Security
Tension in Taraba as gunmen abduct LG boss, kill orderly
There is tension in Taraba State following the abduction of the caretaker Committee Chairman of Takum Local Council, Boyi Manja, by gunmen on Sunday.
The incident also led to the killing of the abducted chairman’s police orderly.
It was gathered that the gunmen struck when the chairman, his driver and police orderly were travelling along Wukari/Takum road.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abdullahi Usman said the command learnt of the attack but had not been fully briefed by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the council.
In his words, “I hope to get back to you as soon as we are fully briefed by the DPO in charge of Takum Local Council.”
Also confirming the incident, via telephone, the leader of the Takum Legislative Council, Pius Gauva, said: “It is true that our caretaker chairman has been kidnapped.”
He also confirmed that the gunmen gruesomely murdered the council boss’ orderly.
Describing the attack as a “rude shock,” he called on security operatives to put in place a mechanism that will facilitate the safe release of the chairman.
A family source, who also confirmed the incident, called on the state government to join forces with security agencies to rescue the council boss.
Takum, the hometown of Governor Darius Ishaku, has, for the past six months, been enmeshed in a series of attacks that resulted in deaths and the destruction of property.
Security
Nigerian Navy, Rivers community partner to check oil theft
The Nigerian Navy has promised to provide the necessary support to the youths of Ikuru community in Rivers as part of effort to arrest the activities of illegal bunkers in the area.
The Commanding Officer of the Naval Outpost in Ikuru, Capt. Murtala Suleiman, made the promise during a visit to the traditional council of the community in Andoni Local Government Area on Tuesday.
Received by the chairman, Council of Chiefs, Jumbo Utija, the Commanding Officer said the partnership became necessary to save the nation from losing resources.
He said the Federal Government was desirous of curbing crude oil theft so that the resources will be channelled boost national development.
“This is primarily the reason why we are willing and open to work with the community to stop this menace that have and still costing us more than money.
“You should know that more money is needed by the government to work for the country and crude remains the country’s major source of income.
“Aside the huge amount the nation is losing through activities of these illegal bunkering, our environment is also being affected by this unwholesome activities.
“So, there is need for collaboration between security agencies, particularly the Navy, and the community where these people operate.
“We must all come in partnership to stop these activities that are harmful to our economy and environment,” he said.
Utija, commended the Navy for ensuring security of the community along with others in the state in the country.
He assured the Navy of the council’s support and promised to intensify efforts towards educating youths about the value of hard and legal means of livelihood.
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