NPD: Police Conduct Sanitation Exercise in Adamawa

As part of the activities marking the National Police Day celebration, the men and officers of the Adamawa State Police Command on Wednesday, engaged in environmental sanitation and clean up exercise.

The personnel of the command started the sanitation exercise from Mubi roundabout to Doubeli bypass in Yola, Adamawa State Capital.

Speaking to newsmen during the exercise, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the police in Adamawa State have complied with the directives of the IGP following the presidential approve of Police National Day.

SP Ngurore said that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, had mandated police officers to go out for community service, saying that 2nd April has been set aside for sanitation exercise.

According to him, policing is not all about arresting and preventing crime and criminality but also about providing humanitarian services to the public.

He stated that the police belong to the public, and that they work hand in hand with the public for a peaceful society.

In their reaction, some residents of the state capital, Yahaya Cholli and Diyajo Girei commended the police for carrying the sanitation exercise.

ICPC to Host Stakeholders’ Meeting on Accountability, Corruption Prevention in LGs

 

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a one-day Stakeholders' Meeting on the Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments in Nigeria (ACPP-LG). 

This initiative aims to enhance financial management, transparency, and proactive disclosure at the local government level as announced by Demola Bakare, Director Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson, ICPC

Over the years, the ICPC has actively engaged grassroots communities through various local government programmes and initiatives. 

These efforts have not only served as educational and awareness platforms but have also empowered citizens to identify and report corrupt practices. 

The launch of the ACPP-LG reinforces the ICPC’s ongoing commitment to fostering integrity, accountability, and transparency in local governance.

The Stakeholders’ Meeting will provide a platform for critical discussions on the challenges undermining local governance and introduce the ACPP-LG as a strategic tool for corruption prevention. 

The programme is designed to eliminate financial leakages, curb corrupt practices, ensure compliance with governance standards, and promote efficient, corruption-free service delivery at the grassroots level.

A key objective of the ACPP-LG is to restore public trust in the third tier of government by strengthening accountability mechanisms. 

The event will engage key stakeholders and leaders in local governance, particularly in the context of the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the financial autonomy of local governments across Nigeria.

The Stakeholders’ Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja

Adamawa Police Command to Inaugurate NPD, Offer Humanitarian Services

The Adamawa State Police Command is set to inaugurate the National Police Day which is expected to be celebrated every 7th of April, every year.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, said that the inauguration will take place today and invited all community members to join and celebrate occasion.

SP Ngurore, said that the event was initiated in response to the presidential directive to establish an annual National Police Day aimed at honouring the invaluable contributions and commitment of our police officers.

According to him, the command also seeks to strengthen community relations and enhance public trust through police /Community engagement.

He explained that from today 2nd to 7th, April, 2025, the Command will host a series of community engagement programmes designed to foster a spirit of collaboration and humanitarian services. 

The planned activities include Free Medical Service Outreach, Sanitation and Cleanup of Public Spaces,Town Hall Meeting with Critical Stakeholders.

Other activities are School Outreach: Campaign Against Cultism and Social Vices, and Walkathon for Strength and Partnership Building. 

He disclosed that the Police Boss is enthusiastic about the landmark event and is committed to ensuring a safe and secured environment, building and  promoting public trust and enhanced the well-being of our community.

"The Command is dedicated to celebrate National Police Day as an annual tradition honouring our officers while reinforcing their essential role in ensuring safety and promoting peace in the state.

"The public are here by encouraged to actively participate in these activities and work with the police to create a safer and secured society". He stated. 

Adamawa CAN Greets Muslim Umma at Eid-el-Fitr

Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Adamawa Stare Chapter has extended its hearty felicitation to Muslim umma on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr celebration marking the end of Ramadan fast.

The leadership of the association in a statement by its Chairman Adamawa State chapter who is also the President Gongola Baptist Conference, Rev. Dr Joel Danjuma Manzo.

"The Bible encourages us to rejoice with those who are rejoicing; mourn with those who mourn (Romans 12:15). On this note, I write to felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Eid Mubarak."CAN Chairman stated.

He urged the body of Christ to celebrate with with Muslims friends and neighbors as the scriptures emphasizes empathy and unity to promote harmony and togetherness as they coexist.

According to him, the discipline derived from fasting and the good lessons learnt be judiciously used for the promotion of peace as we value one another towards the advancement of our dear state.

My Successor Must Be a Grassroots Politician, Says Fintiri

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reiterated that whoever that will succeed him must be a grassroots politician, hardworking and incorruptible.

Fintiri, stated this at the Government House Yola, when the State Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries, Chairmen of Boards and Commission paid him Sallah homage.

He said that himself and his cabinet worked hard with the support of the masses to put the state on the path of progress, saying that it wouldn't have been possible if they give room for excuses and become lazy and corrupt.

While addressing them, Fintiri urged them to maintain consistency in their service to the state, eschew corruption and always avoid making excuses.

It could be recalled some months ago the Governor revealed the criteria of his successor while addressing PDP stakeholders at the banquet hall of the Government House. 

He insisted that anybody that will succeed him must be a grassroots politician with proven integrity and hardworking.

Ex- Foreign Affairs Deputy Director Arraigned for Diverting N5,398 Million

 

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Christiana Goka, a former Deputy Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Goka was arraigned on allegations of misappropriating public funds amounting to N5,398,656, according to release by Demola Bakare, the Director Public Enlightenment and Education who is also the Spokesperson for the Commission.

Mrs. Goka, who also served as the Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), was brought before Justice J.A. Aina of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kwali, Abuja, on a 5-count charge bordering on misappropriation of funds and providing false statements.

According to the charge, Mrs. Goka allegedly misappropriated N5,164,656 from funds earmarked for a botched management retreat of the Ministry at Dutse, Jigawa State, in 2017. 

One of the charges reads:

“That you, Mrs. Christiana Goka 'F', sometime in 2017 or thereabout, being a public officer serving as the Deputy Director and Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Garki, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, did confer a corrupt advantage upon yourself in the sum of N5,164,656.00 (Five Million One Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Naira), which was part of the larger sum of N5,398,656.00 (Five Million Three Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Naira) meant for the Botched Management Retreat at Dutse, Jigawa State in 2017, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.”

“That you, Mrs. Christiana Goka 'F', sometimes in 2017 or thereabout, being a public officer serving-as the Deputy Director and Head of Department Research Monitoring-Information System in the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa ('DTCA'"), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Garki Abuja Federal Capital Territory, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court did make a statement on 18/02/22 to Sado Danjuma, an officer of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission while in the course of exercising his duties of investigation, in which you made a statement to wit - that the sum of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) returned to you in cash by one Bassey Ikpeme on the instruction of the then Director General of DTCA, Ambassador Abduljalil Suleiman (now late) was false and never happened, which statement to your knowledge is false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(1)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act,2000”

Additionally, Mrs. Goka is accused of providing false information to an ICPC investigator, denying the receipt of N1,000,000 in cash, which was reportedly returned to her on the instruction of the then-Director General of DTCA, the late Ambassador Abduljalil Suleiman.

At the commencement of the trial on March 27, 2025, the prosecution counsel, David Nwaze, called two witnesses who testified and were cross-examined.

This act constitutes an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and is punishable under Section 25(1)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

The Court, having previously granted the Defendant bail under the same conditions as her administrative bail, allowed her to remain on those terms after she pleaded not guilty to all charges when they were read to her.

As part of the bail conditions, the Defendant must provide a surety who is employed in the Federal Republic of Nigeria at Grade Level 15 or above and resides in Abuja. 

The surety is required to submit a letter of appointment, proof of last promotion, an identity card, and a passport photograph.

IGP Storms Yola, Commissions Ultra Modern Police Headquarters

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, commissioned ultra modern Police Headquarters Complex, Adamawa State Police Command.

Speaking while commissioning the complex, IGP Kayode, congratulated the officers and men of the command for the newly constructed and commissioned state-of- art-complex.

IGP Kayode, said that the command has a headquarters that is befitting and worthy of their brave and dedicated officers, saying that he is proud of the facility.

The Police Boss said that the newly commissioned headquarters is more than a physical structure; its represents their commitment to serving and protecting their communities, saying that it is symbol of their dedication to justice and welfare of their officers.

He further stated that as they move forward, they will continue to wotk tirelessly to ensure that their officers are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and logistics needed to enable them function effectively and efficiently.

He thanked their partners, stakeholders, community leaders for their support and collaboration in executing the project, adding that together, they can achieve even greater things and make their communities safer, more secured and prosperous for all.

He urged them to show commitment to the vision that they have celebrated, appealing to them to mark the occasion with pride and celebration and work together to build the brighter future for their communities. 

In his welcome address, the Commissioner of Police Adamawa State Police, Dankombo Morris, said that it was a great privilege to stand before the IGP on the historic day to welcome again the 22nd indigenous IGP. 

CP Dankombo said that the noble project has addressed the challenges of office accommodation in the Command, pointing out that it took off and completed under his administration. 

According to him, Adamawa State is one of the North Eastern States of Nigeria that suffered security challenges particularly Boko Haram insurgency.

He disclosed that Adamawa shares boundaries with Borno, Taraba and Gombe State respectively as well as borders with Cameroun Republic.

"The Command has Four (4) Area Commands which include Yola Area Command, Mubi Area Command, Numan Area Command and Karewa Area Command with 53 Divisional Headquarters. It has a total strength of 6,444 personnel.

"The Nigeria Police Force being the lead agency in internal security has played a vital role in making sure that the state is safe, secured and conducive for both economic and social activities.

"I would also like to express my profound gratitude to the IGP for finding him worthy to be posted as the 32 Commissioner of Police Adamawa State.

"Since I assumed duty, my modus-operandi in fighting crime and criminalities has been in line with the vision and mission of the IGP which is based on extant laws, International best practices, paying much attention to respect for human rights, professionalism and inclusive community policing". He added

"Our achievements would not have been possible without the tireless effort of our officers and Men of the Command, the Executive Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his continued support in all ramifications". He said.

He said that Fintiri always ensures a safer Adamawa State and has always been their strength during critical period and also appreciated stakeholders, sister agencies, local security groups and community leaders.

Sir, worthy of note during the year under review, the Command recorded about sixty (60) cases, ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, farmers/herders clashes, rape/defilement and other heinous crimes.

In the same vein, the Command has arrested one hundred and twenty (120) suspects in connection with the aforementioned cases.

Meanwhile, during his visit, the IGP paid a courtesy visit to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at government house as well as Lamido Adamawa, Alh. Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha.