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Police Ministry Receives Nasarawa Gov, Reiterates Commitment to Reforms
The Honourable Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Suilaman-Ibrahim, has reiterated the commitment of the Ministry to facilitate police reforms that would enable the Nigeria Police Force to provide an effective service to Nigerians in the country.
She stated this during a courtesy visit of the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, to the Headquarters of the Ministry of Police Affairs in Abuja.
A statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director (Press), Mr. Bolaji Lazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), observed that the Minister of State pointed out that the President has entrusted them with a critical Ministry with a mandate to facilitate a police reform which will engender effective policing in the country.
“Nothing happens until the Nigeria Police Force works effectively. We aligned with Mr. President’s mantra of we are open for business and drive to attract both local and foreign investors. This required police reforms that would protect the lives and property of everyone in the country. I can assure you of the commitment of the Ministry to ensure reforms of the police in this present administration,” she said.
The Minister further opined that the visit of the Governor is symbolic and encouraging for the total commitment to service noting that with the cooperation and support of the stakeholders, the Ministry would achieve its mandate.
She applauded the efforts of the Governor for providing effective and efficient leadership in the state that led to relative peace, attraction of investors, and dividend of democracy to each of the local governments in the state.
In a similar vein, the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator, Ibrahim Gaidam, appreciated the governor for visiting the Ministry and assured of the readiness of the Ministry to collaborate and give necessary support on issues relating to policing, adding that they are presently working with the stakeholders to provide effective police reforms for the country.
Earlier, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr Abdullahi Sule, commended the Minister of State for Police Affairs, for being a good ambassador of the state in the present administration, noting that they are in the saddle when security challenges have been up, and the need for police reforms.
“Everywhere you are, you are a perfect ambassador for Nasarawa state. It does not matter any position you hold; you will make a positive impact and footprint in your environment. I assure you that we in Nasarawa state believe you will excel and we will continue to support you,” the Governor said.
He recalled the issues discussed at the last National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and a plan the Ministry has on reforms of the police noting that with the experience of the Ministers, determination and vision of Mr. President, they will be able to achieve the reforms.
Engr. Sule thanked Police leadership for siting police training institutions in the state, which has reduced crimes on the highways and revealed that his state has adopted community police to complement the efforts of the federal government.
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Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio Others Pay Homage As Lagbaja Receives Full Military Burial, Posthumous CFR Honours
The late chief of army staff (CAOS) Taoreed Lagbaja has been buried.
Lagbaja was buried on Friday at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.
He died at the age of 56 after battling an undisclosed ailment.
Funeral proceedings began on Thursday with a service of songs at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu cantonment, Abuja. A funeral service was held on Friday at the National Christian Centre.
The highpoint of the funeral proceedings was the conference of posthumous award of the Commander of the Federal Republic by President Bola Tinubu, who was present at the event.
Lagbaja was appointed COAS by Tinubu on June 19, 2023.
The body of late Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived in Abuja where he will be buried on Friday.
The Nigerian Air Force plane NAF 918 carrying the body of the late CoAS landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, at around 12:15pm.
The remains of the late CoAS left the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos around 11am.
The military top brass were on ground to receive the remains of the late CoAS in Abuja, with military band playing to the loudest.
Upon arrival at the Abuja airport, a guard of honor was accorded to the body of the late CoAS and was taken down this red carpet in full view of Nigeria’s military top brass.
Lagbaja’s body will be interned on Friday at the national military cemetery, Abuja.
The CoAS died last week Tuesday, according to the presidency.
Lagbaja passed away in Lagos after a period of illness. However, the illness was not disclosed.
During this difficult time, President Bola Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Born on February 28, 1968, Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff for one year and four months following his appointment to the position by President Tinubu in June 2023.
His military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.
Lt. General Lagbaja also served as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.
He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in South East Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger states.
An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.
Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.
Friends and family members of a newly wed lady are still perplexed over her tragic demise on her wedding day.
The tragic incident occurred in Douala, Cameroon on October 26, 2024.
The lady, identified as Sorelle Emmanuella Kamga, was joyfully performing at her own wedding reception when suddenly she slumped, and was later declared dead by medics.
News of her sudden death went viral on October 27 when the video of her performing with her bridesmaids and husband spraying money at her circulated on social media platforms.
Invitees were pictured expressing shock as Sorelle, adorned in her beautiful wedding party dress, slumped while singing for her spouse.
A photographer who was covering the event, said the song she was singing is that of Ivorian artiste, Roseline Layo, titled: “Mogo Fariman.”
The celebrant had chosen the song to announce the cutting of the wedding cake, which ceremony did not see the light of day, as her sudden death marred the wedding reception.
The reception hall of Johannesburg Hotel, where the wedding reception was taking place, suddenly went cold after the sad and shocking incident.
The photographer recounted: “When it was time to cut the wedding cake, the bride went out to change her attire with her husband.
“On return to the hall, she took the mic and started singing for her husband.
“She called her husband to join her on stage.
“He moved towards her with a cigar in his mouth and began spraying money on her.
“First, a ten thousand note, a second ten thousand note…when the man threw the third one, that was when she slumped before him, and that was all.
“We saw something really serious at the hotel that Saturday.
“People immediately rushed to rescue the victim.
“She was rushed to the Adlucem Hospital in Akwa-Nord.
“There, the medics on service referred her to the Douala General Hospital.
“It was at the General Hospital that she was clinically declared dead.”
The photographer said immediately the news of the bride’s demise was announced, the atmosphere at the reception turned gloomy.
Those who had come to celebrate the wedding suddenly became mourners.
Three of the guests were said to have collapsed after receiving news of the bride’s sudden death.
A few hours to the sad development, the now late Sorelle was all joyful, feasting and coordinating the decoration details of her wedding.
Many could not imagine that the day would end without her.
According to family sources, Manuella Kamga and her spouse, Émile, spent seven years together and had three children.
They had planned their wedding in 2020, but due to COVID-19, it was postponed.
A relative said: “This year, we rescheduled the wedding; the dowry was paid on Friday, then yesterday (Saturday), it was the civil wedding.
“It was during the reception that the tragedy occurred in the middle of the hall.
“My little cousin leaves a husband and three pretty little girls, having worn her wedding ring just for a few hours.
“What we often read on Facebook – that people die on their wedding day, has also hit our family.
“Rest in peace, Sorelle Manuella!”
