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  • Yuletide: LASG commences sale of LAKE rice

    The Lagos State Government on Thursday said a large number of bags of LAKE Rice had been approved for sale.

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau, explained in Ikeja that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who facilitated the availability of the product of partnership between Lagos and Kebbi states, had ordered a fair distribution of the rice across the state.

    Suarau said, “The rice will be made available at the various accredited centres in the state, including Farm Service Centre, Odogunyan-Ikorodu; Farmers’ Mart, Surulere; Agric Input Supply Authority, Ojo; and Farm Service Centre, Temu-Epe.”

    The commissioner noted that Lake Rice was part of government’s drive to attain food sufficiency, adding that self-sufficiency was being given priority attention in the state.

  • Yuletide: FRSC cautions motorists to exercise patience when overtaking to avoid accidents

    Mr Clement Oladele, the Ogun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has advised motorists to exercise utmost caution when overtaking articulated vehicles to reduce road accidents, especially during the yuletide.

    Oladele gave the advice at the launching of the 2017 FRSC Ember Months’ campaign on Thursday in Sagamu, Ogun.

    The theme for the campaign is: “Right to Life on the Highway, Not Negotiable’’.

    He stressed the need to enlighten road users on their safety during the period, which he described as the busiest during the year as more people traveled to observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

    “These vehicles are special vehicles. Sometimes we assume they can see us, but rather, most times, they don’t.

    “If you drive 10 metres behind an articulated vehicle, I can bet you that the vehicle does not have you in its visual range with the way the mirrors are arranged.

    “Even when driving ahead, you must give a distance of about six metres for the driver of the truck to properly see you.

    “Caution must, therefore, be taken while overtaking such vehicles as you must ensure you have enough stretch for a successful manoeuvre, else the result is a crash.

    “The closer to the head of the truck that you are, the lesser the chance you are seen by the driver.

    “Common sense should prevail and motorists must take note of these blind spots so as not to be overrun by the truck,” he said.

    The sector commander also implored truck drivers to always inspect their vehicles before embarking on any journey to avoid such vehicles breaking down and obstructing traffic.

    The FRSC Sagamu Unit Commander, Mohammed Abdullahi, said the Corps would do all it could to ensure the safety of all during the period.

    Abdullahi urged drivers to adhere to traffic regulations.

    He said that broken down vehicles along the major corridors of the command would be promptly removed to prevent traffic gridlocks.

    The unit commander said the Corps recorded 33 deaths in Sagamu axis alone, between January and November.

  • Yuletide: Lagos Police boss assures residents of safety, warns against extravagant spending

    The Lagos State Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal has assured residents of the state of adequate security before, during and after the festive seasons.

    Edgal in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mr Chike Godwin Oti, particularly urged residents to be vigilant and celebrate moderately during the festive period, just as he restated that additional batches of arms police officers would be deployed in all volatile areas in the State to ensure safety.

    He also warned that the command would not tolerate lawlessness or any act that may conflict with peaceful conduct that the State is known for.

    Oti said, “The CP commends the support from the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, as well as the cooperation that the police has been receiving so far from other security agencies including the Neighbourhood Safety Corps.

    “The CP also expressed satisfaction with the cooperation that the command has been receiving from both the State Government and corporate and religious institutions especially during the organisation of major outdoor functions like The Experience concert and the Lagos Street Carnival which successes underscored the capacity of security, traffic management and emergency rescue operative machinery in the State and the commendable model of social and religious tolerance in the State. “

    While assuring of maximum security during the One Lagos Fiesta and other events slated throughout December across the State, Edgal said it was important for the people to be vigilant, celebrate moderately and pass on useful tips to security agencies.

    He also said that all emergency numbers would be fully operational and solicited the cooperation of the citizens in ensuring a safe and crime-free December in Lagos State.

  • Yuletide: IGP directs CPs to intensify raids on flashpoints

    Yuletide: IGP directs CPs to intensify raids on flashpoints

    As an effective measure of ensuring peace and order during, before and after the yuletide, the Inspector General of Police, IGP has directed officers and men of the force to intensify on-going raids on identified criminal hideouts and flash-points nationwide.

    The move is part of “elaborate security arrangement and crime prevention strategies’’ announced by the force on Friday to ensure a crime-free Christmas celebration.

    In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah, said the directive was from the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris to Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the FCT

    Awunah said, “ The Nigeria Police Force has put in place a robust and elaborate security arrangement and crime prevention strategies to ensure crime free Christmas celebration nationwide’’.

    Accordingly, conventional policemen and the personnel of the specialised units of the force have been deployed to provide effective security and protection of life and property nationwide during the Christmas

    “The specialised units comprise the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit, Special Protection Unit, Federal Highway Patrol, Explosive Ordinance Department, the armament unit, Sniffer Dogs Section, the Marine Police and Police Air Wing.’’

    Recall that other security agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), had announced similar measures.

    Awunah said that police patrol teams had already been deployed on highways and major roads across the country, while surveillance squads would cover worship centres and other public places.

    He advised motorists, commuters and other road users to cooperate with police detachments and personnel deployed to maintain law and order on the highways and major roads nationwide.

    “The IGP has directed the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of zonal and state commands to personally be on ground to coordinate the operations in their jurisdictions.

    “The police officers and men are under strict instructions to be very polite and civil but firm in the discharge of their duty during the period.

    “They are to observe and respect the diversity and peculiarity of the people, display courage, show compassion and demonstrate professionalism in their interaction and engagement with the citizenry throughout this period.’’

    Reaffirming that the ban on the use of fireworks remained in force, the police spokesman advised parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards to desist from these acts.

    He noted that the use of fireworks were capable of causing tension, fear and apprehension, and warned that violators would be promptly arrested and prosecuted.

    “ The IGP on behalf of the entire officers and men of the force heartily rejoices and felicitates with all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate this year’s Christmas.

    “He encourages them to propagate peace, demonstrate love, forgiveness and tolerance by promoting harmonious co-existence with fellow citizens, irrespective of religious, ethnic or political inclination.

    “Finally, the IGP expresses satisfaction and gratitude to the members of the public for their cooperation with the personnel of the force across the country.

    “He therefore enjoins every Nigerian to sustain the support for the Nigeria Police Force during the Christmas and into the New Year 2017,’’ he said.