A bill seeking to empower the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, officers to carry firearms has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Chris Azubogu, the bill aims to amend the Federal Road Safety Corps (Establishment) Act, 2007, to enable FRSC personnel bear arms to ensure effective enforcement of road safety and protection of personnel. Azubogu who argued that the increasing rate of attacks on […]
As part of efforts to ensure water tight security and curb the challenges of vandalism and vices hampering peace and development in the FCT, the NSCDC has retrained its personnel on weapon handling. At the passing out parade of the personnel in Abuja, the FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Olusola Odumosu charged them to always stand up to emerging Security challenges bedeviling the country. […]
In the quest to achieve the administration's Policy Trust, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission, Mallam Shehu Mohammed has commenced comprehensive capacity-building programme for 1,646 personnel across all cadres. Addressing the closing of the training, Mallam Mohammed said the capacity-building program was designed to equip staff with the latest skills, knowledge, and best practices in road safety management. Represented by the Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Training, Mr […]
The Nigerian Immigration Service has reiterated its commitment to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with the Zero-Tolerance for Corruption policy. In lieu of this, the Service has suspended its officer Okpravero Ufuoma, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration 2 who was seen soliciting financial gratification from a traveller on a viral video captioned " This is how Immigration Officers treat tourists in Nigeria" at the […]
The FCT Police Command, in anticipation of the planned nationwide protest by human rights activists and Nigerian youths expressing displeasure over hunger and hardship, has proactively deployed 4,200 police officers and resources across the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement by the public relations officer of the command, Josephine Adeh in Abuja, this proactive deployment, aimed at ensuring public safety, protection of protesters, and preventing the protest from being […]
Niger state police command has deployed adequate personnel to strategic public places to safeguard lives and property. The measure is part of efforts at ensuring a hitch free democracy day celebration and the planned protest of 'Hungry and Angry' in the state. Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman charged residents to be law abiding and follow the path of dialogue and consultation in addressing their grievances […]
The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive audit of personnel to enhance accountability and competence of the nation’s airports. The lawmakers also asked the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and heads of relevant agencies and departments to appear before them within seven days. The resolution by the lawmakers followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, moved by the member representing Oshodi-Isolo II […]
By Aisha Adesanya In response to the growing concerns regarding insecurity along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has adopted measures to enhance safety in the region. This is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. It says to this end, the IGP deployed Police Officers, advanced technology and strategic resources to bolster the overall security infrastructure along the […]
By Nkiru Njemanze The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 25,000 of its personnel to ensure the protection of lives, and critical infrastructure across the nation during the yuletide season. The Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has also directed all Assistant Commandant Generals and Commandants in Charge of Zonal and State Commands to ensure strategic and adequate deployment of officers and men of the Corps for […]
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