Not 31, But 20 Persons Abducted From Edo Train Attack — State Government
Edo State government, yesterday, said 20 people were kidnapped contrary to earlier reports of 31 people being kidnapped, in the Ekehen, Igueben Local Government area railway station attack, last Saturday. It was also revealed that seven of those kidnapped have been rescued. Briefing newsmen on updates from the Igueben incident, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, told journalists in...
Insecurity: We’re On Top Of The Matter, CDS Assures
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Friday reassured Nigerians that the country’s security forces are operating with renewed determination to tackle the escalating security challenges. His comments came shortly after a high-level meeting between President Bola Tinubu and top security chiefs, held behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was convened in response...
Buhari Yet To Deploy Tucano Jet To Fight Bandits Because He Doesn’t Want To Commit War Crimes — Presidency
The presidency says before the Tucano jets acquired from the United States can be deployed in the banditry-ravaged North West, the terms of agreement for the purchase of the aircraft need to be adhered to so that Nigeria will not be in the “black b...
Amotekun Mobilises 2,000 Men To Comb S’West Forests
Over 2,000 Amotekun Corps members have been mobilized to combat bandits and other criminals who operate in the South-West region's forests. Ogun and Osun states top the list with targeted 1,000 recruits each, while Oyo recruited 480 men last October as part of efforts to curtail the influx of bandits. The state commanders of the corps confirmed to The PUNCH on...
We’re Not Pampering Boko Haram Terrorists, Says Army
Contrary to speculations , the Nigerian Army has denied ever pampering repentant terrorists, insisting that those who surrendered during the Boko Haram war were only treated humanely in line with the provisions of the law. While speaking on Channels ...
Insecurity: We Are In Pains, Says Senator Orji Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has decried the high rate of insecurity in Nigeria, saying the country is in pains, ABN TV reports. According to the Abia North Senator, the country is at the moment passing through challenges as a result of spate of killings and abductions going on in various parts. The former Abia governor spoke...
It’s Easier To Meet Bandits Than President Buhari – Gumi
Sheik Ahmad Gumi, respected Islamic Cleric, says it is easier to meet with bandits that President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesman of Northern Elders’ Forum, Gumi told stakeholders in the region that he had made fruitless efforts to meet with the president over the rising insecurity. The cleric has been on a peace mission to stronghold of bandits...
Police Halt Unapproved Egungun Festival In Oregun, Arrest 12 Over Threats To Public Order
The Lagos State Police Command has halted plans for an unapproved Egungun festival in the Oregun area and arrested twelve suspects linked to posters and social media publications warning residents against free movement. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, the suspects—allegedly operating under...
Despite Killings, Statewide Records Show Buhari Did Better In Borno ― Zulum
Notwithstanding recent killings of farmers and other attacks, statewide records on the 27 local government areas since 2011, indicate clearly that President Muhammadu Buhari has still performed better in handling Borno’s security challenges, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared. Zulum stated this on Sunday while addressing northern elders from the Arewa Consultative Forum in Maiduguri, who were led by the...
Police Begin Documentation Of Successful Candidates For Recruitment Exercise
The Niger State Police Command has urged successful candidates in the ongoing ninth regular course intake to the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Kano, to prepare for screenings. The command said in a statement issued in Minna on Thursday that physical and credential screening would begin from September 26 to October 1 at Police Secondary School, Minna by 8 a.m daily. The...
