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  • Electoral Act: Senate failed Nigerians, Opposition parties allege

    Electoral Act: Senate failed Nigerians, Opposition parties allege

    Some opposition political parties said on Thursday that the Nigerian Senate has failed the Nigerian people they swore to represent by rejecting the transmission of election results from polling units to the IREV in real time.

    The position of the opposition parties is contained in a statement jointly signed by the spokesmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Bamofin Ladipo Johnson.

    They asked the conference committee to adopt the position of the House of Representatives and allow for the transmission of results

    The statement read, “Yesterday, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed the amendment to the Electoral Act 2022, wherein, among other things, it rejected the proposal to make mandatory real-time electronic transmission of results at the polling units.

    “The grave implications of this retrogressive act by the Senate have compelled us as spokespersons of the major opposition political parties to jointly address this issue, which is capable of derailing our hard-earned democracy.

    “With this anti-people and anti-democratic action, we are concerned that the APC-led Senate may have set Nigeria’s democracy back by many decades. It is therefore not surprising that it has deservedly attracted widespread opposition and condemnation from Nigerians across all divides.

    “We are at a loss as to why a party that is currently deploying technology to run an e-registration of its members across the country is averse to using technology to transmit results.

    “We therefore harbour no doubts about the intention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is in firm control of the two chambers of the National Assembly. 

    They know Nigerians are fed up with them. They are aware of the rejection that awaits them at the forthcoming polls.

    “A free and fair election has therefore become a threat to them. This is why they have to preserve and protect any loopholes that could aid the manipulation of the electoral process to their advantage.

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    “However, regardless of their party affiliation, we would have expected the Senators to rise above party sentiments and act in the best interest of democracy, for which the legislature remains its most important symbol. But as usual, they failed the people they are supposed to represent.

    “In the last election, we are witnesses to the plethora of cases where the court, especially the Supreme Court, held that there was nowhere in the principal Act, which is the Electoral Act 2022, where electronic transmission was made mandatory, and therefore the act is lacking in legislative parentage.

    “This immediately signalled a lacuna that needed to be urgently fixed to ensure that future elections do not suffer the same fate. However, beyond providing a basis for judicial action in the future, the electronic transmission will increase transparency, trust, and belief in the electoral process, which in turn will deepen and consolidate democracy in our country. With this rejection, the Senate has returned Nigeria to square one.

    “The ball is now in the court of the conference committee, and we strongly urge its members to align themselves with the Nigerian people by adopting the position of the House of Representatives on mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results.

    “They should not act as politicians, whose eyes and thoughts are only on the next elections, but as statesmen, who should have the next generation in mind. We are trusting that they will act in the best interest of the people, to forestall the negative consequences that may result in foisting anti-democratic laws on the people.”

  • Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos financial hub blueprint, rallies stakeholders

    Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos financial hub blueprint, rallies stakeholders

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establishing the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), urging stakeholders across the public and private sectors to sustain collaboration toward positioning Lagos as a global financial hub.

    The event held at the Lagos State House, Marina, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who chairs the Lagos LIFCC, spoke during the unveiling of the LIFC Phase 1 Report, describing the initiative as a strategic economic reform designed to strengthen Nigeria’s global competitiveness and position Lagos as a leading international financial hub.

    The governor said the project, conceived about two years ago, was designed to attract international capital, deepen financial markets, and create sustainable economic opportunities for the country.

    He stressed that the initiative was anchored on long-term vision and strong institutional backing, noting that its success would depend largely on sustained stakeholder support and policy continuity.

    Sanwo-Olu said, “For me, it is all about leadership and confidence. If you can dream it and envision it, then you can achieve it. The foundation we are laying today is for the future of our economy, our children, and generations to come. This is not just about Lagos; it is about building an economic legacy that will transform Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.”

    He noted that substantial groundwork had been completed through policy engagements, technical partnerships, and institutional capacity building, adding that the next phase would focus on implementation and structural reforms.

    The governor commended the United Kingdom government and TheCityUK for providing technical and financial support, stressing that the development of a credible international financial centre requires robust institutional frameworks and strategic investment partnerships.

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    Sanwo-Olu also emphasised the need to insulate the project from political transitions, revealing that key state and federal institutions were already being integrated into the implementation structure.

    “We have designed a model that involves both state and national institutions so that the project becomes institutional rather than personality-driven. It is about building a sustainable structure that will outlive any administration,” he said.

    He urged stronger synergy between the public and private sectors, noting that risk-sharing and joint investment strategies were critical to achieving the project’s objectives.

    British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter described the initiative as a major economic milestone capable of unlocking domestic and international capital flows into infrastructure development, job creation, and economic growth.

    He lauded the Lagos State Government and EnterpriseNGR for driving the initiative and strengthening collaboration with federal institutions, noting that a well-structured financial centre would benefit the national economy.

    “A well-designed international financial centre can unlock significant domestic and international capital flows. These resources will support infrastructure development, boost productive sectors, and create employment opportunities,” he said.

    He added that the United Kingdom, through TheCityUK, was providing expertise to help identify Lagos’ comparative advantages and the regulatory reforms required to establish a globally competitive financial centre.

    Co-chairman of the LIFCC, Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede, underscored the importance of private sector participation, describing the LIFC as a collaborative economic ecosystem that requires strong partnerships between government and business institutions.

    He said EnterpriseNGR had championed the initiative by drawing lessons from established global financial centres such as London, New York, and Kigali.

    According to him, Lagos emerged as the preferred location for the project due to its economic strength, infrastructure capacity, and investor-friendly policies.

    Aig-Imokhuede described the completion of Phase 1 as a significant milestone, noting that Phase 2 would focus on policy reforms, legislative frameworks, and resource mobilisation to drive implementation.

    “The scale and impact of the Lagos International Financial Centre will go beyond the Nigerian Stock Exchange. It will strengthen capital mobilisation, expand financial institutions and position Nigeria as a global financial destination,” he said.

  • NMDPRA condemns 500MW increase in power generation in 20 years

    NMDPRA condemns 500MW increase in power generation in 20 years

    • …FG allows gas producers to take their debts from royalty payments

    The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday bemoaned the slow progress made in the country’s electricity generation in the last 20 years, lamenting that it has only increased from 4,500MW to 5,000MW in two decades.

    In his regulatory address on the “National Gas Day: Unlocking Nigeria’s Gas Advantage for Power, Industry and Growth,” at the ongoing 9th Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, the NMDPRA Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Saidu Mohammed expressed dissatisfaction that 25 years after the Olusegun Obasanjo administration’s record of 4,500MW generation, the country is still hovering around 5,000MW.

    His words, “About 20 years ago or more, when I was a younger engineer operating a department of a Nigerian gas company, I remember, I think it was the first year or second year of Obasanjo’s regime, we celebrated 4,500 megawatts of electricity generated at that time. 25 years later, we are still hovering around 5,000 megawatts.”

    He said, unfortunately, Nigeria has been battling with the challenge of gas to power over the years, despite handing over the Power Holding Company (PHCN) to private operators.

    “We have been talking of gas to power, for us actually, some of us grew in it. As younger engineers, we have been talking about gas to PHCN to the privatized companies, and unfortunately, in Nigeria, we are still hovering around the same,” said the NMDPRA boss.

    According to him, the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) is not held down by a lack of generating capacity because it has capacity for 13,000MW.

    He said only a little of the constraint is transmission-induced.

    Mohammed said, “It is rather unfortunate that we are still hovering around 5,000 megawatts or so. Not because there is no generating capacity, there is up to 13,000 megawatts. There is a little bit more constraint in terms of wheeling capacity.”

    On gas shortage, he said, despite the country’s over 200 trillion cubic feet reserve, only 8 billion standard cubic feet is produced for utilization.

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    The NMDPRA boss said the complaint of the power-generating companies has been a lack of gas.

    He asked the generators how much they requested that was not delivered to them.

    Gas, according to him, is not just an energy commodity; it is an economic enabler.

    He added that without gas, there is no sustainable power.

    For increased gas supply, Mohammed sought improved gas prices and transparency.

    He said Section 167 mandates the NMDPRA to determine the base price and also be transparent in determining the gas transportation tariff.

    According to him, NMDPRA will continue in its efforts to strengthen the discipline on that network through the operationalization of the gas network code.

    He stressed, “Gone are the days when gas will just be supplied from base and river. Gone are the days when the operator of the network will not explain to us the losses.”

    The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), he said, recognizes pricing in gas and the power to determine gas to power, which solely lies with the NMDPRA.

    The NMDPRA, he said, is also to determine the rate of the gas-based industries and a capped price for the commercials.

    Mohammed said the Authority is deliberately moving from a control-based regulator culture to an enabling and performance-driven framework. He stressed that domestic gas supply is a priority and NMDPRA will continue working with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to enforce the domestic gas supply obligations.

    He added that NMDPRA shall determine the domestic gas demand requirement, which will form the basis of the obligation.

    Speaking in a panel session tagged “The Road Ahead: Finance, Gas, Media Sustainability,” the Decade of Gas Coordinator, Mr. Ed Ubong, insisted the government does not want to owe gas producers.

    He said it means that gas producers must pay for the gas they consume or demand.

    He revealed that, consequently, the office has just closed the bid round to raise additional financing to be able to defray the gas sector debts.

    Ubong said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved for upstream producers to be able to take their debts from royalty payments.

    He added, “It really doesn’t make sense for a gas producer to continue to give government royalties when the government is doing that. So there’s been a conversation there, finally approved by the governors and the president. There is a small net that allows you to keep producing gas.”

    He said the NNPCL, NUPRC, and gas producers have worked out the method for the payment of the royalties.

    Ubong said, “If I owe you and I have not paid you, please take a small part of it before you pay royalties. And that has been worked on by the NUPRC, NNPC, and all these other gas producers.”

  • Abaribe, senators move to calm storm, insist Senate retained electronic transmission of results

    Abaribe, senators move to calm storm, insist Senate retained electronic transmission of results

    Amid public outcry and confusion over the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday, ranking senators led by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday moved to set the record straight, insisting that the upper chamber did not jettison electronic transmission of election results.

    Briefing journalists at the National Assembly, Abaribe said reports suggesting that the Senate voted against electronic transmission or reverted to manual processes were incorrect and misleading.

    “Yesterday, the Senate did not — I repeat — did not pass transfer of results, which was in the 2022 Act,” Abaribe said. “What we passed, and which the Senate President himself clarified while sitting on his chair, is the transmission of results. And I need to make this very clear.”

    He stressed that the distinction between “transfer” and “transmission” had been wrongly interpreted, fuelling the impression that the Senate had taken Nigeria backwards on electoral reforms.

    According to him, senators were compelled to address the media because the Senate’s action had been misunderstood.

    “We felt that it would be necessary to make a clarification of what happened yesterday, to put the record straight,” he said.

    Abaribe said every senator was conscious of the public trust placed on the National Assembly by Nigerians.

    “Every one of us who is a senator, who has the privilege to represent a senatorial district, came here under the trust of their senatorial districts,” he said. “Each one of us infused in himself or herself a public trust handed to us by Nigerians to do the absolute best for Nigeria.”

    He explained that the provision for electronic transmission of results was not an afterthought but the product of an extensive legislative process involving both chambers of the National Assembly and key stakeholders.

    “There was a joint committee of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, made up of members of the electoral committees in both chambers,” Abaribe said. “These joint committees had several retreats, both in Abuja and elsewhere, and each of those retreats was done with INEC and civil society organisations.”

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    He added: “Everyone agreed, and at the end of the retreats, that electronic transmission of results was the way to go. That agreement was reflected in the reports laid before both the House and the Senate.”

    Abaribe dismissed claims that any clause supporting electronic transmission was removed at any stage of the Senate process.

    “There was no going backwards,” he said. “As the Senate President reiterated yesterday, we are not going backwards; rather, we are going home.”

    He disclosed that after the report of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters was presented, the Senate constituted an ad hoc committee to further review it.

    “It was the report of that ad hoc committee, alongside the report of the Senate electoral committee and the executive session we held, that led to our agreement on Clause 60(3), which provides for electronic transmission of results, including real-time transmission,” he said.

    He noted that confusion arose during plenary because of the crowded chamber and multiple conversations, prompting some senators to seek further clarification after the session.

    “We went back individually to find out exactly what was done, and we were reassured,” Abaribe said. “The Senate President himself confirmed – and you have the videos – that we passed electronic transmission of results.”

    On the next steps, Abaribe explained that a harmonisation committee had been set up to reconcile differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill but stressed that the process was not yet concluded.

    “After our plenary session yesterday, we adjourned but did not come back to pass the Votes and Proceedings,” he said. “That is our rule, and you all here know it.”

    He clarified that the harmonisation committee could not properly commence work until the Senate formally adopted its Votes and Proceedings.

    “The document we take to harmonisation is the one passed by us and ratified in the Votes and Proceedings,” he said. “So there is still one more step left for the Senate to take.”

    Abaribe assured Nigerians that senators would insist that the electronic transmission provision remained intact.

    “After we pass the Votes and Proceedings — and we are going to insist and ensure that what we passed, which is electronic transmission, is there — then the harmonisation committee will meet,” he said.

    He explained that the harmonisation process was straightforward.

    “What happens in harmonisation is simple,” Abaribe said. “You either adopt the House version or you adopt the Senate version, and that is what will be forwarded as a single document for presidential assent.”

    The senators said the clarification was necessary to reassure Nigerians that the Senate remained committed to credible, transparent and technology-driven elections.

    Other Senators present at the briefing include, Austin Akobundu (PDP – Abia Central) Peter Jiya (PDP – Niger South), Ireti Kingibe (ADC – FCT), Victor Umeh (LP – Anambra Central), Binos Yaroe (PDP – Adamawa South), Kabeeb Mustapha (PDP – Jigawa South West, Khalid Mustapha (PDP – Kaduna North), Mohammed Ogoshi  Onawo (APC – Nasarawa South), Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (PDP – Sokoto South), Tony Nwoye (LP – Anambra North), Abdul Ningi (PDP – Bauchi Central), Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP – Kogi Central).

  • Six suspected kidnappers nabbed in Edo forest

    Six suspected kidnappers nabbed in Edo forest

    Six suspected kidnappers have been arrested inside Agbede forest in Estako West local government area as part of a forest clearance operation to take the fight to the kidnappers’ den.

    The six suspects were arrested after a two-hour trek into the forest.

    Spokesman for the Edo Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, said the operation was launched after an intel was provided by a kidnapped victim who was able to identify the forest camp where he had been held captive.

    Ikoedem said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, acted on the lead and formed the joint team comprising the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), and local hunters into the heart of the forest under the cover of darkness.

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    She said the joint team drove for three hours until the end of the last accessible motorable road and advanced on foot, navigating the dense forest paths for another two hours.

    “Upon arrival at the location at about 3:45 a.m., the area was swiftly cordoned off in a well-coordinated encirclement, effectively cutting off all escape routes.

    “A thorough sweep of the camp resulted in the arrest of six suspects identified as Mikel Gendaga, aged 41, Yusuf Abubakar, aged 34, Isyaka Abraham, aged 30, Isyaka Abubakar, aged 37, Mohammed Sumo, aged 20, and Mohammed Abubakar, aged 25.

    “The suspects are currently being profiled and subjected to intensive investigation by officers of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Benin City, for diligent prosecution.”

  • Gov. Idris releases N714.98m for foreign students’ scholarships 

    Gov. Idris releases N714.98m for foreign students’ scholarships 

    Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved and released a total sum of N714.98 million to support overseas education and training of indigene students.

    The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

    He said the approvals formed part of Gov. Idris’ efforts to revamp tertiary education in the state and align it with global standards.

    He explained that the governor approved N247.5 million for the payment of registration, tuition, visa extension, internship and financial assistance for Kebbi indigenes studying Medicine, Pharmacy, and Medical and Allied Sciences at Subharti University, GD Goenka University and Jaipur National University in India.

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    According to him, the governor approved N117.68 million as upkeep allowances for 25 Kebbi indigenes studying Medicine in seven universities in Egypt.

    The commissioner added that N70.21 million was also released for as financial assistance to Kebbi indigenes studying Pharmacy and Medical Allied Sciences in Jaipur National and GD Goenka Universities in India.

    Abubakar-Tunga further revealed that the governor had approved and released N349.73 million for registration, tuition and upkeep allowances for 35 Kebbi indigenes proceeding to Ethiopia to study Medicine and Pharmacy.

    He said the approvals, all granted in Jan, brought the total financial commitment of the governor to the ministry within the period to N714.98 million.

    The commissioner also announced the the appointment of Dr Muhammed Murtala-Musa as the pioneer Provost of Kauran Gwandu College of Midwifery Sciences, Ambursa.

    He added that the ministry remained committed to sustaining the governor’s educational development initiatives in the state.

    (NAN)

  • ADC condemns Senate’s rejection of electoral reforms

    ADC condemns Senate’s rejection of electoral reforms

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Senate over its rejection of key electoral reform provisions, alleging that the move was aimed at undermining the credibility of future elections and entrenching electoral malpractice.

    The party said the Senate’s decision to reject the electronic transmission of election results, alongside other proposed reforms, amounted to a renewed plan by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the electoral process.

    In a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the rejected provisions were critical to strengthening transparency and restoring public confidence in elections.

    “Foremost among these is the rejection of electronic transmission of election results, a move that clearly signals yet another attempt by the APC to undermine the will of the Nigerian people and manipulate future elections,” the party said.

    The ADC also criticised the Senate’s decision to vote against reforms that would have allowed the electronic download of voter cards from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) website, reduced the notice period for elections, and shortened the timeline for the publication of candidates from 150 days to 60 days.

    According to the party, the proposed amendments were designed to provide safeguards against electoral abuse and improve the efficiency of the electoral process.

    “But what the Senate has done amounts to tampering with the laws to expand opportunities for rigging and foist logistical nightmares on INEC that will make future elections even less efficient,” Abdullahi said.

    He accused the ruling party of using its numerical advantage in the National Assembly to alter electoral laws to its advantage.

    “The net sum of this disgraceful action is that the APC has exploited its majority status in the National Assembly to tamper with the law and lay the ground for all manner of malpractice,” the statement said.

    The ADC further alleged that the APC’s resistance to electoral reforms stemmed from fear of losing power in a transparent contest.

    “Nigerians are well aware that the APC is mortally afraid of subjecting themselves to a free and fair election because of the unprecedented suffering that they have visited on ordinary Nigerians, but no one expected them to go this far in mutilating our nation’s electoral laws,” the party said.

    The party said by rejecting critical reforms meant to improve the conduct of elections, the APC has betrayed its lack of confidence and has shown its desire to cling to power by all means, including by legislative tampering.

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    The opposition party called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and to hold the ruling party accountable for actions it said were weakening democracy.

    “At this critical moment, all well-meaning Nigerians must hold the APC accountable for actions that continue to weaken democracy and erode public trust in our electoral system,” the ADC said.

    Describing the Senate’s action as retrogressive, the party urged Nigerians to reject it, “As Nigeria’s leading opposition party, the ADC unequivocally condemns this retrogressive action of the Nigerian Senate and calls on all Nigerians to reject it,” the statement said.

    The party also appealed to the Conference Committee on the Electoral Act to disregard the Senate’s position.

    “We urge the Committee to pass amendments that align with democratic principles that truly reflect the will and aspirations of the Nigerian people,” it added.

  • Nwabali leaves Chippa United after four-year spell

    Nwabali leaves Chippa United after four-year spell

    Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially parted ways with Chippa United after spending four years at the club.

    Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s departure in a statement released on Thursday, revealing that the 29-year-old submitted a formal request to leave despite signing a three-year contract extension in 2024. The club stated that it had accepted his request and granted him a release.

    The statement read, “We would like to sincerely thank Stanley Nwabali for the years of service, commitment, and professionalism he has shown during his time at Chippa United Football Club, his contribution to the club will always be appreciated, and we wish him success in the next chapter of his career.”

    The club did not disclose whether Nwabali has already secured a move elsewhere or if he will be available as a free agent. The goalkeeper has also remained silent on his next destination.

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    However, reports suggest that Nwabali is attracting interest from other clubs within the Premier Soccer League, as well as suitors in Europe and Saudi Arabia, following his rise in profile over the past two seasons.

    Nwabali joined Chippa United from Katsina United in 2022 and went on to make over 70 appearances for the South African side. His leadership qualities were recognised in 2024 when he was appointed club captain.

    During his time at Chippa, Nwabali established himself as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, a status cemented by his standout performances at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. His exit now brings to a close a significant chapter in his career, with anticipation growing over where he will play next.

  • Ewah assumes duty as Plateau CP

    Ewah assumes duty as Plateau CP

    Mr Bassey Ewah, on Thursday assumed duty as the 46th Commissioner of Police of Plateau.

    Ewah replaced Mr Emmanuel Adesina, who retired from active service recently.

    Addressing personnel of the command, Ewah promised to sustain the already existing peace in the state.

    “I stand before you today as the 46th Commissioner of Police in this state.

    “I want to assure you that it will not be business as usual under my watch.

    “We will build on the already established peace in this great state, and we will work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.

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    “I charge all officers and men of this command to bring their best game forward and work towards taking Plateau back to its original state as the Home of Peace and Tourism,”he said.

    Ewah  promised to be diligent and committed to duty,  and called on residents of the state to support the command towards ensuring lasting peace.

    “We will work with the good people of Plateau to identify and address security challenges, and we will not rest until we achieve our goals,”he said.

    The commissioner also promised to collaborate with other security agencies improve  security in the state.

    (NAN)

  • Forest security receives 111 complaints in Kano

    Forest security receives 111 complaints in Kano

    The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Kano State Command, says it received 111 complaints in the month of January.

    The state Commander, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in a statement signed by the service Public Relations Officer, Malam Usman Umar, on Thursday in Kano.

    Al’ameen said that most of the cases reported were on bush burning, cattle rustling, car theft, deforestation, motorcycle and tricycle theft, house and shop breaking, thuggery, robbery among others.

    He said that out of the 111 complainants, 29 had been treated, while 82 were pending.

    He further said that the main activity of the service include prevention, detection of crimes and illegal activities perpetrated in the forests.

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    He added that the command would continue to partner with relevant stakeholders on community policing.

    “Our personnel will be trained to gather relevant information on armed robbers, thieves, among others,” he said.

    The commander also said that the NFSS would continue to secure and make forest free crime zones.

    He urged the public to report criminal activities happening in their communities and surrounding.

    (NAN)