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  • Hushpuppi: Why suspended DCP Abba Kyari is yet to be extradited to US – IGP

    Hushpuppi: Why suspended DCP Abba Kyari is yet to be extradited to US – IGP

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has explained why embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Mr Abba Kyari is yet to extradited following his indictment by a United States Court.

    According to the police chief, no formal extradition request has been made by the United States for the suspended Deputy Commissioner.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Kyari had earlier in the year been accused of being a conspirator in a 1.1-million-dollar fraud deal involving Instagram celebrity Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi.

    Giving an update on the case, IGP Alkali Baba disclosed on Thursday that he had only heard it on social media, stressing that there was no extradition request as some have reported.

    The Inspector General further explained that the panel constituted to investigate the case has submitted its report to the Secretary General of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha for vetting and advice on the findings.

    He added that the Force has only just received feedback from the SGF and is contemplating the next step to take.

    The police chief’s comment is the latest on the controversial issue in spite of a warrant issued by a US magistrate judge, Otis Wright, ordering the arrest of Kyari.

    About a month ago, Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi while affirming that investigations have been concluded and findings submitted, noted that President Muhammadu Buhari will have the final consideration on the matter.

    Earlier in the year, a US court document suggested that Nigerian socialite Hushpuppi bribed the super cop to arrest and jail a certain Chibuzo Vincent, an estranged ‘co-conspirator,’ in a $1.1 million fraud case.

    The document also revealed that Hushpuppi, who had been arrested in Dubai and handed over to US authorities, pleaded guilty to the multi-million-dollar fraud charges filed against him by the US Government.

    It further explained that the proceeds from the crime had been spent.

    Reacting to the allegations against him, Abba Kyari denied the claims, saying that he collected money to help Hushpuppi sew some clothes. Kyari later stated that he acted as a debt collector for Hushpuppi in a Facebook post which has since been deleted.

    The police had assured that a careful and expeditious review of recommendations by its committee would be undertaken by the Force Management Team and thereafter forwarded to appropriate quarters for necessary action(s).

    While investigations continued, the embattled police officer was suspended and the IGP appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, to replace Kyari as Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).

  • Election: IGP deploys 2 DIGs, 5 AIGs, 14 CPs, others to Anambra

    Election: IGP deploys 2 DIGs, 5 AIGs, 14 CPs, others to Anambra

    The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered a major overhauling of the security landscape in Anambra State ahead of the November 6 governorship election in the state.

    Two Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and other strategic commanders have been deployed to the state for effective supervision of security personnel and operations in the governorship election.

    Other Strategic Commanders deployed to Anambra State include five Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), 14 Commissioners of Police (CPs), 31 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 48 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).

    Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Mr. Joseph Egbunike, has been deployed to Anambra State as the coordinator of the security component for the election.

    Egbunike will be assisted by the DIG in-charge of Operations, Acting DIG Zaki Ahmed.

    DIG Egbunike is saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the Operation Order evolved from the Election Security Threat Assessment; to ensure a peaceful environment devoid of violence and conducive enough to guarantee that law abiding citizens freely perform their civic responsibilities without molestation or intimidation.

    CP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the Senior Officers are to coordinate human and other operational deployments in the three Senatorial Districts, 21 Local Government Areas and the 5,720 polling units in Anambra State.
    The IGP, in a statement issued by Mba, reassures the nation that the Force is adequately prepared for the gubernatorial election in Anambra State come November 6, 2021.

    He reiterated that the Force will do everything within its powers to work with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all stakeholders to protect democratic values, provide level playing field for all political actors, ensure adequate protection of voters, INEC personnel and equipment, accredited observers and other key players in Anambra State.

    The IGP called on citizens in Anambra State to come out en masse and exercise their franchise as adequate security has been emplaced to protect them before, during and after the elections.

  • Insecurity: 20,000 new officers joining police before end of 2022 – IGP

    Insecurity: 20,000 new officers joining police before end of 2022 – IGP

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, says Nigeria’s security agencies are making headway in the fight against banditry.

    He made the comment on Wednesday when he visited the Kwara Police Command in Ilorin.

    “The police is not fighting alone,” the police chief explained. “All other security agencies, in synergy, are fighting the bandits, including the military, which is leading the war and we’re winning.”

    According to the IGP, President Muhammadu Buhari has given approval for the recruitment of more police officers to boost the fight against crime in the country.

    “The president has given approval for us to employ 10,000 [police personnel] every year for six years. We have started but we have not done so for 2020. So, we are doing [recruiting] for 2020 and 2021 between now and 2021 [year end]. Their training is for six months.

    “So, we are expecting to increase our strength by 20,000, latest by the end of 2022,” he added.

    While assuring the police operatives that their welfare will be taken care of, the IGP called on them to be dedicated to duty and show professionalism.

    “I am here to tell you that there is no problem about the Nigerian police that I don’t know about. But there is hope at the end of the tunnel,” he said.

    “Is it our welfare that we are not working on? We are working on our welfare. Is it the logistics to do the work? We are working on it. Is it our place of abode, accommodation? We are working on it!”

  • Hushpuppi: Panel concludes, submits report on suspended DCP Abba Kyari to IGP

    Hushpuppi: Panel concludes, submits report on suspended DCP Abba Kyari to IGP

    The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, on Thursday received the report of the panel set up to probe the bribery allegations against the erstwhile Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari.

    This was disclosed in a statement by the Force spokesman, Frank Mba, who said the report was submitted by the chairman of the Special Investigative Panel, DIG Joseph Egbunike, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

    “The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has received the report of the NPF Special Investigation Panel (SIP) investigating the alleged indictment of the erstwhile Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),” the statement partly read.

    “DIG Egbunike, while presenting the report, appreciated the IGP for the confidence reposed on him and the members of the Panel to conduct the probe. He noted that the Panel commenced investigations immediately after it was inaugurated on 2nd August 2021 and the report submitted is an outcome of a painstaking, transparent and exhaustive investigative process.

    “He further revealed that the report presented contained the case file of the probe, evidence and findings as well as testimonies from DCP Abba Kyari and other persons and groups linked to the matter.

    “The IGP, who commended the Panel for the work done, stated that the essence of the probe was to carry out discreet investigations into the allegation levied against the officer to enable the Force leadership to be appropriately guided in its decision-making processes.

    “The IGP assured that a careful and expeditious review of the recommendations would be undertaken by the Force Management Team and thereafter forwarded to appropriate quarters for necessary action(s). He reiterated, as always, the commitment of the Force to justice for all.”

    Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), was suspended by the Police Service Commission on August 1.

    This followed the IGP’s recommendation to allow for an independent investigation after US court documents linked him to an Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi.

    Three weeks later, the police authorities set up a panel to study in detail the available documents related to Kyari who was indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

  • IGP orders police to be ruthless with IPOB

    IGP orders police to be ruthless with IPOB

    The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, has told officers of the Delta Police Command to go tough on members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and criminals in the state.

    IGP Baba said this during a familarisation visit to the state police command in Asaba on Monday.

    According to the IGP, there are spills over of IPOB members from Onitsha to Asaba, noting that it is why officers must be prepared to deal with any criminal group.

    “You are trying your best but your best is not good enough. Anything that happen in Anambra State will affect Delta State, especially Asaba.

    “That is why you must prepare to deal with any criminal, especially IPOB group. There are spills over agitation or demonstration from Onitsha to Asaba.

    “Brace up to IPOB challenge because it is a proscribed organisation and treat them as such,” he said.

    The police chief also promised the command that logistics such as bullet-proof vests, teargas canisters, helmets and others would be provided for them before November.

  • JUST IN: Shake-up in police, as IGP deploys new CPs to 13 States

    JUST IN: Shake-up in police, as IGP deploys new CPs to 13 States

    The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has approved the immediate deployment of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to head 13 states, including Abuja.

    A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba said on Friday that the posting of the Senior Officers was part of efforts at repositioning the Force for greater efficiency, stabilizing the internal security order and scaling up the fight against crimes and criminality in the country.

    The affected State Commands and Commissioner of Police posted are: Niger State Command, CP Monday Bala Kuryas; Kwara State Command, CP Emienbo Tuesday Assayamo; Nasarawa State Command, CP Soyemi Musbau Adesina; Taraba State Command, CP Abimbola Shokoya; Benue State Command, CP Akingbola Olatunji; FCT Police Command, CP Babaji Sunday; Kogi State Command, CP Arungwa Nwazue Udo; Kaduna State Command, CP Abdullahi Mudashiru; Jigawa State Command, CP Aliyu Sale Tafida; Enugu State Command, CP Abubakar Lawal; Cross River State Command, CP Alhassan Aminu; Bayelsa State Command, CP Echeng Eworo Echeng and Kebbi State Command, CP Musa Baba.

    Other Senior officers deployed are CP Ndatsu Aliyu Mohammed, a former Commissioner of Police, Enugu State, who is now the CP Anti-Fraud Unit FCID, Abuja; CP Sikiru Akande, a former CP in Cross River State who is now redeployed to the Department of ICT as the CP ICT, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Similarly, CP Bankole Lanre Sikiru is deployed as the CP INTERPOL, FCID Lagos; and CP Augustine Arop is now posted as the Deputy Commandant, Police Staff College Jos.

    Mba said the IGP, while charging the officers to justify the confidence reposed in them, has assured citizens of sustained efforts by the Force in stabilizing security in the country.

    “He enjoined citizens in the affected States to cooperate with their new Commissioners of Police for efficient service delivery. The posting and the redeployment of the Senior Police Officers is with immediate effect,” he said.

  • BREAKING: [Hushpuppi] IGP replaces suspended DCP Abba Kyari

    BREAKING: [Hushpuppi] IGP replaces suspended DCP Abba Kyari

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has approved the posting of DCP Tunji Disu as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), a unit which was hitherto headed by embattled DCP Abba Kyari who was suspended on Sunday.

    Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, who was accused of being bribed by the suspected billionaire fraudster, Abbas Ramon, also known as Hushpuppi, was suspended on Sunday.

    Frank Mba, Force spokesman, announced the appointment of Disu in a statement on Monday.

    The statement read, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has today, 2nd August, 2021 approved the posting of DCP Tunji Disu as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).

    “The posting of the officer is on the heels of Management’s decision to fill the leadership gap within the IRT and refocus the Unit for better service delivery.

    “The IGP has charged the new Head of the IRT to demonstrate his professional competence in his leadership of the Unit. He also assured citizens that the IRT will remain focused in the discharge of its duties in line with national statutes and international best practices.”

    Prior to his appointment as the new Head of the IRT, DCP Tunji Disu, a former Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos State, was the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

    He had also previously served at the State CID, Rivers State as the Deputy Head of the Unit. He was also a former Commander of the Nigeria Police Contingent to the African Union (AU) Peace Keeping Mission in Dafur, Sudan.

    Disu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the Lagos State University (LASU) and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State.

    He has also attended several professional courses both at home and abroad: Small Arms Smuggling Training in Botswana, Internet Fraud Training at the Cambridge University, UK, Strategic Leadership Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, Forensic Investigations and Criminal Intelligence Course at the University of Lagos, amongst others.

    He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations and Chattered Institute of Personnel management, amongst other professional bodies.

  • [BREAKING] Hushpuppi: IGP orders review of allegations against celebrated policeman, Abba Kyari

    [BREAKING] Hushpuppi: IGP orders review of allegations against celebrated policeman, Abba Kyari

    The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered an “internal review of the allegations” against a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, by a United States Court.

    Force spokesman, Frank Mba made this known in a statement on Thursday.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the United States District Court for the Central District of California had earlier said alleged international fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi used Kyari to arrest and jail a co-conspirator, Chibuzo Vincent.

    According to a communique from the court, the arrest was made after Vincent threatened to expose a $1m fraud committed against a Qatari businessman.

    Reaffirming the Force’s commitment to the pursuit of justice and the strengthening of its professional relationship with the FBI and other international partners, the IGP said further developments on the case will be communicated to members of the public accordingly.

    Kyari, a deputy commissioner of police who is highly revered by colleagues in the Force and celebrated by members of the general public, was fingered in a bribery scandal involving the involving Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi.

    A US court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for the seasoned investigator known for hunting down kidnappers across Nigeria.

    The arrest warrant was issued by a U.S magistrate judge, Otis Wright, a spokesperson in the United States Attorney’s Office confirmed to Channels Television.

    According to documents unsealed this week in the US, Mr Kyari had arrested and jailed one Chibuzo Vincent, at the behest of Hushpuppi.

    Kyari also allegedly sent Hushpuppi bank account details for an account into which Hushpuppi could deposit payment for Vincent’s arrest and imprisonment.

    Meanwhile, the embattled Kyari, in a Facebook post on Thursday, denied the allegations.

    On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice announced that Hushpuppi had been involved “in an elaborate scheme to steal more than $1.1 million from a business person attempting to finance the construction of a school for children in Qatar.”

    Six persons were indicted in the investigation.

    In laundering the proceeds of the Qatar operation, a dispute broke out among members of the conspiracy, courts documents said.

    The dispute allegedly prompted Vincent, one of the members, to contact the victim and inform them of the scam operation.

    After this contact, Hushpuppi allegedly arranged to have Vincent jailed in Nigeria by Kyari, a top police officer in Nigeria.

    Kyari was also alleged to have provided third-party bank accounts to receive payment for the illegal arrest.

    In his defence on Thursday, Kyari said Vincent had been arrested only because Hushpuppi claimed that he (Vincent) had seriously threatened to attack his family in Nigeria.

    He said Vincent was eventually released on bail after no actual threats were discovered.

    “Nobody demanded a kobo from Abbas Hushpuppi,” Kyari said.

    “Our focus was to save people’s lives that were purported to have been threatened,” Kyari said.”

    Kyari also said Hushpuppi once sent N300,000 to his (Kyari) tailor after the alleged fraudster had admired some of his outfits on social media.

    The clothes “were brought to our office and he sent somebody to collect them in our office,” Kyari said.

  • IGP orders redeployment, posting of AIGs

    IGP orders redeployment, posting of AIGs

    In line with the new Manpower Development Policy of the Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting and redeployment of twenty-four (24) Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) to Zonal Commands and Formations.

    Below is a list of the AIGs and the formations they have been assigned.

    i. AIG SPU FHQ ABUJA – AIG ZAKI M. AHMED

    ii. AIG ZONE 4 MAKURDI – AIG MUSTAPHA DANDAURA

    iii. AIG CTU FHQ ABUJA – AIG DANSUKI D. GALADANCHI, mni

    iv. AIG ZONE 17 AKURE – AIG OKON ETIM ENE, mni

    v. AIG BORDER PATROL FHQ ABUJA – AIG USMAN D. NAGOGO

    vi. AIG ZONE 7 ABUJA – AIG BALA CIROMA

    vii. AIG ZONE 9 UMUAHIA – AIG ADELEKE ADEYINKA BODE

    viii. AIG ZONE 13 UKPO-DUNUKOFIA AWKA – AIG MURI UMAR MUSA

    ix. COMMANDANT POLAC WUDIL-KANO – AIG LAWAL JIMETA TANKO

    x. AIG FCID ANNEX LAGOS – AIG USMAN ALHASSAN BELEL

    xi. AIG DOPS FHQ ABUJA – AIG ADEBOLA EMMANUEL LONGE

    xii. AIG INVESTMENT FHQ ABUJA – AIG MUSA ADZE, fdc

    xiii. AIG DICT FHQ ABUJA – AIG PHILIP SULE MAKU, fdc

    xiv. AIG ZONE 6 CALABAR – AIG USMAN SULE GOMNA

    xv. AIG COOPERATIVE – AIG ADAMU USMAN

    xvi. AIG ZONE 3 YOLA – AIG DANIEL SOKARI-PEDRO, mni

    xvii. AIG DTD FHQ ABUJA – AIG AHMED MOHAMMED AZARE

    xviii. AIG FCID ANNEX KADUNA – AIG MAIGANA ALHAJI SANI

    xix. AIG ZONE 12 BAUCHI – AIG AUDU ADAMU MADAKI

    xx. AIG MARITIME LAGOS – AIG JOHN OGBONNAYA AMADI, mni

    xxi. AIG ZONE 8 LOKOJA – AIG EDE AYUBA EKPEJI

    xxii. AIG ARMAMENT FHQ ABUJA – AIG MOHAMMED L. BAGEGA

    xxiii. AIG ZONE 15 MAIDUGURI – AIG BELLO MAKWASHI

    xxiv. AIG WORKS FHQ ABUJA – AIG BALARABE ABUBAKAR

    The IGP assured the nation that the posting and redeployment of the Senior Police Officers will further help in driving the new policing vision, which amongst other things, is targeted at improving policing services across the country and effectively responding to security threats in the country.

    The posting and the redeployment of the Senior Police Officers are with immediate effect.

  • Eid-el-Kabir: IGP, COAS celebrate with policemen, troops in Northeast

    Eid-el-Kabir: IGP, COAS celebrate with policemen, troops in Northeast

    Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Alkali-Baba, on Tuesday hosted a special feast with officers and men of the Command in Borno, to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the maiden IGP feast is designed to enable the police hierarchy celebrate the festive season with personnel of the Command in the frontline.

    The Spokesman of the Borno Police Command, SP Edet Okon, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Maiduguri.

    Okon said the IGP was at the Command to eat and dine with the men in the spirit of sallah celebration, to boost their morale and show them that the high command of the force and Federal Government have them in mind.

    He said the IGP commended the officers and men including Special Forces deployed to the state for their resilience, gallantry and dedication to duty.

    Okon said that the IGP also promised to make the welfare of personnel a priority.

    This, he said, was evident in the efforts of the IGP which resulted in the settlement of outstanding arrears and allowances to personnel on special duty in the state.

    According to him, the IGP is showing greater commitment to restore the primacy of the Nigeria Police Force in the security architecture of the country.

    The statement also quoted the out-going Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Makwashi, as reiterating the commitment of the Command to fight crimes in the state.

    Makwashi called for more logistic support to the Command to enhance its operations.

    Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, hosted similar feast with troops deployed to Borno and Yobe States.

    Yahaya, represented by Brig.-Gen. Adamu Nura, Commander, Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, felicitated officers, soldiers, their families and civilian staff of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the Ed-el-Kabir celebration.

    “I wish to first of all, express my sincere gratitude to the Almighty God for His mercies, protection and guidance over us while discharging our obligations to Nigeria.

    “The Eid-el-Kabir festival brings a special reminder for us as it highlights the virtues of loyalty, obedience and sacrifice which are also the hallmark of professional soldiering,” he said.

    He said the Eid festival had provided a unique opportunity to reflect and redouble efforts towards fulfilling constitutional roles of defeating adversaries and defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

    The COAS said the Nigerian Army had lived up to expectations and would continue to remained focuss in tackling security challenges in the country.

    “I, therefore, wish to specifically recognise and appreciate the immense sacrifices of our troops in Operations Hadin Kai; Hadarin Daji, Thunder Strike, Whirl Stroke and other operations.

    “Let me use this opportunity to once again pay special tributes to our colleagues who have paid the supreme price in the defence of our fatherland. May their gentle souls rest in peace, ameen,” he said.

    Yahaya reiterated his commitment to promote officers based on merit, to encourage gallantry, celebrate excellence and honour heroes.

    The Army, in that spirit conferred the COAS Commendation Award to some deserving officers and soldiers on Tuesday July 6, during the NADCEL 2021.

    “I shall continue to appreciate and applaud competence, diligence and dedicated service.

    “As I will reward excellence and achievements, I will not hesitate to punish indiscipline, indolence, negligence and all untoward acts.

    “In line with my vision to have a Professional Nigerian Army ready to accomplish assigned mission within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria.”

    According to him, the Army authorities will continue to accord premium to the welfare of officers, soldiers and their families.

    Yahaya said that hospital facilities and medical services were being improved to ensure quality healthcare service delivery to personnel and members of their families within and outside the country.

    He said those wounded in action would be adequately treated and their requirements such as wheelchairs, prothesis and other special vocational training would be provided.

    “To our colleagues who have paid the supreme price, we shall continue to do our best to ensure the comfort of their families, through prompt payment of all their entitlements, including medical bills and school sponsorship of their children,” he said.

    According to him, the overall aim is to develop the individual soldier, provide him with relevant skills, competences and good leadership by his NCOs and SNCOs who he will aspire to emulate.

    While commending officers and soldiers for their gallantry, Yahaya pledged to collaborate with other security agencies and stakeholders to fight crimes in the country.

    He further commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his support and strategic guidance to the Nigerian Army.

    “I want to once again pledge the unalloyed loyalty of the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to the President, Commander-On-Chief of the Armed Forces and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that normal vehicular movement had resumed in Maiduguri, following the restriction imposed by the Police to guarantee safety during the Eid prayer period.

    The police had earlier announced rsstriction of vehicular movement in Maiduguri and its environs between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm, as part of security measures to ensure hitch free Eid celebration.

    NAN also reports that Gov. Babagana Zulum, IGP, Usman Alkaki-Baba, Senators Kashim Shettima and Ali Ndume joined the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Garbai, and observed the Eid prayer at the Ramat Square prayer ground under tight security.

    In his sermon, the Chief Imam of Maiduguri, Shettima Ibn Saleh, urged Muslim faithful to pray for peace and stability in the country.

    In Bauchi State, Muslim faithful had observed the Eid celebrations in peaceful atmosphere, as Islamic clerics urged wealthy individuals to support the needy.

    Malam Abdulazeez Ibrahim, the Chief Imam of Gwallaga Mosque in Bauchi metropolis, urged wealthy individuals to assist the less privileged with what to eat, to enable them to celebrate the Eid in a happy mood..

    “By assisting them with food, drinks and other necessities of life, it will make them happy and sustain their life.

    “I advise Muslims to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and good behavior as exemplified by Prophet Mohammed in their daily lives,’’ he said.

    At the Shadawanka Barrack Eid ground, Imam Hashimu Mohammmed also stressed the need for helping one another to sustain the livelihood of the deserving households.

    He admonished the Muslim faithful to support and uplift one another so that the joy of the Eid-el-Kabir is spread among all.

    Mohammmed also urged Muslims to use the opportunity of the celebration to rededicate themselves to live up to the ideals of honesty, selflessness and tolerance.

    Also, Alhaji Bala Babainna, the Chief Imam, Bauchi Central Mosque, enjoined Muslim to promote religious tolerance to ensure unity and development in the country.

    He cautioned Muslims on the need to show love to fellow human, saying that with the current hardship in the society, we have to overcome it by love.

    “If we practice in our lives what God really says about being our neighbours’ keepers, our fortunes as a people will change for the better.

    “Eid-el-Kabir is not about slaughtering ram alone but should be aimed at showing love and tolerance among ourselves as well as seeking Allah’s intervention on the challenges facing the country,’’ Babainna said.

    The chief imam decried acts of terrorism in the country, calling for prayers from all and sundry for divine intervention.

    NAN also reports that the Eid celebrations were generally peaceful across the state.

    Speaking on the celebration, Mr Garkuwa Adamu, the Spokesman of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), said the celebration was peaceful across the state.

    He said that reports received from divisional offices and some units of the Corps, indicated that the Eid prayers were observed in various locations peacefully.

    “That shows and explains that there is peace across the state,” he said.

    In his comment, SP Ahmed Wakil, the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) in Bauchi, added that the Sallah celebration was peaceful in the state.

    “Reports reaching us from divisions confirmed that the state is calm and quiet. There is nothing contrary to the peaceful conduct of the Sallah celebration across the state,” he said.