AFIT Hosts NNSAT Students on Study Tour to Enhance Technical awareness

The Under-Training Personnel of the Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology (NNSAT) on Thursday 17 September 2026, visited the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) as part of an ongoing training tour aimed at broadening their technical knowledge on armament and advancement in technology.
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Receiving the students on behalf of the Commandant AFIT, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun, the Institute Intelligence Officer, Squadron Leader Olufemi Samson Abiodun, encouraged the students to embrace the knowledge gained during the study tour and remain committed to upholding the professional standards of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He thanked the Commandant of NNSAT for providing the students with the opportunity to visit the Institute and for sustaining inter-service collaboration in training.

Earlier in his remarks, the representative of the Commandant, Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, Commander Emmanuel Izekor, stated that the study tour was designed to expose the students to practical demonstration of instructions in armament technology with emphasis on research and development.

AFIT Hosts NNSAT Students

Commander Izekor expressed appreciation to the Commandant AFIT for providing the enabling environment and for availing the students with experienced instructors who imparted relevant knowledge during the tour. Responding on behalf of the students, Petty Officer Alkali IN expressed gratitude to the AFIT Commandant for the warm reception accorded them and assured that the knowledge gained would be reflected in their subsequent training and service.

The visit underscores the commitment of both institutions to enhancing collaboration, knowledge sharing and improving joint operational capabilities within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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Update: Re-Ekene Vitus Chukwuma’s Deportation Issue in India

Mr Ekene is currently in Lampur detention camp, Delhi, India. He was arrested in December, 2025, for visa overstay.
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He informed the Consular Officer of our High Commission via telephone call that he successfully sent his wife and three children back to Nigeria but stayed back to do some “business” despite lack of proper documentation, with a passport that expired since 2020. He was issued an ETC (Emergency Travel Certificate) by the Nigerian High Commission to allow him return home during the amnesty period.

However, he chose not to use the ETC, sent his wife and children back home, while he stayed behind. He was arrested again and his ETC expired while he was in detention.

The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), are in charge of deportation, and will only deport after the individual has been checked and cleared.

They have cleared many but more are still being detained and awaiting deportation.
When they are cleared and ready to be sent back (at their own expense) .

The High Commission of Nigeria in India will then issue an Emergency Travel Certificates (ETC) to them after receiving the request of deportation concerning those to be deported.

The High Commission said it recently received a report that some of the detainees were engaged in sale of illegal substances “market” even inside the deportation camp, and some detainees petitioned the Foreigners Regional Registration Office.

In summary, Mr Ekene remained in India with a passport that expired in 2020. He got an amnesty to return last year but rather chose to remain, while he sent his wife and children back home The ETC given to him to return home expired while he was arrested and put in a deportation camp.

The Nigerian High Commission would continue to monitor the situation of Ekene and hundreds of other deportees as the Mission has requested for another round of six months amnesty for those Nigerians residing and working illegally in India to leave without any payment of penalties (pls find attached the copies of ETC issued to Ekine which he refused utilising to return home as well as his expired Nigerian passport ).

Also attached is a picture of the visit to Prisons in Mumbai, State of Maharashtra by the High Commissioner, Ambassador Saidu Dahiru Muhammad and some Members some Mission’s diplomatic staff.

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As a continuation of the implementation of the federal government ‘s foreign policy of citizen-centred diplomacy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Mission plans to embark on consular visits across other provinces to check on the welfare of Nigerian inmates and report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accordingly.NIDCOM hereby reiterates its warning to Nigerians abroad to always obey the law of their host countries and avoid any form of illegality.

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Abdur-Rahman Balogun
Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols NiDCOM, Abuja.
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Inspector-General Disu Honours Retired DST Abiodun for Outstanding Service

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Thursday, 17 September 2026, honoured retired Deputy Superintendent of Traffic (DST) Anifa Bello Abiodun with the IGP’s Award of Recognition and cash support in appreciation of her outstanding service to the Nigeria Police Force.
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The presentation took place at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where the IGP commended the retired officer for her professionalism, discipline, resilience and dedication to traffic management during her years of service with the Ogun State Police Command, particularly in Abeokuta.

Throughout her career, DST Anifa Bello Abiodun distinguished herself through her commitment to duty and consistent service to members of the public. Her professionalism and dedication earned her the appreciation and goodwill of residents and road users within the communities where she served, culminating in public recognition of her service.

Speaking during the presentation, the IGP noted that members of the public appreciate the Police when officers discharge their duties professionally and responsibly, stressing that public dissatisfaction is often directed at misconduct rather than the institution itself. He expressed satisfaction that the retired officer had earned the respect and recognition of the community she served.

The IGP further emphasised that while the Nigeria Police Force will continue to hold personnel accountable for misconduct, it is equally important to recognise and reward officers who demonstrate professionalism, integrity and exemplary service. He noted that such recognition reinforces the values expected of personnel and encourages others to distinguish themselves through dedicated service.

IGP Disu

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to promoting accountability, rewarding exemplary conduct and recognising personnel whose dedication to duty strengthens public confidence and contributes meaningfully to policing and service to communities across the country.

CSP Ani Iniedu, Anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
17th September, 2026
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