Many Killed, Others Wounded After Fulani Herdsmen’s Attack In Enugu Farm Settlement
Suspected Fulani herders on Sunday night attacked a farm settlement in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Council in Enugu State and reportedly killed many farmers and injured others. The herdsmen, who wielded dangerous objects, attacked Obie Aku farm camp. The development sent shivers in the spin of the community. The incident is coming about five years after gun-wielding herdsmen attacked the Ukpabi Nimbo...
Air Force Denies Carrying Out Air Strike That Killed Many In Kaduna Village
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied being involved in a bombing that left many villagers killed at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sources from Kaduna had in an earlier report alleged that a jet operated by NAF had dropped a bomb around 9pm on Sunday, when villagers gathered for Maulud celebration, leaving several...
UK Donates Counter-IED Equipment To Nigerian Military
The UK Government on Friday donated advanced counter-Improvised Explosives Devices to Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the donation of the equipment marks another milestone in the strategic partnership between the UK and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Counter-IED equipment is created primarily for military and law enforcement. They are used...
UN Calls For Immediate, Unconditional Release Of Abducted Katsina Pupils
The United Nations, UN has condemned the abduction of students at the Government Science School at Kankara, Kastina State following an insurgent attack on the school. The international organisation made this call in a statement by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, on Monday. “The UN Secretary-General strongly condemns the 11 December attack on a secondary school in Katsina State,...
Banditry: We’ve Invited Gumi For Questioning — FG
The Federal Government says Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has been invited by security agencies for questioning over some comments he made on the activities of bandits. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who briefed State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, said nobody is above the law and found guilty, Gumi will be reprimanded. “The...
Another Police AIG Dies
The Nigeria Police Force has lost another Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Yunana Baba. This is coming three days after the death of another AIG, Omololu Bishi. Babas was in charge of Zone 8. Kwara Governor, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, commiserated with the police authorities over “the sudden death”. AbdulRahman described Babas as a perfect gentlemen and a dedicated officer. “I received the news of the death...
Chief Of Army Staff Reveals Strategy To End Insurgency, Banditry
Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, Friday, said the four command pillars of professionalism, readiness, administration and cooperation were his strategy to ensure a discipline and professional Nigerian army that will defeat terrorists and bandits. He also stated that central to the pillars was the welfare of the officers and men of the institution which is geared...
Nigeria Needs 200 Million Rounds Of Ammunition Annually — Matawalle
As part of efforts to secure the nation and protect her territorial integrity, the Minister Of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria requires two hundred million rounds of ammunition annually for its operations. He said the volume will cost the Federal Government at least two dollars per ammunition. The minister disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday...
Nigeria’s Insecurity Massively Complex, Beyond Military Approach — UK
The British Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, has said the current spate of insecurity in Nigeria is massively complex. He further said there is no partnership from the international community that would resolve the multiplicity of the country’s problems, whether it is Boko Haram insurgency or a number of other issues. Duddridge disclosed this while responding to questions from journalists in...
Sen. Kalu Urges South East Governors, Traditional Rulers, Others To End Insecurity In Region
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on governors in South East geopolitical zone, security agencies, traditional rulers and other relevant stakeholders to synergise and end all forms...
