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Emir urges Police Academy to conduct personality profiles of candidates

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2 years ago

July 23, 2023

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Emir urges Police Academy to conduct personality profiles of candidates

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has urged the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, to conduct personality profiles of candidates before offering them admission into the academy.

Bayero made the call when the Commandant of the academy , Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Sadik Abubakar, paid him a courtesy visit in Kano.

The traditional ruler said that the call became necessary in order to ensure that only cadets, with good character are enlisted into the police, so as not aggravate the volatile security situation in the country.

The emir then appealed to the commandant to give priority to candidates recommended by the palace, assuring that their character and conduct have been verified by the traditional institution after thorough screening.

Earlier, Abubakar told Emir Bayero that he was in the palace to commiserate with him, over the death of Abubakar Galadanchi, an in-law to the Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Bayero.

He promised that the academy would always do its best to ensure that impeccable characters were admitted into the academy.

The commandant said arrangements have been concluded to include the Faculty of Education in the course curriculum of the institution.

He said that the academy was also planning to offer Diploma and Certificate Courses in Police Science, especially, forensic studies.

According to him, such innovation will save cost for officers travelling abroad for special courses in that field.

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Brig.-Gen. Samaila Uba Takes Over as Director of Defence Information

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November 4, 2025

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Brig.-Gen. Samaila Mohammed Uba, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (FNIPR) and seasoned strategic communication expert, has assumed office as the new Director of Defence Information (DDI).

The handover ceremony, which held at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), followed a recent reorganisation within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Uba, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), succeeded Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, whom he commended for his achievements during his tenure.

In his inaugural address, the new DDI pledged to reposition the directorate under four key priorities — unity of purpose, timeliness and transparency, digital innovation, and media collaboration.

He also lauded his predecessor for his service and wished him success in his future endeavours.

Born on July 1, 1968, in Tudun Wada, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Uba began his military career at the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of Short Service Combatant Course 30 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on March 13, 1993.

He initially served in the Directorate of Army Public Relations before transferring to the Infantry Corps.

His educational background includes Tudun Wada Primary School and Saint Thomas Secondary School, Kano, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate in 1981 and 1986, respectively.

He later bagged a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration in 2009 and a Master’s degree in Strategic and Development Studies from the Bangladesh University of Professionals in 2019.

Uba attended several military courses, including the Senior Staff Course at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the National Defence Course at the National Defence College, Bangladesh.

He held several command, staff, and instructional appointments such as Officer in Charge of Administration at the Infantry Centre and School, Commander 401 Special Forces Brigade, Borno, and Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Contingent to the UN Assistance Mission in Rwanda.

He also served as Public Relations Officer to a former Chief of Army Staff, and later as a directing staff and Chief Instructor at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji.

Uba was seconded to the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, as the Defence Headquarters Training Team Leader, where he trained customs officers in command and staff duties.

He also served as Deputy Director, Peacekeeping Operations, and Director, Personnel Services, at the Army Headquarters, before becoming Director, Department of Joint Studies, AFCSC, Jaji.

A recipient of numerous awards, Uba holds the Grand Service Star, Distinguished Service Star, Field Command Medal, Passed Staff Course (Double Dagger ++), National Defence College (Bangladesh) medal, Nigerian Army Outstanding Tactical Command Medal, and Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award Medal.

He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Army Resource Centre, and Nigerian Society of International Affairs.

Brig.-Gen. Uba is married with children and enjoys playing squash and reading.

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Army, NSCDC, Customs renew commitment to peace, security in Kano

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2 months ago

October 19, 2025

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The Commander, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Tukur, has reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration aimed at sustaining peace and security across Kano State.

Tukur gave the assurance on Thursday when he received the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, and the Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Training College, during separate courtesy visits to the Brigade Headquarters on Thursday in Kano.

He said synergy among security agencies remained crucial for effective intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and rapid response to emerging threats.

“It is my pleasure to receive the Commandant of the NSCDC and his team today. I urge you to familiarize yourselves with the security architecture of your areas of responsibility to enable you hit the ground running,” he said.

The Brigade Commander assured that the Nigerian Army would continue to support other security agencies to ensure that Kano remained peaceful and conducive for socio-economic activities.

“We have many areas of collaboration, and I assure you of the Brigade’s readiness to provide support to your institutions whenever the need arises,” Tukur added.

In his remarks, the NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Bawa Bodinga, expressed appreciation for the warm reception and pledged continued cooperation in tackling contemporary security challenges.

“We appreciate the honour and support extended to us. We look forward to strengthening cooperation, opportunities, and joint efforts with the Nigerian Army in the collective pursuit of peace and security,” he said.

Similarly, the Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Training College, Deputy Comptroller Umar Atiku, emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration in enhancing national security and professional capacity.

“Our visit aims to deepen collaboration and synergy. The College is aligning with the Comptroller-General’s policy thrust of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation,” he said.

Atiku added that the engagement would further cement institutional relations between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Customs Service in Kano.

The visit ended with renewed assurances of continued partnership among the agencies to enhance peace, stability, and operational effectiveness in the state.

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Army, NSCDC, Customs Renew Commitment to Peace, Security in Kano

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2 months ago

October 18, 2025

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The Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Tukur, has reiterated the Army’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration to sustain peace and security across Kano State.

He emphasized that synergy among security agencies remained vital for effective intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and quick response to emerging security threats.

“It is my pleasure to receive the Commandant of the NSCDC and his team today. I urge you to familiarize yourselves with the security architecture of your areas of responsibility so you can hit the ground running,” Tukur said.

The Brigade Commander further assured that the Nigerian Army would continue to support other security agencies to ensure Kano remains peaceful and conducive for social and economic activities.

“We have many areas of collaboration, and I assure you of the Brigade’s readiness to provide support to your institutions whenever the need arises,” he added.

In his remarks, the NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Bawa Bodinga, expressed appreciation for the warm reception and pledged continued cooperation in addressing contemporary security challenges.

“We appreciate the honour and support extended to us. We look forward to strengthening cooperation, sharing opportunities, and working jointly with the Nigerian Army in the collective pursuit of peace and security,” he stated.

Similarly, the Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Training College, Deputy Comptroller Umar Atiku, stressed the importance of inter-agency collaboration in enhancing national security and professional development.

“Our visit aims to deepen collaboration and synergy. The College is aligning with the Comptroller-General’s policy thrust of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation,” Atiku said.

He added that the engagement would further strengthen institutional ties between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Customs Service in Kano.

The visits ended with renewed assurances of sustained partnership among the agencies to promote peace, stability, and operational effectiveness across the state.