A delegation from 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, led by the new Brigade Commander, Brigadier General H.M. Bello, has paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, at the State Headquarters, Umuahia.

During the visit on Thursday, Bello, who recently assumed office as the Brigade Commander, 14 Brigade Ohafia, recognized the police as the lead security agency in internal security, and called for full collaboration at all levels between the police and the Army to assist in security operations within the State.

Responding, Isa reaffirmed his commitment to inter-agency collaboration.

He highlighted the importance of actionable intelligence sharing and strengthened synergy between both security agencies to enhance security operations and promote peace and stability in Abia State.

The visit concluded with further strategies by both agencies to combat crime in the state, reiterating their commitment to upholding professionalism and discipline among officers.

Security forces in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State have arrested a notorious arms trafficker, identified as Hamza Suruddubu.

He has been supplying weapons to terrorist groups operating in the region.

Security analyst and counter insurgency expert in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, said Suruddubu is a key “supplier of arms to notorious bandits like Bello Turji, Boka, and Halilu Buzu.”

He said: “Suruddubu, an arms dealer from Eastern Sokoto, has long been involved in the trafficking and distribution of weapons from Zamfara State to terrorist strongholds in Eastern Sokoto.

“Investigations indicate that Suruddubu not only supplies weapons but also facilitates the provision of essential supplies, including foodstuffs and motorcycles, for criminal groups operating in the region.”

He disclosed that some security operatives within Shinkafi and Isa local government areas may be complicit in the illegal arms trade.

Prince B.B. Apugo Felicitates With Governor Alex Otti On His 60th Birthday
Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo has congratulated the Executive Governor of Abia State,Dr.Alex Otti on his 60th birthday.

Ochiagha who is a member of the APC Board of Trustees and National Caucus wished the governor long life and prosperity and many more years to celebrate as he continues to strive towards the development of Abia State.

He urged him to work harder to the Course of making Abia truly a great State in the South East and Nigeria at large.
He also encourage the governor to be focused in his administration ‘s plans for a better Abia adding that Abians expect more from him.