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USE THE MIGHT OF NIGERIAN POLICE COUNCIL TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE NIGERIAN POLICE: FALANA TELLS NIG. GOVERNORS.

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A Human Right Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the state governors in Nigeria to sit-up and use their powers as members of Nigeria Police Council to take control of the operation of Nigeria Police Force.

Falana who was speaking with the TVC News Channels in response to the call by Zamfara State Governor for citizens to bear arms and defend themselves, noted that, the power to organize and reorganize the activities and the operation of the Nigerian Police lies squarely with the Nigerian Police Council not the President as the Governors wrongly perceived.

“I think the Governors in Nigeria need to sit up, Police powers in Nigeria are not vested on the President rather the Police Council. The Nigeria Police Council is constituted by (39) people three federal public officers and the rest are the Governors of (36) state.

He insisted that, the body is empowered to administer and supervise the operation of the council, and unfortunately that power was wrongly left in the hand of the President.

He added that, the Governors need to sit up and take charge of the organizational strategies of the Nigerian Police Force so that there would be control over what the police are doing.

On the security challenges facing some states in Nigeria, Falana said, “we have to be frank to ourselves, you can’t ask someone with Dane guns to confront criminals bearing AK-47, it is not possible”.

“In 2003 when President Obasanjo was trying to create the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NNSCDC I contacted some Governors that this is the right time to have State Police. The law is there Section 214 of the constitution provides that there should be only one police force in Nigeria and there should be no other one.

Falana also said if the other federal government security outfits like EFCC, ICP, Customs, Immigration, Road Safety and rest can be empowered to bear arms, why not the state security outfits.

He also tells Governors to head to court and challenge the decision of the Federal Government on why it is given licenses for few individuals to bear guns, but it has failed to issue same for group of young men who are ready and willing to defend their respective territories.

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NIGERIAN ARMY REPELS ARMED BANDIT ATTACKS IN ZAMFARA COMMUNITY

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Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji based at Bakura local government area of Zamfara state had succeeded in repelling armed bandits attack on Rogoji and Sikkida communities of Bakura local government area council.

According to a credible source, the armed soldiers, after receiving credible information, moved to the areas and confronted the bandits.

On arrival at the scene where bandits were about to be launched their deadly attack, engaged them in a serious exchange of fire and eventually succeeded in neutralizing the areas.

During the operation, the troops recovered (2) Ak47 rifles and some special ammunition.

The soldiers had also succeeded in recovering some ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, and donkeys.

The recovered animals were successfully handed over to their owners at Sikkida Magaji village.

The source said despite repelling the attack, they remain vigilant of the area to make it safe.

 

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS HADARIN DAJI RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA

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Operatives of the Operation Hadarin Daji had succeeded in rescuing nine kidnap victims along Unashi-Sabuwa forest in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara state.

According to an anonymous source, the operatives of the Nigerian military carried out a coordinated operation where they successfully scared the bandits who ran away after sighting the operatives approaching their enclaves.

After fleeing, they abandoned five kidnapped victims, and they were later rescued by the forces of Operation Hadarin Daji.

The victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Unashi village, and they were eventually reunited with their families.

Furthermore, troops of OPHD deployed at FOB Unashi while on fighting patrol along bandit enclave in Naruba forest in Zamfara state, intercepted 2 kidnapped victims who escaped from their abductors due to the troops operational activities.

The victims were equally handed over to appropriate authority for them to be reunited with their families.

Similarly, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji deployed at Magami while on fighting and confidence building patrol foiled bandits attack and kidnap attempt Dogon Santsi general area.

The bandits escaped into the bush and successfully rescued the kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Sarkin Magami and they have been reunited with their families.p

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OVER TWENTY WOMEN ABDUCTED BY BANDITS IN ZAMFARA

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Some suspected bandits armed with deadly weapons abducted over twenty women in Gora Namaye district of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state.

A source who confided in this medium stated that, the women were abducted while working on their various farms at the outskirt of the Gora village.

“About twenty-four of these women are so far set to be in the custody of the bandits, and the figure is not yet determined since more are being searched for.

A source who spoke to Thunder Blowers stated anonymously stated that the bandits had earlier sent a warning that no local should go to the farm for this year’s farming activities and that those who believed they had no option were the ones that became victims of circumstances”.

“It has been the fear of the people that the bandits may execute their bad plans, but people have no choice because going to the farm is the only option for the people of the area”.

When contacted, Zamfara police spokesman DSP Yazeed Muhammad said he will verify to get the details of the incident before responding.

 

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