Defence Headquarters Worried As Kidnappings Overshadow Major Achievements
The Defence Headquarters has lamented that the spate of kidnappings across the country has overshadowed the achievements of troops against terrorists in the Northern region. This DHQ also disclosed that troops killed no fewer than 185 terrorists and arrested 212 within the last week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said,...
Police Warns Kidnappers To Flee From Abuja
The newly appointed Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Commissioner (CP), Benneth Igwe, has asked kidnappers and other criminals to run away from the seat of power, saying their days are numbered. Igwe gave the warning on Friday, February 2, after taking over from the former CP, Garba Haruna. He said: “I want to appreciate Mr President and the Inspector-General of Police for finding...
Nigeria Army, Neighbours Begin Offensive Against Lakurawa Terror Group
The Nigerian Army begins joint patrols with its neighboring countries in an effort to neutralize the Lakurawa terrorist group's cross-border threats. The collaborative effort aims to restrict the movement of the group, which has been linked to heinous criminal activities in the northern part of Nigeria and its neighbours. This was as the Sokoto State Government expressed frustration over the difficulty...
Military Declares Full Scale Battle Against IPOB Over Alleged Killing Of Army Couple In Imo
Nigerian Army yesterday said it would go after members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for the gruesome murder of army couple in Imo State. Two soldiers, Audu Linus, a Master Warrant Officer, and Private Gloria Matthew, were shot d...
Buhari Talks Tough Over Killing Of 55 Persons In Zamfara, Urges Military To End Banditry
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent attacks by bandits on communities in Zamfara State. Report has it that no fewer than 55 people were killed in separate attacks by bandits in four Zamfara communities in three days. The affected comm...
Allow Amotekun To Bear Arms, Governor Akeredolu Urges FG
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has urged the Federal Government to allow Amotekun Corps to carry sophisticated weapons in order to protect the people. Speaking on his recent position on the oil pipeline surveillance contract awarded to private individuals and organisations, Akeredolu explained that his position was to allow Amotekun bear sophisticated arms like the non-state actors who...
Nigeria Deploys 65 Troops To Help In Bringing Stability In Mali
Sixty-five troops of the Nigerian Medical Contingent 9, Level II Hospital have been deployed to Mali as part of the United National Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the region. The troops have undergone an intensive three weeks of training and have been equipped with weapon training, protection of civilians, conflict-related sexual violence, child protection and sexual exploitation and abuse of...
Anambra Police Repel Attack By Gunmen Near Odumegwu Ojukwu University
The Anambra State Police command has repelled attack by gunmen operating near the campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli in Ihiala local government area of the state. The border town has been experiencing hit-and–run attacks from the nearby Mgbidi in Imo State, forcing many residents of the area to relocate to other communities. It was gathered that the gunmen had...
Photographer Stabbed To Death By Armed Men In Niger
Suspected hoodlums have killed a 33-year-old freelance photographer, Zacchaeus Salawadeen, after stabbing him many times in the presence of his three children. The hoodlums were said to have trailed Salawadeen to his house in Tundun Fulani Area of Minna, Niger State capital where they stabbed him to death. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday night after the photographer...
Police Suspend Escorts For Governors, VIPs In South East, Rivers
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered immediate withdrawal of personnel attached to governors, senators, and other public office holders in the South East over nonstop attacks on police officers and formations in the region. It said, “Sequel to the incessant attacks on policemen/ snatching of arms and ammunition by the proscribed IPOB/ESN elements in the eastern states of Abia, Anambra,...
