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Governor procures 150 vehicles, 500 motorcycles for security agencies

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Tuesday, inaugurated 150 patrol vehicles and 500 for distribution to security agencies to tackle insecurity occasioned by kidnapping, banditry and other related crimes in the state.
The governor inaugurated the newly acquired patrol vehicles and motorcycles at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna.
The event was part of activities lined up to mark his administration’s one year in office.
Speaking, the governor expressed gratitude to all security agencies for keeping the state safe from the activities of criminals.
This was just as he reiterated his earlier call for the establishment of state police and praised the federal lawmakers for their inputs towards the reform (state police) both at the upper and the lower legislative chambers.
Governor Sani, who used the opportunity of the event, directed that the state Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs’ Conference Hall named after the late Lt. Col. AH Ali, for his contribution to securing the state “when he was Commanding Officer, 198 Special Forces Battalion before he was transferred to the South-South, where he, along with his officers and soldiers, lost their lives.”
The late Col. Ali and his troops were killed at Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta, while on a peace mission to the area in March.
Sani said the commissioning of the new brand of patrol vans and motorcycles were not just about providing work tools but the demonstration of his administration’s continued support to security forces
According to him, apart from the provision of operational vehicles and motorcycles, the state has taken proactive steps to enhance security through signing the State Security Trust Fund into law.
This, Sani said, was to ensure proper funding support towards efforts to degrade bandits and terrorists in the state “with the productive engagement of the private sector.”
He further reiterated his administration’s avowed commitment to the safety and security of the state adding, “We will continue to invest in more enablers for our personnel, and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for our people.”
The governor added, “We are gathered here to take a giant step in our collective efforts at enhancing the security and well-being of the people of Kaduna State.
“I must also thank our partners in security collaboration; service chiefs, heads of security agencies, force commanders, as well as our critical partners, traditional and religious leaders, for their tireless efforts.
“The safety and security of our citizens remains paramount. It is our duty as a government to support the security agencies in carrying out their vital responsibilities. We recognize the challenges confronting our security personnel, especially in terms of mobility and swiftly accessing remote areas.
“Improved mobility means that security operatives can respond faster and more efficiently to distress calls. It means that our security forces can more easily seize the initiative. It also means that citizens can feel safer because of the more visible security presence.”
In his remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa commended the Kaduna State government for procuring the operational vehicles to security agencies in the state.
Gen. Musa said, “I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani, for the invaluable donation of these operational vehicles.
“This gesture of solidarity and support underscores the strong partnership between the armed forces and the government at both state and federal levels.
“The provision of these vehicles and motorcycles will undoubtedly bolster our operational readiness, enhance our mobility, and further strengthen our capacity to safeguard the security and sovereignty of our beloved country.”
The CDS further charged security agencies to rededicate themselves to the noble cause of defending the nation with honour and integrity.
“Let us harness the capabilities of these vehicles to further enhance our operational effectiveness, protect our communities, and uphold the values of loyalty, courage, and unity that define our armed forces,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, noted that his ministry has continued to enjoy a robust and productive relationship with all the Federal security agencies.
He added that the state government under Senator Uba Sani in the last year, had given unbroken focus to the security of citizens.
According to him, with the direction and support of the governor, the ministry has continued to pursue its mandates comprising, among other things, liaising and coordinating collaborative efforts with federal and state security agencies.
“We have found in them steadfast and willing partners, and we will continue to cooperate enthusiastically towards combatting banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality in Kaduna State
“Today, as we pursue another avenue for cooperation, we remain immensely grateful for the supportive stance of the National Security Adviser, the Chief of Defence Staff, all the service Chiefs and Heads of Security Agencies. We deeply appreciate the numerous sacrifices that they make in upholding our partnership.
“We know too clearly the importance of mobility to security efforts. Bandits and criminals have learned to use the difficult terrain of hard-to-reach areas to their advantage.
“With these vehicles, however, there will be a marked enhancement in response capability. This is why we are excited to facilitate the commissioning and presentation of these enablers to security agencies,” Aruwan added.
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Bodija Explosion: Makinde receives committee report

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, received the report of the Committee on the Management/Disbursement of the Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, noting that the state government will look into the recommendations and implement them as appropriate.
Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, who also doubles as the chairman of the relief fund committee, Abdulraheem Lawal, said the event that led to the setting up of the committee was sad and avoidable.
The governor noted that the state government responded to the explosion by putting in place several measures, including emergency services and post-explosion support services.
He added that the state had to dig deep into the root cause of the explosion, admonishing residents of the state to continue to be security-conscious and alert. The governor assured that the committee’s report would be implemented to support victims of the explosion and bring some relief to them.
He said: “Immediately the explosion happened at Deji Oyelese Close, Bodija, the Oyo State Government moved in to mitigate the level of damage.
“It also became important for the state government to dig into the root cause of the explosion, which was an unusual incident, particularly in the area where it occurred.
“No one knew that such monumental damage could occur around that high-brow area of Oyo State in Bodija. Nevertheless, we keep learning every day. This is why we must not take for granted the issue of security around us.
“The government put this committee in place, of which I am the Chairman. Let me say clearly that my Principal agreed that I must receive this report and that the government will act on the report.
“So, on behalf of His Excellency, I want to assure you that this report will be looked into quickly and the recommendations therein will be implemented.
“We know that we do not have the luxury of further delay in implementation. We will put in all the efforts required for quick implementation so that victims of the explosion will be assuaged and assisted without further delay.
“I have to thank the committee members for giving their time. The Oyo State Government really appreciates you for the yeoman’s job.”
Speaking earlier, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd), a member of the committee who stood in for the chairman to present the committee’s report, said the report was in four volumes.
He said: “I stand here on behalf of the chairman of this committee to present the report on the disbursement and management of the Bodija Explosion Relief Fund.
“It would be recalled that His Excellency inaugurated this committee on the 24th of December, 2024. And as the name implies, the committee came up with recommendations on the disbursement and management of the Bodija Explosion Relief Fund.
“Your Excellency, the committee, in its deliberations, factored its work on the report prepared by the trilateral meeting of the Dejo Oyelese Vigilance Group (DOVG), the Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA), and other experts.
“The report that is being presented to Your Excellency this morning by the committee has four volumes. Volume 1, which is the main report, is divided into eight chapters, and these represent the deliberations and recommendations of the committee.
“Volume 2 of the report represents the trilateral meeting of the DOVG, BERA, and the Nigerian Society of Engineers on the framework for the distribution of government financial support pledged to the affected persons.
“Volume 3 is a reflection of the breakdown of money apportioned to support respective affected persons, while Volume 4 of the report is a detailed pictorial representation and description of damages recorded during the explosion.
“The committee would like to express its gratitude to Your Excellency for the opportunity and the confidence reposed in its members.
“I believe that this report would, aside from being beneficial to affected persons, also serve as a proper guide to the government in the disbursement of the support that has been pledged by His Excellency.”
Also speaking, the president of the Bodija Estate Residents Association, Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, said the committee proposed support for different categories of victims, including those who lost loved ones, buildings, vehicles, and other valuables.
He added that the relief fund is a support and not compensation, noting, however, that if the committee’s recommendations are implemented, they will go a long way in assisting the victims.
He said: “We proposed support for different categories of people—for the families of those who lost their lives and those who lost buildings, vehicles, and the rest. So, it varies.
“We recommended different figures depending on what we perceived was the level of effect on each of these people.
“Our expectations are that, like His Excellency said, the implementation will be expedited. We have done due diligence, and what we are presenting will be ready to go.
“We appreciate the expediency that made the state government agree that the Deputy Governor himself should stand in for the governor.
“So, our expectation is that the implementation will be done with expediency.
“On the relief fund, if what we recommended is implemented, there is no doubt that it will help. And don’t forget that it is called support. So, you can’t complain. If it was compensation, you could claim what you lost, but this is a kind of support, and it is something that should be appreciated.
“I know that for those who will receive it, whatever they get will be well appreciated.
“We have shown appreciation to our governor for the treatment of those who were affected during the incident. Our roads are now being done. If we are going to have development, there will be complaints.
“We appreciate what the government has done so far.”
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FG gives IBEDC 7 days to reinstate 3,000 sacked workers

A seven-day ultimatum has been set by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) and its outsourcing agency to revisit the decision to dismiss 3,000 workers.
This directive was announced by Mr. Festus Igbinosun, the Oyo State Comptroller of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, after a meeting that involved the management of IBEDC, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the outsourcing firm, and representatives of the dismissed employees.
Igbinosun said resolving the issues within the time frame would strengthen the industrial harmony in the state.
According to the Oyo State NLC Chairman, NLC, Kayode Martins, the sacking of the workers did not follow due process.
Martins urged IBEDC and the outsourcing firm to reinstate the sacked workers during the renegotiation.
Responding, the representatives of IBEDC and the outsourcing firm agreed to renegotiate the sacking of the workers within the stipulated time.
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Alleged assault on DSS personnel: Court grants bail to three Lagos Assembly workers

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos granted bail on Wednesday to three employees of the Lagos State House of Assembly who are facing charges of assaulting operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) during the leadership crisis at the assembly complex on February 17.
The accused individuals, Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, received bail after their attorney, Mr. Frank Eke, submitted and argued a motion following their arraignment and subsequent plea of not guilty.
The judge set the bail amount at N3 million for each defendant, stipulating that one surety is required for each.
The sureties must be employees of either the Lagos State or Federal Government, holding a minimum grade level of 12, and all documents submitted must be verified by the court registrar.
The DSS had arraigned the three Assembly staff in case FHC/L/273C/2025 before the court.
The three defendants and others still at large, were alleged to have conspired among themselves to assault officers of the State Security Service while they were performing their official duties, without any reasonable excuse.
They were also alleged to have on February 17, 2025, aided and abetted by obstructing the officers of State Security Service while performing their official duty without any reasonable cause.
The three defendants were further accused of cyberstalking amongst themselves by recording and sending false information to social medial circulating same to the whole country for the purpose of causing a breakdown of law and order amongst the people without any justification.
In particular, the DSS accused them of committing felony, by willful misdirecting electronic massages to social media for the purpose of embarrassing the State Security Service and its officials.
The duo of Ibrahim Olanrewaju, and Adetu Adekunle were accused of using Iphone 12 promax and Techno POP 8 to record false information and sent same to social media for circulation with the intention to cause an embarrassment to State Security Services, in order to cause breakdown of law and order to the public.
The offences, according to the prosecutor, Barrister M. O. Bajela, contravened sections 516 of the Criminal Code Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, as well as sections 27(1)(b), 24(1)(b), 24(c)(i), and 11 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended), 2024. charges bordering on conspiracy
However the three defendants denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to them.
Following their not guilty plea, the prosecutor, Barrister Bajela asked the court for a trial date.
However, the defendants’ lawyer, Mr. Frank Eke, informed the court that he had filed their bail applications and same have been served on the prosecutor.
The lawyer described the prosecution of his clients as “collateral damages”.
He pleaded with the court to admit them to bail in the most liberal terms.
Responding, the prosecutor informed the court he was served with the bail application while in court today. He however, told the court that he leave the bail issues to court’s discretion.
Ruling on the bail application, Justice Osiagor admitted each of the defendants to N3 million with one surety each. The judge also ordered that the surety must be a Grade Level 12 and above.
The judge thereafter adjourned the defendants’ trial to June 24.
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