CRIME
Katsina Police Chief Orders Activation Of School Protection Measures To Boost Campus Security
The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Bello Shehu, has directed the Coordinator of the School Protection Squad to activate all existing security mechanisms to enhance the safety of students and staff across schools in the state. This directive was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu. According to the statement,...
Iran Condemns Israel For Assassination Of Senior Hezbollah Commander In Beirut
Iran on Monday sharply condemned Israel for the killing of Hezbollah’s military chief, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, who died a day earlier in a targeted strike in Beirut. In a statement, the Iranian foreign ministry denounced what it called “the cowardly assassination of the great commander of the Lebanese Islamic Resistance, the martyr Haytham Ali Tabatabai.” Tabatabai is the highest-ranking Hezbollah...
Tinubu Meets Military, Police Chiefs In Abuja Over Security Concern
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, entered into an extended security meeting with the nation’s Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja. The high-level session, which was still ongoing at press time, had in attendance the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke; Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and the Director-General of...
Niger Govt Orders Closure of Schools Over Abduction of School Children
Niger Governor Umaru Bago has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state following the abduction of children from a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the state. Bago announced the directive during a press briefing after an expanded security meeting in Minna on Saturday. He described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable. ”This incident could have...
Taraba Govt Shut Down Boarding Houses Over Kidnappings
Following the insecurity challenges in the country, the Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has directed all private and public schools to close all hostels and revert to day schooling. This also came as the Catholic Diocese of Wukari tasked the federal government to take proactive action over resurgence of killings and sacking of communities in Southern Taraba. In a statement,...
Terrorists Invade Catholic School In Niger, Kidnap Students, Staff
Terrorists have abducted students and staff from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The exact number of those kidnapped is yet to be confirmed. A source, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust (not ABN TV) on Friday, noted that the school was still compiling its records. “Yes, it is true,...
Nigeria Rejects Foreign Troops, Claims Trump’s Narrative Fuels More Violence
The federal government strongly opposed yesterday what it described as the "dangerous and inaccurate" Christian genocide narrative spearheaded by US President Donald Trump, claiming that Nigeria does not require foreign troops on its soil but rather targeted support from its partners and allies “The Nigerian Armed Forces are highly capable, experienced and professional. Nigeria does not require foreign troops,” said...
Shettima Visit Kebbi As Tinubu Vows To Rescue Abducted Students
President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State today to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government would ensure their quick release. He also sent his condolences to the military over the death of gallant soldiers and Brigadier General Musa Uba, who paid the ultimate...
Pastor Killed, Worshippers Kidnapped As Terrorists Strike During Church Service In Kwara (VIDEO)
Bandits have attacked Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, shooting the pastor and abducting many worshippers. The attack, which happened on Tuesday evening, sparked tension in the community which shares border with Kogi State. https://youtu.be/IB_JWfrWqeY In a video of the incident seen by our reporter, the worshippers gathered for an ongoing service when...
Army Chiefs On Rescue Mission To Save Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in the search-and-rescue mission for students abducted in Kebbi State. According to PUNCH Online had earlier reported that bandits, on Monday, attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, killing the vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and abducting 25 students. According...
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