Insecurity: Niger Gov’t Bans Commercial Motorcycles
Deputy Governor of Niger state, Mohammed Ketso has stated that the government has banned commercial motorcycle operators in an effort to curb insecurity. This was announced by Ketso while giving updates about efforts to rescue the school children recently abducted in the state. Recall that students and staff of Salihu Tanko Islamic School in Tegina town, Rafi LGA were taken hostage on...
Six Killed As Bandits Attack Katsina Villages
No fewer than six persons were on Saturday feared dead following an attack by suspected bandits in Kanawa and Runka villages of Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident of Kanawa village, who confided in Daily Trust, said the attackers came Saturday evening and dispersed the villagers. “When we heard the roar of their motorcycles, we all dispersed into...
Ikpeazu Relaxes Curfew In Aba, Umuahia, Fixes New Timing (MUST READ)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has announced the relaxation of the existing curfew in the state, saying restriction of vehicular movements now starts 10pm to 6am daily in Aba and Umuahia. This he said is in view of noticeable security improvements within the state and neighboring states. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu,...
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...
Insecurity: Chief Of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya Storms Enugu (Photos, Video)
Against the backdrop of the escalating security concerns in some parts of the country, particularly the South East zone, Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya has paid a familiarisation visit to the zone, ABN TV reports. The Army chief was received at the headquarters of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu by the General Officer...
Despite Causing Death of 60 Persons, We’ll Give Nnamdi Kanu Fair Trial — FG
The Federal Government, on Thursday, said the arrested leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, caused the death of 60 persons in four months, but assured that he will get fair treatment and trial. Nnamdi Kanu facing an 11-count charge bordering on treasonable felony, terrorism and illegal possession of firearms, pending before a Federal High Court in...
After Decoration By Buhari, Chief Of Army Staff Vows To Crush Insurgency
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have decorated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya. He was also decorated with a new rank of Lieutenant General. The ceremony which was held on Wednesday before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting had in attendance, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Air...
Face Bandits, Terrorists Not Nnamdi Kanu, Umar Advises Buhari
A former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar (retd.), on Wednesday knocked the All Progressives Congress and Federal Government led by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) for giving undue attention to the arrest of leader of Kanu than the banditry, kidnapping ravaging the country. Umar argued that it was disturbing that rather than concentrating on insecurity...
El-Rufai Condemns Killings In 3 Local Govts, Decries Disappearance Of Youths
Governor Nasir El-Rufai, of Kaduna State has condemned the killings and disappearance of some citizens in Zangon Kataf, Igabi, Chikun and Jema’a Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,Mr Samuel Aruwan, relayed the feelings of the governor through a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. “Security Agencies had previously reported killings of citizens...
Many Killed, Others Wounded After Fulani Herdsmen’s Attack In Enugu Farm Settlement
Suspected Fulani herders on Sunday night attacked a farm settlement in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Council in Enugu State and reportedly killed many farmers and injured others. The herdsmen, who wielded dangerous objects, attacked Obie Aku farm camp. The development sent shivers in the spin of the community. The incident is coming about five years after gun-wielding herdsmen attacked the Ukpabi Nimbo...
