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Plateau CP, LG Chairmen re-strategize to curb crimes

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3 years ago

May 9, 2023

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Security personnel in Plateau State have been urged not to jettison the idea of community policing but effectively deploy it to tackle and curb the reemerging security threats, especially the farmers’/herders’ conflicts.

The State Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew Onyeka suggested this on Monday in Jos while in the audience with the Chairmen of the 17 local government areas of the State where peculiar security challenges facing the respective local government areas were discussed.

The CP, in the meeting which also had all Area Commanders, Police Mobile Force Commander, DPOs and Tactical Team Commanders in attendance noted the interface was to encourage proactive and effective community policing in the State as he solicited the cooperation of the Council Chairmen saying security is not addressed through kinetic approach alone.

He lamented that most of the Police Divisions in the State do not have patrol vehicles to enable them to patrol and respond to distress calls and called for more collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to make the Police give the best in doing their job.

He however stated, “Most of the Division and Outpost were close, but upon my coming, I opened three Divisions and also donated vehicles to these Divisions… Whatever you see as an achievement on the Plateau is our efforts because the Local Government Chairmen are not supportive, you are not providing us with information to move the mountains that are considered not movable…”

He faulted some of the Council bosses for not showing interest in the Police work and proffering workable solutions to security issues and stressed: “If you empower the local vigilantes, Hunters in your areas they will do wonders, they have been helpful and useful to our success stories…”

On their parts, the Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Joseph Guluwa, his Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bassa and Shendam counterparts commended the CP for his efforts in curbing crimes and stressed the meeting is a credible platform to ensure that peace is restored and assured of their commitments to ensuring an enduring peace in communities across the 17 LGAs.

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Calvin Bassey Says Super Eagles Showed Promise Despite Poland Draw

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June 5, 2026

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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has described Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Poland as a positive outing despite the disappointment of conceding late goals in both halves.

Reacting after the friendly encounter, the Fulham F.C. defender explained that the game provided valuable playing time for several members of the squad.

“It was a good outing overall for the team,” Bassey said.

According to the Super Eagles defender, some players had limited time to properly train together before the match but still managed to deliver a strong performance.

“A few players did not have enough sessions together, but we still played well,” he implied.

Bassey also highlighted the absence of several important players within the squad but praised the team for competing strongly regardless.

“We were missing some key players, but the team still performed well,” he noted.

The defender admitted the late goals conceded ultimately affected Nigeria’s chances of securing victory against the Polish side.

“The late goals made it difficult for us to win,” he added.

Despite the result, Bassey stressed that the Super Eagles will continue working hard to improve in key areas ahead of future fixtures.

“We will keep improving as a team,” he stressed.

Nigeria remains unbeaten in normal time under coach Eric Chelle as the team continues adapting to new tactical ideas and player combinations.

“There are still many positives to build on,” many football observers believe.

The Super Eagles continue preparing for upcoming international matches with growing competition across the squad.

“The team is gradually becoming more balanced and competitive,” supporters continue to say.

For Calvin Bassey, the message is clear.

The Poland match offered valuable lessons.

The team showed positive signs despite missing players.

And improvement remains the priority moving forward.

Because strong teams continue learning and evolving through difficult matches and challenges.

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Lagos Police Arrest 4 Notorious Eiye Cultists in Egbeda Initiation Raid

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June 5, 2026

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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected notorious cultists linked to a series of violent crimes and cult-related activities within Alimosho and its environs.

The suspects, identified as 34-year-old Nurudeen Ganiu, 38-year-old Oluwaleke Fagbula, 41-year-old Emmanuel Silas, and 41-year-old Nurudeen Abdullahi, were apprehended during a midnight initiation ceremony in the Egbeda area of Lagos State.

Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives launched a covert raid that disrupted the ring and led directly to their capture.

During the successful operation, law enforcement officers recovered one locally made cut-to-size pistol, one English Beretta pistol loaded with ten rounds of live ammunition, and a jackknife.

Further investigation by the Command revealed that one of the apprehended suspects is a notorious gang kingpin who was rusticated from a university in Ogun State in 2022 due to his involvement in cult activities. Police findings established that the gang has been deeply involved in local thuggery and has consistently terrorized residents of Egbeda and neighboring communities.

The suspects confessed to being active members of the Eiye Confraternity, a notorious secret cult group. Their standard mode of operation involved using motorcycles to launch swift attacks on unsuspecting members of the public and disrupting social gatherings at gunpoint.

The Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift tactical response during the midnight raid. Reassuring residents of the state, the Commissioner emphasized that the Command remains steadfast in its resolve to combat cultism and eliminate violent crimes across Lagos. Members of the public were urged to stay vigilant and continue assisting law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities through the Command’s dedicated emergency lines.

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