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  • N21b, PVCs not found in Lawal Daura’s houses: DSS

    The  Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked the fake news  and videos circulating in the social media about the alleged recovery of N21 billion, PVCs and weapons in the Katsina and Abuja homes of its sacked  Director General, Lawal Daura.

    In a statement today, Tony Opuiyo, spokesman of the secret service said the alleged items  were  non-existent.

    The fake news media industry had alleged that N21 billion in cash, Twenty One Billion Naira (N21bn) cash, 400 assorted and sophisticated small arms and light weapons/rifles and thousands of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) belonging to Niger Republic immigrants were found in Daura’s homes.

    In some fake video also in circulation, some persons believed to be personnel of a security outfit were seen forcing open safes stocked with money. The security operatives were described as executing a recovery operation at the Katsina home of the former DGSS.

    The DSS said categorically that the videos are false and should be disregarded.

    “So far, no such recovery operations have been undertaken by the EFCC or any other security agency at DSS’ office or residences of the former DG”, Opuiyo said..

    “There is no doubt that different interests have continued to give varied accounts of the incident of last week at the National Assembly. 

    “It may, however, be recalled that the Presidency had pledged to carry out a detailed investigation regarding the alleged National Assembly siege.

    “The public is, therefore, advised to exercise restraint in their narration of events and as such, desist from spreading fake news or engaging in activities that may mislead or further cause a breach of the peace as well as preempt the outcome of investigations”, Opuiyo said.

    Lawal Daura was sacked last week Tuesday on the orders of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, following the blockade of the gates of the National Assembly by hooded and armed DSS operatives.

    Osinbajo slammed the action  as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all accepted notions of law and order. He said the blockade was unauthorised by the executive.

    According to him, the unlawful act which was done without the knowledge of the Presidency is condemnable and completely unacceptable.

    A statement issued by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Acting President, said that the action of the DSS was  not authorised by the presidency.

    Daura, who was born on 5 August, 1953, was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on 2 July 2015, following the dismissal of his predecessor Ita Ekpeyong.

    He once worked in the service and retired.

    Acting President Osinbajo has appointed Matthew Seiyefa as acting DG of the agency.

  • Police intensify raids on Rigasa forrest following killings of 4 officers

    By Joseph Edeh

    The Nigeria Police Force has intensified raids and assaults on bandits in the Rigasa Forrest in Kaduna State.

    The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that four policemen were on Saturday, killed by bandits in the Rigasa forest in Kaduna state.

    The police said the victims are : Insp. Bernard Odibo, Insp.Mamman Abubakar, Insp.Haruna Ibrahim and Sgt Emmanuel Istifanus.

    According to a statement by the Force Spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood on Monday in Abuja, the officers were ambushed and killed while returning after a successful operation where a kidnap suspect, Ahmed Adam was arrested.

    “Massives raids and assaults on the other bandits still at large in the Rigasa Forest are ongoing to bring them to justice,”he said.

    Moshood said that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris who condoled with the families of the deceased officers, directed the prompt process and payment of their entitlements.

    He said that the I-G described them as Heroes who laid down their lives and paid the supreme price in ensuring protection of lives and property in the country.

    Moshood said that the Intelligence Response Team repelled the attack and killed six of the bandits and recovered catches of firearms and ammunition from the bandits’ hideouts in Rigasa forest.

    “The Nigeria Police force despite this unfortunate attack and killing of these policemen will not relent in ensuring that crimes and criminalities are brought to the barest in the country,”he said.(NAN)

  • Army arrest wanted Boko Haram terrorist

    Army arrest wanted Boko Haram terrorist

    The Army says they have arrested a wanted Boko Haram suspect, Maje Lawan at Banki, Borno.

    According to a statement by Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, the army spokesman, the suspect is believed to be number 96 on the wanted list earlier published by the army.

    Chukwu said Lawan was apprehended after he infiltrated into an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in the area.

    “The suspect is currently undergoing preliminary investigation and will be handed over to the appropriate authority for further action,” he said.

    Meanwhile, Chukwu said troops had neutralised two terrorists at Malari village also in Borno during an ambush while others fled into the bush.

    He said 10 bicycles were recovered from the terrorists during the encounter.

    In a similar development, he said troops had dislodged armed militia from their camp at Gbamjimba-Akor axis in Guma Local Government Area of Benue.

    He said unspecified number of the armed militia men were neutralised, adding that others escaped into nearby bushes with gunshot wounds.

    Chukwu said one AK 47 rifle, two AK 47 rifle magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition and five motorcycles were recovered from them. (NAN)

  • Security operatives bar lawmakers, newsmen, others from entering National Assembly

    Security operatives bar lawmakers, newsmen, others from entering National Assembly

    Security operatives on Tuesday barred some lawmakers, newsmen and staff of the National Assembly from entering the National Assembly complex.

    The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that security operatives who are in their numbers, barricaded entrance to the complex as early as 7 a.m.

    No reason was given for this.

    Some of the lawmakers cited as at the time of this report were PDP lawmakers, including Sen. Shittu Ubale(PDP-Jigawa), Sen. Ben Bruce(PDP-Bayelsa) and Sen. Rafiu Ibrahim(PDP-Kwara), Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi(PDP-Delta).

    Speaking to newsmen, Bruce said it was an affront on democracy.

    He called on relevant authorities to call those responsible to order.

    Sen. Rafiu Adebayo(PDP-Kwara)who was also one of the early comers at the complex was refused entry.

    The lawmaker expressed his frustration over the siege, saying it was dangerous for democracy.

    While asking the security operatives who gave them instruction to do so, he said,” has the military taken over the National Assembly now.”

    A staff of the national assembly who pleaded anonymity, said the man power loss due to the the situation would be regretted, saying,” today is a work day.

    “We are now on compulsory holiday when we should be working.”

    There has been fillers of impeachment move against the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, since his defection from the All Progressives Congress(APC), to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

    Some APC lawmakers also in recent interviews with newsmen, warned that there will be no peace until Saraki resigned as president of the senate.

    As at the time of this report, Saraki had not reacted to the development.
    (NAN)

  • Osinbajo sacks Lawal Daura DG DSS

    Lawan Daura: sacked as DG DSS

    The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura has been sacked by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo.

    According to a tweets by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President,
    Osinbajo has ” directed the termination of the appointment of the DG of the DSS, Mr. Lawal Musa Daura”.

    “Mr. Daura has been directed to hand over to the most senior officer of the State Security Service until further notice”, Akande said.

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    AgP Yemi Osinbajo has directed the termination of the appointment of the DG of the DSS, Mr. Lawal Musa Daura.

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    AgP Yemi Osinbajo has directed the termination of the appointment of the DG of the DSS, Mr. Lawal Musa Daura.

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    Mr. Daura has been directed to hand over to the most senior officer of the State Security Service until further notice.

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    Operatives of the DSS, wearing masks blocked the gates of the National Assembly this morning, preventing senators and workers from gaining entrance.

    Some PDP senators, who were caught in the blockade interpreted it as a move to impeach Senate President Bukola Saraki. But it turned out there was nothing like that in the offing as no APC senator was in the National Assembly when they were creating the row outside the gate.

    The blockade has been roundly condemned as anti-democratic and has made the leadership of the National Assembly to call off a scheduled meeting this afternoon, that would probably have paved way for the reconvening of the Assembly.

    Members of the two-chamber legislature went on break on 24 July. They were scheduled to resume on 25 September. The executive arm of government has issued a red alert that the recess may lead to a government shutdown.

  • IGP exonerates police from NASS invasion

    IGP exonerates police from NASS invasion

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has exonerated the Nigeria Police Force from Tuesday’s blockage of the National Assembly (NASS) by security operatives.

    Idris absolved the police of any blame after a closed-door meeting with the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    He said that the standoff at the NASS complex reached him as a surprise, adding that the police would soon issue a statement in relation to the impasse.

    “Obviously, like I said, I have not got a detailed brief on that. In fact we are going to issue a (press) release (on that),’’ he said.

    The acting President had on Aug. 7 sacked the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura with immediate effect, over Tuesday’s invasion of the premises of the National Assembly by security operatives.

    Osinbajo condemned the unauthorized standoff at the National Assembly complex, describing it as “a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order’’.

    He said, the “unlawful act, which was done without the knowledge of the Presidency, is condemnable and completely unacceptable.’’

    The acting President, therefore, assured Nigerians that all persons within the law enforcement apparatus, who participated in “this travesty’’ would be identified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sacked DSS boss had, along with the IGP and the Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari, earlier met behind closed doors with the acting President. (NAN)

  • Buratai reiterates army’s commitment to Nigeria’s unity

    Buratai reiterates army’s commitment to Nigeria’s unity

    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai on Saturday, assured Nigerians of Nigerian Army’s commitment toward unity and indivisibility of the country.

    He made this known at the 60th Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Nigeria Military School (NMS) held in Zaria, Kaduna State.

    Represented by the Commandant, Depot, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Victor Okwudili-Ezugwu, the army boss said that the Nigerian Army was doing its best to restore normalcy in crisis areas across the country.

    He said “let me use this opportunity to assure Nigerians that the Army is committed to the unity and indivisibility of this country.

    “We are doing everything humanly possible to ensure that no part of this country is occupied by criminal elements or insurgents.

    “We will also continue to support the civil authorities in ensuring that citizens are safe and protected in the course of pursuing their legitimate activities.”

    The army chief said that the security of the country was of great concern to the Federal Government and Nigerians, saying that the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies was
    able to recover areas from the hands of terrorists and insurgents.

    Buratai added that economic activities in affected areas were gradually taking shape and that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were returning to their ancestral homes and farmers back to the land.

    He also assured that efforts were actively on to ensure that clashes between herders and farmers were brought to complete halt.

    He said “the Nigerian Army have the constitutional right to support other security agencies to ensure the security and safety of Nigerians.

    “This is an obligation that we must undertake in line with our oath of allegiance to the nation. I will like to recognise the role of our galant troops in all ongoing operations across the country.

    “Accordingly, the emotional and spiritual support of the family members and relations at large for the troops is highly appreciable.”

    The chief of army staff, who expressed concern over the well-being of students of army school,
    assured that their educational and medical facilities had been upgraded.

    He particularly congratulated the graduating boys and applauded their determination and discipline during their stay in the school and urged them to be good ambassadors of the institution and the Nigerian Army.

    He charged them to always exhibit high sense of discipline, commitment, patriotism and dedication wherever they found themselves.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 149 boys graduated during the 2017/2018 academic session. (NAN)

  • (Video) Buhari meets security chiefs, departs for Bauchi

    By Ismaila Chafe

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs and the Minister of Defence, retired Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Buhari, who presided over the meeting which lasted for about four hours, immediately departed for Bauchi, Bauchi state, on official engagement.

    In a statement at the end of the meeting, the minister of defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, said he updated the National Security Council on security situation in the country.

    The minister said that he also reminded the council that the nation’s armed forces in collaboration with other security agencies were doing all they could to address the turbulent security situation across the country.

    He said: “In order to forestall future security incidences in Zamfara, Sokoto and Birnin-Gwari axis Operation SHARAN DAJI has been extended to cover up to the fringes of Niger boarder.

    “The operation has recently been reinforced witlh more troops from the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police and Department of State Services and is supported by the Intelligence, Surveillance and Recognisance Wing of 207 Quick Response Group of the Nigerian Air Force.’’

    Dan-Ali noted that the joint operation had successfully arrested some suspected armed bandits and recovered arms and ammunition.

    He announced that security agencies had been directed to checkmate the criminal activities along Abuja-Kaduna highway through increased patrols along the axis to address cases of attacks and kidnappings.

    The minister also reiterated the need for the deployment of the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in all areas liberated by the military in the North-East.

    He said this had become imperative in order to consolidate on the gains of military operations as well as to enable the military push forward in its clearance operations.

    Dan-Ali stated that he informed the council that Operation DELTA SAFE had sustained its operations against illegal activities in the Niger Delta region with resultant reduction in illegal oil bunkering, militancy and pipeline vandalism.

    The minister, however, requested for provision of more equipment for the armed forces in order to sustain the tempo in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges across the country.

    Other members of the National Security Council include Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonishakin; the Chief of Army State, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar and Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas.

    Others are the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris; the National Security Adviser, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, the Director General of the Department of State Service(DSS), Lawal Daura and the Director of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar. (NAN)

     

  • Offa Robbery: Police says Saraki has case to answer

     

    The Police today in Abuja reaffirmed that Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki had a case to answer over the  Aril 5, 2018 robbery in Offa in which about 31 persons reportedly were killed.

    Force  Headquarters said in a statement by the Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood,  the Force Public Relations Officer that the Offa robbery incident was still under investigation.

    Moshood debunked media reports that the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) advice had exonerated Dr. Saraki, explaining that the DPP “only called for further investigations into the matter”,

     Moshood said: “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to publication on Premium Times Online Media publication credited to one Samuel Ogundipe, that “there was no evidence that linked Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki and Kwara State Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed to the Armed Robbery attack that left 31 persons dead in Offa, Kwara State, in April, Premium Times can now confirm”

    “It is incumbent on the Force to educate the writer of the story that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Federation in the legal advice did not restrain or restrict the Force from investigating further, the indictments against the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki and the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfattah Ahmed by the principal suspects arrested in connection with the Offa bank robbery of 5th April, 2018.

    “The DPP advice did not exonerate the Senate President, it only called for further investigations into the matter

    “It is in the course of further investigations into the case that a letter of invitation dated 23rd July, 2018 was sent to the Senate President to appear on 24th July, 2018 at 8.00am before the Investigation Team at Intelligence Response Team office, Guzape Junction, Abuja.

    “Consequently, the Force is hereby re-affirming that the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki has case to answer by virtue of the facts that the statements submitted by the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki earlier to the Investigation Team was not explicit and detailed enough, and was discovered to require further clarifications and interrogation, and coupled with the fact the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki in his statement, claimed that the full text of the statement of the suspects who indicted him in their confessional statements to the Police was not shown to him.

    “It is therefore, imperative for the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki to report to the Police to make further statement after sighting the full text of the statement of the suspects.

    “ Furthermore, the Force wishes to inform the media and the public that investigation is still ongoing on the Offa bank robbery and the indictment against the Senate President from the confessions of some the arrested principal suspects, and that, there is no  political influence or consideration in the matter.

    “The media and the Police are veritable partners in crime prevention, protection of lives and property, and absolute compliance with the rule of law. The media are implored not to allow the pages of their esteemed publications be used to misinform the public. FB

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