VGN Lagos State Command

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Attention! Attention!! Attention!!!

To all VGN officers Residing in Lagos state.

On behalf of Lagos State Commandant of Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Otunba James Udoma, I want to reassure all officers that arrangement for the community policing training coming up on 7th to 11th October 2019 at Police Training School Ikeja, Lagos has been concluded.

Consequently, all bonafide registered members of vigilante group of Nigeria in Lagos State irrespective of where you are is expected to register at the state command for the training.

Don't let any body to deceive you here are the office address below ,u can call any of the number ,you can also reach us on WhatsApp via 08091644092

Address:- 11a Alade avenue opposite airport hotel, ikeja Lagos .

Telephone
08091644092
09094409555

God bless you all.
From
Lagos state commandant
Otunba James Udoma

Vigilante, Police & STF abated ‘Sara-suka’’ activities By Lami Sadiq, Jos | Published Date Aug 23, 2019 3:42 AM

Combined security measures put in place by the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), the Nigerian Police Force and Operation Safe Haven in Jos led to this year’s successful celebration of Sallah devoid of clashes between members of the deadly group, “Sara-suka”. Benue/Plateau Trust had on the eve of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir reported that combined patrols between security agencies and members of the VGN in Jos north local government area of Plateau state had intensified especially around flashpoint areas where hoodlums belonging to the group holds sway.

However, Ado Musa, a Jos based journalist who lives around Unguwan Rogo/Unguwan Rimi, said Jos north had witnessed one of the most peaceful Sallah celebrations as activities of the dreaded gang had been almost non-existent during the period.

Ado explained: “Usually you will find them launching attacks a day or two days after Sallah but this Sallah was different because apart from the advocacy there were proactive measures put in place by the vigilante on Sallah eve, as I witnessed some of the arrests they made in Unguwan Rogo.” Plateau State Welfare Commander of the VGN, Ahmad Mudi told Benue/Plateau that the Sallah celebration was recorded as one of the most peaceful for the people of Jos north and attributed the success to the collaborative efforts of his group and other security agencies. Mudi explained that intelligence gathering through early warning had contributed to the success as hideouts had been raided and hoodlums arrested on the eve of Sallah. On his part, the VGN Commander for Jos North, Sani Kachalla told our correspondent that the strategies put in place by the VGN and security agencies had been successful adding that, “we have not recorded this kind of success in the last five years, there was no Sara-suka activity in Unguwar Rogo, Bulbula, Bauchi road, Konan Shagari, Gangare and other places before, during and after the Sallah.” He said the major challenge however remains the nonexistent of financial support to the vigilante groups who risk their lives to entrench peace in the affected communities. “Sometimes we fuel our vehicles and start patrol from 4pm till the next morning. We go out of our way to ensure that thugs do not terrorise communities, even at the expense of our lives, yet, we don’t get any form of financial support,” he said.

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Sallah: How Synergy between Vigilante, Police & STF abated ‘Sara-suka’’ activities – Daily Trust Combined security measures put in place by the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), the Nigerian Police Force and Operation Safe Haven in Jos led to this year’s successful celebration of Sallah devoid of clashes between members of the deadly group, “Sara-suka”. Benue/Plateau Trust had on the eve ...

Will CCTV, drones curb crime in Nigeria? By Maryam Ahmadu-Suka (Kaduna) & Bassey Willie (Yenagoa) | Published Date Aug 17, 2019 5:44 AM

This week a Yoruba socio-cultural group, Voice of Reason (VoR) otherwise known as Ohun Agba, warned the Federal Government and security operatives to look beyond using drones and Close Circuit Television (CCTV) to fight crime in the country. Daily Trust Saturday sought the opinions of Nigerians on whether their use will indeed secure the nation. Comrade Samuel Nomunengi, Chairman NUJ, Bayelsa State Council.

Yes, the introduction of CCTV and drones will curb crimes, especially in our region here in the Niger Delta. It is the best idea from the government. In advanced countries, their use has helped in reducing crime. It will minimise crime. It is a better way to fight crime in our society. If criminals know that there are drones flying around, that they could easily be tracked, it will make them have a rethink. Even if there may be deliberate attempts to vandalize them, it will still reduce crime. ADVERTISEMENT Roland Elekele, Coordinator, International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) Yenagoa study centre Using CCTV and drones in fighting crime in Nigeria is very proper, but sustainability may be a major constraint. In Nigeria, when you establish something, maintenance is always lacking. In the case of drones, it’s unfortunate that criminals will easily find a way to destroy it. Another thing is the failure of the institution. Nigeria cannot guarantee the sustainability of such an idea. Based on our environment CCTV can be helpful, but drones, no, not in Nigeria. Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, South-South Coordinator, Ohaneze Youth Wing The issue is that of implementation. I would not be surprised to see poles mounted without the gadgets. In advanced countries today, CCTV and drones are being used to fight crimes, but can it work in Nigeria? Introducing it in Nigeria to fight crime is a good, noble idea, but we are worried about the implementation. Whatever good idea government brings will suffer from lack of implementation. Even if CCTV are installed on our highways criminal elements will vandalize it. If adequate measures to safeguard those facilities are introduced, it will be a good idea. Security agencies must put adequate measures on ground to safeguard the CCTV and drones all over the country. Take a look at what is happening at the East-West road, Elele and Rumoji axis going to Port Harcourt, will CCTV track down those kidnapping along those axes? Will the cameras be installed inside the bush?

Musa Bashir Usman, 42, Publisher, Valuechain Magazine, Kaduna. The world is becoming more sophisticated. Every aspect of our lives has been taken over by technology, and so is crime. To fight crime today everywhere in the world, the law enforcement agencies deploy the use of technology. What was required to fight it three or two decades ago is totally different from what is required today. I remember, many years ago, the police and detectives were using telephone, two-way radio gadget in Nigeria.

As technology advances, new gadgets are now being invented to aid law enforcement personnel in surveillance patrol, unlike in the past when a crime will be committed and the only means of identifying the culprit was through the use of finger print identification process. With the advancement of technology, 24-hour surveillance is being achieved through the use of CCTV cameras on the streets, public and private buildings, ATM machines, even in hotels, though there are concerns about human privacy, which is part of our fundamental human rights. But if we look at the current level of insecurity in our country, we really need the deployment of these gadgets. Tolumobofa Akpoebibo Jonathan, Commander, Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Bayelsa State We really need to emulate the advanced countries. Also, we need to introduce community policing to complement the use of CCTV and drones in fighting crime. Many people are saying that Nigeria is not ripe for community policing, but yet we are ripe for all sorts of crimes? We need to upgrade our system. These are electronic devices. How do we control it, how do we manage them? At the end of the day these devices will be managed by human beings, so we must put this into consideration for it to be effective. Community policing needs to be fast-tracked. Yakubu Salihu, 60, Journalist, Kaduna It is a good policy, but we need innovation. It has worked in many countries but our problem has always been implementation. The subject matter is long overdue, it was a policy implemented by the Jonathan administration and heavy contracts were awarded, unfortunately, the sincerity of purpose and political will is not there. When government comes up with a good policy, it is always killed by non-implementation and the people only use government policies and projects to siphon money. In Kaduna here, what Nasir El-Rufai has implemented is good, and we can see drones flying all over the place. It is a good policy because this country needs technology to fight crime. Even the criminals have become more advanced in technology. The government needs outdo them, and this can be done only through technology. If government can implement the policy without corruption, it will work. Aisha Ahmed, Business Woman, Malali, Kaduna Using CCTV and drones to curb insecurity in Nigeria is a good idea because I believe it will, to some extent, reduce the rate of crime in the country and by the time the security apparatus are being installed, the perpetrators will feel they are being watched and they will try to, as much as they can, avoid committing crime. I also believe that even if they commit the crime, they might decide to do it in a place where they feel they are not being watched, which is another problem for security agents. The drones will help a lot in bushy areas and forests, especially to track down kidnappers and cattle rustlers. I think it is a very good development and a welcome idea, even though the government and security agents must be on their toes to address the problem of crime in the country. Mrs. Lydia Wya, 64, Business Woman, Kaduna CCTVs and drones are very important because it is one of the ways we can track down criminals and unscrupulous elements in the society. We cannot lie with such security apparatus. Once a crime is committed, they produce the video to show the person, and the person cannot escape. So the government should prioritise it in order to protect its citizens.

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Will CCTV, drones curb crime in Nigeria? – Daily Trust This week a Yoruba socio-cultural group, Voice of Reason (VoR) otherwise known as Ohun Agba, warned the Federal Government and security operatives to look beyond using drones and Close Circuit Television (CCTV) to fight crime in the country. Daily Trust Saturday sought the opinions of Nigerians on w...

NEWS
13 Adamawa vigilantes killed in two months
Published

August 16, 2019
The Commander, Adamawa State Branch of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Mr Muhammadu Murtala, has said 13 members of the group have been killed and 20 others injured during crime-fighting activities in the past two months.

Murtala said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Yola.

Murtala said the victims lost their lives in encounters with criminal elements including Boko Haram fighters.


Boko Haram has had a firm grip in many communities in the North-East for over a decade but federal troops now appear to have decapitated them, although the insurgents still launch occasional attacks.

“We have lost no fewer than 13 members with about 20 of our members injured in the course of fighting crimes across the state.

“The sad thing is that a majority of those killed lost their lives in the course of protecting the lives and property of other Nigerians.

“Nobody is taking care or assisting the families and children of our members who lost their lives,” Murtala lamented.

He added that those who sustained injuries had been left to their fate.

He said the group had contributed immensely to crime prevention in the state, noting that the group had also captured about 200 criminals involved in kidnapping, armed robbery and banditry.

The commander said about 20,000 registered members of the body had been deployed across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state

https://punchng.com/13-adamawa-vigilantes-killed-in-two-months/ 13 Adamawa vigilantes killed in two months

VGN Benue state Commandant in a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police Benue State command.

The collaboration between Vgn and the Nigeria police and others law of agencies will reduce the problem of insecurity in the country. It will change with fostering good police community understanding and encouraging community partnership in crime prevention. The VGN is to enhance committed ti the development of community policing ,the objective project and will always do everything within his power for improvement of the mission of community policing in Nigeria. To partner with other relevant security agencies and public I'm gathering ,collecting and sharing of information and intelligence with th intention of ensuring the safety and security if the country.

To participate in the effort in the to address the root cause of crime while ensuring that any criminal are handover to the Nigeria police that the criminal act is investigated so as to bring the criminal to justice in a fair and professional manner.

I use this medium opportunity to plead for fast assent of vigilante group of Nigeria(VGN) bill submitted on PMB table July 18,2018 , If this bill can be assent it will help in unemployment ,it will increase the strength of others law enforcements in fighting crime in the country.

Vgn officers are always ready for the job community policing ,just because they understand their terrain ,they know all the black spot in their area ,they understand their culture ,they have been practising it ,it can't be difficult for them to do ,it will be easier for them to gather intelligent information from their peolpe.

Vigilante group of Nigeria arrest and handover suspect to the Nigeria police for prosecution.

Vigilant group of Nigeria under Commandant General Alhaji Ali Sokoto were trained by the Nigeria police for intelligence gathering.

Vigilant group were also trained by Nigeria army base on terrorism and others.

Source by Jimoh Olamide
Voice of VGN Lagos state
Command.

Id- el kabir Greetings
The commandant and the state Executive officers of VGN Lagos state command wishes all our brothers and sisters in Islam a happy sallah celebration.

We pray that our bill will be assented to by the president very soon.May we celebrate more in good health Amen..Enjoy your day.
From Voice of VGN Lagos state command.

Voice of Vgn Lagos state command.