Kebbi Deputy Governor, Yombe Denies Being Kidnapped
The Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Col. Samaila Yombe (rtd), Thursday, dismissed the rumour making the rounds that he was kidnapped as his convoy was attacked by bandits when he visited troops at the front line in southern part of the state. The deputy governor disclosed this while speaking with Daily Trust in Birnin Kebbi. He was at the front line for...
Over 30,000 Insurgents, Families Have Surrendered In North East, Says Boss Mustapha
Over 30,000 insurgents and their families have so far surrendered in the ongoing fight against terrorists in the North-East, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha in Kaduna said. This was contained in a keynote address read on behalf of Mustapha by the Director, Special Service, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David...
Kaduna Train Attack: Dead Bodies Recovered From Scene, Says State Govt
The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that fatalities were recorded in the terrorist attack on a train along Abuja-Kaduna route on Monday. The state government gave the confirmation in a statement on Tuesday signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. Aruwan, however, did not state the number of death recorded but said dead victims and those...
Again, Bandits Abduct Customs Officer, Son, Eight Others In Kaduna
A customs officer, Muawiyya Gambo Turaki, and nine others have been abducted in Kofar Gayan low-cost, Zaria, Kaduna state. Bandits were said to have invaded the area around 9.00pm on Wednesday. This is the second time bandits would invade Kofar Gayan low-cost and abduct people. Sometime last year, the bandits invaded the neighborhood and abducted the wife of another customs officer and...
You’re Taking Us For Jokers, Reps Blow Hot Over Refusal Of Service Chiefs To Honour Invitation
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, on Wednesday blasted service chiefs and the ministers of relevant agencies over their failure to honour the lawmakers’ invitation. The lawmakers summoned the service chiefs and ministers of relevant ministries and agencies to appear before it in conjunction with the chairmen of the committees on aviation, security and intelligence, police...
Nigerians Should Begin To Bear Arms For Self Defence, House Leader Doguwa Advocates
The House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, on Thursday, said Nigerians must be allowed to take up arms and defend themselves against terrorists. He advocated for the bearing of arms when the lawmakers debated, on the floor of the House, the growing insecurity in the country, during which emotions ran high in the chamber. This is after a member of...
Insecurity: Despite Buhari’s Incompetence, Nigerians Should Not Give Up — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has been overwhelmed by the insecurity. There have been a series of attacks across the country but Monday’s attack on a Kaduna-bound train sparked a nationwide outrage. At least nine persons were killed, 21 passengers were declared missing after terrorists bombed the train, which was 30 minutes away from its destinantion. Governor Nasir...
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...
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...
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 ...
