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The Nigerian Navy on 27th June 2023 has announced the reshuffle of appointments of its top senior officers comprising 56 Rear Admirals and a Commodore.

Director of Information, Commodore Ayo Vaughan disclosed in a press statement that in the redeployment, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole formerly the Director of Logistics, Defence Space Administration, is now appointed as the Chief of Communications and Information Technology, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Alexander Bingel formerly Director Combat Policy and Tactics is now the Director of Logistics, Defence Headquarters.

Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, formerly Director Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate, Naval Headquarters is now the Chief of Defence Civil Military Cooperation, Defence Headquarters while Rear Admiral Kennedy Ezete formerly Director Project Monitoring, Defence Headquarters resumes as the Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters.

Rear Admiral Livingstone Izu who was the Director Manning at Naval Headquarters is the new Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Musa Madugu formally Deputy Director Special Operation Forces at the Defence Headquarters has been appointed as the Admiral Superintendent Naval Ordinance Depot.

Rear Admiral Daupreye Matthew, the erstwhile Director of Innovation and Concept Development, Naval Headquarters is now the Director of Training, Defence Headquarters while Rear Admiral Zakariya Muhammad, the former Director of Training, Naval Headquarters has been reappointed Chief of Training and Operations.

Rear Admiral Emmanuel Nmoyem has been reappointed Director Human Rights Desks at the Defence Headquarters while Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shettima formerly Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command moves to Defence Headquarters as Director of Plans.

The former Director of Plans, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Monday Unurhiere has been appointed the Chief of Defence Admimistration at the Defence Headquarters while Rear Admiral Hamza Kaoje who was the Director Equipment Standardization and Harmonization, Defence Headquarters has been appointed Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited.

Rear Admiral Sulaiman El-ladan who was the Chief of Naval Engineering, Naval Headquarters is now at the Defence Research and Development Bureau at Defence Headquarters as the Director Marine Research while Rear Admiral Idi Abbas formerly Director of Operations, Naval Headquarters is now reappointed Chief of Naval Safety and Standards.

Rear Admiral Mohammed Abdullahi, the immediate past Director Communications at Naval Headquarters takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command while Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande formerly the Commandant Naval War College Nigeria has been appointed Director Operations, Naval Headquarters. Rear Admiral Istifanus Albara formerly the Head ECOWAS Maritime Security Coordination Centre, Abidjan moves to Naval Headquarters as Navy Secretary while Rear Admiral Clement Atebi has been reappointed to Naval Headquarters as the Director Audit.

Rear Admiral Samson Bura formerly Director Search and Rescue, Defence Headquarters is now the Director of Logistics at the Defence Intelligence Agency while Rear Admiral Umar Chugali formerly Director Cyber at the Defence Space Administration takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command. Rear Admiral Oluwole Fadeyi has been reappointed Director Record Returns and Analysis, Naval Headquarters, likewise Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwagbire reappointed Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command.

The new postings also saw Rear Admiral Eugenio Ferreira reappointed Commander Operation DELTA SAFE, Rear Admiral Mustapha Hassan formerly Director of Policy, Naval Headquarters redeployed to Naval War College Nigeria, Calabar as the Commandant while Rear Admiral Baratuaipri Iyalla formerly Chief Staff Officer, Logistics Command reappointed Flag Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Oghara.

Rear Admiral Kohath Levi formerly Chief Staff Officer Naval Doctrine Command resumes at Naval Headquarters as the Chief of Naval Engineering while Rear Admiral Bashir Mohammed formerly Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters is now the Director Project Monitoring, Defence Headquarters. Rear Admiral Julius Nwagu formerly Director Campaign Planning, Naval Headquarters is now appointed Commandant Defence Intelligence College.

Meanwhile, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu has been reappointed Flag Officer Commanding Naval Training Command while Rear Admiral Mike Oamen who was the Director Veterans Affairs, Naval Headquarters is now the Chief of Naval Transformation at the Naval Headquarters.

Also, Rear Admiral James Okosun has been reappointed Commandant Nigerian Navy Engineering College, Sapele, Rear Admiral Ayodeji Olugbode formerly Managing Director Admiralty Maritime Services Limited takes over as Hydrogragher of the Nigerian Navy while Rear Admiral Abolaji Orederu formerly Director of Ships Design and Acquisition at the Naval Headquarters has been appointed as the Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The immediate past Commander Naval Drafting, Rear Admiral Habilla Zakaria resumes Headquarters Naval Doctrine Command as the Flag Officer Commanding while Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi, formerly Managing Director Navy Exchange Limited is now the Director of Logistics, Defence Space Administration at the Defence Headquarters.

The erstwhile Chief of Accounts and Budget, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Kasimu Bushi has been appointed Managing Director Navy Hotels and Suites Limited while the immediate past Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Joseph Akpan resumes Naval Headquarters as the Chief of Policy and Plans.

Rear Admiral Abdulmajid Ibrahim, former Director Peace Keeping Operations, Naval Headquarters is appointed Director Defence Transformation at the Defence Headquarters while Rear Admiral Olumuyiwa Olotu former Flag Officer Commanding Logistics Command takes over as the Commandant National Defence College, Abuja.

Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shehu, formerly the Director Marine Engineering, Naval Headquarters is appointed Managing Director Navy Building and Construction Company Limited while Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed who was Director of Recruitments Resettlement and Reserve, Naval Headquarters has been appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Space Administration at the Defence Headquarters.

Rear Admiral Fredrick Damtong formerly the Director of Weapon Engineering, Naval Headquarters resumes as the Admiral Superintendent Naval Shipyard Limited.

Meanwhile, Rear Admiral Abdul-rasheed Haruna has been reappointed as the Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters Eastern Naval Command while Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim who was Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Limited has been appointed Managing Director Admiralty Marine Services Limited.

Rear Admiral Sunday Oyegade, the outgone Admiral Superintendent Naval Shipyard Limited assumes office as the Director Project Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral John Mamman is reappointed Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters Western Naval Command likewise Rear Admiral John Okeke is reappointed Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters Central Naval Command.

Rear Admiral Olatunde Olodude, the former Fleet Commander Western Fleet resumes Naval Headquarters as the Director of Plans.

The redeployment also affected Rear Admiral Peter Zakaria formerly Director of Arms, Naval Headquarters now appointed Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters Logistics Command and Rear Admiral Sunday Atakpa who is reappointed Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters Naval Training Command.

Rear Admiral Abdul-hamid Baba-Inna, formerly the Director of Legal Services, Naval Headquarters is now Director of Administration, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Patrick Effah, formerly Director of Maritime Domain Awareness, Naval Headquarters is now the Director of Naval Intelligence.

Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha who was the Deputy Director Defence Affairs at the Office of the National Security Adviser assumes office as the Director of Training, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, the immediate past Director of Personnel Release at the Naval Headquarters takes over as the Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.

Rear Admiral Olusegun Soyemi, formerly the Director Monitoring and Evaluation Analysis , Naval Headquarters is appointed Director of Policy, Naval Headquarters while Rear Admiral Abraham Zipelle, formerly Commandant Defence Intelligence College now moves to Naval Headquarters as the Director of Manning.

Furthermore, Commodore Omotola Olukoya who was the Commander Central Pay Office resumes as the new Chief of Accounts and Budget, Naval Headquarters.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/06/just-in-nigerian-navy-reshuffles.html?m=1
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The troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in a raid operation on Sunday 25 June 2023 at Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have captured an armoury located in a Camp from where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkerers carry out their nefarious activities.

Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu revealed in his press statement on Monday that, during the operation, the highly motivated troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray.

The well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of 5 AK 47 Rifles, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK 47 Rifle Magazines and one pumping machine.

Other items recovered include two 16-inch anchored verve, one mallet hammer, one pipe range spinner and one axe. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops.

The Nigerian Army wishes to express appreciation to members of the public and urges all to continue to provide timely and credible information in support of the ongoing effort by the Nigerian Army to ensure that oil theft in the South-South region comes to zero level.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/06/army-troops-conduct-anti-oil-theft.html?m=1

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima GC0N decorates the new Acting Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Kayode Egbetokun at the State House, Abuja.

The decoration came 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu announces the appointment of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Egbetokun, as the replacement for the immediate past Inspector General Of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, who was forced to embark on retirement

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... As NDLEA, UNODC flag off activities marking 2023 World Drug Day

The fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking has yielded significant results in the last 29 months with the arrest of 31,675 drug offenders, 5, 147 of them prosecuted and convicted while over 6.3million kilograms of assorted drugs were seized within the same period.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Retired Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) disclosed this in Abuja on Monday 19th June at a joint press briefing with the Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, Mr. Oliver Stolpe, to flag off weeklong activities marking the 2023 World Drug Day with the theme, “People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention,” is in furtherance of the whole-of-society approach to taming the drug scourge.

World Drug Day is an annual event “to mobilise resources, align policies, and inspire organisations, communities, and nations to work in a particular direction to effectively tackle the challenges of illicit substances in society.”

Marwa ably represented by the Secretary of the Agency, Dr Shadrach Haruna said, “This year’s theme is especially pertinent to the Nigerian situation at the moment. In the past two and half years, we have strengthened our law enforcement efforts to cut down on the supply of drugs in society.


He said, in 29 months, we have arrested 31, 675 drug offenders, including 35 barons; successfully prosecuted and got convicted 5,147 of them, and over 11,000 other cases still pending in court, while 23,725 drug users had been counselled and rehabilitated, majority of them through brief interventions.

At least 6.3 million kilograms of various illicit substances have been recovered in response to our efforts to sweep up drugs and shut down the distribution channels.

We have destroyed 852.142 hectares of cannabis farms and dismantled three clandestine methamphetamine laboratories. I can assure you that even as we speak, NDLEA agents are busy with interdiction activities somewhere.”

He said drug supply reduction is however only one of the components of the equation. “Another crucial component is drug demand reduction, which operationally means prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. It should go without saying that we must strike a balance between these two crucial components if we are to achieve our desired utopia of a drug-free society.



“NDLEA has made significant investments in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation over the last two years. The doors of our rehabilitation facilities are open at all times. In the last 29 months, we have acquired a few more rehab centres, given to us as donations, while we have also obtained the federal government’s approval for the construction of regional model rehabs.

More private treatment facilities are also cooperating with NDLEA. To cap it all, NDLEA went above and beyond to invest in a toll-free, round-the-clock call centre that provides teletherapy. In summary, we have prioritised treatment, while our WADA advocacy initiative has taken a life of its own with our Commands, Formations and partnering civil society organisations taking sensitisation lectures and campaigns to schools, communities, worship places and many more across the country everyday. In addition, we have also produced TV Commercials and Radio Jingles in different languages being broadcast on various platforms.

This is simply aimed at prevention, by sensitising the people and equipping them with facts about drugs to enable them take the right decisions against substance abuse”, Marwa who was represented at the event by the Agency Secretary, Shadrach Haruna added.

He charged the society to drop the stigmatization that discourages drug users from seeking treatment, a development that has serious socio-economic repercussions for individuals and their families.

“Stigmatisation and discrimination make recovery and reintegration difficult for drug-dependent users who submit themselves to treatment. And the prevalence of such an attitude is counterproductive to the effort, time, and resources invested by governments, institutions, and corporate bodies working to contain the drug problem.

“This is what the year’s theme is about. We must rid ourselves of any bias against those who are drug-dependent to be able to support, expedite, and make permanent their recovery. The theme will serve as an impetus for us to make a collective effort to break down these invincible but formidable social barriers that undermine the attainment of the goal of a drug-free society.”

He expressed appreciation of the partnership between NDLEA, NGOs, development partners, and the various groups, institutions, and relevant professionals in society, including media professionals, who have been very supportive of the renewed war on drugs.

“I want to thank the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), especially for its unquantified support that has contributed to the rapid evolution of NDLEA. In the same vein, we are thankful to the European Union (EU) and the governments of the United States, United Kingdom, France, India and Germany, who have all boosted our capacity to cope with the demands of our mandate.”

“To celebrate this year’s World Drug Day, we have a line-up of activities for the week, some of which will be conducted in partnership with our stakeholders like the UNODC and MTN Foundation. Some of the events are educational, like the essay and the quiz competitions. We have days set aside for events like the Walk Against Drugs, NGO activities, and a campaign to raise awareness among young people who are not in school. The grand finale will be the ceremony at the State House on Monday, June 26”, he added.

In his remarks at the media briefing, UNODC Country Rep, Oliver Stolpe emphasized the “benefits of international cooperation in criminal justice matters with a specific target of dismantling trafficking networks involved in this terrible trade”, adding that “long overdue is the need to make sure that the public and primary health care providers are better prepared to take basic drug counseling needs, knowing how to deal with people suffering from drug use disorders.” He commended NDLEA for the successes recorded so far recorded in the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country.
Souece: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/06/2023-world-drug-day-31675-arrested-5147.html?m=1

... Of Asari Dokubo's Outburst, Lies and Military Successes
Since the flagged off Operation DAKATAR DA BARAWO (OPDB) on 1st of April 2022, which means "Stop the Thief" in Hausa language, at the FOT Jetty Onne, Rivers State, oil thieves were denied the sum of Seventy One Billion Five Hundred and Forty Three Million Six Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Three Naira Thirty Eight Kobo (N71,543,697,373.38) only, about 131 suspects arrested, while 519 Illegal Refining Sites (IRS) and 4,261 storage tanks have been deactivated, with 560 wooden boats and 69 vehicles demobilised.

Operation DAKATAR DA BARAWO (OPDB) aimed at further checkmating the activities of illegal refinery operators, crude oil thieves and other criminals in the Niger Delta region, recorded massive successes which forced Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, a former militant leader who in 2004 created the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF), a militant group that once engaged in oil 'bunkering' and other illegal forms of local resource extraction, funded in large part by local and regional politicians who sought great profits from the region's oil revenue made unfounded allegations against the military, linked oil bunkering in the Niger Delta to top Army, military and Navy officials.

What could make an ex-militant alleged the Nigerian military of oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region despite success recorded?

Who is Dokubo-Asari?

Asari-Dokubo formerly Melford Dokubo Goodhead Jr. and typically referred to simply as Asari, was president of the Ijaw Youth Council for a time beginning in 2001 and later founded the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force which became one of the armed groups operating in the Niger Delta region. He is a Muslim with populist views and an anti-government stance that have made him a folk hero amongst certain members of the local population.

Asari-Dokubo created a militant group, the NDPVF, a militant group that escalated an armed conflict with a rival group, known as the Niger Delta Vigilante (NDV), who were also seeking to control the Delta's oil resources. Combat was concentrated primarily in Warri and subsequently, Nigeria's oil capital Port Harcourt, as well as areas to the city's southwest. Both groups engaged in oil 'bunkering' and other illegal forms of local resource extraction.

Before now, NNPC reports show that Nigeria was losing, on the average, over 700,000 bpd, 21 million barrels per month and up to $1.9 billion every 30 days. The successes recorded in the nation’s oil and gas industry is essentially as a result of the improved security situation in the Niger Delta region, orchestrated by the Nigerian Navy through Operation DAKATAR DA BARAWO in collaboration with other security agencies and stakeholders.

Some well meaning Nigerians and non-governmental organizations like the Olowu of Owu, Unity Advocacy Group, (UAG), and a media aide to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, James Bwala condemned Dokubo's unpatriotic comments against the military.

On his part, the Olowu of Kuta, HRH Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, cautioned Dokubo against demoralizing the military with unfounded accusations of involvement in oil theft. James Bwala, in his recent tweet accused Dokubo of making outlandish and troubling claims over oil theft in the Niger Delta region, he even criticized him over his visit to President Bola Tinubu, and thrashed Dokubo’s claims, describing them as troubling while Unity Advocacy Group, (UAG) condemned Dokubo of being economical with the truth.

A Quick Review:

In April this year, a review of Operation DAKATAR DA BARAWO in the past one year revealed that approximately 730,123.25 barrels of crude oil, worth $70,799,743.82 (N32,619,371,216.69); 44,768,513 litres of illegally refined AGO worth N36,759,847,540.02; 290,355.07 litres of PMS worth N53,747,304.05 and 2,460,700 litres of DPK worth N1,993,167,000. Cumulatively the sum of Seventy One Billion Five Hundred and Forty Three Million Six Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Three Naira Thirty Eight Kobo (N71,543,697,373.38) only that could have been used to perpetrate acts inimical to national security and prosperity was denied oil thieves.

CRUDE = @$97 per bbl, with CBN rate of N460 to 1$

AGO = @N820 per ltr

DPK = @N810 per ltr

PMS = @N185 per ltr

PMS = @N537 per ltr as at 2nd June 2023

Taking it from 2022, the flagged off exercise, OPDDB have denied oil thieves and criminals of about N200 million and $700,000 worth of products within a period of roughly first 2 weeks in April.

5 - 14 April 2022, These arrests and seizures from the ongoing OPDDB have denied oil thieves and criminals of about N200 million and $700,000 worth of products within a period of roughly 2 weeks.

15 _ 23 April 2022, Succinctly, Week 3 of OPDDB saw the seizure of over 6,000,000 litres of products valued over N 3 Billion from oil thieves and economic saboteurs. The migration by operators of IRS from the South South geopolitical zone to the South East also come to the fore.

23- 30 April 2022, Week 4 of OPDDB witnessed the recovery of over 2,178,500 litres (13,703 barrels) of stolen crude oil, about 787,500,000 litres of AGO and 20,000 litres of Kerosene all valued above N1.7 billion. Pertinently, with respect to previous seizures and recoveries during OPDDB for the month of April 2022, the Nigerian Navy denied oil thieves and economic saboteurs an estimated Ten Billion Seven Hundred and One Million Seven Hundred and Ninety-Three Thousand Fifty-Two Naira Five Kobo (N10,701,793,052.5k) worth of crude oil and related products for the period under review.

1- 14 May 2022, Weeks 5 and 6 of OPDDB witnessed seizures and arrests of over 6 million litres of products and stolen crude oil including more than 20 suspects many of whom have been handed over for prosecution. The period under review also brought to fore the resort to armed resistance by the economic saboteurs and criminals particularly at Okarki, a border community between Rivers and Bayelsa States

13 - 19 June 2022 TOTAL VALUE OF PRODUCTS DENIED OIL THIEVES = N2,789,025,343.36 Two Billion, Seven Hundred Eighty Nine Million, Twenty Five Thousand, Three Hundred and Forty Three Naira Thirty Six Kobo only.

20 - 30 June 2022 Total Approximated Value of Products Denied Oil Thieves from 20 – 30 June 2022 is Two Billion Two Hundred and Fifty Five Million Nine Hundred and Seventy Nine Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty Five Naira Six Kobo (N2,255,979,635.6) Only.

1 to 14 July, a Total Approximated Value of Products Denied Oil Thieves from 1 – 14 July 2022 is One Billion, One Hundred and Fifty Nine Million, Six Hundred and Ninety Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy Six Naira Four Kobo (N1,159,694,676.4) Only.

1 Aug 21 Aug 2022, a total of 17 IRS, 143 metal storage tanks, 11 wooden boats, 2 speed boats, 111 dugout pits, 115 ovens and one tanker were appropriately handled during the period under review. Additionally, about 1,278,000 litres of crude oil, 1,450,800 litres of AGO and 14,575 litres of PMS were denied oil thieves. Total Approximated Value of Products Denied Oil Thieves from 1 – 21 August 2022 is One Billion, Four Hundred and One Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty Two Naira Forty Kobo (N1,401,890,262.40) Only.

12 Sept - 18 Sept 2022, Total Approximated Value of Products Denied Oil Thieves Four Hundred and Twenty One Million, Nine Hundred Twenty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty Seven Naira Ninety Seven Kobo (N421,925,827.97 only. Oil thieves were denied about 952,000 litres of crude oil and 350,500 litres of illegally refined AGO.

26 Sept to 3rd Oct 2022, oil thieves were denied about 16,616.35 bbls (2,641,999 litres) of crude oil and 608,000 litres of illegally refined AGO, amounting to One Billion, Sixty Million, Five Hundred and Forty Five Thousand Six Hundred and Seventy Two Naira, Forty Two Kobo (N1,060,545,672.42) only. And total Approximated Value of Products Denied Oil Thieves from April – October 2022 is Thirty Two Billion, Three Hundred and Sixty Eight Million, Four Hundred and Eight Thousand, Two Hundred and Fourteen Naira, Forty Five Kobo (N32,368,408,214.45) only

In May, 2 - 14 May, 2023, cumulatively the sum of Seventy One Billion Five Hundred and Forty Three Million Six Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Three Naira Thirty Eight Kobo (N71,543,697,373.38) only that could have been used to perpetrate acts inimical to national security and prosperity was denied oil thieves.

Asari Dokubo could have gone ahead and lobby for political patronage without raising unfounded allegations against the military who had with other security agencies launched onslaught against oil thieves which has led to increased oil production of 1.7m bpd which according to NNPC is a step further from the 900,000 bpd obtained in July 2022.

The Nigerian Army through its spokesperson Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said, army has been vigorously engaged in the fight against illegal oil bunkering, oil theft, illegal oil refining and other sundry crimes in the Niger Delta and this has yielded positive results as evident in the increase in daily oil production per barrel from an abysmally dwindling output in the past. The Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for any compromise on the part of our troops and will not condone such acts of economic sabotage. No black sheep will be spared if identified.

Also the Nigerian Navy's spokesperson Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan said oil thieves were angry because the land, maritime and air component of the Joint Task Force Operation DELTA SAFE as well as other operations in the South South zone of the country have sustained the efforts to deny oil thieves avenues to sabotage economy through ongoing “Operation DAKATAR DA BARAWO” and sustained a relatively safe and peaceful environment for business activities to strife in the region.

"If Asari Dokubo is seeking some form of relevance and he alleges that there are cabals of military personnel who are involved in crude oil theft, let him bring the names. Nobody is afraid of getting the names of those involved in crude oil theft. You can not make such serious allegations and think that we just sweep it down the carpet, there will be an official response from Defence Headquarters on this matter. The Chief of Defence Staff does not condone that, nor those the Chief of Naval Staff under whom I serve.

In conclusion, if this is not well addressed by those concerned, this blanket and outlandish claims without specific facts or investigative reports against the Nigerian military without qualification could cause distraction or trouble in the nearest future.

Olayemi Esan is a media and Public Relations Practitioner, a Director at Spye Communications Limited and can be reached via yemiesan04@gmail.com

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Oil theft is done in connivance with the Big Boys. Reason why no single arrest & prosecution.

According to Navy Spokesperson, since inception, 131 suspects as well as 17 vessels have been arrested while 519 Illegal Refining Sites (IRS) and 4,261 storage tanks have been deactivated, with 560 wooden boats and 69 vehicles demobilised.

Additionally, 90 speedboats, 303 pumping machines, 181 outboard engines, 8 welding machines and 33 generator sets have been seized from the criminal elements.

Furthermore, oil thieves were denied about 116,939,404.26 litres (735,468.14 bbl) of crude oil, 45,120,813 litres of illegally refined AGO, 2,460,700 litres of DPK and 372,285.7 litres of PMS. At current market rates, this amounts to the sum of N71,880,111,421.30 denied oil thieves since the commencement of the Operation.

CRUDE = @$97 per bbl, with CBN rate of N460 to 1$

AGO = @N820 per ltr

DPK = @N810 per ltr

PMS = @N185 per ltr

PMS = @N537 per ltr as at 2 Jun 23

"We are Interested in Names of Officers Involved in Oil Theft in S'South" - Navy Replies Asari Dokubo

The Nigerian Navy has on Friday reacted to the allegation made by Niger Delta leader and former agitator, Mujahid Asari Dokubo who allegedly spoke with some journalists shortly after meeting President Bola Tinubu behind closed-doors at the Aso Rock Villa that cases of oil theft recorded in the South South region were traceable to the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy.

Dokubo alleged that the military is at the centre of oil theft and we have to make this very clear to the Nigerian public that 99 per cent of oil theft can be traced to the Nigerian military, the Army and the Navy especially.

Reacting to this allegation, the Nigerian Navy spokesperson, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan in a telephone interview with SpyeTV News Defence Correspondent in Abuja challenged the ex-militant to reveal the names of officers involved in crude oil theft. Saying, this allegation against the military is “spurious and unguarded”.

Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan said oil thieves were angry because the land, maritime and air component of the Joint Task Force Operation DELTA SAFE as well as other operations in the South South zone of the country have sustained the efforts to deny oil thieves avenues to sabotage economy through ongoing “Operation DAKATAR DA BARAWO” and sustained a relatively safe and peaceful environment for business activities to strife in the region.

"If Asari Dokubo is seeking some form of relevance and he alleges that there are cabals of military personnel who are involved in crude oil theft, let him bring the names. Nobody is afraid of getting the names of those involved in crduenoil theft. You can not make such serious allegations and think that we just sweep it down the carpet , there will be an official response from Defence Headquarters on this matter. The Chief of Defence Staff does not condone that, nor those the Chief of Naval Staffnunder whom I serve.

"The Nigerian Navy as an organisation is actively involved in the fight against crude oil thefts and the resources in the Niger Delta. So, for anybody to say there is a cabal of military officers, the only simple thing is BRING THE EVIDENCE, BRING THE NAMES.", he stressed

"Recently, during these operations, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE in the conduct of Operation OCTOPUS GRIP and other Operations discovered and destroyed 57 illegal refining sites, a total of Eighty Two Million Four Hundred and Forty Five Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Naira (N82,445,150.00) only were denied the oil thefts and troops also arrested 16 suspected economic saboteurs.

"Let him bring the names. The Nigerian Navy is interested in the names of those involved because the Navy has no tolerance for any form of criminalities whatsoever, not even that height of theft as alleged by Asari Dokubo.

Relatedly, our air component of Operation DELTA SAFE between 2 and 3 June 2023 conducted air reconnaissance and air interdiction operation at Okoro Nyong and Ndele. Overhead, these locations which were observed to be rife with illegal refining activities with about 6 motorcycles sighted. Consequently, the locations was bombarded and destroyed while the illegal refined products and equipment were engulf in flames as a result of the air strike.

The Navy has been running it in synergy with the NNPC. The company that was given a contract by the NNPC on pipeline surveillance, they are working with the Nigerian Navy and Operation Delta Safe in the Niger-Delta to curb oil theft.

“For somebody to just make such unguarded statement, bring the names. You know that there is an operation (Operation DAKATA BARAWO) going on in the Niger Delta being run by the Nigerian Navy since April last year.

“NNPC holds regular meetings with the Chief of Naval Staff to review the operations. Just last week, the Chief Executive of NUPREC was here to have a meeting with CNS. Just two days ago, the management team for the other one on downstream regulatory authority were also here to have a meeting. For us, if you want to make such spurious allegations, bring the names. Simple!
According to Navy Spokesperson, since inception, 131 suspects as well as 17 vessels have been arrested while 519 Illegal Refining Sites (IRS) and 4,261 storage tanks have been deactivated, with 560 wooden boats and 69 vehicles demobilised.

Additionally, 90 speedboats, 303 pumping machines, 181 outboard engines, 8 welding machines and 33 generator sets have been seized from the criminal elements.

Furthermore, oil thieves were denied about 116,939,404.26 litres (735,468.14 bbl) of crude oil, 45,120,813 litres of illegally refined AGO, 2,460,700 litres of DPK and 372,285.7 litres of PMS. At current market rates, this amounts to the sum of N71,880,111,421.30 denied oil thieves since the commencement of the Operation.

CRUDE = @$97 per bbl, with CBN rate of N460 to 1$

AGO = @N820 per ltr

DPK = @N810 per ltr

PMS = @N185 per ltr

PMS = @N537 per ltr as at 2 Jun 23
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/06/we-are-interested-in-names-of-officers.html?m=1

"We are Interested in Names of Officers Involved in Oil Theft in S'South" - Navy Replies Asari Dokubo

The Nigerian Navy has on Friday reacted to the allegation made by Niger Delta leader and former agitator, Mujahid Asari Dokubo who allegedly spoke with some journalists shortly after meeting President Bola Tinubu behind closed-doors at the Aso Rock Villa that cases of oil theft recorded in the South South region were traceable to the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy.

Dokubo alleged that the military is at the centre of oil theft and we have to make this very clear to the Nigerian public that 99 per cent of oil theft can be traced to the Nigerian military, the Army and the Navy especially.

Reacting to this allegation, the Nigerian Navy spokesperson, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan in a telephone interview with SpyeTV News Defence Correspondent in Abuja challenged the ex-militant to reveal the names of officers involved in crude oil theft. Saying, this allegation against the military is “spurious and unguarded”.

Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan said oil thieves were angry because the land, maritime and air component of the Joint Task Force Operation DELTA SAFE as well as other operations in the South South zone of the country have sustained the efforts to deny oil thieves avenues to sabotage economy through ongoing “Operation DAKATAR DA BARAWO” and sustained a relatively safe and peaceful environment for business activities to strife in the region.

"Recently, during these operations, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE in the conduct of Operation OCTOPUS GRIP and other Operations discovered and destroyed 57 illegal refining sites, a total of Eighty Two Million Four Hundred and Forty Five Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Naira (N82,445,150.00) only were denied the oil thefts and troops also arrested 16 suspected economic saboteurs.

"Let him bring the names. The Nigerian Navy is interested in the names of those involved because the Navy has no tolerance for any form of criminalities whatsoever, not even that height of theft as alleged by Asari Dokubo.

Relatedly, our air component of Operation DELTA SAFE between 2 and 3 June 2023 conducted air reconnaissance and air interdiction operation at Okoro Nyong and Ndele. Overhead, these locations which were observed to be rife with illegal refining activities with about 6 motorcycles sighted. Consequently, the locations was bombarded and destroyed while the illegal refined products and equipment were engulf in flames as a result of the air strike.

The Navy has been running it in synergy with the NNPC. The company that was given a contract by the NNPC on pipeline surveillance, they are working with the Nigerian Navy and Operation Delta Safe in the Niger-Delta to curb oil theft.

“For somebody to just make such unguarded statement, bring the names. You know that there is an operation (Operation DAKATA BARAWO) going on in the Niger Delta being run by the Nigerian Navy since April last year.

“NNPC holds regular meetings with the Chief of Naval Staff to review the operations. Just last week, the Chief Executive of NUPREC was here to have a meeting with CNS. Just two days ago, the management team for the other one on downstream regulatory authority were also here to have a meeting. For us, if you want to make such spurious allegations, bring the names. Simple!
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/06/we-are-interested-in-names-of-officers.html?m=1

yashau:
https://www.channelstv.com/2023/06/16/asari-dokubo-accuses-military-cabal-of-oil-theft-in-nigeria/

In a bid to train Nigerian Army personnel in tactical and strategic decision-making, to test new tactics and strategies, and to predict trends in future conflicts, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Faruk Yahaya has performed a ground breaking of ceremony of Wargaming Centre in Army War College Nigeria in Abuja.

The Wargaming Centre is a multi-storey facility consisting of 3 floors, with 15 syndicate rooms, 3 wargaming halls, 4 stores, an office for the director, a press briefing hall, ICT control centre and conveniences.

Lt General Yahaya during this significant groundbreaking ceremony of Wargaming Centre today 30th May, 2023 in Abuja noted that Wargaming is an integral part, training facility for Army War College Nigeria.

He said a professional wargame, is used by military organizations needed for training and upgrading army officers and soldiers.

The COAS on completing this project, this will provide an opportunity to test tactics and strategies in a safe-to-fail environment, which will aid in understanding and improving decision making

Earlier, in his opening remarks, the Commandant Army War College Nigeria, Major General Bamidele Alabi noted that the wargaming Centre will be commissioned before the Graduation of AWCN Course 7/2023 in October.

Major General Alabi also said the these projects include the elevators/lifts, electronic bill boards, digital screens for lecture halls and syndicate rooms, cladding of AWCN Complex and ongoing renovation of the participants' quarters, amongst several others. The College is indeed grateful for these gestures.

He thanked the COAS most immensely for providing resources to give the College a facelift and to upgrade the IT facilities in the College Lecture Hall and Syndicate Rooms in line with international best practices

Highlighting the project, the Coordinator Wargaming Centre, Colonel M.C Akin-Ojo said, the AWCN Wargaming Centre is a child of necessity born in due season through the visionary leadership and magnanimous support of the COAS. The Centre when completed will serve as a one-stop shop for training, analytical and outreach wargames at the operational and strategic levels.

Army War College Nigeria also unveiled a project carried out by the Commandant Army War College Nigeria, Major General Bamidele Alabi which have digital information screens at the approaches to the College, lifts which have been installed both at the Eastern and Western wings of the College Complex.

Colonel Akin-Ojo also said smart screens in the TYB Hall, College Lecture Hall and Okunlola Hall as well as their associated interactive podiums. There is also a smart screens and podiums in the syndicate rooms, as well as a command and hall of fame digital interactive boards installed at different points on the ground floor.

Dignitaries at the ground breaking of ceremony of Wargaming Centre and unveiling of completed projects in Army War College Nigeria includes, the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Training (Army), senior Officers and civilian staff of the college.
https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/05/army-moves-to-improve-tactical.html

'Avoid Atmosphere of Despondency, Channel Your Energy Positively' - Buratai to Youths at Mini-Meet Skating Competition Abuja

Ambassador Lt.General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd) and former Chief of Army Staff has implored all Nigerian youths to channel their energy positively and avoid atmosphere of despondency, as they have so much things to be done as the future of the country belong to them and the stating point is now.
Ambassador Lt.General Buratai (Rtd) said this today 27 May, 2023 at the maiden edition of the Mini-Meet Skating Competition to coincide with Children's day organised by the Skating Federation of Nigeria in partnership with Organisation of Military Sport in Africa (OSMA) in Abuja.

The former Chief of Army Staff who was the Special Guest of Honour (SGON) was ably represented by Brigadier-General SK Usman (rtd), mni a former Director Army Public Relations noted that Youths cannot build a nation, or have a brighter future in the atmosphere of despondency.
"We have the talent, we have the capacity, try and discover those positive aspect about you and Channel your energy towards that", he added.

He commended the organizers for creating the competition which will not only improve physical fitness and socialization among youths but discovery of talents and athletics that will represent Nigeria in International skating competitions.

He thanked the competitors for exercising team spirit of sportsmanship, "I am very impressed and its highly commendable. I also commended the parents who allowed their children to take part in the yoga aspect of the skating competition. "I marvel the young lady that could close 1 kilometer under 6 minutes. Nigeria is full of is full of talent".

He called on the government to encourage skiting and support it in anyway possible so that it will be on a global map in terms of skiting in this world.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after presenting medals to winners, President of Organisation of Military Sport in Africa (OSMA), Major General Abdullahi Maikano said the reason why OSMA is partnering with Skating Federation of Nigeria is to actualize the Skating Federation of Nigeria and to come into board with other federations.

He noted that the competition is the maiden edition and by December 2023, there will ne a National Skating Competition where about 37 States including FCT will be participating.

"We intended to organise only Children in Abuja but to my great surprise and to my happiness almost about 13 States participated in this Championship. That means its a prelude to what is going to happen in December," he said.

In her word, the Secretary General of the Skating Federation of Nigeria, Mrs Awele Helen Illoh who pioneer Roller sports federation of Nigeria, a registered sports body, affiliated to FIRS and UFOARS since 2002 and finally affiliated the sport to the world in 2012 said, she had taken Nigeria on severral skating events, African Championship especially where Nigerian athletes had won medals, "13 medals was won by Nigerian skaters two years ago at Cotonou 2021 in Benin Republic.

"The future of Nigeria Skaters is very bright because our prayer have been answered because God blessed us with OSMA President and Military who is partnering is giving us hope and my heart is so full of joy", she said.

Highlighting the Skating Competition, the technical Chairman of the Skating Federation of Nigeria, Mr Mali Flash explained that the Federation had a Road Circuit of 21.5 Kilometers marathon race and skaters were expected to cover the distance called a Road Circuit.

SpyeTV News reports that, at the end of the Marathon Race, Men Category (Senior), OMOTAYO GIDEON came 1st position, YUSUF ASHIRU came 2nd position, OKEY JOSEPH ITUNU came 3rd position, GODSTIME CYRIL came 4th position, MURTALA HASSAN came 5th position.

Marathon Race, LADIES Category (Senior), LUCY MOSES came 1st position, MANDY EKAYEM came 2nd position, ROSEA TONZE SAYI came 3rd position, MARYAM MUBARAK came 4th position.

Marathon Race, Boys Category (Junior), 1st position goes to YAHUZA GARBA, ABUBAKAR SALIHU came 2nd position, YUSUF MAHMOUD came 3rd position.

Marathon Race, Girls Category (Junior), MARYASH ISMAIL came 1st position, KHADIJA ISMAIL came 2nd position, CHELSEA EMERUHA came 3rd position.

Also Long Jump Finalists are ALYASSDU USMAN ABUBAKAR came 1st position, MURTALA HASSAN came 2nd position, AYOMIDE ALIYU came 3rd position, and Ramp Jump winners are, ISMAIL ABDUL RAUF came 1st position, YAHAYA BELLO came 2nd position, AMINU HARUNA came 3rd position.

The Youngest Participants are from Allied country (Asian), they are Muhammad MUHAMMAD AHMAD YANUSI, FATIMA LADAN AND ADVIK CONDROLLI.

Dignitaries at the event were the representative of Ambassador Lt.General Buratai (Rtd) the Special Guest of Honour, Brigadier-General SK Usman (rtd), mni, Representative of General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General Kila Deputy Director of Sport DHQ, Chief of Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Paul Masiyer, Representative of Chief of Air Staff, Air Commodore Magnus Abanum, Senior Officers from the Military, Police and Paramilitary.

- SpyeTV News https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/05/avoid-atmosphere-of-despondency-channel.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kReghy9x0IA

... PCRC Resolve Lingering Crisis, Reconcile Warring Factions in Anambra

The Police Community Relations Committee, (PCRC), has extended financial assistance to the family of Sgt.Ochoa Isaiah of Enugu state command, whose wife recently gave birth to a set of triplets, two boys and a girl.

The birth of the triplet brought the number of Sergeant and Mrs. Ochai’s children to five as the couple already had two children, a boy and a girl.

SSA Media and Publicity, Office of the National Chairman, Comrade Kunle Sodipo in a press statement noted that the National Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan Ibraheem who led the the national executive team said the financial assistance extended to the couple was to support them, particularly the police sergeant, who is a personnel in the Nigeria Police Force.

In his response, Sgt.Ochoa Isaiah, father of the triplets, who was overwhelmed with joy, thanked Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan Ibraheem and members of PCRC for the financial assistance which, he said, would go a long way in helping the family to take care of the triplets.

In another development, perturbed by the leadership crisis existing in Anambra state chapter of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, its national leadership yesterday 18 May, 2023 visited the state and resolved all the lingering crisis.

National Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan Ibraheem who led the the national executive team on the reconciliation move, after hearing from all the warring factions at a closed door meeting held at the state police headquarters hall, Amawbia, asked everybody to sheath their sword and work in harmony with one another.

Ibraheem who shortly on arrival, paid a courtesy call on the state Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, urged everyone to carry the PCRC interest above what he described as personal or parochial interest.

He however extended the tenure of the incumbent state chairman of the committee, J. C. Ezenwankwo to December, this year and appointed the Sir Vic Agubisi (Action Chairman), Chairman of PCRC, Onitsha Police Area Command and Ezenwankwo’s major rival as an officer of PCRC in the Southeast zone.

He disclosed that his reconciliation team had already stormed Ebonyi state, reconciled their differences before coming to Anambra, adding that their next target was Enugu state, from where to other States of the federation,.

He further announced that a new automated Identity Cards would be issued to members to invalidate all existing identity cards in possession of members throughout the federation.

The National Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan also condemned the callous attack on a United States Consulate convoy and the killing and burning beyond recognition of seven (7) persons including US Embassy local staff and Police Mobile Force Officers, and their vehicles, as well as the likely abduction of two (2) others, at Atani Osamale Road, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.

He urged residents to support the police to curb the continuous violence, terrorism attacks and cultism in Anambra and the country at large.

Responding, Agubisi who felt elated for the wisdom exhibited by the national chairman in resolving the lingering crisis in Anambra PCRC, even when he is only about six or seven month old in office, conferred a chieftaincy title of Agunechemba 1 of Igbo land (the Lion that protects the people of Igbo land).

Also responding, Chief Ezenwankwo, the state chairman praised Inhaheem for his vision and timely intervention in the resolution of the misunderstanding.

The National Chairman, in his entourage, are the Deputy National chairman south ,National vice chairman Southeast , the National Deputy Secretary, Deputy National Organizing secretary, Personnel Assistance to National Chairman and the newly and committee Enugu State PCRC.

source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/05/enugu-police-sergeant-family-of.html[b][/b]

... Army Chief Flags-Off Maiden Edition of Captain to Major Written Promotion Exams

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya flagged off the Maiden Edition of the Captain to Major Written Promotion Examination Direct Regular Commission (CMWPE DRC) 2023 at Muhammadu Buhari Auditorium, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST) Benin City Edo State.

The examination was inaugurated as part of the assessment process for the eligible Nigerian Army officers of the rank of Captain to be promoted to the next rank of Major in the Nigerian Army (NA).

In his remarks, the COAS stated that, CMWPE DRC 2023 is the first of its kind in the history of NA, which is aimed at bridging the gaps observed in professional military education.

He noted that the candidates are most privileged to be the pioneers of the examination, which is in line with his command philosophy and the desire to develop the capability and capacity of NA personnel.

The Army Chief reiterated that, the examination was meant to develop competency and promote professionalism among all commissions in the Army which is in line with his vision of having “A professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Mission within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria”.

He added that “the examination is to ensure that all officers are competent in their chosen career as well as highly proficient in their respective corps”.

Similarly, Gen Yahaya noted that the examination was not meant to witch-hunt anyone, it is rather an objective assessment to promote self-improvement and career development. This is also to ensure that officers are fit in for all situations when the need arises.

General Yahaya advised candidates to avoid any form of examination malpractice which compromise the set processes, warning that such acts will lead to immediate disqualification and further military disciplinary actions.

While appreciating the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari for the support and confidence reposed in the Army, Gen Yahaya also commended the Exam President and Commander Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA) Maj Gen Stevenson Olabanji for his efforts at making the preparations for the conduct of examinations a successful one.

He also applauded the Corps Commander Supply and Transport and Commandant Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport for providing a conducive environment for the conduct of the examination.

Also in attendance during the event were Comd TRADOC NA, Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, Corps Commander Supply and Transport, the General Officer Commanding 2 Division NA, Commandant NASST, other Senior officers, members of the Examination Panel, and Directing Staff.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/05/avoid-fraud-examination-malpractice.html?m=1

The Nigerian Army on Sunday has again warned Sahara Reporters, an online news portal to desist from campaign of calumny, enjoined them to practice responsible journalism and refrain from subjective, inaccurate, and inappropriate reporting of matters currently sub-judice,

Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu stated this while reacting to a recent publication by the online portal on a sub-judice and ongoing Court Martial process of Major General UM Mohammed the erstwhile Group Managing Director (GMD) Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), who was indicted by a military police investigation and recommended for trial.

According to Army Spokesperson expedient to clear the air on the despicably false report and calculated attempt to cast aspersion on the ongoing Court Martial, which has already progressed to an advanced stage, as the prosecution has put forward the evidence against General Mohammed and closed its case. The accused senior officer has opened his defence and is testifying as Defence Witness One (DW1).

"For the avoidance of doubts, without being sub-judicial, the former GMD NAPL is facing trial in relation to alleged offences of theft of various sums of money belonging to NAPL and forgery. These are all acts declared as offences punishable under the provisions of various extant penal Laws in Nigeria.

"To set the records straight, upon investigation and indictment of the accused senior officer by military police investigations, the Army Headquarters convened a Special Court Martial to try the Senior Officer as a procedure to legally recover the sums of money he allegedly fraudulently acquired from the coffers of NAPL during his tenure as GMD. The details of the outcome of the Court Martial will be provided at the end of the Court Martial proceedings.

"However, it is instructive to point out, that Court Martial trials are lawfully provided in the Armed Forces Act (AFA) as one of the disciplinary tools in the Armed Forces."he stated.

Brig. General Nwachukwu also added that the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court have in multiple instances validated the procedures, findings, and sentences of Court-martial. Court Martials like all other criminal trials are held in the open.

"The trial of Major General UM Mohammed is taking place at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess, Asokoro Abuja and not shrouded in secrecy as being wrongly insinuated.The trial has been open and the Defence has presented adequate representation in court. The accused senior officer’s family members, friends, and associates attend and observe the Court proceedings till date, without hindrance.

"It is factual that Maj Gen UM Mohammed ought to have proceeded on retirement, however, provisions of the Armed Forces Act (specifically Section 169) permits the retention in service of such a personnel, who has pending disciplinary case(s) to allow extant legal processes.", he noted.

Furthermore, the army Spokesperson explained that, "it is also a fact that members of the Special Court Martial trying Maj Gen Mohammed are all junior to him. This is permissible in special circumstances, as the Armed Forces Act provides for this contingency in Section 133(7), where the Convening Officer is required to obtain the consent of an appropriate superior to appoint any such officers as members of the court. The requisite consent was obtained before convening the Special Court Martial trying the accused senior officer.

It is worthy of note that General Mohammed is being defended by a legal team comprising 2 Senior Advocates and 6 lawyers, including a retired military officer. He is currently being detained at a military location purpose-built for such detention, where the rights and well-being of such detainees are given prime consideration.

Though at the onset of the trial, Maj Gen Mohammed requested to be granted bail inter-alia on health grounds, the Court in considering the bail application, took cognizance of the humongous amount of monies allegedly stolen in the indictment, which could encourage the accused senior officer to abscond. The Court therefore, declined the application for bail. The Court however, granted visitation rights to some family members, including his two wives, son, daughter, and brother as requested by the accused officer. These persons have been visiting him regularly at the detention facility.

On the issue of the accused senior officer's health; as with all other Court Martial trials, Maj Gen Mohammed’s state of health is examined daily to determine his fitness to stand trial before the commencement of proceedings for the day. The holding facility where he is detained is serviced by the Army Command and NAOWA Hospital and these medical facilities are open to him whenever required.

It is crucial to state clearly, that it is inappropriate and amounts to unlawful interference with the administration of justice to peddle inaccurate reports and comments on a matter currently under judicial adjudication (sub-judice).

All the statements reported to have been made about certain persons and funds disbursement were made in the course of the trial by a witness in the defence of his case. We shall therefore not comment on those statements to maintain the sanctity of the trial and its outcome.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/05/your-report-is-campaign-calumny-army_14.html

Why are you saying he said Oluomo threat was a Joke. Iits an Idiomatic expression.
He said, ''if Oluomo's said he is joking, then let us assume he is joking and wait to see what would happen.''

Tntsi:
Imagine the kind of unprofessional talk coming from the police spokesman.
This was the same man that said oluomo pre-election threat was a joke.

The Nigerian police need a total rehauling and rejuvenating..
The coming OBIDATTI new Nigeria has a lot of work to do.

derecho:
Fake News.
Arabambi is NO longer a member of LP.
He has been suspended.

LP is chaired by Barr.Abure

Seems you didn't attend the Court hearing yesterday.... Go ask your people or watch the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MB6aJzT1UI

The Nigerian Army has began the investigation into the audio-visual footage trending on the social media, in which certain persons clad in military camouflage were seen molesting civilians in order to ascertain its veracity, with a view to identifying the culprits.

Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a press statement on Sunday described the online video as provocative and unacceptable noting that the Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for any act inimical to the rights and wellbeing of the citizenry.

Brig Gen Nwachukwu stressed that the condemnable incident which was said to have taken place at 2Season Hotel and Resorts, Kaduna is an aberration of the values and ethics of professionalism, courage, selflessness and service to humanity which the Nigerian Army represents.

"Nigerian Army is a disciplined and regimented force committed to the supremacy of the constitution, defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation as well as aid to civil authorities.

"Outcome of the investigation and sanctions against the persons clad in military camouflage, who perpetrated the dastardly acts, if found to be Nigerian Army personnel, would be treated in accordance with extant provisions of the Armed Forces Acts", he said.

The army Spokesperson while thanking members of the public for their continued support, urged all law abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses without any fear of molestation or intimidation from any quarter and to report any untoward conduct by troops to Nigerian Army Human Rights Desks at the Headquarters Nigerian Army or at the Divisions Headquarters.

The video shows the moment a team of soldiers were pounding on the employees of the cleaning company.

It was gathered that the soldiers were allegedly invited by a Hotel, 2 Seasons Resort and Conference Center, after the cleaners, said to be students, insisted on being paid in full for cleaning the hotel.

The soldiers, who were about five in number, ordered the cleaners to lie down in a gutter where they were captured flogging the men one after the other.

The soldiers also seized the cleaners’ phones and threatened them with more violence.

According to a staff of the cleaning company, “Currently we have a staff with a broken head, one almost blinded and also another staff fainted.”

Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/05/nigerian-army-condemns-ill-treatment-of_7.html?m=1

President Buhari Commissions GIWA 2 Military Project in Abuja


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcdDNh_kg4o

The Defence Headquarters on Saturday says, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE acting on credible intelligence conducted on 28 April 2023 raid operations to a weapon fabrication factory and arrested two suspected gunrunners at WUKARI village in WUKARI Local Government Area of TARABA State.

The military confirmed it in a statement by its Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami that, troops arrested two (2) suspected gunrunners found at the the factory and recovered arms and ammunitions.

Weapons intercepted are two (2) GPMG, one (1) KPM, four (4) AK 47 rifles, three (3) pistols, one (1) PKT, five (5) 9mm ammunitions, two (2) 7.63 x 54 ammunitions, seven (7) rifle butts and several parts of different rifles.

Maj.General Danmadami noted that all arrested criminals and recovered weapons and ammunition have been handed over to appropriate authorities for futher actions

He said. The military high command commends troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on terrorist and all criminal activities within their area.

https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/04/military-troops-of-operation-whirl.html?m=1

FALSE ALLEGATION... Southern Kaduna Residents should even say. NIGERIAN Army has a foresight on how you all are going to start your genocide war and even when the rain is going to fall on your roof. Nonsense... Intelligence from residents of these community is very poor. They refused to provide information on purported attacks. You are blaming Army for your stupidity.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has on Monday announced the suspension of its Resident Electoral Commissioner REC in Adamawa state, Barr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari from office following his illegal declaration of the All Progressives Congress APC Governorship Candidate, Aisha Dahiru Binani as Governor-elect in last weekend’s rerun election.

In a letter signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony has therefore directed its Administrative Secretary in the state to take charge of its affairs and ordered the REC has to stay away from the office of the commission in Yola, Adamawa state.

The Letter below:

17th April 2023



The Resident Electoral Commissioner Independent National Electoral Commission 33, Galadima Aminu Way. Yola, Adamawa State

COMMISSION'S DIRECTIVE TO STAY AWAY FROM INEC, ADAMAWA STATE



I hereby convey the Commission's decision that you (Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari), Resident Electoral Commissioner, Adamawa State should stay away from the Commission's office in Adamawa State immediately until further notice. The Administrative Secretary has been directed to take full charge of INEC, Adamawa State with immediate effect.

2. Please, accept the assurances of the Commission's warm regards.

Rose Oriaran-Anthony Secretary to the Commission
https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/04/breaking-inec-suspends-adamawa-rec.html?m=1

The Nigeria Police Force, Monday has revived the digitalized Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS) for seamless management of information of every motor vehicle and its ownership.

Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a press statement noted that the digitalized CMRIS will effectively serve the purpose of obtaining additional information from members of the public about stolen vehicles and populating the Stolen Vehicle database so as to ensure that vehicles to be registered by the CMR are not stolen and to aid investigation of stolen vehicles and vehicle-associated incidents.

CSP Adejobi noted that owners of motor vehicles operating on Nigeria roads and members of the public are hereby notified that the new procedure for requesting for the Nigeria Police Force Central Motor Registry services such as Motor Vehicle Information, Change of Ownership, Change of Engine/Chassis/Body, Change of Colour, International Motor Vehicle Certificate, International Drivers’ Permit, etc. is to create a profile on the CMRIS portal and apply for the desired service via https://cmris.npf.gov.ng/

He said the Inspector-General of Police has also directed the discontinuation of manual processing and issuance of all CMR documents/certificates and a migration to the digitalized NPF CMR platform.

The FPRO stressed that all other CMR Certificates hitherto issued by the Nigeria Police Force are therefore no longer valid/recognized forthwith.

CSP Adejobi added that the IGP urges members of the public to cooperate with the Police as the digitalized CMR platform will provide motor vehicle information for robust and proactive actions in crime prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution, and efforts toward enhancing national security.

SpyeTV News reports that the rejuvenated CMRIS is sequel to the earlier commissioning of the rejuvenated Central Motor Registry (CMR) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force and flag-off of the 1st Phase (Stolen Vehicle Report Portal), a module in the digitalized Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS), by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on the 7th of December, 2022, the mandatory registration of vehicle information by the Central Motor Registry since inception about 7 decades ago, which was done manually and therefore has been fraught with some challenges.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/04/nigeria-police-revives-digitalized.html?m=1

The Nigerian Navy, Saturday has said, no incident of piracy occurred within the Nigerian Maritime Environment (NME) and that the area is safe for maritime and economic activities as the Nigerian Navy would continue to sustain credible presence to deter any form of criminality.

Director of Information, Commodore AO Ayo Vaughan in a press statement noted that in reaction to the recent spike in piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), the Nigerian Navy (NN) has sustained presence of her capital ships at sea as well as directed operations bases to enhance efforts to dominate their Areas of Operations.

Commodore Vaughan stated that the Nigerian Navy has equally continued to employ her surveillance infrastructure to monitor shipping activities within the nation’s maritime environment and will continue to exploit intelligence to track activities of criminals in order to maintain sanctity of the Nigerian Maritime Environment (NME).

He revealed that the spate of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) within the last 10 years reduced to an all time low in 2022.

Giving more updates about piracy situation in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) Commodore Vaughan in the statement explains that while concerted efforts are being made to reduce piracy within the GoG to its lowest minimum, two unfortunate incidences were recorded within the GoG in the last 3 weeks.

"The first incident which involved the hijack of Motor Tanker (MT) MONJASA REFORMER occurred on 25 March 2023 at a location144 nautical mile (nm) West-South-West (WSW) of Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo.

"It was later discovered that the pirates abducted 6 crew members from the vessel. The second incident involved the hijack of MT SUCCESS-9 about 306 nm SW of Abidjan Fairway Buoy (FWB), Cote d’Ivoire on 10 April 2023." he revealed.

He stressed that, the Nigerian Navy vectored Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) GONGOLA to rendezvous MT MONJASA REFORMER in company of NNS KANO and a French Warship to escort the vessel to Lome, Togo.

The Nigerian Navy therefore enjoins all seafarers to continue to carry out their legitimate businesses without fear, adding that, in securing the NME and GoG in general, the Nigerian Navy appreciates the efforts of international partners under the Coordinated Maritime Presence arrangement as well as the support of other maritime stakeholders that play other roles in the collective security of the GoG.

Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/04/nigerian-maritime-environment-is-safe.html?m=1

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has described late Brigadier General Jude Texas Ezeh Chukwu retired, former Director Army Public Relations (DAPR) as a brilliant, diligent resourceful, and meticulous senior officer, who had an unblemished record throughout his career in the Army.

The retired late senior officer passed away on Thursday 5, January 2023 at his residence in Abuja.

The COAS who was represented by Brigadier General Agada Ameh said this today 14 April 2023 as he was laid to rest at Guards Brigade Cemetery Lungi, Abuja, eulogized the late senior officer for his forthrightness, remarkable and overwhelming moral standard which helped to inspire young officers.

Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a press statement noted that The body of Brigadier General Texas Chukwu arrived at St Joseph Catholic Church, Mambila Barracks, where a funeral service was held in his honour before it was conveyed to the Guards Brigade Cemetery at Lungi for final interment.

During a funeral oration read by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, prayed that God Almighty grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest.

Brigadier General Texas Jude Chukwu rose through the ranks and became the Director Army Public Relations from 26 February - 3 December 2018. He was later appointed a Resource Fellow at the Army Resource Center, Abuja. Before then, he was one time Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI), Lagos among several other appointments.

Late Brigadier General Texas was born on 24 December 1966 in Makurdi. He hails from Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. He attended Saint Vincent Secondary School Agbogugu, where he obtained his General Certificate of Education at the Ordinary Level. Thereafter, he gained admission into Plateau State School of Accounting and Management Studies where he obtained his Ordinary National Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations as well as a National Diploma in Mass Communication respectively. He was granted commission into the Nigerian Army as a member of Direct Regular Commission Course 4 on 2 July 1993.

The late senior officer attended several courses including Basic Range Management Course, Mortar Platoon Commander's Course, Young Officers Course Infantry, Airborne Basic Course, Advance Range Management Course, Junior and Senior Staff Course in Jaji as well as Senior Executive Course at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Jos.

DAPR, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu with Former DAPR Brigadier General SK Usman (Retd)
In recognition of his meritorious and unblemished services to the nation, late Brigadier General Texas Chukwu was honoured with several awards and medals, including the Forces Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, Distinguished Service Star, Member of the National Institute, United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone Medal and Corps Medal of Honour.

In attendance during the burial ceremony was the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya represented by Brigadier General Agada Ameh, the Director of Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, retired and serving senior officers from Army, Naval and Defence Headquarters. Also present to mourn the deceased senior officer were the spouse, daughter, and immediate family members, friends, and a host of other sympathizers.
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Alleged Eviction: Army Exposes How Retired Senior Officer Dubiously Monetized Official Accommodation



The Nigerian Army on Thursday has debunked the news published by some mainstream and online media insinuating that soldiers invaded the Enugu residence of a retired Army officer and evicted his family, as it was also alleged that soldiers assaulted his wife and children in the eviction process.

Reacting to these allegations, a statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, described the story has not only misleading but aimed at tarnishing the image and reputation of the Nigerian Army

Army in the statement also alleged that it was later discovered that the retired senior officer dubiously used the official letter head of his office on three different occasions to solicit the monetization of the house through some officials of the Enugu State Government.

General Nwachukwu stated that as much as the Nigerian Army would have refrained from responding, it is however expedient to set the record straight and clear grey areas on the ejection of the retired senior officer.

The Army spokesperson explained that House 7 on Abakaliki Lane is among Federal Government houses accommodating Nigerian Army officers in Enugu for over 2 decades.

"The house was allocated to Colonel Ugwoke (Rtd) then Major EL Ugwoke as his official residence, when he was posted to 82 Division Military Intelligence Brigade, then Intelligence Group as the Deputy Commander 82 Division Intelligence Group in 2007.

"The officer continued to occupy the house even after he was posted out of the division, sequel to his plea that his family be allowed to remain in Enugu for convenience, rather than moving them from place to place.

"It is however later discovered that the retired senior officer dubiously used the official letter head of his office on three different occasions to solicit the monetization of the house through some officials of the Enugu State Government " Army alleged.

The statement also revealed that, in 2020, when it was observed that the retired senior officer was attempting to wrongly appropriate to himself, the official quarters (House 7 on Abakaliki Lane) which was still the property of 82 Division Nigerian Army through the State Government, a committee was instituted by then General Officer Commanding (GOC) to ascertain the status of the said property and the committee made the following findings;

a. That House 7 on Abakaliki Lane GRA Enugu situated on plot R/30B old GRA Enugu is among the Federal Government properties occupied by the Enugu State Government and other Federal Government Parastatals and Agencies after the civil war. This fact is corroborated by the search on the property from the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development which confirmed that there was no record of ownership of the property in its archive.

b. House 7 on Abakaliki lane GRA Enugu State was among the houses handed over to 82 Division by past administrator to ameliorate the accommodation challenges of the Division.

c. That the said property was not among 26 residential quarters officially handed over to the Enugu State Government in 2015

d. That there are no documents to confirm that the said property was sold or paid for by anyone.

Army spokesperson noted that it is worthy of note that officers of the NA occupying institutionalized houses are expected to vacate such accommodation while on posting or retirement. However, the retired senior officer failed to comply knowing fully of the rippling effects on accommodation status of other posted in and serving officers.

"In the misleading publication, it was alleged that the retired senior officer's wife and children were brutalised, which is outright falsehood aimed at whipping up undue sentiments.

"It must be stated unambiguously that the Nigerian Army is a discipline institution with utmost regard for the family institution and the vulnerable, particularly women and children. The scenario painted by the writer is therefore a facade and should be taken with a pinch of salt.

"The ejection process was audio visually documented, as it was envisaged that such allegation could arise. Emphatically, neither the wife nor children were brutalized and no property was damaged in the process of eviction.

"The retired senior officer's belongings were simply transfered from the house in question to his personal house at number 127 Park Avenue, GRA Enugu to pave way for other serving officers to be accommodated. This was after serving the retired officer three previous official notices and several appeal for him to vacate the property after his retirement in 2021."he said.

The statement concluded that the general public is advised to disregard this misleading publication as it is devoid of the actual facts of what transpired. The Nigerian Army will not relent in catering for the wellbeing and welfare of its serving and retired personnel within the ambits of legitimacy.

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The Nigerian Army has procured, deployment and inducted assorted modern military equipments into the various theatres of operation as force multipliers, which has significantly bolstered troops' fighting spirit and enhanced troops performance across all theatres of operation.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya said this on Monday 3rd April 2023, while declaring opening the Chief of Army Staff First Quarter Conference 2023 in Abuja.

While urging Field commanders at all levels to ensure adequate maintenance of these equipments and sufficient training of troops to operate the modern equipments, the COAS noted that the Nigerian Army has also intensified efforts in winning hearts and minds of law-abiding citizens through conduct of innumerable civil-military cooperation activities across the country.



He said, these efforts are also aimed at improving the living condition of the populace and to complement the efforts of government at various levels, this manifest in terms of construction of roads, hospitals, provision of water and medical outreaches among others to some of our host communities, ajin to what is termed as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in other fora.

"The insurgents and terrorists no longer have freedom of action and that has amongst other benefits resulted in massive surrender by the unauthorized on this sheet violates the adversaries. These efforts expectedly have enhanced troops poise and greatly improved the security situation and public confidence in the North East.


"It is on record that last year (2022), Nigeria attained its best record against terrorism since 2011. Put differently, in the past 11 years, from 2011 to date, Nigeria recorded its highest rating against terrorism last year, 2022.

"This is indeed a commendable effort and achievement by all of you, the other sister Services, stakeholders and indeed our able predecessors. Though impressive are these efforts, but we are not relenting. Rather, we are even channeling more efforts towards consolidating on these successes in order to completely neutralise insurgents that fail to surrender," he said.

"Conference, in addition to eliciting far reaching decisions created the necessary impact that has continued to improve the success of our operations in the region.


The intensified offensive operations to eliminate armed bandits and other criminal elements in the North West and North Central regions have equally yielded positive results.

Welcoming participants to the COAS first quarter Conference 2023, the Chief of Policy and Plan, Major General Anthony Omozoje said the Conference is in furtherance of COAS determination to maintain constant interaction with field commanders in order to review Nigerian Army activities for the First Quarter of the Year and to evaluate NA preparedness and come up with new and better strategies for improved collective performance in carrying out NA constitutional roles for the remaining months of the Year.


The Highlight of the COAS first quarter Conference 2023 is the presentation of fourteen (14) Toyota Hilux Vehicles to fourteen (14) Regimental Sergeant Majors of the Nigerian Army and the exhibition of Nigerian Army equipments, Uniforms and so on.

The Regimental Sergeant Majors that benefited from this gesture are; AWO Nuhu Bature, Christopher Livinus, Benson Nwachukwu, Jodali Umani, Isah Hassan, Igbelle Bartholomew, Nse abasi Joseph, Yakutu Saleh, Oyinloye Kayode, Abubakar Rabiu, Bello Mathew, Ibrahim Mohammed, Mohammed Suleman, and Bello Yusuf.

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Just In: NDLEA Declares Prophetess, Faith Ugochi, Celebrity Couple, Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen Wanted Over Seized illicit Drugs

... Arrests 4 members of cartel, obtains court order to freeze millions in bank accounts, seize Lagos, Port Harcourt properties linked to leaders of syndicate

. ...Over 143million pills of opioids, 2tons of C/S seized in Apapa, FCT, 5 states

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared a Port Harcourt, Rivers state based popular prophetess and founder of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, Faith Ugochi and a celebrity couple: Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen wanted for recruiting teenage girls into drug trafficking while they serve as the arrowheads of an international syndicate operating from Los Angeles, USA.

Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a press statement on Sunday that the lid was blown off the cartel when NDLEA operatives at the NAHCO import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos intercepted a consignment of 32.70 kilograms of Loud, a strong variant of cannabis concealed in cartons of used wears on Wednesday 16th November 2022.

A freight agent, Ukoh Ifeanyi Oguguo was immediately arrested while further investigations led to the arrest of four more suspects: Chikodi Favour; Obiyom Shalom Chiamaka; Nnochiri Chidinma Promise and Edward Omatseye (aka Montana).

The 15-year-old Favour was the first sales girl to be arrested at a fuel station in Ajah area of Lagos. She thereafter led the operatives to a duplex accommodation around Ikate area of Lekki, which was later discovered to be a rented apartment by the criminal group purposely for four young girls that the syndicate uses for marketing and distribution of illicit drugs.

Another girl, Shalom who is a fresh graduate of Agricultural Science from Rivers State University of Science and Technology was picked from the house alongside Favour.

During their preliminary interviews, it was learnt that the syndicate rented another building used as drugs warehouse inside Richmond Estate, Lekki. By the time operatives located the house, it was discovered that other members of the syndicate had broken into the store and carted away bags of illicit substances. However, some illicit drugs paraphernalia including sealing machine, bloating machine and packaging bags were recovered from the warehouse.

A follow-up operation led to the arrest of Edward Omatseye at his residence around Lekki area. Edward confessed during interview to be working for Igho and his wife, Danielle, who are identified as the overall heads of the criminal group.

Investigation was able to establish that Favour and Shalom were recruited as salesgirls in the illicit drug trade by Prophetess Faith Ugochi of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, using her church platform to recruit teenage girls brought to her for help, on behalf of the celebrity couple: Igho Ubiribo (aka Tiny) and Danielle Simba Allen (aka Dani), who are the owners of the business, while Edward Omatseye (aka Montana) coordinates the illicit drug trade activities for them in Nigeria, with Nnochiri Chidinma Promise as representative of Ben Cargo Ltd, a freight company responsible for the shipment of illicit consignments into the country.

While Nnochiri Chidinma Promise and Edward Omatseye (aka Montana) have already been charged to court and are currently facing trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos alongside Ben Cargo Ltd, a freight company which had been linked to two previous drug seizures and also involved in the current case, several attempts to get Prophetess Faith Ugochi, Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen submit themselves for questioning have proved abortive.

A letter of invitation sent to Prophetess Faith Ugochi of Christ Adoration Ministries, No. 27 Anozie Street, Mile 2, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on 28th November 2022 was received and acknowledged by her mother, with whom she runs the Church. The letter was followed with a reminder on 9th January, 2023 after a long wait.

In the same vein, letters of invitation were also extended to Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen. A reminder was also sent when the couple didn't show any readiness to respond to the first invitation.

While Prophetess Ugochi fled her home and went into hiding but continued her prophetic ministration on Facebook, the duo of Igho and Danielle initially sent a legal representation to ask for another time to honour the invitation, they have since gone incommunicado.

Curiously, they hurriedly moved all funds traced to their company Lasgidi Backwood Ltd where all proceeds from the sales of illicit drugs were deposited into a private account of one Victor Imagoro.

The Agency has since blocked the sum of Eighty Million Naira (N80,000,000) traced to the account and obtained a court order to seize all properties including a fuel station linked to the suspects in Lagos and Port Harcourt.

The NDLEA has further sought and obtained an order of the Federal High Court Lagos to declare wanted the celebrity couple: Ubiribo Igho and Danielle Allen, as the arrowheads of the illicit trade as well as Prophetess Faith Ugochi, who recruits teenage girls as sales representatives for the duo.

Meanwhile, the Agency in collaboration with other stakeholders including the Customs Service on Friday 31st March conducted a joint examination of two containers marked TRHU 4758549 and TRHU 6936803 where One Hundred and Forty-Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand (143,800,000 tablets) pills of Tramadol 225mg were discovered in 720 cartons weighing 10.3tons (10,386kgs). The opioid pills, which were mixed with cartons of sweet were imported from India. The interception followed credible intelligence and cooperation of sister agencies.

In the same vein, officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations, DOGI, have intercepted at a courier firm a cargo of 1.5kg cocaine concealed in a carton declared to contain hair cream, shampoo, hair rollers and burners, going to London, UK.

In Kaduna, operatives on Monday 27th March raided Dan Wata village, Soba LGA where they arrested one Abdurrashid Musa, 33, with 142.8kg cannabis while the principal suspect, Ibro Danwata is still at large, while another suspect, Shamsu Abdullahi (aka Waja), 35, was also arrested the previous day during a follow up operation at Rigasa Kaduna, after he had abandoned 80,000 tablets of Diazepam weighing 13.4kg and escaped arrest earlier.

No less than 63 bags of cannabis sativa weighing 600kg stored in a house at Okpe village in Akoko-Edo LGA were recovered on Friday 31st March when operatives raided the area, while a raid of a warehouse owned by one Shehi Mallam at tomatoes market, Dei Dei Abuja same day led to the seizure of 80 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 842.4 kilograms.

In Cross River, 12,000 pills of Tramadol 225mg were seized from a female passenger, Talatu Sale Adamu, 46, when NDLEA officers intercepted the commercial bus she was travelling in along Ogoja/ Katsina-Ala road on Monday 27th March.

While a suspect, Abraham Alaigwu was arrested at Slaughter, Trans/Amadi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state with 91.7kg of cannabis on Thursday 30th March, 228kg of same substance was seized from Ayodele Osuya, 35, in a Toyota Camry car around Quarter Guard area of Akure, Ondo state.

While commending the officers and men of MMIA for a painstaking investigation of Prophetess Faith Ugochi and the celebrity couple, Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen along with other members of their cartel, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) assured that no effort will be spared to ensure the fleeing suspects are brought to face the consequences of their action.

He also expressed his gratitude to operatives of Apapa, DOGI, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Kaduna, FCT and Ondo Commands of the Agency for their resilience, professionalism and excellent synergy with other security agencies in their areas of responsibility. He charged them and their colleagues across the country to continue to raise the bar in their daily attainments.

Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/04/just-in-ndlea-declares-prophetess-faith.html?m=1[i][/i]

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Monday has suspended forthwith further collation of the Governorship election results in some parts of Abia and Enugu States.

National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr. Festus Okoye in a statement said the Commission met today, Monday 20th March 2023 and reviewed the conduct of the Governorship and State Assembly elections held nationwide on Saturday 18th March 2023.

It will be recalled that our office in Obingwa Local Government Area was invaded by thugs yesterday Sunday 19th March 2023 and our officials held hostage in relation to the collation of results from the Local Government Area.

Similarly, reports from Enugu State call for a review of the results for the Governorship election from the two outstanding Local Government Areas of Nsukka and Nkanu East.

Consequently, the Commission hereby suspends the collation of results in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State and the two outstanding Local Government Areas of Enugu State which are yet to be collated. A review will be undertaken immediately before the process is concluded.

We appeal for the understanding and patience of voters, parties and candidates in the affected States.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2023/03/breaking-inec-suspends-further.html?m=1