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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-ojo has charged the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to focus more on enlightening public servants on the requirements of the code of conduct. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Interior, Ozoya Imohimi. According to the statement, Tunji-Ojo made the call
Tunji-Ojo advocates enlightenment on code of conduct for public servants

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-ojo has charged the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to focus more on enlightening public servants on the requirements of the code of conduct.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Interior, Ozoya Imohimi.

According to the statement, Tunji-Ojo made the call while hosting the Acting Chairman of CCB, Murtala Kankia, and his team, who were on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.

He, however, noted that a lot of people, particularly civil and public servants, ran afoul of the code of conduct law out of ignorance.

Stressing that many civil servants do not know the nitty gritty of the asset declaration law, the minister urged the Bureau to intensify the enlightenment campaign and not wait for people to make mistakes concerning the regulations.

He added that the Code of Conduct was misconstrued; stressing that the law does not say civil servants or public servants should not own a business but that they cannot run a business.

Tunji-Ojo blamed ignorance about the law for the miserable lives civil servants slip into shortly after their retirement.

The minister said his Ministry has a common tie with the Code of Conduct Bureau, stating that besides ensuring internal security, the Ministry ensures citizenship integrity, which is all about code of conduct.

He said, “Strict adherence to code of conduct is what integrity is all about. It means your agency and this Ministry are tied as Siamese twins.”

In terms of compliance, Tunji-Ojo noted that the Ministry was doing relatively well. He promised to raise the bar of the Ministry beyond the present level.

“People should not approach the law from the angle of fear but from the angle of respect. The law did not say you shouldn’t prosper but your earnings must be earned legitimately.”

He said the Code of Conduct Bureau should not be an agency that denies people the opportunity for creativity. “People should know what the law allows them to do when joining the service,” he stressed.

Earlier, the acting Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Murtala Aliyu Kankia, applauded the minister for the excellent service he has rendered to the country since his appointment, especially as seen in the improvement in security and service delivery by the paramilitary agencies under the Ministry’s supervision due to his reform initiatives.

He equally sought the collaboration of the Ministry in the area of enlightenment of paramilitary agencies on assets declaration laws and also for the security of the Bureau’s offices nationwide.

Tunji-Ojo advocates enlightenment on code of conduct for public servants

The Commander of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, Taraba State, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has said the fight against terrorism remains one of the top priorities of the military. He said the troops will make every effort to ensure the safety and protection of the lives and property of the good
Troops dismantle notorious kidnapping syndicate in Taraba

The Commander of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, Taraba State, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has said the fight against terrorism remains one of the top priorities of the military.

He said the troops will make every effort to ensure the safety and protection of the lives and property of the good people of the state and Nigerians at large.

Uwa, who stated this in a statement made available to journalists in the state on Thursday, while announcing the giant strides made by the troops of the command, urged the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant law enforcement agencies.

The statement, which was signed on his behalf by the acting spokesperson of the command, Captain Oni Olubodunde, said the troops have again succeeded in dismantling a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing parts of Jalingo and Lau local government councils of the state.

The suspects, who according to him were apprehended on October 22, 2024, during a raid at a local hotel in the Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo metropolis where they were hiding, are Ali Idi and Haruna Umar.

“Acting on an intelligence report, the first two suspects, identified as Ali Idi and Haruna Umar, were apprehended on 22 October 2024 during a raid at a local hotel in the Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo metropolis where they were hiding.

“A search of their mobile phones revealed incriminating evidence, including a photograph showing Haruna brandishing an AK-47 rifle alongside another individual at a yet-to-be-identified location,” he stated.

Further investigations were also said to have led to the discovery that the gang’s hideout was at Kona Mountain in Jalingo council, where additional members of the syndicate were believed to be camped.

The troops, who also announced the arrest of the leader of another gang identified as Dahiru Idi, a.k.a. (Yellow), said upon interrogation, he confessed to the recent kidnapping of three individuals, from whom a ransom of 6 million Naira was extorted before their release.

“The gang leader further disclosed that the two AK-47 rifles used in their operations had been taken to another location by one Yakubu Dogo in preparation for an upcoming operation,” the army said.

Items announced to have been recovered from the suspects include 3 rings, 1 Airtel SIM card, 1 itel phone, Indian hemp and charms.

Troops dismantle notorious kidnapping syndicate in Taraba