TRAGIC LOSS OF NYSC CORPS MEMBER DURING ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT IN DEI-DEI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 TRAGIC LOSS OF NYSC CORPS MEMBER DURING ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT IN DEI-DEI Headquarters Guards Brigade regrets the tragic loss of Mr. Abdulsamad Jamiu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member  during a security incident in the early hours of 25 April 2026 at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, Abuja. The unfortunate incident occurred when troops of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group, on routine night patrol, responded to a distress call following an armed robbery attack in the area. Upon arrival, the troops came under gunfire from the fleeing armed robbers, resulting in a brief but intense exchange. In the course of the engagement, Mr. Jamiu was caught in the crossfire. Despite efforts by troops to secure the area and preserve lives, he sadly succumbed to his injuries. This heartbreaking loss has cast a deep shadow over all personnel of the Guards Brigade. Preliminary information indicates that the situation was fluid and highly volatile, as troops worked to repel the a...

NAHCON CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES AVIATION MONITORING COMMITTEE FOR 2026 HAJJ OPERATIONS.. (PHOTO).


 NAHCON CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES AVIATION MONITORING COMMITTEE FOR 2026 HAJJ OPERATIONS.


The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj exercise in Abuja.

The Chairman charged the committee to function as diligent gatekeepers, entrusted with the critical mandate of undertaking transparent and impartial monitoring of all aviation matters. He made it clear that the committee is a functional, non-decorative body, reflecting the Commission's zero-tolerance for failure and its core commitment to pilgrim welfare.

A statement by Ahmad Muazu Technical Assistant, Media, To the Chairman/CEO, NAHCON, indicates that the chairman says, “For the Nigerian Government, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Tinubu, facilitating this spiritual journey for its citizens is not just a statutory duty, it is a sacred trust. We are committed to ensuring that every Nigerian pilgrim performs their Ibadah in comfort and safety

 “This Committee is not a decorative body; it is our commitment to pilgrim welfare. You are the gatekeepers, entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the aviation matters of our pilgrims,” he stated.


The Commissioner of Operations and Licensing, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi, thanked the Chairman for the confidence reposed in the committee and pledged the team’s total commitment to its mandate.

The Committee’s Terms of Reference include:

Reviewing, participating and evaluating all documents submitted by applicant airlines and cargo carriers for the 2026 Hajj.


Inspecting and assessing the readiness of designated airports for Hajj operations.


Making observations and recommendations on airport preparedness.


Monitoring inbound and outbound flights at all departure centers to ensure compliance with airlift agreements and industry standards.


Monitoring the quality of in-flight services in line with industry standards.


Ensuring compliance with the Commission’s luggage policy by carriers and pilgrims.


Recommending appropriate actions or penalties against defaulting carriers or State Pilgrims Welfare Boards.


Liaising with the Central Security Committee and Task Force on abscondment of pilgrims to provide support when required.


Undertaking any other action necessary for the success of Hajj airlift operations and making related recommendations.

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