammunition or explosives from.

According to him, I don’t know where he gets those things from. I only contact him when I needed them, I will pay him money and he will send them to me.The explosives does not come regularly,it comes every five month at times. 

They send it with waybill by road through trailers and the drivers will call me and give it to me. I don’t know the faces of the guys that comes with them because they always hide their faces. Some of them masks their faces while some will hide inside the trailer but the drivers are the ones who deliver the explosives and ammunition well wrapped to me.

He further said,”The Cameron boys give me the money to buy the explosives in bulk for them.They give me #70,000 or #80,000 and I burchase it and give it to the fighters in Cameroon to face the crisis in their Country. The fighters compensate me with 20 to 30 thousand naira.

When I was arrested in my house in Calabar by the IRT men,I was taken to a bar I manage in Ikom where they discovered some dynamite in my custody.

The suspect denial knowing the suppliers of the dynamite,he claim they are  from black market and has disclosed their phone numbers to the Police when he was taken to Uyo in Akwa-Ibom State.

Ntui who sometimes ago was burnt by unknown explosive said he's married with five kids and regretted getting involved in the illicit business and promised to practice the good conducts  he learnt while in  police custody.

Oil magnate Jim Okolo bags Nelson Mandela leadership Award

 

The Chief Executive Officer of Jimez Petroleum Resources, Chief Hon. Jim Chimezie Okolo has bagged the prestigious 2021 Nelson Mandela Leadership Award.  Organizers of the ceremony, Trans-African Youth Initiative in Accra, Ghana said Hon. Okolo who was described as a patriotic African, bagged the award because of his immense contribution to nation building, educational empowerment, selfless service to humanity and youth empowerment in Africa.

Presenting the award, founder of the Initiative,  Amb. Bakare Luqman described Hon. Jim Okolo as a golden fish with no hidden habitat stating that his delectable and impeccable records, visionary leadership and characteristics are rarely found amidst other men and lovers of youth in Africa.  According to him, Hon. Okolo has displayed rare commitment to the cause of humanity in the areas of security of lives and property, educational development and empowerment, nation building, youth emancipation among other human capital development.

Luqman said Okolo’s philanthropic and indelible contributions towards the transformation of good governance in all ramifications are in line with the vision of President Buhar’s vision of transforming and repositioning Nigeria.

Responding, Hon. Okolo dedicated the award to God, his family and Nigerians for their trust and support.

The award came on the heels of another honorary doctorate degree conferred on him by the Freedom University and Theological Seminary, Pottstowm PA, USA. Hon. Okolo who holds the traditional title of Ezeugo 1 of Okwe Kingdom, Nike  Autonomous  Community  was awarded the degree at a colorful ceremony attended by high caliber individuals who showed up to be identified with Chief Okolo.

CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF LAUNCHES FOUR SEMI BALLISTIC GUNBOATS CONSTRUCTED BY NAVAL SHIPYARD LIMITED

Chief of Defence Staff, General Leo Irabor on Monday, 25 October 2021 launched four Semi Ballistic Gunboats constructed for the Defence Headquarters by the Naval Shipyard Limited in Port Harcourt. According to the Chief of Defence Staff who was also the Special Guest of Honour for the occasion, the decision to provide armoured gunboats for operations was informed by the need to provide added protection to troops in the discharge of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s responsibility of ensuring safety and security of the nation’s maritime environment.

Speaking further, the CDS reiterated the confidence emplaced on the Naval Shipyard Limited by awarding the contract to construct the boats. In his words, “From all indications and from what we are seeing here today, the decision has proven to be a wise one. I must also state quickly that the decision was borne out of the need to support the shipbuilding capability of our Armed Forces in order to improve local capacity and expertise for the production of our defence needs”. General Irabor further commended the Nigerian Navy and the Naval Shipyard Limited for achieving this feat despite the interruption of industrial, commercial and economic activities that emanated due to the outbreak of the COVID -19 pandemic. He further stated that this achievement would be a boost to enhancing military presence within the waterways in order to mitigate maritime security challenges in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The General enjoined the end users of the ballistic gunboats to imbibe the culture of maintenance to ensure their longevity.

In his remarks, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo stated that the construction of the Semi Ballistic Gunboats is yet another milestone achievement by the Naval Shipyard Limited in the provision of necessary support to the on-going effort at combating threats to the nation’s maritime interest. Speaking further, Admiral Gambo said the protection of Nigeria’s maritime environment remains a key mandate of the Nigerian Navy hence the need for developing requisite capacity for ship building as well as provision of necessary logistics support for the sustenance of the fleet. Therefore, the construction of the platforms and their subsequent induction into the maritime assets of the Operation Delta Safe would bolster the operational capacity of the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta area. 

The Chief of the Naval Staff expressed delight on the project and appreciated the Chief of Defence Staff for the patronage as well as trust and believe in the capability of the Naval Shipyard Limited to build the boats for the Defence Headquarters. He said the achievement has contributed immensely to the development of expertise of the Naval Shipyard Limited and expectedly a cost saving option considering other competing demand for scarce resources. According to him, the endeavour also aligns with the Federal Governments agenda of encouraging local content towards developing indigenous capacity and reducing dependency on external vendors. The Admiral reaffirmed that the Nigerian Navy will not relent in its effort at developing the capacity of the Naval Shipyard Limited stating that the Navy is exploiting partnership with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer to further develop the infrastructure and human capacity of the Yard towards national socio-economic development.

The event was graced by very senior officers from the Defence Headquarters and the Services.

Ebosetale Favour Okojie, daugther of Dr Luke Okojie bags First Class Degree in Accounting from the Covenant University Otta Ogun State.

 

Dr.  Okojie, FIMC, CMC

A modest Prince and Selfless Leader

Dr. Luke Okojie is a Prince from the Okojie Royal Dynasty of Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. He is a media magnate, an experienced communication expert with specialties in Public Relations, Advertising and Print Journalism. He is the Managing Director and chief Executive Officer of Accolade Communications Limited, a media platform on which he has contributed his own quota not only in the industry but towards the growth and development of our dear country. With an enviable track record of being an enthusiastic operator in the Small and Medium Enterprises, he foray into public relations and communications is in fulfillment of his desire to form a conglomerate targeted at wealth creation and employment generation with consequential economic growth. 

He is skilled in Event Planning, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, and Public Speaking. This Strong business development professional is a 1990 graduate from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is SMEs Business and Life Coach as well as brand specialist. He is Fellow of several institutes including the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC).

Dr. Okojie’s new found interest in internet and digital marketing is infectious. The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, OFR has recognized him as a HeForShe person for her campaign of egalitarian and equal gender society. He is that person that knows no impossibility as he fines opportunities even at unlikely places. He is a leader par excellence, compassionate philanthropist,bridge builder, reformist, community leader, astute administrator, devout Christian, committed parent, husband and selflessly patriotic.

Known for his uncommon charisma, Dr.Okojie possesses a remarkable aura that enables him interact across class divides and mixes well with the high and mighty without losing his essential values and orientation. He is a lover of peace, a conciliator and arbitrator. He is a Convener/ current Executive Secretary of Accolade Ambassadors.

Dr. Luke Okojie’s conglomerate and organizations include: Jacob Stones Technical Company, Accolade Communications Limited, International Centre for Comparative Leadership for Africans & Blacks in Diaspora, Laurel Garments, Accolade Colours, David Ziglar Training Centre, Guild of Professional Biographers, Accolade International Magazine, Nigeian@50 Leaders Par Excellence, Nigerian Role Models (Volumes 1 &2), Audacious, Nigeria@60:60 Leaders Par Excellence amongst others.

An amiable family man, Dr. Okojie is happily married and blessed with children.

UI final year student murdered , another killed by hit and run vehicle.

 

 

Two students of the university of Ibadan have died within two days at the weekend.  

The students are Adedayo Ridwan, a 400level student of History Department who was reportedly killed by suspected armed robbers at a shopping mall closed to the university on Saturday by supected armed robbers who were said to have snatched his phone before shooting him. While the university is still mourning Ridwan, a 200level female student  identifed  as Adeyemi Ayomide, was reportedly knocked down by a vehicle as she attempted to cross the road in front of the university gate. 

Their deaths are coming few days after the university appointed a new Vice Chancellor. 

IMB report shows piracy in Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria waters records lowest in 17 years.

  

 

 

 

 

 The latest piracy report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released this week shows 85 vessels boarded, nine attempted attacks, two vessels shot at and one hijacked. 

This is indicative that the  Nigerian navy may have begun to win the anti-piracy war as activities of pirates in the Gulf of Guinea and Nigerian waters are now a record low.     

 Piracy incidents in the first nine months of 2021 are the lowest reported in 17 years, with at the other end of the scale, 51 crew kidnapped, eight taken hostage and one killed.

The bureau, while welcoming the decrease, repeats its ongoing warning for seafarers to remain vigilant particularly in view of high levels of violence against crew in many areas.

  The Gulf of Guinea region recorded 28 incidents of piracy and armed robbery in 2021’s first nine months, compared to 46 for the same period in 2020. “Notably, Nigeria reported only four, compared to 17 in 2020 and 41 in 2018. Crew kidnappings in the region dropped with a single crewmember kidnapped in quarter three 2021, compared to 31 in five separate incidents during the same quarter in the preceding year. “All 2021 quarter three incidents were against vessels at port anchorages and the average successful kidnapping location was 100 nautical miles from land. “The overall reduction of piracy and armed robbery incidents in the region bears testament to enhanced maritime security and response co-ordination measures adopted by regional and national authorities,” according to an IMB statement.

  The IMB statement makes no mention of piracy incidents, kidnappings, violence against crew or hijackings on the east coast of the continent off Somalia including the Horn of Africa. Going further east, the IMB notes 20 armed robbery incidents in the Singapore Straits, the highest since last year and four up on the 2019 number. Attacks are low level and opportunistic in nature with IMB warning perpetrators pose a direct threat to seafarers and vessels underway. In four incidents, crew were threatened, assaulted or injured. There was also a “noticeable reduction” in incidents reported from Indonesian waters. The six reported in the first nine months of this year is the lowest in Indonesian water since 1993.

 

(Source: www.defenceweb.co.za)

 

NAF DID NOT PAY BANDITS IN EXCHANGE FOR WEAPONS

 

 

 

 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF)  has denied reports  circulating on some media platforms alleging that the NAF, through one of its personnel, paid the sum of N20 Million to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun allegedly seized. The report went on to state that the reason behind the payment was to retrieve the anti-aircraft gun which, it alleged, the NAF feared could be used against aircraft operating within Katsina State.

 Edward Gabkwet Air Commodore 

Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force  said  there is absolutely no iota of truth in the spurious allegation that was undoubtedly designed to cast aspersions on the good image of the Service. The said report is totally false. It should therefore be taken as fake news and disregarded. Indeed, we ordinarily would not have responded to such baseless and utterly illogical allegation but for the need to set the record straight as well as reaffirm the NAF’s unflinching commitment to decisively dealing with the armed bandits and all other criminal elements *in the Country in partnership with other services of the Armed Forces and other security Agencies.* 

  For the avoidance of doubt, it must be stated that there is no basis for the NAF to pay bandits or any criminal elements that it has continued to attack and decimate in Katsina State, other parts of *the North-West as well as other Theatres of Operation in the Country.* Indeed, as recent as *12 October 2021* , NAF aircraft conducted 5 missions in the Jibia general area and engaged targets with rockets and cannons at Bala Wuta bandits’ locations in Kadaoji. Similar successes were recorded at Fakai Dutsin Anfare, an area in Jibia LGA known for its high incidences of bandits’ activities. The false reportage therefore, begs the question as to why the NAF would negotiate for a weapon allegedly seized and still carry out air interdiction missions on the same bandits and their strongholds. *The NAF is of the view that, this latest false report could be a part of a campaign to further the cause of insecurity in Nigeria by elements who see the NAF as a threat following series of successful exploits in operations against criminal gangs.* 

 Perhaps, this provides an avenue for the NAF to yet again appeal to members of the media, both local and international, as well as social media, to be circumspect in their reportage and endeavour to always verify their facts before going public. The public is enjoined to disregard the falsehood emanating from some sections of the social and mainstream media. The NAF also uses this opportunity to call on citizens to continue to cooperate with security agencies as efforts are ongoing to rid the entire Nation of criminals and their activities.

 On our part, the NAF, as a professional and disciplined force, will not in any way be discouraged from carrying out its mandate to rid the entire North-West Nigeria of banditry and other forms of criminality. We remain resolute in performing our function and will continue to work in synergy with other sister Services and security agencies

DCP Disu led IRT arrests kidnappers of Catholic Priest, armed robbers

By Patience Ogbo 

Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by DCP Olatunji Disu arrested an alleged  kidnapping gang for allegedly abducting a catholic priest and killing one of their captors.

 

Parading the suspects at the IRT office in Abuja on Tuesday,  police spokesperson  CP Frank Mba said the suspected kidnapper identifed as  Babangida Usman, 25, a resident of Jere in Kaduna State revealed his gang  also allegedly killed another abducted victim called Chinedu. 

  According to Usman, “Our gang kinapped a Reverend  Father and one Chinedu, but we killed Chinedu in the process.”

CP Mba added that the IRT arrested  suspected  armed robbery gang members who operate around Jos, Plateau State.

The suspects are: Abel Namfa, 23, Nakum Wazil, 32 and Jonah Patrick, 25.

  Police spokesman said they were arrested for armed robbery and car theft.

  The suspects allegedly stole a Toyota Corolla car, sold it and acquired an AK47 rifle.

  According to one of the suspects, Abel, “I have been in robbery for 4years. We operate at Masaka, Nasarawa State. I once went to prison for robbery. We snatched a Toyota Corolla car and sold it at N900,000. We used part of the proceed to acquire an AK47 for 650,000.”

  One of the suspects, Patrick, a borehole driller said he is ready to become a changed man and urged all armed robbers and kidnappers to quit their illicit job and surrender their weapons.  

  The IRT under Disu has made tremendous progress in crime detection and bursting.

  His experience of many years as the commander in charge of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos has largely contributed to the success the high command is recording.

CSP Oriyomi-Oluwasanmi, bags security award for decongesting Lagos gridlocks

 

 

 

Lagos State Police Traffic Officer, CSP Titilayo Oriyomi-Oluwasanmi has received an  award alongside other senior police officers of Lagos State Police Command  who were recommended for the honour by the Lagos State Police boss, CP Hakeem Odumosu.

  Titi, as she is fondly called by his boss and friends, is not an ordinary police woman.

  A consummate wife, hands-on mother and the Officer in charge of Lagos State Traffic department, Titi is charged with the duty of clearing Lagos roads of traffic, a Herculean task one must admit.

 

 

 

She is also called the face of traffic policing in Lagos. She has reformed the ideals of traffic policing.  Since assumption of office as state traffic officer, she has faced the task of decongesting Lagos squarely. From ensuring her officers understand that their primary assignment is to decongest traffic, to making sure they dress smarter in their uniforms and are more cordial in their dealings with motorists unlike the situation before, Oluwasanmi has also ensured that they are always on their their duty posts to avoid giving false reports.

  Oluwasanmi has bagged over 30 awards both internationally and locally. Some of them include the Police Community Relation Committee Award (Merit award as DTO Lion Building), PCRC Award (Merit Award) 2014, Bible Society of Nigeria Award (Award of Honor & Contribution to Bible Course) 2015, Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria Award (Distinguished Award in Crime Fighting) 2015, West African Regional Partnership for Peace & Security Award (Merit Award as DPO Ilasamaja, Lead-Time African Magazine Award (Recognition for Outstanding & Dedication) 2016, and Christian Event Watch Magazine Award ( Award for Energetic Solder of Christ & Excellence, Dedication Officer of Law and Security) 2016.

 

Others include the Nigeria Peace Magazine Award (Leadership Ambassador Award) 2016, African Voice of Peace Initiative Award (Managerial Merit Award of Excellence) 2016, Leadership Hope Media Award (Leadership Ambassador Award) 2016, ICON Africa Media Award (Prestigious Africa Merit Gold Award) 2016,  Voice of Peace Initiative National Building Award (Good Ambassador and Quality Leadership) 2016, Global Legend Media Award (Global Legend DPO of the Year) 2016, Hall Of Fame Award (DPO of the Year Award) 2017, Crime Link Publication Award (DPO of the year and Pragmatic Leadership) and Society of National Peace & Leadership Award (Excellence in Crime Fighting Award) 2017.

 

Also she was awarded with Crime Link Publication Award (Outstanding & Distinguished DPO of the Year) 2017, The Apostolic Church Nigeria Ilasamaja (Meritorious Award of Excellence) 2017,  Lagos Watch Award (Star Award of Excellence & Distinction) 2017, National Peace Movement Award (Charismatic Leadership Award) 2017, National Association against Drug and Crime Award (Pragmatic Leadership Award), Transparency Nigeria Award (Most Transparent Police Officer of the Year) 2017, Voice of Peace Initiative Award (Peace Ambassador in Nation Building) 2018, Crime Fighter Award of Excellence (Recognition for Excellence ) and West Africa Media Community Award (The Pride News Paper Man of the Year Award) 2019.

 

She also got the Fresh Fact Magazine Eminence Award (Most Outstanding DPO), Security Watch Africa (Golden Star Award), Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria Award (Police Office of the year), Africa Security Watch award (Best Anti-Crime Police officer in West Africa), JTAH Award (Special Recognition Award for Dedication and Hard Work), CRAN Award (Award for Gallantry in Police Duties), Voice out Nigeria News (National Pride Award) 2019,  City Award (Remarkable Work as CSP in Lagos State and Entire south-west) 2019, Committee for the Defense of Human Right CDHR Award (Award for Excellence for Security Service & Security Personnel of the Year) 2019, JTTAH foundation and Voice out Nigeria News awards and in November last year, she was in Dubai where she bagged Security Watch Africa Awards on Most Innovative Urban Traffic Management Officer.

 

She was born in  Lagos in the early 70s and she attended primary and secondary school in Lagos. She is a graduate of Philosophy from Ogun State Univeristy, now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. She also has a Masters Degree in Leadership and Management from the London School of Management. In 2015, she also attended the Police Officer’s Course in Management in Guandong Police Academy, Guangzhou, China.

 

After her NYSC programme she enlisted into the Nigeria Police as a cadet ASP in 2002. She was trained at Police Academy, Wudil, Kano. Oluwasanmi is happily married and blessed with children.

 

 

kogi police command detains policemen for assaulting, extorting travellers.

 

Following the orders of the Inspector General of Police IGP Baba , the  Kogi State Police Command has commenced investigations into a trending video where Police personnel attached to Adogo Division, while on patrol duty along Adogo-Okene road, reportedly extorted the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Naira (N25,000) from a traveller while another was physically assaulted by one of the men in uniform.

DSP William Ovye Aya, Police Public Relations Officer Kogi State Command said  the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban  condemned the incident and  noted that the Police officers have been identified and detained at the State Criminal Investigations Department. The officers are: ASP Isah Barnabas, Inspector Ifediegwu Godwin, Sgt Emmanuel Ochima and CPL Umameh Mathias who physically assaulted one of the travellers. The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) has been issued an official query while the three (3) other junior officers are currently undergoing orderly room trial (Police internal disciplinary actions).

The CP further noted that the Command is doing its best to establish contact with the victims. He enjoined the victims to reach out to the Command thorough 08107899269. 

He assured that any of the officers found wanting in the investigations would be dealt with accordingly.

IGP Baba orders investigation into viral video of policeman allegedly assaulting commuter.

Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba,  has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command to immediately carry out discrete investigations into the incident depicted in the attached trending video from  a location believed to be in Kogi State. 

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer CP Frank Mba read 

The IGP calls for calm, noting that at the end of the investigations, justice will be done to the victim of the incident and police personnel found guilty, brought to book. 

Ngbaronye, former Lagos Deputy image-maker, bags award

 

Former Lagos State Deputy Police Public Relations Officer (DPRO), SP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye has bagged the Miss Security Nigeria Award.

 She received the award alongside other senior police officers of Lagos State Police Command.

 Ngbaronye is currently the Secretary to the Lagos State Police Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu.

  Miss Nigeria security is said to be beauty pageant event dedicated to security.

  Speaking after receiving the award, the officer had said that she has the best job in the world, as she is sacrificing for country and humanity.  

  According to her, “My job is passion and compassion combined. In my next life, I will be a police officer again.’

‘Being in uniform gives me a super human feeling because I know being able to lay your life for your country and humanity is the best job that anyone can have. Nigerian Police Force giving me the platform is the best thing ever.”

 

Ngbaronye, widely described as a quintessential cop with captivating mien was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on April 19, 2010. She has served in various capacities in Lagos State Police Command.

  Before her appointment as secretary tyo the CP, she had served as the DPPRO Lagos State Police Command, she was the Crime Officer, Dolphin Estate Division, Ikoyi, General Investigation /Fingerprint Expert at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCIID Panti, the Officer-in-Charge, Public Complainants Bureau, (PCB), after which she was deployed to African Union Mission in Somalia AMISOM where she made the country proud and excelled as the Public Information Officer (PIO).

SP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, a good image manager and Associate Member of the prestigious Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (ANIPR), has attended the Advanced Detective Course, (ADC), Human Rights Protection Course and many others courses both within and outside Nigeria.

 

She had assisted the former Lagos State police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi in no fewer measure in galvanizing media support for Lagos State police boss, Hakeem Odumosu.

 

Her passion for Public Relations and new media management is unprecedented.

 

Her exemplary disposition has earned her admiration of Lagosians and lovers of unformed profession

NIgeria Customs Service Condemn viral video ridiculing officer, says its handwork of mischief makers

  The Nigeria Customs Service has  condemned  a ridiculous  video making rounds on social  media platforms, comparing  a  newly promoted Deputy Superintendent of Customs and a bandit with insinuation that the Customs Officer is the bandit that was recruited into the Service. 

The NCS said 

When this Officer in a nervous excitement could not get his acts together during decoration, resulting in various public commentaries, little did we imagine that mischief makers would descend so low as to fabricate this evil.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Officer in question was recruited through a rigorous process  and trained in 2011 and has just grown to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Customs, ( 3 stars ).

It is therefore very unfortunate that those who are bent on presenting the Country in bad light could take a simple human error during decoration to ridicule  his person and attempting to extend same to the Service and the nation. This is obviously the hand work of unpatriotic elements that should be ignored.

A good look at the pictures will clearly show that the Customs Officer is NOT the pictured bandit.

NCS therefore urges all well meaning Nigerians to ignore the ridiculous comparison and treat it as the work of those who do not wish the nation well.

   Compt. Joseph Attah. 

 Public Relations Officer, 

For Comptroller General of Customs

"We cannot walk on Lagos Streets " - Residents cry out

 

The notorious activities of suspected cultists in Oworoshoki a Lagos suburb  is giving residents in the community sleepless nights. 

The residents appeal is coming few days after the Lagos state police command assured residents and visitors of a watertight security during the Eko festival as well as maximum security for waterways users in the state. 

One of the residents who raised the alarm and a Save Our Soul appeal to the Lagos state police command narrated how the streets urchins and cultists led by one Abiola Brain an alleged internet fraudster harass and molest innocent residents with impunity while the policemen at the Oworoshoki division allegedly look away. 

 The resident whose identity is not revealed  due to reprisal attack said " I really need your help concerning one nuisance in my area...he is called Abiola brain,he's a yahoo boy and he terrorizes the  area because of his ill gotten wealth...I learnt he has been doing it before I moved in to the  area...d place is at Oworoshoki,Olabode Aluko street,he beats people,break bottle on people's head. One night, in my presence he asked  his boys to go carry one girl that was passing by for him just because  he called the  girl and she didn't answer him,not that  he knew the  girl,I wanted to react but I restrained myself  as  his boys were many there and they may attack me.

 Recently, he did something that really got me mad. I coming from work at night two days ago and  they were throwing fireworks on people's body, passersby ; infact they threw it on me,if not that  I quickly moved it would have  injured me ,I was very angry and I showed my anger, he(Abiola brain) wasn't there it was only his gangs...so they told him what happened and  he came last night with full force he and was throwing bomb,I was called but I was still in Oshodi area  then,I promptly called Lagos state police command emergency but d response I got was that I can  only call d nearest police station and he has bought d police in Oworoshoki over, there's nothing he does that  he doesn't get away with. The police in Oworoshoki can't check him  and he needs to be checked". 

Another resident said " These cult boys must be checked. I tried to avoid them by coming home  early but walking home is a fear as these boys are lurking to see whom to harrassed . 

The residents appealed to the Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network ACVPN to intervene. 

How Professor who was stoned, humiliated, emerged UI VC

 

Professor Kayode Adebowale has been named Vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI) .

His appointment was announced on Thursday. by John Odigie Oyegun, Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the University's Governing Council.

It was be recalled that Prof. Adebowale was stoned and humiliated during a protest by non academic staff

, who were against him as they described him as a stooge of the former Vice Chancellor. 

Oyegun made the announcement during a press conference held shortly after the university's council screened eight contenders for the high position.

Professor Adeyinka Aderinto, the sitting Vice Chancellor Prof A.B Ekanola, Professor Ebenezer Olatunde Farounbi, Professor Babatunde Lawal Salako, and George Olusegun Ademowo were among the Oyegun made the announcement during a press conference held shortly after the university's council screened eight contenders for the high position.

Professor Adeyinka Aderinto, the sitting Vice Chancellor Prof A.B Ekanola, Professor Ebenezer Olatunde Farounbi, Professor Babatunde Lawal Salako, and George Olusegun Ademowo were among the eight finalists picked from a total of 15 contenders.

Hakeem Fawehinmi, Ph.D.

Kayode Adebowale, Professor

Professor Ganiyu Aderounmu and Professor.

According  to insideoyo.com,

Ibadan-born Prof. Adebowale who emerged as the 13th substantive vice-chancellor of the institution , defeated other candidates including the acting vice-chancellor, Adebola Ekanola in a keenly contested process. 

Here are 10 things you need to know about him:

1. Adebowale was born January 11, 1962 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Adebowale Esuoso.

2.He had his primary education between 1967 and 1972 at St. Marks Primary School, Oke-Ijaga, Ijebu-Igbo while his secondary education was at Ayedaade Grammar School, Ikire between 1973 and 1978.

He completed his BSc, MSc and PhD programmes at the University of Ibadan.

He obtained a B.Sc degree in Chemistry in June 1984; M.Sc degree in Industrial Chemistry in September, 1985 and Ph.D in Industrial Chemistry in October,

 1991.. 

He became a Professor of Industrial Chemistry in 2006.

Adebowale had postdoctoral experience at the Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy

He has won several accolades which include Fellow, Nigeria Academy of Science, Polymer institute of Nigeria, Chemical Society of Nigeria, Science Association of Nigeria, Fellow Royal Society of Chemistry, Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung and African Academy of Science.

4. Adebowale has published widely in national and international Journals of repute and has served as external examiners in Nigeria and beyond.

He has published over 130 research articles and a national patent.

5. On the Google scholar, he has an H-index of 40; On Scopus an H-index of 35. He has mentored several Bachelors, Masters, and fourteen Doctoral students who are distinguished scholars in their respective institutions in Nigeria and abroad.

6. He won a research grant from the International Foundation for Science IFS, Sweden. He is also a recipient of the prestigious 2013 African Union Kwame Nkrumah Continental Scientific Award in Science, Technology and Innovation.

7. Adebowale has attended the Senior Executive Course 39 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies leading to the award of Member of National Institute, mni.

8. He is on the International Scientific Advisory Board of the African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER).

9. Adebowale is currently involved with the Nigerian Young Academy, where he supports two national awards for young scientists one of which is for distinguished young women in Chemical Sciences research.

He is married to Dr Yemisi Adebowale and they are blessed with three children.

10. He is the first indigene of the university’s host city, Ibadan, to head the 73-year-old institution.

Don't Mark Endsars Anniversary" - Lagos police warns youth,groups.

 

Lagos State police command has issued a stern warning to youth, civil society groups, individuals, religious bodies, and other groups and gangs to desist from engaging in any protest in the guise  of marking one year anniversary of the Endsars protest. 

The command said this following   "credible intelligence" at its  disposal which  revealed alleged clandestine plans by some youths, individuals or groups to embark on protest today in commemoration of one year anniversary of ENDSARS.

The Statement read "Lagosians and indeed Nigerians cannot afford to relive the distasteful experience of last year protest which caused pain, anguish, needless loss of lives and wanton destruction of public and private property. 

In view of the volatility of the present situations in the country, and the breakdown of law and order which the planned protest might cause, the Lagos State Police Command sternly warns against any form of protest today.

The Command wishes to use this medium to warn the youths, groups, or associations planning such protest to jettison the idea forthwith. The police in the state will not fold their arms and allow some misguided elements disrupt the peace and serenity currently being enjoyed in the state.

To forestall breakdown of law and order, the police will use all legitimate means within their constitutional powers to suppress the planned protest.

Therefore, parents and guardians are advised to warn their children against participating in the planned protest. Individuals or groups sponsoring such protest are also warned in their own interest to desist from such unpatriotic plan or face the full weight or wrath of the law". 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu assures all law-abiding residents of the state to go about their legitimate businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation. Adequate, additional security measures have been put in place to ensure protection of their lives and property today and even beyond.

NEMA distributes equipments,fertilizers ,seedlings to farmers for 2020 emergency flood intervention in Oyo State.

 

3741 farmers in Oyo State have benefitted from the federal government flood emergency intervention scheme. 

The  National Emergency Management Agency  NEMA  provided  the emergency intervention to the  farmers affected by 2020 flood in Oyo State. 

 NEMA  on behalf of the federal government distributed  farm inputs , fertilizers and seedlings to 3741 farmers in 11 local government areas in Oyo state for this year's planting season.

The farm inputs include pumping machines,sprayers, while others include fertilizers, yam and maize seedlings to farmers  in  Ibadan North, Surulere, Ogbomosu South, Onara, Lagelu Oluyole ,Iddo, Shaki West, Iwajowa and  Kajola local government councils in Oyo State. 

Mr. Saheed Akiode, the Zonal Coordinator of NEMA South West Zone who coordinated the distribution  urged the farmers to make good use of the farm inputs and seedlings. 

He said " The farmers should use the farm inputs ,fertilizers and seedlings for the purpose they were given to them. They are not for sale as the materials are meant to assist them to boost their agricultural production"

The farmers express their appreciation to  President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development , Hajiya Farouk Umar, the Director General of NEMA , Alhaji Mustafar Bello as they stated that the materials will be used to boost their farming for a bountiful harvest next year. 

NEMA distributes equipments,fertilizers ,seedlings to farmers for 2020 emergency flood intervention in Oyo State.

 

3741 farmers in Oyo State have benefitted from the federal government flood emergency intervention scheme. 

The  National Emergency Management Agency  NEMA  provided  the emergency intervention to the  farmers affected by 2020 flood in Oyo State. 

 NEMA  on behalf of the federal government distributed  farm inputs , fertilizers and seedlings to 3741 farmers in 11 local government areas in Oyo state for this year's planting season.

The farm inputs include pumping machines,sprayers, while others include fertilizers, yam and maize seedlings to farmers  in  Ibadan North, Surulere, Ogbomosu South, Onara, Lagelu Oluyole ,Iddo, Shaki West, Iwajowa and  Kajola local government councils in Oyo State. 

Mr. Saheed Akiode, the Zonal Coordinator of NEMA South West Zone who coordinated the distribution  urged the farmers to make good use of the farm inputs and seedlings. 

He said " The farmers should use the farm inputs ,fertilizers and seedlings for the purpose they were given to them. They are not for sale as the materials are meant to assist them to boost their agricultural production"

The farmers express their appreciation to  President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development , Hajiya Farouk Umar, the Director General of NEMA , Alhaji Mustafar Bello as they stated that the materials will be used to boost their farming for a bountiful harvest next year.