Defence/Security
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 717 personnel in Niger
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger says it is deploying 717 personnel to ensure free flow of traffic during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.
The Sector Commander in the state, Mr Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent in Minna on Friday.
Mohammed said the personnel included 540 special marshals who would carry out a 24-hour patrol on the highways.
He said the command would deploy 20 operation vehicles, three ambulances, three motorcycles and one heavy truck to effectively ensure smooth flow of traffic across the state.
“The command will embark on special patrol on Minna-Bida-Mokwa, Suleja-Minna–Lambata–Agwai- Bida and Minna–Zungeru–Tegina- Kontagora roads.
“The personnel are expected to monitor drivers and ensure safe driving with observance of traffic rules and regulations.
“We have deployed sufficient personnel in the metropolis and across all major highways to check the activities of reckless drivers,” he said.
The sector commander urged motorists to avoid overloading, dangerous driving and speed limit violation in order to reduce road crashes during the festive period.
He also called on the motorists to desist from making phone calls while driving as well as urged parents/guardians against allowing under aged children to be on the wheels.
He further advised motorists to ensure proper servicing of their vehicles and avoid the use of worn-out and expired tyres.Similarly, the Police Command in the state says it will provide security during the Eid el-Kabir celebrations.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna on Friday.Abiodun said that already, an effective operational order on how to provide security at each of the designated praying groundshad been issued to the officers deployed for that purpose.“We have mobilised sufficient armed personnel to provide security before, during and after the festive period,” Abiodun said.He said that the security measures put in place would enable residents to observe the celebrations in a peaceful atmosphere.He said that police and other security agencies in the state were working to ensure crisis-free festivities across the state.
Armed bandits have abducted 30 people during an attack on Zamfarawa village in Zugu District, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred on Oct. 7 at about 2:20 p.m., when a large number of bandits stormed the community, shooting sporadically to scare residents.
The hoodlums were said to have whisked away 30 villagers to an unknown destination.
Following the incident, security forces have intensified efforts to trace and rescue the abducted victims.
The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two armed bandits during an exchange of fire with security operatives in Mada District, Gusau Local Government Area.
According to sources, the operation followed credible intelligence about an imminent bandit attack on villages within the Mada area.
The sources stated that at about 3:10 a.m. on Oct. 7, a joint team of police tactical operatives, community protection guards (CPG), and local hunters were deployed to Fegin Mahe village, where they laid an ambush along the suspected route of the bandits.
Three bandits were said to have approached the location and were immediately engaged in a gun battle by the security team.
Two of the bandits were killed during the encounter, while the third escaped with possible gunshot injuries.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect.
Three suspected kidnappers have been killed by a mob in Emu Orakwan community, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Sources said that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, when hunters and farmers in the area sighted the suspects at Akabueze camp.
The suspects were said to be among those who allegedly murdered a woman identified as Mrs. Ogbona on Oct. 1.
It was gathered that upon receiving the information, villagers and farmers mobilised and descended on the suspects, inflicting severe injuries on them before the arrival of security operatives.
Army troops accompanied by police personnel, moved swiftly to the scene and met the suspects at the point of death.
They were immediately taken to the General Hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
Their remains have been deposited at Imiuwuguina Mortuary, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Again 30 villagers abducted in Zamfara.
2 bandits meet Waterloo in Zamfara ambush.
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