174 Lukarawa terrorists arrested on Yobe, Niger Republic border

Troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), operating in Sector 4 in Diffa, Republic of Niger, have apprehended 174 Lukarawa members who were trying to enter border communities between Yobe and Niger republic.

This was revealed via a statement by the MNJTF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba on Thursday, December 5.

The suspects were intercepted at Gueskeru, a strategic border town linking Yobe State in Nigeria with the Republic of Niger.

Preliminary investigations showed that the suspects had traveled from different towns in Nigeria to the Lake Chad region, allegedly for fishing activities.

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However, concerns were raised because of the porous borders, which have become safe havens for terrorist groups, including the Lakurawa group, notorious for several attacks on border communities.

The large number of able-bodied men sparked security concerns, as their potential access to areas controlled by terrorists could present a serious threat.

As a result, Sector 4 troops halted their movement and initiated a comprehensive profiling and questioning process to assess their motives and ensure they did not pose a risk to regional security.

174 Lukarawa terrorists arrested on Yobe, Niger Republic border

IGP Kayode Egbetokun reshuffles police leadership, names new AIGs

On Friday, December 6, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun implemented a significant reshuffling within the Nigeria Police Force, appointing new Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to key positions.

The IGP emphasized that the redeployment is designed to improve operational effectiveness and ensure more efficient policing throughout the country.

Egbetokun’s decision, outlined in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reflects the ongoing efforts to enhance law enforcement capabilities nationwide.

“The posting of these seasoned officers to these critical roles is a strategic move to strengthen our policing operations and address emerging security challenges,” he stated.

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The newly appointed Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) are AIG Suleiman M. Yusuf, assigned to Zone 9 in Umuahia, AIG Ahmed Ammani, appointed to Zone 1 in Kano and AIG Zachariah Fera, who will oversee Zone 4 in Makurdi.

Additionally, AIG Augustina N. Ogbodo has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Lagos.

In his directive, IGP Egbetokun urged the newly posted officers to focus on the welfare of their personnel and emphasized the importance of upholding professional ethics and human rights standards in their duties.

“I charge you all to work diligently and collaboratively to maintain law and order, combat crime, and protect lives and property,” the IG said.

He also appealed to the public to lend their support to the Nigeria Police Force as it strives to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians.

IGP Kayode Egbetokun reshuffles police leadership, names new AIGs

12 scrap metal collectors jailed in Delta

A mobile court in Asaba has jailed twelve unlicensed collectors of scrap metal, otherwise known as Iron Condemn, for doing business without due process, and for not obtaining license from Delta state government.

Those convicted are to serve different jail terms without option of fine, so as to serve as deterrent to others.

They were arrested by the Delta State Environment Marshals for engaging in illegal scrap metal collection, which poses significant security risks to residents of the state.

The court ruled that their actions undermined public safety and warranted strict punishment to deter others from similar illegal activities.

The Chairman of the Taskforce, Chief Godspower Asiuwhu, while commending the court’s ruling, assured residents that the state government will continue to do the needful to protect life and property, maintain law and order.

He urged residents to report any suspicious movements and criminal activities to law enforcement agents and local vigilante in towns and villages, adding that the state environmental marshal and taskforce shall continue to do the needful until unlicensed l Iron Condemn operators are shown the way out of Delta State.

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In the same vein, the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, urged residents in the state not to patronize unlicensed iron condemn collectors to avoid arrest and prosecution, pointing out that it was, and still unlawful to do business with law breakers and defiants.

He disclosed that regulations and subsisting laws in the state clearly prohibited door-to-door collection or scavenging of scrap metals and other recyclable materials, use of carts or other hand-held carriers such as sacks, compulsory registration, licensing and annual renewal of licenses of operations of persons involved in the business of collection of scrap metals and other renewable materials.

“Operators must profile their staff and persons engaged in the business of scrap metal, and other recyclable materials collection with the appropriate government agencies.

“Means of people identification of staff and persons engaged in the business of metal scrap and other recyclable materials collection is compulsory, while employees must wear apparels with visible identification and license numbers of employers.

“Compulsory registration, licensing and annual renewal of licenses of vehicles and other approved means of collecting scrap metals or other recyclable materials for sale, are non-negotiable.”

It must be emphasized that the ban on unlicensed Iron Condemn operators in Delta State is still in force, offenders shall be apprehended and prosecuted, and jailed by Court of competent jurisdiction.

12 scrap metal collectors jailed in Delta