The NAFDAC Head of Investigation and Enforcement, Federal Taskforce, Embugushiki-Musa Godiya, also said the agency would work to ensure that fake cosmetics and other counterfeit products were completely wiped out of the country.
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Akeredolu eulogises NSCDC commandant’s commitment to humanity
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has eulogised the state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ), Dr Hameed Abodunrin, for his commitment to service of humanity.
Akeredolu gave the commendation in Akure on Wednesday at the send-off programme organised for the commandant by the state command of the NSCDC and the presentation of his books on children’s security.
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, described Abodunrin as a real security expert and scholar who had helped the government in enforcement of law and order in the state.
Akeredolu, who also acknowledged the roles played by the NSCDC in ensuring the security of lives and property of the people, said Abodunrin’s efforts at securing the state had yielded positive results since he was posted to the state.
According to him, the roles played by the NSCDC at securing the state in the last 15 months that Abodunrin took over the helm of affairs of NSCDC cannot be underestimated.
“I can tell you, Abodunrin is a fine officer, very smart, very skilful, highly educated and also a combatant.
“Abodunrin has proved to be a security expert and a real scholar. His academic prowess has been brought to the fore and he has proved that his doctorate degree in peace and conflict studies, which he bagged from the University of Ibadan, is valuable.
“This is a man that loves training and to retrain. No wonder he is now going back to be retrained at the National Defence College in Abuja for him to be more effective in his job.
“On behalf of the good people of Ondo State, the government and all the people of the state, thank you for your immense contributions to the security of the state.
“For your service to humanity; for the protection of lives and property of everyone both indigenes and residents of Ondo State during the time you spent with us, we want to say thank you,” he said.
The Governor also called on officers and men of the NSCDC in the state to continue with the foundation laid by Abodunrin in the area of security and intelligence gathering.
Akeredolu, who also talked about the books written by the commandant, said they would not only help the children but also their parents or those managing schools, saying it would be good for policy makers.
“Security is everybody’s business not just for security agents alone and it is high time we begin to learn the basics of security,” he said.
Earlier, Abodunrin appreciated the state government and security agencies for their support and expressed his willingness to continue to serve humanity and the society in any position.
He explained that his success was as a result of the support and cooperation he enjoyed from the officers and men of the Command.
He said the decision to write the books was borne out concern for the security of children in the country.
Abodunrin, who said his 15 months in Ondo State birthed the establishment of two marines based in the state, said a bullet-proof multi-million gunboat was also inaugurated while an ambulance and a Jeep were also given by the NSCDC headquarters, Abuja.
“I am not regretting for staying in Ondo State but the only thing that I am still worried about is the consciousness of our people as far as security is concerned,” he said.
Similarly, Dr Bode Ayorinde, Pro Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, and Chairman of the occasion, eulogised the giant stride of the commandant in the state, saying those who took the security of the country as a career should be celebrated.
“Security comes first as number one in the society because without security, there will be no peace and development. So it is when people are secured that we can talk about development,” he said.
The Commander of 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure; Controllers of Nigeria Immigration Service; Nigeria Customs Service; Nigeria Correctional Service were at the occasion.
Others present were, representatives of Department of State Services; Commander of Air Force Base 209 Quick Response, Ipetu-Ijesa; Federal Road Safety Corps, Fire Services, amongst others.
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Invoke executive order for state, LG police, Afenifere tells Tinubu
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, on Saturday, urged President Bola Tinubu to invoke an Executive Order for the establishment of state and local government Police.
Afenifere, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi,in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, also called for the erection of close-circuit television sets and deployment of modern technology for security purposes in strategic locations to end insecurity.
Ajayi said, “There are indications that Tinubu is desirous of putting an end to this deleterious menace. Towards the end of January this year, he approved the procurement of digital tracking tools to enhance the apprehension of bandits, terrorists and armed robbers.
“On Monday, April 22, this year, he used the occasion of addressing participants at the African Counter-Terrorism Summit which opened on that day in Abuja to assure everyone of his government’s readiness to ensure greater security. Unfortunately, recent happenings have not shown that the President’s desire in this respect is being worked upon.
“President Tinubu should get state and local government police off the ground immediately through the invocation of an Executive Order while the process of amending the Constitution continues.
“Close circuit television sets, deployment of modern technology for security purposes including drones must be effected immediately.”
He explained that the statement was motivated by the recent reports of banditry and kidnapping in Ogun, Edo, Ekiti, Oyo, Kogi, Zamfara and Niger States, respectively which made a research organization declare Nigeria as one of the top nations where kidnap ranks highest globally.
Ajayi noted that Fulani herders and farmers’ clashes kept occurring in Osun, Ondo and Oyo State; Otu, Igbeti and Alaga in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State were the latest victims.
The Afenifere spokesperson also said, “In order to end insecurity, enhance people’s welfare and ensure the sustenance of Nigeria as one of the top investment destinations in Africa as desired by the government, there is the urgent need by the Federal Government and security agencies to be more innovative and decisive.”
He lamented that banditry, including armed robbery, kidnapping was still occurring on South-West roads such as Lagos-Ibadan, Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode; Akure-Ilesa-Ibadan; Ore-Ijebu Ode-Lagos, Ikirun-Osogbo-Ilesa; Lokoja-Abuja, Owo-Benin and Ibadan-Iseyin-Saki.
“Latest reports have it that on Monday, May 13 instant, eight cocoa farmers were kidnapped at Marindoti Cocoa Farmers’ settlement in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. Three students of Millicent Secondary School in the same area on their way to write their Senior Secondary School Examination, were also kidnapped at the same time.
“A sum of N31 million was reportedly paid to ransom three people who were kidnapped at Longe village on Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road last week Sunday. On Thursday, May 16, one Seliat Adeniji (nee Raji) was kidnapped in her Ebedi home in Iseyin, Oyo State. Her guard was killed in the process.
“Hon Bello Hassan representing Zurmi/Shinkafi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives last Tuesday claimed that terrorists have sacked about 50 communities and abducted over 500 people in his area of Zamfara State as bandits overran Zurmi, the second most populous town in the state killing palace officers as well as policemen.”
To put a serious check on all these, the Afenifere spokesman said that there was an urgent need to dig deep into the roots of the menace and to be decisive in applying the necessary measures.
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NAFDAC shuts cosmetic shops in Lagos, seizes counterfeit products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut three shops and raided others during a clampdown on the sale of unregistered “Dr. Teal’s” brand of cosmetics in Lagos State.
The agency disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Saturday, stating that the action came after a complaint from the trademark holder.
The statement read, “NAFDAC has shut down three cosmetics shops and raided others, targeting the sale of unregistered ‘Dr. Teal’s’ brand cosmetics. This action follows a complaint from the trademark holder regarding potential counterfeit products.
“Two suspected shops along Excellent Line at the Trade Fair Complex were targeted, resulting in sealed shops and invitation letters issued to attendants.”
It added that another development unfolded at Okas Global Link Limited where NAFDAC confiscated over 200 cartons of various Dr. Teal’s products and other unregistered cosmetics, suspecting them to be the source of distribution.
A shop identified as Cubana Stores at Phil Hallmark Plaza was also reported to have been sealed for stocking and selling the moisturising body and bath products of the alleged unregistered Dr. Teal’s brand.
NAFDAC added that according to its regulations, shop owners found guilty of selling unregistered products face penalties of up to ₦5m fine.
It said shop owners were also being questioned as part of ongoing investigations.
In the statement, the agency emphasised the health risks associated with fake cosmetics, stating the potential dangers of using products containing harmful substances.
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Traders, soldiers clash at Banex Plaza in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed intelligence officers to Banex – an electronics and telecommunications gadgets market, in Abuja following a conflict that ensued between soldiers and some traders on Saturday.
A viral video seen by our correspondent on X on Saturday showed a multitude of civilians overpowering some soldiers during a free-for-all fight at Banex.
The Defence Headquarters, and the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Onyema Nwachukwu could not be reached for comments as of press time.
Meanwhile, a trader who simply identified himself as Abdul, told our correspondent on Saturday that the conflict ensued over the sale of a mobile phone.
“There’s a problem at Banex now. Some soldiers came to complain about a phone, and during an argument with the traders, a fight ensued,” Abdul simply revealed.
When contacted over the development, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh said the Commissioner of Police, Benett Igweh has deployed officers of the FCT Intelligence Response Team to the scene of the incident.
“The CP has deployed the Intelligence Response Team to the scene,” Adeh confirmed.
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