Three Killed, Houses Burnt as Amotekun, Herdsmen clash in Oyo
No fewer than three persons were confirmed dead while two others were injured in a clash involving men of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps and suspected herdsmen in Ayete community, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the state. Unconfirmed sources said about seven houses were also razed in the clash whose cause could not be ascertained yet, The Nation reports. Although...
Army Says It Killed IPOB Commanders, Recover Stolen INEC Devices
Troops of the Nigerian military have killed no fewer than 13 commanders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) over their ‘criminal’ activities in the South East zone. The troops also recovered a voter registration capturing machine belonging to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and some other items. Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, the Director, Defence...
NDA Attack: I Was Embarrassed, Says Chief Of Defence Staff
Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has said that he was embarrassed that the army did not foresee the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy. “Nigerian Defence Academy is not a place where we could think that we should fortify to such a level that liberty that is required to be able to emplace the level of leadership learning...
With Over 100 Senior Policemen, 34,587 Men, Police Vow To Crush Any Threat At Anambra Governorship Election
Ahead of November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered not less than 100 senior police officers to provide adequate security in the State. Among the officers deployed in Anambra are two Deputy Inspector-General of Police, five Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, 14 Commissioners of Police, 31 Deputy Commissioners of Police and 48...
Police Restore Peace To Orji After Gunbattle With Unknown Gunmen
Imo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Abutu Yaro, says peace has been restored in Orji, Owerri North Local Government Area, after Thursday’s shootout with hoodlums. Yaro said in a statement issued in Owerri on Friday by police spokesman, SP Bala Alkana that four hoodlums were fatally injured, but others fled during the gun battle. He said the police were on the...
Public Should Not Fear, Only 5,000 Out Of 100,000 Repentant Boko Haram Are Fighters – Borno Commissioner
Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo has said that only about 5,000 out of the over 100,000 repentants Boko Haram members were actual insurgents. Gambo made this known in Maiduguri while presenting a paper titled “Borno Model” at an event to commemorate the 2023 International Day of Peace, organised by an NGO, Peace Ambassador...
Eight Nigerians Arrested In South Africa Over Alleged Attack On Policemen
The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested eight Nigerians for allegedly attacking the operatives and damaging their vehicles during a drug raid. The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, confirmed the incident that happened in the Northern Cape on Friday. According to a South African Police Service (SAPS) statement, at the time of the arrest, police were tracing...
Tinubu, COAS Meet Behind Closed-doors In Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid the security challenges in the country. This is as the army chief has assured Nigerians to expect improved security nationwide after briefing the President. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Lt. Gen. Shaibu said...
Hold Aggrieved Politicians Responsible For Mayhem In Imo — APC Chieftain
Chief Ndukwe Iko, a stalwart of APC in Abia State has attributed the escalating security concerns in South East, particularly Imo to people he described as aggrieved politicians who in his opinion is taking advantage of the tense situation in the state. The businessman who spoke with ABN TV in Lagos on Thursday further stated that agitationist agenda has a...
Senate Grills IGP Over 178,459 Missing Guns, Alleged Contract Splitting
The Senate Public Accounts Committee, on Tuesday, quizzed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over concerns regarding 178,459 missing firearms and allegations of N1.1bn contract splitting within NPF. During his appearance, Egbetokun apologised for failing to honour previous invitations, explaining that the demands of his office prevented his attendance. To ensure compliance in future engagements, Egbetokun introduced Assistant Inspector General...
