CRIME
Police Parade Suspected Kidnappers, Robbers, Recover 17 AK-47 Rifles, GP Machine Gun, Others
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a total of 81 suspects for various crimes, including banditry, armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, homicide and illegal manufacturing and distribution of vehicle number plates. Items recovered from them were 45 assorted firearms, which included 17 AK-47 rifles, 20 locally made AK-47 rifles, one General Purpose Machine Gun, 9,899 AK-47 live ammunition, 80...
Declare Nigeria A Failed State Now, Former American Ambassador Advises US
A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, and a former Director with Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Prof. Robert Rotberg, have said it is time for the US to acknowledge that Nigeria is a failed state in the light of the many challenges plaguing the country. Campbell and Rotberg said this in an article titled, ‘The Giant...
IPOB ‘Juju’ Doesn’t Work, Don’t Let Them Scare You With It – Wike Advises Rivers Residents
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has advised residents of the state not to be scared or afraid of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The fiery leader made this comment while addressing youths in Ahoada area of the state. He stated that with all the ‘juju’ IPOB members carry, they are still being neutralised by security...
“You Can’t Win All Your Battles” – Nnamdi Kanu Tackles New Army Chief
Leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has criticised newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, over a recent comment that the Nigerian army will win all its battles under his watch. The COAS on Monday, said he will command the Army “to win all land battles in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria,...
Gunmen Kill Governor Ortom’s Aide In Jos
Gunmen have killed Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd) in Jos, Plateau State Capital. ABN TV learnt he was shot in the chest several times by gunmen on Tuesday. AIG Dega had a brilliant career in the Nigerian Police Force and was twice Commissioner of Police in Borno and Edo States. He hailed from...
I Will Teach Unknown Gunmen What I Learnt During Civil War – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will teach unknown gunmen destroying state infrastructure what he learnt during the civil war. I receive daily security reports on the attacks on critical national infrastructure, and it is very clear that those behind them want this administration to fail. Whoever wants the destruction of the system will soon have the shock of their lives....
Abductors Demand ₦110m Ransom For Release Of Niger Islamic Students, Threaten To Kill Victims
Abductors of the over 136 students and staff of Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School, Tegina, in the Rafi local government area of Niger State are demanding the sum of ₦110 million as a ransom for the safe release of the victims. They also threatened to kill the victims should the school or their parents fail to meet their demands by midnight...
Ikpeazu Reiterates Commitment To Improve Security In Abia, Says Curfew Still In Force
Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has said the existing curfew in Aba and Umuahia municipalities commences at 8pm and ends at 6am while that of Ohafia, Bende, Umunneochi and Arochukwu Local Government Areas is from 6pm to 6am for strategic reasons. The Governor while stating that he is daily working hard to improve the security architecture of the state...
Niger School Kidnap: Buhari Exhibiting Lack Of Capacity To Secure Citizens, Says NBM Of Africa
Neo Black Movement, NBM of Africa has decried the recent abduction of about 200 pupils of an Islamiyya school in Tegina, Rafi local government area Niger state two months after a large number of pupils were kidnapped from Government School Kankara in Zamfara state, saying such recurrent incident is an indication of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s ability to secure...
Ogun Man, 42 Rapes Lady After Promising To Secure Shop For Her
A 30-year-old woman has been allegedly raped while searching for a shop to rent in Ogun State. The victim was reportedly raped by a 42-year-old man, John Daniel, who offered to help her get a container to use as a shop. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Oyeyemi said the...
