Defence/Security
PCRC condemns vandalism of Police, other security facilities
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has condemned continued vandalism of police and other security facilities across Nigeria.
The condemnation was contained in a communique on Saturday in Abuja, issued at the end of its 1st Annual Dialogue for the Business Community in Zone 7, comprising Niger and the Federal Capital Territory.
The dialogue which was organised by the Corporate subcommittee of the PCRC, had as its theme: “Corporate Organisations in Community Policing Nigeria. ”
The communique was jointly signed by Rev. C. Sally and Amb. Austen Yong, Head Rapporteur, as well as Deputy National Secretary, PCRC, respectively .
It said that with the police and other security agencies seemingly becoming vulnerable to attacks by hoodlums, it had heightened fears of insecurity among citizens.
The participants expressed serious concerns of human rights abuses by men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force .
They also cited cases of first hand experiences, and hoped that the police would respect the relevant provisions of the new Police Act that entrusted them with promoting and protecting human rights.
The participants hoped that funds contributed to the Police Trust Fund, in line with Section 26 of the Act, would not be abused.
” But, believe that operators of the fund will be subjected to the strictest scrutiny in line with the provisions of sections 27-30 of the Act.”
They also pledged continued financial, logistics and material support for the police, in line with her needs assessment, to support in the fight against crime and return the country to safety.
The participants were unanimous in commending the PCRC for initiating the
dialogue process.
It called for continued engagements that would incorporate host communities and the media, for better and far reaching results.
They also called for more assistance for the PCRC to continue with their good works.
The participants commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for assenting to the Police Act 2020.
They noted that the new Act was a departure from the 70 year old colonial Act, with new innovations that made it pro- people.
“There is need for enlightenment sessions on the Police Act 2020, so citizens will know their rights and how, and to whom they will channel infractions by the police.”
They, however, urged citizens to be vigilant in collaborating with the police against crime and criminality in their environment.
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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