Vice President Shettima Decorates Newly Appointed CG Of Customs

Vice President Kashim Shettimma has decorated the newly appointed Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi at the Presidential Villa today. At the brief ceremony witnessed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the vice president described the appointment of Mr. Adeniyi as a morale booster for officers in the service. According to the Vice President, “Congratulations for bringing professionalism back to the Nigerian Customs Service. Now, every Customs officer can aspire to occupy the pinnacle of his or her profession.“I wish you well, on behalf of the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Congratulations, once again,” the VP added.

Terrorists Planning Attack On Worshipers During Sallah – DSS Blows Alarm

The Department of States Services, DSS says terrorists are planning to attack worshipers and fun seekers during sallah celebration. Spokesperson to the secret police, Dr. Peter Afunaya stated this yesterday, warning patronizer of such public places to be careful, especially market places, malls, calling on the general public to report any suspicious movement to authorities. He disclosed that his operatives have recovered primed Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs from suspected terrorists while on a joint operation by the DSS and a sister agency. He revealed that during an operation along Keffi – Abuja patrol and raid, Keffi LGA, Nasarawa state, a gun runner was apprehended where 486 rounds of 7.62x 39mm ammunitions, 22 primed IED, N31,500 and a Volkswagen car with registration number RBC 202 XA were recovered.

COAS Redeploys Theatre Commanders, GOCs, Others

Barely 24 hours after assumption of office, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army (NA) to command, instructional and staff appointments across Army formations and units in the country. This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja on Sunday evening by Director of Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.

Newly Appointed IGP Pledges To Offset Arrears Of Policemen

The newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olaukayode Egbetokun, has officially resumed office with high expectations, as he promises to offset salaries and allowances arrears payment of policemen by month end.
Egbetokun who assumed duties on 21st June 2023, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the 22nd indigenous IGP, after succeeding Usman Alkali Baba, who has completed his 35 years in service. He said in his inaugural speech: “Today, I am before you with great honor and a profound sense of responsibility as the newly appointed Inspector General of Police. I am most humbled by this opportunity to serve our great nation, and I am fully committed to upholding the ideals of justice, security, and the rule of law.”