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FPRO Adejobi Commends Media, Says We Can’t Appreciate You Enough

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has appreciated members of the fourth estate, saying the security agencies, especially the Police cannot appreciate the media enough for all the do to support in keeping and maintaining national security and peace.
The FPRO made this remarks while speaking as the special guest during a grand dinner nite, which the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) attended, orgnised to celebrate members of the media, held at the Police Officers Mess, GRA, Ikeja on Saturday.
“We know that in Nigeria, we are blessed with these group of individuals, intellectuals for their resilience, commitment and steadfastness in supporting us in this trying time. The IGP sends his regards, and we love you in the Police family. I believe to an extent, I can speak for some of my senior colleagues, who are spoke persons of other commissions and agencies in Nigeria, including the military, that we all appreciate you. We commend your efforts; despite your challenges, you have been so objective,” Adejobi said.
Adejobi further tasked the press to keep their objectivity flag flying even as the electioneering enters the peak periods, asking them to be balanced in reporting, and never be afraid to report the truth so that no public officer will wallow in impunity. He however, warned that objectivity does not mean ‘setting the country on fire’ with reportage.
“We are moving to that period that will be more challenging; electioneering processes and all. Please be objective, do not set Nigeria on fire. Confirm every story before publication,” he advised.
“We cannot be successful without the media,” he concluded.
To spice up the well attended event, which drew pressmen from the electronic, online and print media, the organisers staged games that produced winners, who carted mouthwatering prices such as fans, blenders, bluetooth and many more. Among the winners were two members of NAOSNP; Theresa Moses and Henry Rasheed.
The highpoint of the event was the presentation of an award of excellence to the Force PRO by the Association, and a copy of the Association’s magazine, NAOSNP Lens. While presenting the award, the president, Samson Oki, assisted by the PRO, Eric Elezuo and the Secretary, Theresa Moses, said Adejobi is deserving of any merit award for the way he turns around any department he finds himself.
In his response, the FPRO commended the president and members of the Association for always being there for the police, and carrying out their duties with utmost professionalism. He thank them for the award, and promised to do much more for the betterment of the Nigerian society.
Also in attendance was the PRO, Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin and his assistant, Kuti.
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Any Nigerian Can Initiate Arrest, Says FPRO Adejobi

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that every Nigerian citizen is mandated by law to initiate an arrest if they notice a crime being committed anywhere.
Adejobi made the revelation while speaking as a panelist during the panel session at the 2023 National Security Conference of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) with the theme “Proliferation of Lethal Weapon As Security Threat: Arm-Full, Harm-full to New Dispensation’ held on Thursday in Lagos.
The FPRO, who represented the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, leveraged on Section 12 of the Criminal Code, to buttress his point, saying it empowers individual Nigerians to initiate arrest, and hand over to the Police, adding that initiating the arrest does not include beating up a suspect, mobbing or lynching.
He added however, that the difference between the regular citizens and security agencies is one does not bear arms while the other does, while reiterating that whoever wishes to own or possess weapons must have them licensed by the appropriate government agency or will be seen to have run foul of the law, and made to face and bear the full weight of the law.
“The law empowers the military personnel, and other law enforcement agencies to bear arms, but it’s however, frightening to see many individuals in possession of arms without being licensed by the relevant authority,” he said.
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Arase Hails Tinubu on Approval of Recruitment of 30,000 New Personnel

The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mr. Solomon Arase, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 30,000 new personnel into the Nigeria Police Force. He said the gesture will help not only in sustaining peace and security,but also check the proliferation of small arms and lethal weapons, which has been the bane of safety in the nation.
Mr. Arase, who was represented by AIG Ade Shinaba, made the remarks while speaking as the special guest of honour at the 2023 National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) National Security Conference at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, said the president has set the pace in setting security on the right path and the enlargement of the force will go a long way in checking the proliferation of Lethal weapons and small arms in the country.
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We’ll Continue to Ensure Protection of Critical Assets, NSCDC Boss Tells Katsina Gov

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has said that the Corps will continue to ensure security of lives and protection of critical national assets and Infrastructure in Katsina state.
The National Public Relations Officer of the Corps, CSC Babawale Afolabi, in a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), said the Commandant General gave the assurance when he played host to the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, at the Corps’ National Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday.
He said that effective security is sacrosanct to the Corps and strategies are constantly being deployed to ensure that criminality is reduced drastically.
He assured the Governor and the good people of Katsina state of the Corps’ commitment to curbing insecurity by employing both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to achieving results.
“I understand that Katsina State had experienced some bandit attacks in the last couple of years.
“Its vulnerability which is partly due to its big size and geographical location as a state bordering other states in the North and the Niger Republic is of great concern.
“But be rest assured that with the on-going recruitment in the Corps, more men would be deployed to Katsina to strengthen security in the state,” the CG hinted.
He reiterates that insecurity in the country took an asymmetric form almost two decades ago and it must not be allowed to spread further.
The Corps helmsman called on State Governors who are the chief security officers of their various states to adopt more robust and inclusive approaches in stepping up security.
According to Dr Audi, state governments have greater roles to play in providing maximum support that will help in curbing attacks and criminalities in states.
“Sometimes, these bandits come out from their hiding, hit a target and run back to hiding; leaving a devastating effect on both lives and property.
“We have our Special Forces and with scientific collaborations with other security agencies, the attacks will come to an end very soon.
“No single agency can tackle insecurity, hence, the need for a more inclusive operational strategy to end the menace,” CG said.
The CG commended the Governor for the proactive steps taken in the right direction to secure his people and assured of the Corps’ readiness to collaborate effectively with Katsina State Government in the fight against banditry, vandalism and economic sabotage in the state.
Responding, the Katsina State Governor stated that his visit was to further solidify the existing cordial relationship between the Corps and Katsina State Government.
“You have have been very supportive in addressing the issues of insecurity disturbing our people.
“Katsina is one of the states suffering from bandit attacks and other forms of criminalities.
“I have therefore come to solicit for more cooperation and to see how we can collaborate in bringing peace to our state,” he said.
The Governor lamented the inadequate number of personnel across security services which has impeded the expected success in the fight against insecurity.
He explained that the state has trained and engaged the service of about one thousand five hundred (1,500) indigenes to assist the conventional security agencies in the state.
“I believe with the engagement of the locals in the form of civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), combined with the conventional security, we will go a long way in combating insecurity and reduce it to the barest minimum,” the Governor said.