Killing Of Policemen In The State, Nationwide Worrisome – Abia Speaker Decries
The Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji has decried incessant attacks and killings of policemen in the state and across the country, saying it is worrisome. While further adding that it has become a recurrent decimal, the Speaker while reacting to a matter of urgent public importance on attacks on security agents brought before the Assembly...
Buhari Meets Governor Ortom 3 Days After Attack
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, met with the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting came three days after Ortom’s convoy was attacked while on his way to his farm. READ ALSO: Three Suspects Arrested Over Attack On Governor Ortom Buhari has since ordered that the attack which took place on Saturday be thoroughly investigated. Details later…
Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho, Others Are Charlatans — Presidency
The Presidency has described secession agitators as “charlatans” sponsored to bring down the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said President Buhari will not be bullied or cowered. He warned self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu,...
Easter: NSCDC Assures Abians Adequate Security, Deploys 2,500 Officers
Ahead of Easter celebration this weekend, the Abia Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has deployed no fewer than 2,500 personnel across the state, even as it assures residents to go about their normal businesses without fear of molestation. The Command also reiterated its readiness to continue to collaborate with sister security agencies in the State to...
Ebonyi Killing: We’ll Ensure Justice, VP Osinbajo Assures Umahi, Community
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi and the people of Egedege of justice over the recent herdsmen’s attacks during his visit to their community on Sunday. He said that government would seek justice on behalf of those who are dead, “not just because they are victims but because they are human beings and they...
We’re Investigating Source Of Explosive Found In Abia Primary School — Govt
Following the discovery of an object suspected to be explosive at Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State on Thursday, the state government has said it is currently working with relevant security agencies to unravel the source and nature of the explosive devices. The Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu disclosed this on Thursday in a...
IPOB, OPC Same As Boko Haram, Says Dambazau
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Abdulrahamah Dambazau (rtd), on Friday, said the activity of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) is not different from Boko Haram’s bloody campaign in the northern parts of the country. According to Dambazau, a former minister of Interior Nigeria is witnessing a new wave of ethnic extremism...
“Nigerian Soldiers Are The Most Unprofessional Soldiers In The World.” – Senator Abaribe
If a hoodlum kills a soldier, millions of soldiers will invade the community, kill innocent people and burn down houses. What has innocent people have to do with the death of a soldier? What has people’s houses have to do with the death of a soldier? READ ALSO: ‘Unknown Gunmen’: Those Who Kill By Gun Shall Die By Gun – Fr Mbaka If...
Ikpeazu Moves To Ensure Enforcement Of Curfew In Aba, Ohafia And Arochukwu
In a bid to ensure the enforcement of curfew imposed on Aba North and South, Ohafia and Arochukwu local government areas, Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has directed Chairmen of affected local governments to immediately set up taskforces to support the enforcement Chief of Staff to the Governor, A.C.B. Agbazuere disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The governor also...
Security: If You Don’t Train Them, Don’t Blame Them, Sir Udensi Cautions Govt
A renowned Interpol Systems Consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi has warned the government against blaming security operatives for failure of security in the country, insisting that there is need to train the security agencies to brace up for current challenges. Speaking with ABN TV, Sir Udensi expressed dissatisfaction that some security operatives in the past 5 to 10 years have not...
