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Military presence has improved farming, business activities in Kubau – LG boss

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Kubau (Kaduna State) Sept. 3, 2020 (Nigeria news 24) The deployment of military teams to maintain law and order in Kubau Local Government of Kaduna State has reduced armed robbery and banditry in the area, Alhaji Sabo-Aminu Anchau, its chairman, has said.

Sabo-Aminu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Anchau that the improving security situation had enhanced farming and business activities in the area.

“The security situation has improved in the local government. Armed robbery and kidnappings have all gone down due to the presence of the military in Yardoka, Garin-Banki, Anchau and other strategic locations within Kubau Local Government,” he said.

He added that the council was supporting the military and other security outfits within the local government to secure life and property of the citizens.

The local government boss said that many roads had been rehabilitated to boost the economy and enhance agricultural programmes, noting that the inhabitants of Kubau were mostly farmers requiring access roads to move  farm produce to the markets.

He said that most of the projects were handled via direct labour to ward off issues that usually arise from the award of c0ntracts.

“We already have two court cases over road contracts that were abandoned. Previous administrations awarded numerous contracts for road constructions and could not complete them.

“The angry contractors have gone to court and it has not been easy for us.

“To avoid this, the local government has procured heavy equipment such as payloader machine, grader and three trucks for the execution of direct labour, especially in the rural areas.

“With this initiative, we have constructed over 55km of road network across the local government.

“We have worked on the township roads in Anchau; we have also rehabilitated Gidan-Gata to Kanwa road, Kurpi to Kudimi road, Pegi to Haskiya road and Damau to DanHauya road, among others,’’ he said.

According to him, the construction and rehabilitation of roads have eased the cost of transporting farm produce to the markets.

“For instance, in the past, it cost N1,200 to transport a bag of onions from Kanwa to Kargi, but now the cost has dropped to N250,’’ the chairman said.

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IPOB’s lawyer accuses Anambra govt of violating citizens’ rights, wants all arrested charged to court

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The counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Anambra State Government to either charge to court or release individuals allegedly detained for the past five weeks without trial.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ejiofor criticized what he described as “violations of citizens’ rights,” emphasizing that the detainees have not been presented before any court or formally charged with a crime.

“Today, March 15, 2025, marks five full weeks since several citizens of Anambra State were arbitrarily arrested and detained in a private facility controlled by the state government. Shockingly, they have not been charged with any offense or brought before any court of law. This is a flagrant violation of their fundamental rights,” Ejiofor stated.

He expressed concern that the detainees were not held by the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), or the military, but instead in an undisclosed facility, without any official explanation from the government.

Ejiofor, who has previously supported the government’s security efforts, urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure the rule of law is upheld.

“I have always championed active citizen participation in combating insecurity and have publicly urged the government to act against criminal elements. However, this must be done legally and transparently,” he said.

While commending the efforts of the state’s Agụnechemba security outfit, Ejiofor insisted that professionalism and adherence to due process are crucial.

He reaffirmed his support for lawful measures to combat crime but warned that arbitrary detentions could erode public trust in the government’s security strategy.

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Osun Amotekun recruits accuse Adeleke’s govt of nepotism

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The Osun State Amotekun Corps has denied allegations of nepotism in its ongoing recruitment of 1,000 cadets, following claims by some dismissed recruits that they were removed in favor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members.

Some affected candidates, seen outside the NYSC camp venue in Osogbo, alleged they were removed due to their affiliation with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on behalf of the group, a dismissed cadet, Usman, claimed that they had been in camp since Sunday before being replaced by PDP members, some of whom, he alleged, were unfit for training.

However, Amotekun’s Board Chairman, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Wale Abass, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He explained that those removed from the training camp either failed to meet the required standards or did not follow the proper recruitment process.

“The 1,000 cadets invited for training went through a rigorous selection process. They submitted applications online, underwent document verification, and passed physical fitness tests before being invited to camp,” Abass stated.

He further revealed that some unqualified individuals managed to gain access to the camp, while some selected candidates failed to meet the reporting deadline. Those with health issues were also disqualified.

Abass reaffirmed that the Amotekun Corps remains committed to fairness and impartiality in its recruitment process. He described the allegations as an attempt to create confusion and undermine the security outfit’s credibility.

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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.

In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.

“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.

He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.

APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.

Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.

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