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Insecurity: Governor Matawalle Advocates For Extension Of Retirement Age Of Security Personnel
His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Zamfara state, Hon Dr Bello Mohammed MON, Matawallen Maradun, Barden Hausa, Shettiman Sokoto has called for the extension of retirement age of Army officers, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence and other Security officers to 70 years, and enhancement of their training for effective utilisation.
The Governor made the call in Maradun, his hometown while receiving a group of Coalition of civil society organizations who came to express their support to the governor’s policies and programmes in fighting banditry.
Matawalle explained that if the Federal Government could extend the retirement age of University lecturers, Judges and Secondary School Teachers, it was also good to extend the same gesture to security personnel in order to achieve the target goals of ending banditry and terrorism as well as attain enduring peace in the country.
The Governor lamented that majority of security personnel were retiring at the time when their services are most needed, hence the need for his call to the improvement of their working condition.
He said the federal government and the security high command need to look at the retirement age of Army personnel, police and other Security officers with a view to extend it to 70 years just like those in the Academia and judiciary.
Governor Matawalle who thanked the Coalition of civil society organizations for their concern, support and cooperation to his administration, also assured them of his readiness to use their advises and that he would use all necessary measures to end banditry and other criminal activities in the state.
He informed them that he has taken measures ranging from dialogue and reconciliation with bandits, shutdown of networks and closing of major markets across the state but they hadn’t fully worked hence the need for another step in calling on his people to bear arms for self defence.
The Governor also informed the group of his administration’s decision to establish Community Protection Guards CPG based on his conviction to work out all possible options to deal with the increasing act of Banditry, causing loss of lives, untold hardships and rapturing intercommunal peace in some parts of the state.
He therefore assured them that restoring peace and tranquility and the sustainance of peaceful co-existance throughout the state would continue to remain the top priority of his administration by exploring all possible remedies to the plight of the people of Zamfara state.
Earlier, the chairman of the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Zamfara State, Adamu Kotorkoshi said they were in Maradun to express their appreciations and satisfaction to the Governor with the security arrangements put in place by Matawalle led administration in order to end banditry.
Adamu Kotorkoshi said the recent pronouncement by Governor Bello Matawalle for people to bear arms for self defence is commendable, as all efforts have been made by the governor to secure the state but proved abortive.
He said the group therefore will continue to support the Governor in his move to secure Zamfara state from insecurity.
The event was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe, Chief of Staff Government House, Malam Ibrahim Suleiman, State APC Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani, members of the State Executive Council, Special Advisers, permanent secretaries and Directors General as well as senior Government officials.
Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Nigerian Air Force 303 Composite Group (303 CG), have launched Operation Alanu Tide (OAT) to combat insecurity along the Ogbomosho-Ilorin highway.Present at the brief launching includes Group Capt. Ibrahim, Squadron Leader OS Hakeem, Esther Oluyomi, Tunde Jimoh, Director Governor Office, Senior Special Assistant on Security Aliyu Muyideen, represented Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON).Physical inspection was done for the security outfit, which includes coopted battle-ready local hunters. The hunters assured that they would do everything possible to weed out the security threats along the highway as they are fully ready for the joint operation.
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Ogun State Contemplates Establishment of a Dedicated Court for Cult-Related Offenses, Proposes an Amnesty Program
A Special Court is to be established by the Ogun State Government to try cult-related cases.
Also to be set up is a Joint Anti-Cultism Security Task Force comprising all major security outfits, with the mandate to rid the state of the menace of cultism.
The state is also proposing an amnesty programme for would-be cultists who may wish to surrender their weapons.
These decisions were arrived at after a joint security meeting, held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Wednesday.
It would be recalled that Governor Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday hinted that his administration would enact a law that would pronounce the death penalty on anyone caught engaging in cult activities in the state.
The governor spoke during a visit to the palace of the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, following days of cult-related clashes in Sagamu, which left many dead and others injured.
The meeting, according to Governor Abiodun, focused on providing adequate measures to eradicate cultism in the Gateway State.
Prince Abiodun said: “During the Joint Security meeting that took place today (Wednesday), we engaged in fruitful discussions regarding the implementation of measures aimed at combating cultism in Ogun State.
“Our primary focus was on establishing a special court, forming a joint operational force comprising various security agencies, and implementing a death penalty for cultism offences.
“In addition to these measures, we also deliberated on the possibility of introducing a period of amnesty. This would allow individuals who wish to surrender their weapons and renounce their affiliation with any cult-related groups and activities the opportunity to do so without fear of prosecution.
“As an administration deeply committed to fostering a peaceful and violence-free society, we are dedicated to providing the Special Court and Joint Anti-Cultism Security Task Force with the necessary logistics and tools to support their operations effectively.
“The overall objective of our conversation is to address the issue of cultism through a multifaceted approach. This will include legal and enforcement measures, rehabilitation efforts, and community engagement through our respected traditional leaders.
“In conclusion, we are determined to tackle the menace of cultism in our state head-on. By employing a combination of legal frameworks, law enforcement strategies, rehabilitation initiatives, and community involvement, we believe we can bring about lasting change.”
The Commisioner of Police Ogun State, CP Abiodun Alamatu earlier today the 14th of September visited the Ilishan-Remo Ogun State palatial country home of the Real Estate businessman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, the Otun-Akile of Remoland.
The visit was to strengthen his bond with leadership of the Police Community Relations Committee PCRC Ogun and South West Chapter.
Aare Adetola, who is the Grand Patron of the South West PCRC, received the crime buster and his men in his home amid pomp. CP Abiodun thanked critical stakeholders, opinion leaders, and the good people of Ogun State for their cooperation since his assumption as Commisioner of Police months ago. Abiodun highlighted that; the success he has recorded was orchestrated by support from people like Aare Adetola, who have supported the state command with basic needs to ensure their combat against crime is won easily making Ogun state safer for all sundry.
“I am excited about this meeting today and also here to thank you for your continued support since I was posted here as CP. It has been a very good experience with the Ogun PCRC and the South West PCRC chapter, which made work easier for me. I am here with this goodwill message and to help me tell them that I will never take their support for granted. I run an open door policy. Without their support, we would not have succeeded in our fight against crime, making the state safe. I thank you especially and appreciate you also.” He disclosed.
The Adron Home boss also thanked CP Abiodun for the courtesy visit and reiterated his commitment for continued support of the police by maintaining a healthy Police and community relationship. He, however, highlighted the need for more reorientation about the police to people and charged the CP to ensure his boys are friendly and cordial while discharging their duties.
“I am most delighted to have you in my country home. It shows how committed you are and how you hold the PCRC in high esteem acknowledging their contribution to the ease of reducing crime. I want to tell you that, on behalf of myself as the National Patron and Grand Patron of South West PCRC and my company Adron Homes, we will continue to support you and remain committed when you need us.”
“I appreciate the great work you are doing and how you are changing the perspective of Police service among the people. I want you to intensify your effort and also ensure your men are more friendly and convivial while discharging their duties. This will further create positive perception about the police and it will boost the confidence people have in them. With you here, I am sure the fight against crime will be won convincingly. I appreciate you once again. Keep the good work.” Aare Adetola divulged.
Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing used the opportunity to thank the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun Psc, for his recent initiative to recruit 20 young Nigerians in each local government throughout the federation to strengthen the number of the Nigeria Police force in community policing nationwide.
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