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SECURITY : Military Cracks Down on Protest-Related Violence, Records Major Successes Against Terrorism In July

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Army Spokesman Edward Buba highlighted the killing of 572 terrorists and the arrest of 790 others in July.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Friday, said that it has implemented measures to curtail the excesses of the miscreants, hiding under the umbrella of protests to loot private businesses and destroy public infrastructure, as well as unleash mayhem on law-abiding citizens.

The DHQ also noted that its troops deployed to counter terrorism, banditry and insurgency across the federation killed no fewer than 572 terrorists and arrested 790 others in the month of July.

In his regular update on military operations across Nigeria, the Director Defence Media Operation, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, also revealed that troops of Operation Delta Safe in South South joint operations retrieved petroleum products worth over N3bn in the month of July.

This, he said, was in addition to the recovery of 3,650,080 litres of stolen crude oil, 625,518 litres of illegally refined AGO, 450 litres of DPK and 1,230 litres of PMS amongst other items.

Gen. Buba said: “The armed forces seeks to bring stability wherever it may be needed in the face of ongoing protest across the country. We have tightened security in several areas, bearing in mind the protest was hijacked and turned violent in some parts of the country. Sadly at about 2000hrs on 31 Jul 24 in the NE, lives were lost on the eve of the protest. The incident occurred when a female suicide bomber infiltrated and detonated her suicide vest in Kawuri Village of Konduga LGA in Borno State. The incident resulted in 17 civilian deaths with several others wounded and receiving treatment in hospital.”

He noted that in spite of the ugly incident, military operations are continuing to deepen its successes particularly in the NE, NW, NC and SE zones of the nation.

“In the SS, troops restrategised operations to boost optimal output in crude oil production by curbing crude oil theft. Overall, in July 2024, troops neutralised 572 terrorists, arrested 790 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements as well as rescued 479 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 440 weapons, 10,589 ammunition and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum of over N3bn (N3,652,382,080.00) only,” Buba said.

The image maker of military operations said that breakdown of recoveries in the month of July include 232 AK47 rifles, 93 locally fabricated guns, 82 dane guns, 32 pump action guns, 5,041 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 2,768 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 659 cartridges, 63 assorted arms and 2,259 assorted ammunition.

Assuring that the military remained committed and strong to its mission of defending the country and protecting citizens, Gen. Buba urged citizens not to compromise on security, otherwise the security of everyone will be compromised.

 

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E-CMR: We won’t stop vehicles to check papers again — Nigeria Police

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says once the Electronic Central Motor Registration (e-CMR) goes into effect, vehicle owners and users will no longer need to carry physical documents as all vehicle documents and information will be available digitally.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement posted on X.

“Inspector-General Egbetokun is revolutionizing how we keep our roads safe with the new E-CMR system! Now, no more stopping to check papers – our officers are equipped with cutting-edge tech to verify documents in real-time.

With the NPF’s new E-CMR system, you don’t need to carry around physical documents. Access all your vehicle info digitally – quick, easy, and secure.

If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets stolen, you can instantly flag it as stolen through your online profile. All field officers nationwide will be alerted within seconds. Let’s make our roads safer together,” he said.

 

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Jnr Pope: Governor Eno Honors Commitment to Renovate Late Make-Up Artist’s Family Home

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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has fulfilled his pledge to renovate the family home of Abigail Fredrick, a Nollywood make-up artist who tragically passed away on April 13 due to a boating accident that also claimed the lives of actor Junior Pope and three others.

On Friday, the governor, represented by Mr. Frank Archibong, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, presented a newly remodeled and fully furnished six-bedroom house to Abigail’s family in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area. This gesture was part of the promise made following Abigail’s untimely death.

In addition to the renovation, Governor Eno provided financial support of 1 million Naira to the family and another 1 million Naira to assist with the education of Abigail’s two younger sisters. After the incident, the governor personally visited the grieving family and offered automatic employment to Abigail’s elder sister, along with a commitment to help her siblings pursue higher education.

Archibong emphasized that the governor’s actions reflect genuine compassion and support for the family during their difficult time.

Mr. Nsikanabasi Umoekpo, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Services, noted that the renovation was completed about a month ago, with the governor insisting it be furnished prior to its presentation.

Mr. Frederick Edet, Abigail’s father, expressed gratitude on behalf of the family, thanking the governor for his unwavering support during their time of sorrow.

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“Rihanna made a hands-on impact in Malawi, literally carrying sand and water to help build a hospital in the country.

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“Rihanna made a hands-on impact in Malawi, literally carrying sand and water to help build a hospital in the country.

The singer’s philanthropic efforts are an extension of her Clara Lionel Foundation, established in 2012 in honor of her grandparents.

In 2016, she teamed up with the Global Partnership for Education and Global Citizen to support education initiatives.

Her visit to Malawi coincides with a global push to improve educational opportunities, especially for young girls in the country, highlighting her commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of others.”

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Ri-Rih @ Rihanna
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