In line with the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Armoured Division, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar’s resolve to deal decisively with sponsors and perpetrators of crime as well as mopping up illegal weapons in OPSH Joint Operations Area, troops have uncovered a gun manufacturing factory in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This contained in a statement dated 22nd September 2023 signed by Captain Oya JamesMedia Information Officer OPSH and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
According to the statement,the discovery followed a week long intelligence operations that finally led to the capture of a wanted gunrunner Napoleon John who has been on the wanted list of OPSH. The suspect who confessed to the crime led troops to a concealed factory where arms of different calibre were sold by another miscreant identified as Monday Dunia, who confessed to have been in the business for more than five years fuelling the crisis in Kaduna and neighbouring Plateau States.
Further said a thorough search of the factory led to the recovery of 22 different weapons to include 7 pistols, 2 locally fabricated AK 47 rifles, 2 military grade AK 47 rifles and 9 revolvers. Others include one submachine gun, rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, machine tools and a gas cylinder. In a follow on operations by midnight of yesterday uptill early hours of today, 22 September 2033, troops raided another hideout in Adua 1 village in Kafanchan and captured additional 2 x AK-47 Rifles, 2 x revolver rifles, live rounds of 9mm and 7.62 ammunitions, 6 x dangerous daggers, one x hacker axe, several empty cases of 7.62mm special rounds, 2 mobile phones, one fragmental jacket, 2 Police uniforms, one military camouflage trousers, one ammunition magazine carrier, one pistol holster, one military grade camel pouch, one police combat helmet, 2 masks, 4 identity cards, gunpowder, shrapnels, charms and amulets. Also recovered were machine tools and other equipment.
The major kingpin(name withheld) is still on the run but would soon be apprehended.
While commending troops for their doggedness and resilience, the GOC/ Commander OPSH also vowed to ensure all fleeing syndicate members were arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. He warned sponsors and perpetrators of criminalities to immediately abandon their evil ways and embrace lawful means of livelihood.
General AE Abubakar also thanked the general public for their unwavering support in the fight against criminality and urged them not to relent in furnishing the troops with actionable information. He further assured to treat information provided with utmost secrecy and confidentiality.
Recall that the GOC/Commander OPSH issued a stern warning to criminals during a stakeholders’ engagement with traditional and religious leaders on 10 September 2023 held at Zangon Kataf.
Few hours to the final judgement on Governship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in plateau state, the police Commissioner , Okoro J. Alawari, has issued a stern warning to those intending to cause trouble or engage in activities that could jeopardise the peace in the state.
He emphasised that the command will take decisive action against such individuals in accordance with the law Alfred A
This is contained in a press release dated 21st September 2023 signed by the force spoke Person DSP Alfred Alabo and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
The police boss urged parents and guardians to caution their children and wards to refrain from engaging in activities that could disrupt the peace in the land.
As against this back drop, on Thursday 2023, the Commissioner of Police held a meeting with youth leaders, road transport workers, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss and ensure peace before, during, and after the judgement by the Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal.
According to the statement, the meeting was attended by youths from different political parties in the state, religious leaders, and members of civil society organisations.
All stakeholders promised to communicate with their supporters to discourage any unlawful acts that could disturb the relative peace in the state.
The Commissioner of Police urged all stakeholders, especially youth leaders, to view the forthcoming judgement of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal as an opportunity to showcase their peaceful disposition and maturity in resolving their grievances.
He also encouraged them to actively propagate peace through various media channels and not allow themselves to be used to incite trouble by their political leaders following the judgement of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
CP Alawari therefore called on residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities or individuals, and provide useful, timely, and accurate information that can aid in the fight against crime and criminality in the state.
The Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division Nigerian Army, Major General AE Abubakar today Wednesday 20 September 2023, visited personnel that were wounded in action during the ongoing Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) in Jos, Plateau State.
The Commander during the visit, assured the wounded personnel of adequate medical treatment that would enable them recover quickly from the injuries sustained. He said the nation was proud of their selfless service and continued sacrifices toward maintaining peace in the country.
Major General Abubakar disclosed that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has directed that comprehensive medical care was imperative for the wounded heroes including further medical therapy overseas should the need arise. He reiterated that the welfare of troops was of utmost importance to the COAS while wishing them quick recovery.
The Commander was accompanied by Commanders and Principal Staff Officers from HQ 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar has told candidates for promotion from Warrant Officer to Master Warrant Officer that only those who successfully passed the promotion bo,ard exercise will be elevated to the enviable rank of Master Warrant Officer.
The GOC/Commander OPSH revealed this when he addressed over 1,500 Warrant Officers currently undergoing promotion exercise at 3 Division Small Arms Range Miango, Jos.
Major General Abubakar who noted that, soldiers must always be at the top of their physical fitness applauded the board members for their diligence and ensuring no casualty was recorded so far.
He also assured of his continuous monitoring and improving on the facilities provided for the smooth conduct of the exercise in line with the high premium placed on administration by the Chief of Army Staff.
Speaking further, the GOC charged the candidates to remain disciplined, professional and resilient devoid of any action that will lead to their disqualification. “You must continue to uphold the tenets of the military profession.” he averred.
While thanking the Chief of Army Staff for approving all the needed requirements for the exercise, General AE Abubakar tasked the candidates to take pride in their chosen carrier.
He revealed that, the exercise was a scoring process and only those who meet the high standards required will be considered.
Highlight of the visit was the address to the participants and inspection of the exercise and facilities
In a bid to continually get rid of criminal elements in Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Joint Operation Area(JOA) and Headquarters 3 Armoured Division Area of Responsibility, troops neutralised 2 terrorists at Kafanchan in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State and apprehended 24 other suspected kidnappers during the conduct of several sting operations in the JOA.
A total of 5 arrested criminal suspects were also charged to court for criminal conspiracy and possession of firearms at the Chief Magistrate Court Abattoir in Jos South LGA of Plateau State and sentenced to one year 6 months imprisonment or an option of fine.
This is contained in a press statement dated 18th September,2023 signed by Media Information Officer Operation Safe Haven, Captain Oya James and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state capital.
According to the statement,the ever dogged troops of OPSH on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV within the period further arrested 43 criminal suspects in connection to murder, kidnapping, cattle rustling and drug peddling amongst others. Raid operations were conducted to cattle rustlers, kidnappers and criminals hideouts at Rubum, Fasa, Faan, Fas and Gora and Angwa Mallam villages in Barkin Ladi, Jos East and Sanga LGAs of Plateau and Kaduna States.
11 suspects were arrested and 4 locally fabricated guns recovered while one Sati Gummut Jidauna was also arrested at Mushu village with 1 fabricated rifle, rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle and a sum of cash.
In the same vein, based on intelligence report, troops arrested 10 suspected cattle rustlers at Mai-Adiko market in Rayfield and Kara cattle market area of Jos metropolis. The gallant troops also foiled a robbery operation and arrested 4 armed robbers in the process at Bokkos Community and New Layout village of Bokkos LGA, Plateau State.
Additionally, troops deployed at Riyom LGA recovered 49 cows grazing on a farmlands and arrested 3 suspects in connection to farm destructions at Jebu/Kwakwi, Karker and Gako villages while rescuing one Mr Adamu Hassimu trapped during an attack at Ruwi/Mushu Villages.
Additionally, troops also arrested 2 herders, Haruna Dare and Jibrin Ali in connection with the killing of a farmer at Manyi Cupi village in Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State. Suspects confessed to have committed the act and are currently undergoing prosecution.
Also, 3 herders were arrested for assault on one Mrs Mwanet Sylvanus at Company Kurra Falls in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State and a kidnap mastermind, Ibrahim Suleiman Abba at Angwan Nungu village Sanga LGA of Kaduna State was arrested and handed over to Police Gwantu Division for further action.
Furthermore, one Solomon Adams was arrested in connection to the killing of Abdullahi Adamu Lamo at Rasa village in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State and another suspect Husseini Yinusa was arrested for killing 2 locals at Angwa Ayaba village in Zango Kataf LGA of Kaduna State.
Troops also arrested some suspects in connection with the murder of 4 persons PO district Mangu LGA and foiled the kidnap of Alhaji Husini at Kasuwan Ali village in Mangu LGA. Additionally, troops while in wait foiled a planned attack on Mangu Hale village of Mangu LGA on 16 September 2033 and engaged the terrorists neutralising scores while others fled with gunshot wounds.
One fabricated automatic rifle, rounds of 7.62mm special, 1 cutlass and other offensive items were recovered.
Equally, based on intelligence report, troops raided a criminal hideout at Kariyo village in Jema’a LGA and arrested 7 suspected kidnappers with 3 of the suspects long on the wanted list of security agencies namely, Bawa Nabaki, Dawa Nabaki and Joro Yamu. Two kidnap victims, Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo and Noah Monday were further rescued during an attempted kidnap incident at Fadan Kamantan village in Zango Kataf LGA.
One Mr Nasiru Isa was also rescued from kidnappers at Jarawa Hill, Jankasa village Jos East of Plateau State. A suspected kidnapper, Habu Sale was further arrested at Unguwan Mal Musa village in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State .
In another development,troops arrested Malam Sadiq Aliyu while conveying vandalized railway slippers with an unregistered J5 Bus in Kubachi village Jama’a LGA of Kaduna State while another suspect, Paul Clement was arrested for motorcycle theft at Quess village in Barkin Ladi LGA. Troops further arrested 2 drug peddlers at Jebbu Miango, Bassa LGA and another suspected drug peddler with some illicit drugs at Tahoss village in Riyom LGA of Plateau State.
On the whole, a total of 43 arrests were effected, 24 suspected kidnappers arrested, 6 victims rescued from kidnappers, 3 murder suspects arrested and 3 drug peddlers nabbed while 5 attacks on vulnerable communities were deterred within the period. Equally, a total of 83 distress calls were promptly responded to within the period.
OPSH appreciates the good people of Plateau, Bauchi and Southern Kaduna states for the unbridled support so far and urges them to continually provide actionable information to troops, as they work continuously to get rid of all criminal elements operating within the JOA.
The Plateau Central Controversial Election tribunal sitting in Jos, plateau State capital has finally resumed hearing in ernest with the Petitioner Ambassador Yohanna Gotom of people’s Democratic Party PDP, tendered alleged mutilated election results during the election.
As Ambassador Yohanna Gotom also subpoenaed INEC to bring along with it some vital documents to the tribunal to enable the Petitioner to establish his case,
The tribunal in the last adjournment, adjourned the matter involving Ambassador Yohanna Gotom of PDP Candidate for Senatorial seat in plateau Central district challenging Hon. Diket Plang of the All Progressive Congress APC, over manipulation of results by the 1st Respondent , INEC,in favor of the 2nd Respondent , Hon.Diket Plang .
When the matter come up for Continuation of hearing 18th September 2023,the Petitioner’s counsel Prof. syvester Shiykyil told the court that they have 8 Sets of documents to tenderd at the bar.
He further take the leave of the court to tender list of schedule documents which includes Certified True Copy (CTC) results of some selected polling Units in Plateau Central Senatorial election under contention.
They includes,
1) INEC Official receipt dated 25th July,2023.
2) Mutilated results , which are eight in number.
3) 13 documents which exclude number nine that was however not available.
4) 8 documents
5)Also eight in number
6) 2 documents
7),1 document and
8),1 document form Ec8a1
The documents were tendered in evidence and it was marked accordingly as an exhibit by Justice Bello Mohammed Tukur led election Petition tribunal.
However,the 1st,2nd and 3rd Respondents, who are INEC, Hon. Diket Plang and APC, vehemently objected to the admissibility of the documents ,but reserved reasons for objection to final written address in line with the tribunal Pre-hearing report that all objections be reserved for final written address.
In similar development the Petitioner Ambassador Gotom told the court that he is having a subpoenaed witness from Independent National Election Commission INEC.
The INEC Staff from the Commission headquarters Abuja,who give her name as Mrs Temong Kunkon said she is the head of Logistics in the Commission, confirmed her been subpoenaed by the tribunal to come with some documents from the Commission.
She further told the court that she only come with the documents currently in her custody , ones I could reach at the time I was subpoenaed by the tribunal .
The documents includes, Kanam,Mangu and Bokkos Voters Register used in the Senatorial Election in plateau Central Senatorial district election under contention.
She however told the tribunal that she is not with some of the documents as directed by the tribunal ,they are 4,5,6,7,&1 on the Schedule list because they are not in my custody she maintained.
As against this backdrop, the Petitioner applied that the court should rule for stepping aside of the subpoenaed witness until she avail the tribunal the remaining documents.
And the application was granted accordingly.
The documents she came along with includes, letter dated 3rd April 2023 from INEC Headquarters Abuja, signed by the Secretary of the Commission.
Similarly,the 2nd Respondent Diket Plang of APC tendered item Eleven ,a comprehensive report of PDP Federal High Court Judgement.
As the 3rd repondent APC, tendered Certified True Copy (CTC) documents at the bar. Which the Petitioner vehemently objected to the admissibility of the documents by the tribunal.
The matter is adjourned to 19th September 2023 for Continuation of hearing.
Plateau state Governor Caleb Mutfwang has urged the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), plateau State Branch to remove the bad eggs in the legal profession who are dragging the name of the hitherto envied profession to the mud.
This is very imperative to restored the people confidence on the judiciary which is the Third Arm of government and expected to be the last hope of common man.
Governor Mutfwang was speaking during the opening ceremony to mark 2023/24 Legal Year of High Court held 15th September 2023 at the conference Hall ,New High Court Complex,Jos, plateau state.
Caleb Mutfwang represented by the Secretary to the State government, Architect Samuel Nanchang Jatau said the judiciary is suppose to be the hope of common man in every Society ,but regretted that of recent some questionable character found themselves in the hitherto noble profession who are trying to draw the name of the profession to the mud.
The Governor charged the Nigeria Bar Association NBA, not to rest on their oars and ensure those persons or groups are weeded out of the profession to restored confidence on the profession which integrity is been gradually eroding away.
He further charged the body to also try and reward those who despite all odds are diligent in carrying out their legal assignment without fear or favor and ill will to demonstrate the popular adage “hard work coupled with diligence pays.”
Governor Mutfwang promised the High Court judges in the state that his administration is looking at their welfare with the view of doing something that will make them happy, dedicated and committed to the job.
Speaking on behalf of the inner bar, Chief Garuba Pwol (SAN), Commended the state government under the leadership of Caleb Mutfwang for making the dream of the New High Court Complex a reality.
Stressed that it would be indisputable fact that it’s during the tenure of the Chief judge of the state under His Lordship Justice David Mann ,and the governor of the state barrister Caleb Mutfwang administration that the judiciary got comfortable Court rooms and other administrative Offices for comfort dispensation of Justice.
However called on the governor to replicate the same gestures to other local government where High Courts are located because they also need comfortable environment to dispense Justice.
On the ongoing election Petition tribunal sitting in the state ,he charged the panels involved to avoid anything that would tarnish their image in the course of carrying out the National assignment but allow their conscience judge them in the process of carrying out their legitimate duties.
Decried increase of Crimes and criminality in state and it environs, called for speedy trial for those arrested for various Crimes in the state to decongest the prison.
Chief Judge of the state Justice David Mann said the occasion is not only for the judiciary but for the generalities because it has to do with the Society as the Third Arm of Government.
He use the opportunity to reeled out the achievements of the judiciary under his watch as Chief Judge of Plateau state to include, increase in promotion of New judges, building of JSC Complex,New High Court Complex and others.
The Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in the state,Philemon Daffi congrats the Nigeria Bar Association NBA plateau state branch for the commencement of 2023/24 Legal Year.
Plateau State born legal luminary Chief Garuba Pwol Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) , has adviced the people of plateau state and supporters of People Democratic Party (PDP), in the state that there no cause for alarm and calm their nerve over the recent conflicts Election Petition Tribunal judgements which annulled the 2023 National Assembly election some of it members.
As he said it’s good for the legal boys to make mistakes at this stage of the Election Petition Tribunal tussle , which will be corrected at the appellate court which are exclusively reserved for legal men that will look into the mistakes of the boys at the lower court with the view of making corrections.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, who is also a politician stated this in an exclusive interview with this medium during an opening ceremony to mark 2023/24 New Legal Year held at the New Plateau High Court Complex 15th September 2023.
He said to me the recent judgements from the election tribunal panel sitting in the state capital,to me there is no cause for alarm for having conflicting judgements from two different panels sitting at the same court premises particularly at this preliminary stage of the matter.
He assured that the matter will definitely be legally harmonise when the matter gets to upstairs ,at the end of the day, there would be uniform judgements .
Therefore, allow the junior ones to make mistakes as its alleged to be playing out now,the senior ones will correct them when it gets to the top(appellate court).
He urgued parties to call it supporters to order and maintain status quo avoid an thing that can plunge the state into chaos which may not be the benefits of anyone.
Chief Pwol who have been silent since his sojourned to the political land in 2023 general election said the period of politics is over.
“The days of politics is over ,we only make noise in politics but in legal practice,we don’t make noise.”
On his assessment on the infrastructural development in the state,the legal luminary said , though not much have been achieved from infrastructural development in the state, but stressed that there are hope that the government will double efforts to bring development closer to all plateau citizens to enjoy the dividends of democracy.
The Chairman Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Plateau State Chapter barrister Izang Aware has called on Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang to prioritize the digitalization of the proceedings of our courts especially now that we have a new High Court Complex.
As experience has shown that employing Information Technology in court proceedings increases effectiveness ,efficiency and reduces substantially the time spent on a particular case,called for deliberate training and retraining of judicial officers and Lawyers alike for result-oriented court digitalization.
The Chairman of NBA in the state barrister Aware made the advocacy during the opening ceremony of 2023/24 New Legal Year of High Court of Plateau State 15th September 2023.
He said Nigerian Bar Association appreciate the ” PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE “, for graciously choosing Plateau State as one of its pilot schemes.
And called on lawyers and Judges in the state that the 2023/24 New Legal Year Celebration is an opportunity for lawyers and Judges who are agents in the temple of Justice to examining themselves ,
“This ceremony, no doubt, is a solemn moment which affords both Judges and Lawyers the opportunity to do personal self-examination on how they handled cases that were presented before them. In their innermost beings, questions such as: “Did I adhere to standards?” “Did I compromise any matter on account of any consideration?” “Did I put my best endeavours or did I trivialize my assignments?” “What impact did I make to the system?”; and many more are apt questions to ask during this occasion. “
“As a Lawyer and a Judge, if you have not asked yourself any of these questions, I humbly urge you that the time is now. This is no doubt so because a time comes when every person must give account of his deeds here on earth.In the same vein, the New Legal Year ceremony presents opportunities for both the Lawyers and Judges to review strategies and set up new agenda for the emerging Legal Year.The Chairman implore every Lawyer and Judge to evolve a new case management strategy of global repute.”
The Chairman used the occasion to thank God for the health of our Judges ,and for the grace He had given to them to do their work.
“We must thank God for His faithfulness in keeping the Lawyers safe despite the harsh environment in which we practice.
This harsh environment includes but not limited to economic, security, social and warp perseverance of Lawyers. Never the less, the LORD has been faithful.”
He stressed that for effective legal delivery there should training and retraining of of lawyer and Judges to be abreast with the legal technology in Justice delivery.
To achieve this he said we cannot shy away from the postulation that functional learning is an everyday affair. In this respect, I commend the poem of Alexander Pope, an 18th century English poetry giant :
“A little learning is a dangerous thing;Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,And drinking largely sobers us again.Fired at first sight with what the Muse imparts,In fearless youth we tempt the heights of Arts;While from the bounded level of our mind short views we take, nor see lengths behind,But, more advanced, behold with strange surprise new distance scenes of endless science rise ! So please pleased at first the toweri. Alps we try,Mount o’er the vales, and seem to tread the sky;”
“The eternal snows appear already past,And the first clouds and mountains seem the last;But those attained, we tremble to surveyThe growing labours of the lengthened way;The increasing prospect tires our wandering eyes,Hills peep o’er hills, and Alps on Alps arise!
He applauded Plateau Chapter of NBA currently in the process of digitalizing court proceedings in the realm of criminal law. Very soon, we will experience digital proceedings in criminal matters from arraignment to judgment courtesy of this Centre. One think I know is that the Centre will not be here all through, it has its time to leave.
However called on the Government to deliberately partner with this Centre in order to sustain this laudable project.It is imperative to state at this juncture that infrastructure is critical to the work of the judiciary.
Therefore, applaud the Honourable Chief Judge of Plateau State, Honourable Justice David Mann for improving the quality of working environment the latest being the commissioning of the Judicial Service Commission new Building Complex just 14th September 2023.
Izang Aware further add that under the stewardship of His Lordship, Honourable Justice David Mann, the High Court in Pankshin, Chief Magistrate’s Court and the Upper Area Court also in Pankshin have witnessed fencing and renovations.
Similarly, the Upper Area Court, Kabong, Chief Magistrate’s Court cum Area Court Nassarawa Gwong, Jos as well as the Chief Magistrate’s Court West of Mines, Jos have witnessed renovations. Lawyers are grateful for these that you have done and urge you to do more for more frontiers are yet be reached. What is more? I have a feeling that if you continue in this strides one of the many projects like the Judicial Service Commission Complex may be named after you for history is kind to heroes and heroines.
Used the opportunity to calling on the Executive Governor of Plateau State to particularly look into the issue of security in plateau State, as he described insecurity is at one of its craziest moments.
This he said has hampered agricultural activities which is the mainstay of the economy of the rural populace and largely of the State and providing food for the urban communities.
Criminal activities such as kidnapping, banditry and attacks on communities, rape and crimes against women, needs to be met in order to defeat the evils from the society.
The security agents are also implored to raise their game towards defeating those who do not want a peaceful, tranquil, egalitarian and convivial society.
Congratulate the Chief Judge of Plateau State, Honourable Justice David Mann, Superior Court Judges, Magistrates and Area Court Judges and Legal Practitioners and the entire members of the Legal Community on the celebration of the 2023/2024 commencement of the Legal Year.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), plateau State Chapter to work assiduously towards getting rid of any member of the bar and bench with questionable character capable of dragging the humble and respected profession to the mud.
Ensured that would be practicing lawyer are properly screened with outstanding character , diligent and above all, high academic standard.
Governor Mutfwang give the advice during the Commissioning ceremony of the Judicial Service Commission New Office Complex Thursday 14th September 2023 held at the Plateau state High Court Premises along Hill Station round about in Jos, plateau state.
The governor represented by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice , Philemon Daffi further said Law profession is for people with undiluted character that has earned itself respect in the country in particular in time past, lamented that of late some Persons with ambition to get rich quick, are trying to project the hard earn image of the profession in bad light by allow themselves to be use by desperate politicians.
Charged Judicial Service Commission, saddled with the responsibilities to checkmate ,regulate the activities of lawyers and judges in the state, to be up and doing to maintain that practicing standard the profession is hitherto know for.
The governor who doubled as lawyer promised that under his watch as the chief executive governor of the state, the judiciary will feel the impact of his administration , however advised them to improve level of maintenance culture and put the Complex been Commission today to good use for it to stand the taste of time.
In his welcome address, Chief Justice of plateau state who doubled as the Chairman Judicial Service Commission(JSC), plateau state chapter, Justice David Mann thank God for spearing the lives of members to witness today and be part of history in commissioning of the complex belonging to JSC.
He reflect back when he assumed Office in the Commission over Thirty (30) years ago , judicial Service Commission was operating in a very small office which was not spacious and not comfortable for working environment.
Stressed that today the Commission Complex with modern facilities ,thank governor Caleb Mutfwang for his support since assumption of Office as Governor of the state to continue from where his predecessors stopped in the project which is being Commission today 14th September 2023 to the Glory of God.
Urgued the judiciary to continue dispensing Justice without fear , favor and ill will.
The executive secretary of JSC Dorathy Tsenyen , thank the governor of the state Mutfwang for his support to the Commission since he come on board as Executive Governor of the state.
Following the common adage of “Hands of Monkey in the Soup” playing out in the election Petition tribunal sitting in plateau state capital, through the nullification of the election of some federal lawmakers of the party on the ground of lack of structure an nomination,the party has headed for an Appeal court to challenge the judgement.
As the party state chapter was drafted it legal team to filed an Appeal within the time frame in line with electioral Act 2022 as Amended to avoid any legal loops holes that would puncture the Appeal of the matter.
One of the legal team who didn’t want his name on print revealed this to this medium in an exclusive interview narrating what could be possibly responsible for the sudden change of events that cumulated into the annulment of the election of some the party’s Candidates on ground of lack of structure and nomination by one of the three election Petition tribunal panel led by Bello Mohammed Tukur.
This is when plethora of supreme Court authorities of superior court has laid to rest the issue of Party structure and nomination of Candidate which is said to be Internal affairs of a political party, that any person from another party that may want to interfer , amount to Meddlesome Interloper,Poke Nosing and above all Busy Body.
He lamented that the issue of Party structure that had since put to rest even in the sister panel ,has suddenly allowed to raised it ugly head in Justice Bello Mohammed Tukur led panel which he described as unfortunate.
He stressed that the party leaving the matter at this level of the tribunal’s judgement without Appeal, would amount to great injustice that have done to the people of the state that queued in the scorching sun to ensure they voted for PDP in the state.
Further added that is on this premise ,the party has taken all legal steps to ensure the matter is Appealled to correct the perceived judicial miscarriage of Justice ever recorded in the state,by extension Nigeria.
Urged the citizens of the state to remain calm and go their legitimate business,and avoid any act capable of plunging the state currently witnessing relatives peace into another round of crisis which the enemies of the state want it to happen. God will not let them, he m
However Prayed and hope that at the end , PDP and the good people of plateau state will have course to be happy again.
In line with Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Major General AE Abubakar resolve to bring all perpetrators of crime to justice in Southern Kaduna and environ, following the stakeholders engagement on 10 September 2023, troops of OPSH have captured the murderer of one Mrs Dorathy Jonathan in Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna State, who was murdered on Friday 1st September 2023 in cold blood while fetching firewood at Afana village in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of the State.
The murderer, Lot Dauda who confessed to have committed the crime alongside an accomplice (name withheld) now at large, was arrested through a manhunt launched by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN who acted immediately based on credible intelligence obtained.
The murderer narrated that he approached Mrs Dorathy while working on a farmland and wanted to get intimate forcefully with the victim who put up a struggle leading to her gruesome murder.Efforts are ongoing to arrest the other accomplice, while the arrested suspect would be charged to court once investigation is completed.
Youth under the auspices of PDP Youths in Plateau has rejected the National and State Houses of Assembly Election tribunal verdict that says judgment against facts, evidence inciting over structure as party in the state.
The Plateau State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Wings have rejected the verdict of the election petition tribunal over the issue of structure that the party doesn’t have valid exco to nominate and sponsor a candidate in 2023 general election.
The body rejection of the election Petition judgement is contained in press statement dated 13th September 2023 , signed by it Chairman Joel .Jelani, Secretary, Douglas .Raphael ,Dickson Dung Dalo and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state capital.
The youth wing of the party frowned at the tribunal decision to struck out the petitions separately filed by the PDP and its candidate, in Plateau Southern Senatorial District ,Plateau North on ground 1for lack of structure which is a biased judgment tantamount to plunge the state into anarchy over a peaceful election held on the February 25th 2023.
In a unanimous decision, the three man panel of justices led by Bello Mohammed Tukur , held that PDP failed to comply with order of court to Elect Constitutional accepted Exco .
The tribunal further ruled that all votes casted for PDP are wasted votes and went ahead to disqualified PDP from contesting the election on account of frivolous allegations of nomination and sponsorship .
The party youth wings “unequivocally” rejects the judgment in “its entirety” by calling on the Judicial Council to beam it searchlight on Plateau State Election tribunal and correct the abnormalities ravaging the panel .
“The judgement is against reason, against the facts and evidence presented in court, against the relevant Electoral Laws, Guidelines and Regulations as well as the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended” .
The group use the medium to appealled to the people of plateau particularly supporters of PDP,in the state interested all a sundry to intervene and safe our hard earn democracy from total collapse .
“Indeed, the judgment is generous in technicalities and very short in delivering substantial justice in the matter of Congresses held in Plateau state chapter on the 25th September ,2021 by National Working Committee ,NWC , and monitored by INEC is disappointment
“We want the world to know that what the Bello Mohammed Tukur panel is planning as youth wings of party we vehemently reject that decision” .
They however appealled to the party supporters to maintain calm and advoid act capable of taking the state back to the dark days of crisis, called on the judiciary regulatory body” Judicial Commission Council” to investigate Bello Mohammed Tukur” sanction the action of the jurists for their action perverse Justice.
We are appealing to all PDP supporters in Plateau State to remain resolute and go about their legitimate businesses and await the out come of the appeal court judgment were we will reclaim back our stolen mandate .
In an efforts to boost the moral of the officers and men of the Nigerian Army, the force has commenced the promotion of the personnels of the force who are due to another rank..
As against this backdrop,not fewer than 1,800 Warrant Officers drawn from various Nigerian Army formations across the country are currently undergoing practical and intellectual promotion exercise to qualify them for being promoted to the rank of Master Warrant Officers in the NA. The promotion exercise which commenced today 12 September 2023 is being held at the 3 Division Small Arms Range Miango, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos.
Declaring the exercise open, the Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Major General Y Yahaya congratulated the participants for being found worthy to be part of the exercise. He revealed that they will undergo both physical and medical examinations to ascertain their stability to pass through the rigour of the selection process.
Represented by the Director of Personnel Planning, Army Headquarters Department of Personnel Management, Brigadier General OA Oyelade, General Yahaya noted that the participants will further be exposed to other tests such as personal drill, weapon handling, written examination, oral interview and basic computer knowledge amongst others.
The Chief of Personnel Management however warned that utmost standard of disciple is expected throughout the exercise. He urged all to put in their best as selections will be on merit.
Earlier in his welcome remark, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff(COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja for considering 3 Division worthy of hosting the promotion exercise. He revealed that the journey to becoming a Master Warrant Officer requires discipline and perseverance. ” For you to have been selected to be part of this exercise, you must have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to our core values of loyalty, integrity and selfless service.” he noted.
The GOC who was represents by the Chief of Staff Headquarters 3 Division, Brigadier General MK Sanda further noted that the participants will undergo a rigorous and comprehensive selection programme designed to test their leadership and technical skills in line with the COAS Command Philosophy ” To Transform the NA into a Well-trained, Equipped and Highly Motivated Force Towards Achieving our Constitutional Responsibility Within a Joint Environment ”
He emphasized that the participants will be tested on the skills and experience they have acquired to face the increasing challenges of modern warfare and urged the board members to be just, fair and neutral to the candidates.
The Promotion exercise is expected to last for 21 days.
The Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has vowed to decisively deal with criminals perpetrating attacks leading to loss of lives and property in Southern Kaduna State.
The commander made this known today 10 September 2023, during an engagement with key stakeholders from the 5 local government areas of Kaduna State covered by OPSH.
General Abdulsalam noted that the recurring isolated killings, destruction of farm, cow poisoning, cattle rustling, kidnappings and other sundry criminal acts must stop with immediate effect. He warned that those perpetrating insecurity for their selfish gains must embrace peace and find lawful means of livelihood or face the consequence of their evil motive. He further pointed out that, multifaceted measures are being considered to ensure the region remain untenable for the evil doers.
While fielding response from traditional, religious and community leaders of the area, the Commander also warned the people about the consequences of shielding criminals from the security agencies. He further decried the influence of drug addiction among the youth as a catalyst to criminalities in the area and called for sincere commitment of the people to the course of peace. ” I urge you all to take this message to the most remote communities, warn your subjects and take the lead in the speedy settlement of disputes in your domain”. he said.
Earlier, the Commander and members of his entourage paid homage to the Paramount Ruler of Atyap Chiefdom, His Royal Highness Agwatyap Dominic Gambo, where he reassured His Royal Majesty of his commitment to finding lasting solution to senseless killings and destruction of properties in the region using both kinetic and non kinetic lines of operations.
The Commander further remarked that the response of personnel to distress calls has improved as more troops have been drafted to Southern Kaduna in the last 48 hours. He also assured of his commitment to justice and fairness as he vowed to deal with criminal acts, irrespective of tribe or religion
Those who spoke at the meeting were representatives from the Atyap, Fulani, Hausa, Ikuru, Cristian Association of Nigeria as well as Jamatul Nasir Islam, traditional and religious leaders.
The speakers while airing out their challenges pledged to support the strategies of OPSH in ending attacks on individuals and communities in the area by fishing out the bad eggs and handing them over to the security agencies.
The proliferation of small arms and light weapons was also noted to be a trigger to crisis in the region and all stakeholders were directed to mop up these illicit weapons and hand them over to the authorities at once.
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