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Sokoto Moves To Curb Rising Crime Rate
By Najem Francis, Sokoto
Worried by rising cases of crime in Sokoto State, the State Executive Council has approved a draft law that seeks to enhance community prevention efforts in tackling crimes across the state.
If passed by the state legislature, the new law will ensure that communities deploy local infrastructure and intelligence to support security agencies in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The draft law comes as part of a wider amendment to the state penal code promulgated in 1959.
A statement issued by the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Sulaiman Usman SAN, said that various methods like neighborhood watch, community policing, urban or physical design, and comprehensive or multi-disciplinary efforts will now be adopted to sanitize communities and reduce crimes to manageable proportions.
“These strategies will engage residents and the larger communities in addressing factors that contribute to crime and disobedience to law and order and promotion of social vices. It also has provision that makes it illegal for any person to allow his or her property to be used for the purpose of committing offences or to harbour any criminal suspected to have committed crimes elsewhere,” he added.
Other aspects of the all-encompassing amendment include punitive punishment for crimes like kidnapping, hostage taking, cyber crime and terrorism.
According to the statement, the Council has also approved the passage of a bill for the state Contributory Healthcare Scheme. Under the bill, the Islamic principles of mutual solidarity and support for individuals and communities have been adopted as the guiding principle.
It said other bills approved for onward delivery to the state House of Assembly are the bill to establish the State College of Midwifery to be sited in Tambuwal LGA; a bill harmonizing retirement age of academic staff of tertiary institutions in the state from 60 to 65 years and a bill to amend the Sokoto State University Law.
“The Council also approved a draft white paper on the report of the Committee to assess activities of Shehu Shagari College of Education while at the same time, it gave its approval to the recommendations of the report of the committee on sales of government houses to deserving occupants by extending of payment duration from six months as the committee recommended, to one year.
“Under the new approval, present occupants of the houses and other intending buyers will pay 20 percent of the cost as initial payment within three months while the balance of 70 percent are to be paid within nine months,” the statement added.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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