Aso Villa Heavily Guarded Over #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest In Abuja
Heavy security presence enveloped the Presidential Villa and major routes across Abuja on Monday following plans for a protest demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The demonstration, organized by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, caused traffic disruptions at key entry points into...
Army Launches ‘Exercise Golden Dawn’ In Anambra To Crush IPOB, ESN
Determined to restore security in Anambra State, the 302 Artillery Regiment General Support, has lunched ‘Exercise Golden Dawn’, to provide security in the state. Exercise Golden Dawn, according the Commander 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support) Col. Abdulkarim .B. Usman, in the welcome address he presented at the flag off ceremony at Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area, is apart from...
Insecurity: Governors Form Subcommittee To Collaborate With Security Chiefs
Alarmed by the escalating insecurity marked by rampant crime, banditry, kidnappings, and widespread destruction of property across the country, the 36 state governors, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), have formed a subcommittee to partner with security agency heads in crafting a coordinated and urgent response to the nation’s security crisis. In response, the 36 state governors...
Okpebholo Calls For Urgent Protection As 24 Die In Edo Violence
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, denounced the recent attacks in the state on Tuesday, claiming that 24 people had been killed. The first clash, which reportedly claimed 22 lives, occurred between cocoa farmers and alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area. Contrary to the seven deaths initially reported by...
Approve AK-47 Rifle For Benue Volunteer Communty Guards In One Month Or… Ortom To FG
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has given one month deadline to federal government to approve his letter to procure AK-47 license or will seek the advice of his people on way to go. The governor stated this on Thursday during the passing out parade of second batch of the State Volunteer Communty Guards held at IBB Square, Makurdi. Ortom said...
kidnapping, killings: Wike Orders Profiling Of Vigilance Groups In Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Minister, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday, January 24, ordered full profiling of vigilance groups assisting security operatives in the nation’s capital. Wike directed the six Area Council Chairmen to setup the process and ensure that each member of the group is profiled. Speaking during a strategic security meeting with members of the FCT Council of Chiefs and...
Umahi Weeps As Fulani Herdsmen Kill 22 In Ebonyi Community
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday invaded Obeagu community in the Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and killed 16 persons who were between the ages of 18 and 56. Our correspondent, who visited the scene of the incident, observed that about 10 motorcycles and a vehicle, whose owners were killed, were set ablaze. One of the eyewitnesses, who escaped the...
Amidst Tears, Victims Of Jos Massacre Laid To Rest
The remains of more than 30 persons killed during the attack on the Yelwan Zangam community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State have been buried. Gunmen had, Tuesday night, invaded the community close to the permanent site of the University of Jos, and killed about 37 people. The killing happened barely one week after 27 travellers were murdered...
Police Threaten Hard Times Against Southern Kaduna Attackers
The Kaduna State Police Command has said that all culprits in connection with the renewed attack in Southern Kaduna will be decisively dealt with in accordance with the law. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Jalige, told newsmen in Kaduna, the state capital that it was true that gunmen attacked the southern part of the state in the early...
Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons In Jigawa
The Police in Jigawa, in collaboration with a local vigilance group, have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Taura Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse. Shiisu said the suspects, aged between 35 and 40, were arrested on Sunday following reliable...
