Abia Assembly Summons Umunneochi LG Chairman, Ministry of Homeland Security Perm Sec Over Insecurity
Members of Abia State House of Assembly have invited the Executive Chairman, Umunneochi Local Government Area, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Homeland Security, and the Chairman of Lokpanta cattle market for interaction over the growing security concerns in the local government. This follows a matter of urgent public importance raised during plenary at the floor of the Assembly...
Ikpeazu Launches Abia Security Fund, As State Becomes First To Adopt Digital Security Cards (Photos)
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has officially launched the Abia State Security Fund and commencement of the Security Support and Residents' Card with a call on residents to help government drive the initiative by enrolling and obtaining their cards. This is even as the state becomes the first in the country to embrace digital security cards for identifying her...
Retired Air Vice Marshal Kidnapped In Lagos
Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped retired Air Vice Marshal Smith in Lagos. AVM Smith (rtd) was kidnapped around 6pm on Monday at site near Blenco Mall on Addo Road Ajah area of Lagos. It was learned that the gunmen who fired shot sporadically into air abducted AVM Smith while his driver was running errands. According to eyewitness, heavy gunshot rented the air...
Senate Asks Buhari To Declare Bandits As Terrorists
The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits ravaging the North West and other parts of the country as terrorists. The Upper Chamber also called on the President to declare known leaders of bandits in the country wanted and track them wherever they are for arrest and prosecution. It also urged the President to direct the National Emergency Management...
Reps Backs Senate’s Call To Declare Bandits, Sponsors As Terrorists
The House of Representatives on Thursday joined the Senate in calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits and their sponsors as terrorists. Adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the Chairman of the Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, members of the House unanimously said it was important to support the position of the Senate on the issue...
After Heightened Killings, South-East Governors Revive Ebubeagu
South-East governors and leaders on Tuesday announced measures to end the rising violence and sit-at-home (Ghost Mondays) in the zone. The measures include the launch of the Ebubeagu security outfit by the zone’s five states before December 31 and engagement with the Federal Government for amicable settlement of all issues agitating the minds of the people, especially the youth. They also resolved...
34,587 Police Personnel Mobilised For Anambra Governorship Election
The Nigeria Police Force is set to deploy over 34,000 personnel to Anambra State, ahead of the November 6 polls. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba disclosed this while meeting with various state police commissioners and heads of formations in Abuja. According to him, three helicopters will also be deployed for surveillance during the poll in addition to...
After Killing Of 40 Persons In Sokoto, Gov. Tambuwal, Sultan Of Sokoto Beg FG To Send More Troops To State
Following the latest killing of over 40 persons at Goronyo market in Sokoto by bandits on Sunday, the state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, and Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, have appealed to the Federal Government to deploy more troops to the state to stop banditry. Recall that before Sunday’s attack, bandits had subjected markets in Sokoto State to frequent...
Chief Ukeh Urges Investment In Education To Tackle Insecurity
Abia born philanthropist, Chief Kalu Ijomah Ukeh has called for massive investment in youth education and development as a way of tackling insecurity in the country. Ukeh stated this at a media chat on Wednesday night, explaining that such investment will provide opportunities for youths to be meaningfully engaged instead of indulging in violence and crime. Ukeh, who was recently bestowed...
Bandits Invade Niger Mosque, Kill 18 Worshippers, Abduct 13
No fewer than 18 people were reportedly killed in the early hours of Monday as armed bandits invaded Maza-Kuka Community, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. Sources told our correspondent that armed men, in large numbers, stormed the community on motorcycles and went straight to the mosque while the victims were observing their early morning prayers and killed 18...
