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As preparations for the 2027 general elections hot up, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expressed satisfaction with the list of its governorship and State Assembly candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Reacting to the list during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Ayenigba, said the party was satisfied with the list across the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to him, ‘Our great party, the SDP, has no issues with the list of our 2027 governorship and State Assembly candidates as released by INEC.

‘The names of all our nominated candidates in the states were correctly listed as submitted by the party.

‘There are no rumblings or crises in the state chapters of the SDP as a result of the list of candidates released by INEC.’

He urged the commission to continue to follow the rules and guidelines already released to the letter to ensure successful polls in 2027.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Sokoto State Council, has mourned the death of its General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, mni, describing him as a courageous trade unionist whose death has left a huge void in the labour movement in Nigeria and Africa.

Ugboaja died on August 22 at about 2:00 p.m. after a prolonged illness.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the State Secretary of the NLC, Sokoto State Council, Comrade Hamisu Hussaini Yanduna, described the late union leader as a seasoned administrator, committed trade unionist, fearless advocate for workers’ rights and a pillar of organised labour.

Yanduna said Ugboaja remained committed to advancing workers’ welfare throughout his years of service, adding that he was a man of principle who consistently demonstrated courage in defending the interests of Nigerian workers.

‘Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja was a principled and hardworking unionist. He was deeply committed to the labour struggle and remained a nationalist who devoted himself to the service of Nigerian workers,’ Yanduna said.

He described the deceased’s contribution to the labour movement as significant, saying his leadership, courage and dedication had earned him the respect of workers and trade unionists within and outside Nigeria.

‘His death is an irreplaceable loss to the labour movement in Nigeria and Africa. His contributions to the struggle for workers’ rights and welfare will remain a lasting part of the history of organised labour,’ he said.

Yanduna further said Ugboaja’s humility and commitment to duty would be greatly missed by colleagues, workers and associates.

‘His dedication, humility and service to Nigerian workers will be greatly missed by all and sundry. We have lost a great comrade, administrator and advocate for workers’ rights,’ he added.

The Sokoto State Council extended its condolences to the family of the deceased, his colleagues and the entire labour movement, praying for strength and comfort for those he left behind.

Ugboaja’s death has been widely regarded within organised labour as a significant loss, particularly given his role in advancing workers’ welfare, defending labour rights and contributing to national discourse on issues affecting Nigerian workers.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.

Tinubu’s first stop is London, United Kingdom, where he is expected to spend part of the working vacation before returning to Nigeria, according to a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The presidential trip comes as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) opened the campaign period on August 19, allowing political parties and candidates to begin official campaign activities ahead of the January 16 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Onanuga said the President would return to Nigeria after the vacation and resume activities ahead of the elections.

The statement read in part, ‘President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.’

Tinubu is seeking another term in office on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with the 2027 presidential contest expected to feature several major opposition figures.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is running under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are the flagbearers of the New Democratic Congress (NDC).

The President’s return to Nigeria will come as parties intensify their campaigns and mobilisation ahead of the January 2027 polls.

The Delta State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has, within the past one year, seized banned substances worth over N2 billion.

Several cases involving suspects accused of trafficking hard drugs and other banned substances into the state are also pending before the courts.

The State Commander of the agency, Mr Halilu Hamidu, made the revelation when he received the management team of the State Bureau for Orientation and Communications on a working visit to the NDLEA office to brief him on preparations for the Drug-Free Delta Phase Two Campaign, being implemented in collaboration with the NDLEA.

The commander further disclosed that women constitute a significant proportion of those arrested in connection with drug trafficking, urging the state government, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with the NDLEA towards the actualisation of a Drug-Free Delta.

Hamidu called for sustained collective action in support of the Drug-Free Delta campaign and the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, stressing that the government, law enforcement agencies, families, schools, civil society organisations and other stakeholders must work together to address the growing challenge of substance abuse.

The Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Fred Oghenesivbe, had earlier commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), for strengthening the agency’s drug integrity test and visa clearance initiatives, describing them as timely and strategic interventions in Nigeria’s continuing war against substance abuse, illicit drug trafficking and related social vices.

The NDLEA currently operates online platforms for both Drug Integrity Tests and Visa Clearance, with the agency describing the Drug Integrity Test as part of its demand-reduction strategy and an early intervention mechanism.

The Bureau chief said the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test initiative goes beyond routine screening, as it provides an important mechanism for early detection, intervention, counselling and rehabilitation, particularly among young people who are increasingly vulnerable to the devastating consequences of substance abuse.

He noted that the initiative, alongside the Visa Clearance programme, reinforces national efforts to discourage drug use and trafficking, promote responsible behaviour and protect Nigeria’s international image.

The Director-General said the NDLEA initiatives are particularly relevant to the Drug-Free Delta Campaign, a major public enlightenment and behavioural-change programme of the Delta State Government, launched under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as part of his administration’s commitment to building a safer, healthier and more productive Delta State.

Oghenesivbe disclosed that his office will commence Phase Two of the Drug-Free Delta Campaign on September 21, 2026, in collaboration with the Delta State Command of the NDLEA, with intensive sensitisation programmes across universities, colleges and selected secondary schools in the state.

He explained that Phase Two is designed to reinforce awareness among students and young people about the dangers and negative consequences of substance abuse, drug dependency and illicit drug peddling, while equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to resist peer pressure and other influences that may lead them into drug use or trafficking.

The Director-General further disclosed that the Delta State Government is considering the introduction of Drug Integrity Tests across tertiary institutions as a possible precondition for admission and graduation, subject to the necessary approvals and policy considerations.

He said such a measure, if approved and properly implemented, could contribute significantly to curbing substance abuse and the use of illicit drugs among students across the state.

Oghenesivbe called on parents, teachers, school authorities, traditional rulers, religious leaders, student unions, youth organisations, civil society groups and the media to support Phase Two of the Drug-Free Delta Campaign, stressing that government alone cannot win the war against substance abuse.

He urged students, in particular, to become ambassadors of the Drug-Free Delta vision and reject the use, sale and promotion of illicit drugs.

Covenant Mandate College of Health Technology and Medical Sciences, located at Covenant Cathedral, Covenant Bus Stop, Covenant City, Oloko, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State, has held its maiden matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students.

The ceremony brought together hundreds of matriculating students, parents, members of the academic community, traditional and community leaders, as well as other dignitaries to mark the beginning of the students’ academic journey at the institution.

Addressing the matriculating students, the Chief Executive Officer of Covenant Mandate College of Health Technology and Medical Sciences, Rev. Dr. Mercy Ajani, urged them to remain focused and diligent in their studies while putting their absolute trust in God, whom he described as the source of wisdom and an excellent spirit.

‘I urge our matriculating students to remain focused, diligent and committed to their studies, knowing that God is the giver of wisdom and an excellent spirit.

‘Healthcare is not just a profession; it is a calling to serve humanity, save lives and make a meaningful difference in society.

‘As you begin this academic journey, trust absolutely in God, but also complement your faith with hard work, discipline and dedication.

‘At Covenant Mandate College, our goal is not only to train healthcare professionals, but to raise competent, compassionate and responsible practitioners who will positively impact lives.’

The CEO encouraged the students to take their academic responsibilities seriously and uphold the values and standards expected of future healthcare professionals.

Also speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Professor Olalekan Adebimpe, urged the students to strictly adhere to professional ethics and pay close attention to details in the course of their training.

The PS/IGE Zone 3 noted that medical and health-related professions are a divine calling because practitioners are entrusted with the responsibility of saving and improving human lives. He, therefore, charged the students to approach their training with discipline, commitment and a strong sense of responsibility.

The CEO expressed appreciation to all the dignitaries and stakeholders, especially the PS/IGE Zone 3, The LIE and the LEO community, who honoured the institution with their presence and support at the maiden matriculation ceremony.

The government-approved and accredited College of Health Technology offers programmes in Community Health, including Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) and Junior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW), Medical Imaging Technology (MIT), Health Information Management (HIM), Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS), Health Assists courses giver Programme, among other health-related courses.

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the Presidency’s claim that his proposed targeted subsidy intervention will cost N22 trillion, describing it as ‘arithmetic vandalism’ designed to justify continued hardship.

In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the latest petrol price hikes, despite softer crude oil prices, showed that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms had become ‘a conveyor belt transferring pain from government policy directly into Nigerian homes.’

‘The latest trick is the claim that Atiku’s targeted intervention will cost ?22 trillion. That figure is not Atiku’s policy. It is Villa arithmetic built on Villa assumptions.

‘They selected their own pump price, subsidy rate and financing model, multiplied their assumptions and then presented the result as Atiku’s bill. That is not economic analysis. It is arithmetic vandalism.’

Atiku clarified that he had never proposed a return to the opaque import-subsidy regime.

‘Atiku has never proposed an unlimited resurrection of the import-subsidy racket. His proposal is targeted, capped, appropriated, transparent and independently audited, tied to domestic production and measurable consumer benefit,’ he said.

‘Account for N30trn under Tinubu first’

The ADC candidate faulted the Presidency for manufacturing figures for an opposition policy while failing to reconcile revenues under the current administration.

‘The irony is particularly striking because while the Presidency is quick to manufacture a ?22 trillion bill for an opposition policy, it has yet to provide the detailed public reconciliation he has demanded for nearly ?30 trillion in Federation revenues, deductions, savings and transfers identified from published FAAC figures,’ Atiku said.

He said his earlier analysis put the cumulative amount requiring explanation at nearly N30 trillion as of July 2026.

‘If Aso Rock has suddenly discovered a calculator, Nigerians would like it applied to the Federation Account too. Before inventing trillions for Atiku, account clearly for the trillions collected, deducted, saved and transferred under Tinubu,’ he stated.

‘The question remains painfully simple: with government revenues substantially higher, why are ordinary Nigerians still being crushed by food, transportation and energy costs? Where is the prosperity that supposedly followed subsidy removal?’

‘Nigerians paying real bills, not imaginary ones’

Atiku cited a report that MRS increased petrol from ?1,205 to ?1,310 per litre, with other marketers selling between ?1,315 and above ?1,400, even as crude oil prices declined from about $92 to $87.31 per barrel. He warned that prices could rise towards ?1,500 per litre.

‘At ?1,500 per litre, 20 litres would cost ?30,000. That is not an abstract figure on an economist’s spreadsheet. That is money disappearing from a family’s feeding allowance,’ he said.

He traced how fuel costs cascade into food prices:

‘The tomato farmer in Plateau pays more to move produce. The truck driver adds his fuel cost. The Mile 12 trader adds transportation. The neighbourhood market woman adds hers. By the time a mother buys tomatoes for stew, she is paying for every kilometre Tinubu made more expensive.

‘The same mathematics follows bread from the bakery, garri from the farm, a child into a school bus and a worker into a commercial vehicle. The barber running a generator and the vulcaniser keeping his shop open feel it too. Petrol enters the Nigerian pocket long before the Nigerian enters a filling station.’

Faults timing of Tinubu’s Europe trip

Atiku also criticised the timing of President Tinubu’s announced three-week vacation in Europe, which the Presidency said began on August 30, starting in London.

‘The President is constitutionally entitled to annual leave. But leadership also has optics, timing and responsibility. At the very moment petrol prices are surging, families are struggling to feed, businesses are battling higher energy costs and insecurity remains a daily fear, Nigerians watch their President leave for three weeks in Europe,’ he said.

‘Millions of Nigerians can no longer afford ordinary journeys within their own country… Yet the man presiding over this cost-of-living crisis can still leave Abuja for London while Nigerians remain trapped at home by the economy he created.

‘That is the painful symbolism of Tinubu’s Nigeria: the President can afford to leave; millions of Nigerians can barely afford to move.’

‘Make Nigeria affordable again’

Atiku said his economic alternative prioritised household purchasing power over government revenue figures.

‘The argument is not between reform and irresponsibility. It is between a reform that transfers every economic shock to the citizen and an alternative that asks how Nigeria’s resources can reduce production costs, transportation costs and the cost of living without restoring the corruption of the past,’ he said.

‘You cannot make transportation expensive, make food expensive, make energy expensive and then distribute rice as evidence that your economic policy works. You cannot break a man’s leg and demand applause because you brought him a crutch.

‘The ?22 trillion scarecrow will not reduce one bus fare or put one extra measure of garri in a family’s bowl. Nigerians do not live inside the Presidency’s calculator. They live in markets, buses, farms, workshops and kitchens where Tinubu’s policies confront them every day.

‘A country in distress cannot be governed like a tourist itinerary. Tinubu made Nigeria expensive. Atiku will make Nigeria affordable again.’

The Department of State Services (DSS) has directed its private counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to seek an adjournment of the alleged cyber-bullying case instituted against the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election.

The development followed a decision by the DSS leadership to allow Sowore, who is contesting the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, to fully participate in the electoral process without the pending court case becoming a hindrance.

The DSS had approached the court to determine whether Sowore’s August 25, 2025, posts on his X handle and Facebook page, in which he referred to President Bola Tinubu as a ‘criminal,’ amounted to cyber-bullying.

The secret police had also maintained that the case was intended to obtain judicial interpretation on the propriety or otherwise of referring to the President or any individual as a criminal without a court conviction.

The agency had similarly approached the court over the legality of Professor Pat Utomi’s proposed ‘Shadow Government.’

The DSS, in a September 6, 2025 letter to the chairman of Meta Corp, had stated that, in addition to protecting the President from physical threats, it was also empowered by law to protect him from psychological attacks.

Following Sowore’s posts, the DSS reportedly gave him seven days to pull them down. After he declined to remove the posts, the agency approached the court on September 16, 2025, for adjudication without inviting or arresting him.

However, a source close to the DSS counsel said the Director-General of the service, Mr Tosin Ajayi, met with the senior lawyer and top officials of the DSS legal directorate on August 20, a day after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially lifted the ban on campaigns.

The meeting, according to the source, considered the possibility of asking the court to adjourn the matter to enable Sowore to fully exercise his constitutional right to contest the presidential election.

‘The DSS boss reportedly told the Senior Advocate and his directorate of legal services that, with the commencement of presidential campaigns, it would only be fair to adjournthe court case in order to enable Sowore fully participate in the upcoming elections without let or hindrance,’ the source said.

He added: ‘The DSS boss told the lawyers that, since the matter had been in court for nearly a year, suspending it for another few months wouldn’t make much difference.’

The source further disclosed that the DSS was expected to formally communicate its position to the Federal High Court from Monday, September 14, 2026, when the court is expected to resume normal sittings after the annual judicial vacation.

He added that other cases involving candidates for elective positions were also being reviewed by the agency.

Confirming the development, Kehinde, SAN, said the position was in line with what he described as the civilised approach of the current Director-General of the DSS, which he said was aimed at ensuring a level playing field for all candidates.

He said, ‘When contacted, A.T. Kehinde, SAN confirmed the above position and reiterated that it is in consonance with the civilized approach of the current DGSS who will always ensure a level playing ground and opportunity for everyone. We will seek the indulgence of the court for the adjournment.’

The proposed adjournment is expected to defer further proceedings in the case until after the 2027 presidential election.

The Eselu of Eseluland in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to urgently resolve the lingering dispute arising from its governorship primary, warning that the crisis involving two Yewa sons could become an embarrassment to the party and the region.

The monarch also questioned how an aspirant, Hon. Semanko Abayomi Hunye, could have participated in the governorship primary and allegedly scored zero votes, describing the situation as an issue that required clarification.

Hunye, who contested the APC governorship ticket against the eventual winner, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has challenged the outcome of the primary in court, insisting that the process did not reflect his votes.

Speaking with journalists during the housewarming ceremony of his private residence in Obada Oko, Ogun State, Oba Akinyemi said the party should establish a dispute resolution committee to address the disagreement rather than allow the matter to continue generating tension.

The monarch said both Adeola and Hunye were his subjects and urged them and the party leadership to resolve their differences in the interest of the state.

He said, ‘I think I will have to implore the party that they should call them together and resolve whatever their differences are.

‘As far as the claim is concerned, it would have been an issue for the political leaders. But as a royal father, what I will implore them to do is to put a committee in place. There should be a dispute resolution committee in the party.’

Oba Akinyemi, who said he had been following the controversy, described the situation as one characterised by ‘agitation and counter-agitation’, stressing that the party should act before the dispute further damages its unity.

He, however, raised questions over the reported zero vote credited to Hunye at the primary.

According to him, even if all the delegates voted for Adeola, it would be difficult to explain how Hunye, who participated in the election, could have no vote recorded in his favour.

He said, ‘If actually Abayomi Hunye went for the primary, he can’t score zero. It’s not possible. Because he also voted. So, who stole his vote? That’s the fundamental question.

‘Let’s assume everybody voted for Yayi; there’s no doubt about that. But what about Hunye? Can Hunye vote for Yayi? That’s not possible. So, that one vote, where is it? Who stole it?’

The monarch, however, cautioned against pre-judging the matter, noting that the dispute was already before the court.

He said the appropriate thing was for the APC to address the grievances internally while allowing the judicial process to take its course.

Oba Akinyemi also called on political leaders, the media and civil society organisations to subject all governorship candidates in the 2027 election to thorough scrutiny before the electorate entrusts them with the leadership of Ogun State.

He said the scrutiny should go beyond political affiliations to include the candidates’ records, competence and family backgrounds.

The traditional ruler said, ‘Whoever is going to be the governor of Ogun State should be thoroughly cross-examined.

‘We don’t have any other place to call our state. So, whosoever wants to take over from the governor, we should shun politics aside, irrespective of the party.

‘The press, the media, civil society organisations should bring everybody together and investigate them thoroughly, including their family background. That is very important.’

The monarch said the 2027 election should not be reduced to a contest between political parties or ethnic groups, insisting that the overriding consideration should be the capacity of the eventual governor to deliver good governance.

He acknowledged concerns about the alleged marginalisation of Ogun West in the state’s political leadership, but warned that the agitation for power should not make the people compromise on competence and good governance.

‘Yes, Yewa is expected to have the government because we have been marginalised. You cannot erase that fact,’ he said.

‘But at the same time, we still want a good person that will give us good governance. I so much believe in good governance. That is my prayer.

‘I want somebody who can give us dividends of democracy. Basic education should be fundamental. Empower the people. That is what is paramount to me.’

Oba Akinyemi also appealed to traditional rulers in Ogun State to remain neutral during the election while carefully scrutinising the candidates and encouraging their subjects to make informed choices.

He said, ‘Our role is to be neutral. Number two, to watch critically and make sure that we scrutinise one after the other and make sure that we are not going to pick a wrong choice.

‘I implore all my traditional rulers that, please, this time around, we should be careful in making our choice. Pick the right choice.’

While commending the current administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun for what he described as its achievements, the monarch said the next governor must be subjected to rigorous scrutiny because the future of the state would depend on the quality of leadership that succeeds the incumbent.

He said, ‘The government is putting its best. It has done a lot of tremendous work; there is no doubt about that. But whoever is stepping after him must be critically verified.That’s my prayer.’

WIMPRO International Film Academy, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has opened to serve aspiring film entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta.

Founded by Wisdom Isaac and with renowned filmmaker Obi Emelonye as its pioneer rector, WIMPRO will provide affordable, hands-on training in areas including scriptwriting, directing, content creation, AI filmmaking, cinematography, lighting, and film editing.

Unveiling the academy alongside players in Nollywood, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, described it as an investment in the future of African cinema.

She assured of her ministry’s support for such job-creating projects that would also expand the frontiers of Nigeria’s creative economy in line with the Federal Government’s goals.

Musawa said, ‘The official launch of WIMPRO International Film Academy is an important investment in the future of Nigerian and African cinema. The Academy is creating a platform where aspiring filmmakers can gain practical, industry-relevant skills and prepare for careers in an increasingly competitive global film industry.

‘I commend the founder, Mr Wisdom Isaac, the founding Rector, Dr Obi Emelonye, and all the partners who have brought this vision to life. WIMPRO is a strong example of what is possible when government and the private sector unite to invest in people, skills, and the future of our creative economy.’

Speaking about his vision for the academy, Isaac said it will not be just another film school. ‘I envisioned it to be the very best. To achieve that, we needed the best of facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and a world-class teaching team drawn from international practitioners and the best of Nollywood,’ he said.

Our campus in the GRA of Port Harcourt, equipped with air-conditioned classrooms that can accommodate more than 500 students, a fully equipped sound stage, a screening theatre, an actors’ studio, and a 25-unit editing suite with the most up-to-date hardware and software.

‘Additionally, we have a 200-capacity hostel facility for students coming from outside of Port Harcourt. When it comes to our teaching staff, we have endeavoured to distinguish ourselves from other film school offerings in Nigeria. From choosing the Rector of the academy, Dr Obi Emelonye, I have been intentional in my strategy to offer our students the very best available globally. Our teachers and facilitators are global practitioners from the UK, US and South Africa. Our curriculum was designed in conjunction with Goldsmiths, University of London, a UK institution of excellence which will ultimately accredit our certificates.’

The military high command on Sunday said troops attached to Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) had foiled an attempt to move illicit arms through Zak Village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, recovering two AK-47 rifles and other items during a stop-and-search operation on Saturday.

This was contained in an official operational report made available to Tribune Online at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

According to the official report, during the operation, troops intercepted a green-coloured Volkswagen Golf vehicle for a routine search.

‘A thorough inspection of the vehicle revealed a specially fabricated concealed compartment within the dashboard. When directed to open the compartment, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby bush.’

The report added that, consequently, ‘Troops immediately pursued and apprehended him.’

According to the report, ‘However, while being restrained, the suspect attempted to disarm one of the soldiers, prompting a swift response during which he was neutralised.’

It added that a further search of the concealed compartment led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, one magazine, two wooden rifle butts, nine magazine pouches, two camel bags, six jungle hats, one mobile phone and one ATM card.

It pointed out that the recovery underscored the effectiveness of sustained security measures aimed at disrupting the movement and proliferation of illicit arms, denying criminal elements access to weapons and preventing their use against innocent citizens and communities.

The report reaffirmed that the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, remained resolute in maintaining pressure on criminal elements and securing critical routes and communities across the country.

It added that troops would continue to conduct robust stop-and-search operations and intelligence-driven interventions to detect, disrupt and dismantle networks involved in the trafficking of illicit arms and other instruments of violence.

The report urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible information on suspicious movements and activities to security agencies.