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COVID-19: Policemen Are Also Frontline Workers, They Need To Be Protected – Makama, AIG Zone XI

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Mallam Bashir Makama has pointed out why officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force also need personal protective gears as the battle against the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic continues in the country.
He submitted that the security agents are directly dealing with different residents of Nigeria on the country’s roads and in communities, hence, the need for them to be protected against COVID-19 one way or the other.
“So far, we have provided them with nose covers. We will still do more because they are out there and they must be protected”
AIG Makama, who covers Oyo, Osun and Ondo States, also said that the role of policemen is essential just like that of health care workers and the media in the course of curbing the spread of the deadly disease.
The AIG made these submissions while featuring on a popular radio magazine programme, Parrot Xtra Hour on Radio aired on Space 90.1FM, in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State.
Makama reiterated that the major responsibility of the police as far as COVID-19 is concerned is to ensure compliance with measures and directives put in place to contain the spread of the deadly virus and ensure that the citizens are free from infection.
“Policemen are also very critical and should be considered as frontline workers in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. They are specifically there to enforce the different levels of lockdown-law imposed by different states of the federation. Our men are all over the place to work with health workers to ensure there is peace and orderliness even at sample collection centers, hospitals and other points where patients are being evacuated and treated.”
Speaking on the conduct of some police officers while enforcing lockdown-laws and curfew in different states, AIG Makama disclosed that there will always be bad ones among police officers just like there are in other professions.
“These officers and men are the ones who allow people to cross inter-state borders, allow people to move around when there is curfew. They should be reported. And we will deal with them. Coronavirus’ spread must be contained. We all need to cooperate”.
Makama continued “we are inundated with reports of people being allowed to move around illegally here and there, you know that in every eleven there must be a Judas, you don’t expect it to be all free of issues. Mediamen have more information than I do, but I have always said that if there is any illegality that is being perpetrated by our men we should be alerted.
“We have taken steps severally to mitigate some of these things. If it is reported, we will treat it but if it is not reported there is no way we will know,” AIG Makama stated.
On the influx of people from Kano and other northern states into the South West, AIG Makama disclosed that policemen lack the capacity to completely stop the movement of the people coming in through the borders.
He expressed that since there is no yardstick for measuring whether people who have been infected or not, hence the need to allow people with essential duty such as people transporting food items, medical products, petroleum products, and many essential commodities that will come through the borders of other states.
The AIG noted that majority of the people coming to Oyo State are from Lagos State, saying that it is the same even before the case of Kano State became prominent.
The former Benue and Ogun States’ Police Commissioner announced that he had met with the three Commissioners of Police in Oyo, Osun and Ondo States and has asked them to liaise with their governors to provide personal protective equipment and other welfare and encouragement packages for the police like other frontline essential service providers to be able to discharge their duties well.
Mallam Makama expressed the readiness of the Nigeria Police to support the operation of Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed “Amotekun”.
He noted that the Inspector General of Police has invigorated the police force in the community policing project and philosophy, emphasizing that the police is ready to partner with all sectors of the community to ensure safety and security of lives and property.
Mallam Makama established that the police force is ready to key into the ‘Amotekun project’ as long as those in control are ready to comply with all the procedures, rules of engagement, control system and ensure synergy among other security operatives.
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Obasa Missing as Lagos Assembly Sits, Lauds President Tinubu

The Lagos State House of Assembly convened for a crucial legislative session yesterday, but an unexpected absence stole the spotlight, the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was nowhere to be seen. The sitting, which focused on key legislative matters and a commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, went on without Obasa, raising eyebrows among lawmakers and political observers alike.
New Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over the proceedings, ensuring the session ran smoothly. During deliberations, the lawmakers took turns applauding President Tinubu for his strides in governance, particularly his economic and infrastructural policies aimed at revitalizing Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. However, whispers about Obasa’s absence could not be ignored.
Sources within the Assembly remained tight-lipped on the reason for his nonappearance, fueling speculation.
As lawmakers dispersed after the session, the big question lingered where was Obasa? For now, the mystery remains, but all eyes will be on the next sitting to see if the seasoned politician resurfaces.
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Meet The New 47-year-old Alaafin Of Oyo, Prince Akeem Owoade

Prince Akeem Owoade is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, Canada.
Born 47 years ago to a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town, Prince Akeem Owoade is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, Oyo town in Oyo State, Nigeria.
aking an early interest in engineering, Prince AkeemOwoade began his engineering studies by completing his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from ‘The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State (1994 to 1997) and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (1999 to 2001), Oyo State. Nigeria respectively. He did his NYSC with Nigeria Gas Company as Mechanical Intern/Planner in 2002.After the completion of his NYSC, he worked with Oceanic Bank International Plc. in Warri as a teller. (2003 to 2004).
Prince Akeem Owoade decided to further his education in the United Kingdom where he attended University of Sunderland (2008) and Northumbria University (2012)
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Panic As Governor’s Official Car Got Stolen

Confusion and fear was the order of the day at one of the Government houses in the Southwest some days ago when one of the official vehicles of the Governor, a bullet-proof jeep allegedly disappeared from the garage.
The SUV which is said to be one of the three bullet-proof vehicles being used for the Governor’s official assignment was discovered missing.
The Governor who was out of the country on a short, rest leave was claimed to have been disturbed when he was alerted.
Sources claimed it wasn’t the first time things would get missing at the Governor’s private residence.
‘There had been series of thefts, ranging from missing cash, phones and other expensive items, it’s usually swept under the carpet. Indiscipline is the order of the day here’, a source confirmed this to papermacheonline.
The State Governor, a quiet individual who is spending his second time in office was said to have been disturbed by the occurrence that he had to cut short his leave and return home. One of his closest aides was also kidnapped recently.
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