Defence/Security
Insecurity: Nigeria Correctional Service, FRSC pledge to work together
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have pledged to work together to ensure adequate security in Enugu state.The two establishments made the pledge when the FRSC Commander in the state, Mr Joseph Udoabba visited the NCoS in Enugu on Friday.Udoabba said such partnership became necessary given the security challenge in the southeast.According to him, there is need for synergy and intelligence sharing report among the sister agencies to make the state better.“This does not mean we are competing but if we want to win the fight against insecurity in the southeast, we share intelligence information.“I am happy to have visited your office and the beauty of uniform job is collaboration and good working relationship with sister security agencies.“In serving Enugu people, we must do it jointly for effective results,” Udoabba said.He emphasised the need for teamwork among the security agencies in the state, saying they would achieve more if they work collectively.“We need to understand each other and work together. I will not hesitate to get in touch with you if there is any issue,” he said.The commander commended harmony and mutual relationship between FRSC and other traffic agencies in the state.“If they need our services, we will attend to them and there is no conflict of interest.“We have academy and on yearly basis we train some of their heads to ensure professionalism,” he added.Responding, the Controller of NCoS, Mr Joseph Emelue said that nation building required adequate teamwork and synergy among the security agencies.“We will work with your office to ensure your goal is achieved.“We have existing working relationship with your department and we will ensure its continuity,” Emelue said.
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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