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EndBadGovernance Protest: NSCDC Arrests 32 In Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested 32 people in Kano for vandalism during a nationwide protest against bad governance in the country.
The NSCDC has also placed all Zonal Commanders, Heads of Formations, and State Commandants across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert to prevent any security breaches during the protest.
According to a statement issued on Friday by NSCDC spokesman Babawale Afolabi, “Following the ongoing Peaceful Nationwide Protests, which have turned bloody and violent as reported in some states of the federation, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR, has placed all Zonal Commanders, Head of Formations, and State Commandants across the 36 States and FCT on red alert.”
“The NSCDC boss, who led a team of operatives to monitor the protests in Abuja last night, expressed concern about the attacks carried out by security agencies tasked with protecting government infrastructure and the civilian population.”
Audi was said to have noted that several warnings were issued to so-called peaceful protesters about the need to avoid all acts of violence, vandalism, destruction, and looting of both public and private property, among other things, which occurred in some countries where protests and demonstrations were held recently.
He condemned the entire process, claiming that the majority of protest agitators and organisers were absent, allowing unscrupulous elements to carry out their sinister intentions.
He stated, “It is very lamentable that there was an incidence of fierce attacks on security operatives and wanton destruction of properties in Kaduna, Kano, Yobe, Gombe, and many other states, just as officers and men were injured and an NSCDC operational vehicle was set ablaze in Katsina.”
The Commandant General also hinted that 32 suspects were apprehended by NSCDC personnel at Sabo Gari, Bata France Road, and Murtala Mohammed Way in Kano; he said the operatives intervened quickly while outnumbered protesters were carting away goods worth thousands of naira.
He stated, “While #End Bad Governance Nationwide Protesters began on August 1st, our men, who had previously been briefed on the importance of safeguarding all critical national assets and infrastructure across the board, did not hesitate to ensure that 32 suspects were apprehended for vandalism, looting, and property destruction.” They would be thoroughly investigated, and legal action would be taken accordingly.”
On Day 2 of the protest, Acting DCG Operations, Phillip Ayuba represented the NSCDC Helmsman and reiterated the Commandant General’s marching order, charging officers and men to maintain civility and professionalism when dealing with peaceful protesters.
He did, however, state that security agencies will not tolerate any acts of violence or destruction of government facilities, and those who do will be arrested and subjected to the full wrath of the law.”
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Air Force Begins Moving Electoral Materials For Edo Guber Election
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has began airlifting the sensitive election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali.
The operation is part of the NAF’s efforts to ensure the timely and secure delivery of materials necessary for a smooth electoral process.
This development reinforces the collaboration between NAF and INEC to facilitate logistics and ensure a peaceful election in Edo State.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, had previously reiterated NAF’s commitment to providing airlift support for the swift movement of electoral materials during a meeting with INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.
This airlift operation is a crucial aspect of NAF’s constitutional responsibility to provide Military Aid to Civil Authority, underscoring the force’s dedication to supporting democratic processes in Nigeria. With the election just days away, the NAF’s timely intervention will help ensure the successful conduct of the governorship elections in Edo State.
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State had earlier accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to hunt the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members and supporters in the state and force them into hiding ahead of September 21 governorship election.
Obaseki, who made the allegation when a delegation led by the former Head of State, Abdusalam Abubakar, met with him to get the governor and his party to sign peace accord, said that the IGP had made nonsense of his (Obaseki’s) role as the chief security officer of the state.
The governor had said that the police chief obtained a warrant to arrest 60 members and supporters of PDP in Edo and that the IGP sent an armed “gang” of policemen who invaded the state, attacked PDP members, shot at a local government chairman and arrested 10 persons who are currently being detained in Abuja without charges.
Asked by the former head of state if his party would sign the peace accord, Obaseki said, “The person who is supposed to enforce the peace accord is now an active participant in creating a destructive environment.
“We are now in a situation where from the Inspector General’s office, there are armed gang policemen who came into Edo State, invaded, arrested and took away PDP members.
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“Dancing gives me abundant joy and peace of mind”-Gov Adeleke
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has given reasons why he loves dancing.
The ‘Dancing Governor’, as he is fondly called, revealed this on Wednesday while responding to a tweet on X.
An X user, @Iwogoke, while praising the governor, stated that Adeleke has been busy fulfilling his electoral promises to the people of Osun State, while his political opponents believe he is only good at dancing.
Iwogoke tweeted, “I’m not flattering you, Your Excellency, your opponents think you can only dance but while they are busy shouting and calling you ‘Dancing Governor’, you are busy fulfilling your electoral promises to the people.”
Responding to the tweet via his verified X account, Adeleke explained that he loves dancing because it brings him joy.
Speaking further on his love for dancing, Adeleke highlighted that while dancing brings him immense happiness, his greater fulfilment comes from delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Osun.
Outlining his administration’s efforts to enhance the state’s infrastructure, he noted that primary health centre rehabilitation is underway in at least 200 out of the 332 wards across Osun State, adding that road construction projects are also progressing in every local government area.
He wrote, “Dancing gives me joy, but delivering on my electoral promises and providing the dividends of democracy to the good people of Osun gives me even greater joy. Rehabilitation of primary health centers is ongoing in at least 200 out of 332 wards, and road construction is progressing in every Local Government!”
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