Collapse Of Security Has Made It Necessary For Nigerians To Protect Their Families, Businesses — Sir Udensi
A security consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi has said it has become important for Nigerians to device approach to secure themselves, families and business interests, saying the country's security apparatus has failed. According to Udensi, the continuous ...
Explosion Rocks Imo, Several Persons Feared Dead
An explosion from an illegal oil bunkering has rocked the serene oil bearing Obitti Community in the Ohaji/Egbema Council Area of Imo State. The explosion, which claimed several lives, properties and farmland estimated at several millions of naira reportedly arose from the activities of some hoodlums who dug a deep hole in a nearby bush, fixed a long pipe in...
Sen. Okorocha, Uche Nwosu Escape Death After Heavy Gunfire (PHOTOS)
The Senator representing Imo West constituency, Sen. Rochas Okorocha on Sunday reportedly escaped death by whiskers after his car was riddled with bullets by suspected thugs, ABN TV reports. Also in his convoy was Mr. Uche Nwosu, the governorship candidate of Action Alliance in the 2019 governorship election in Imo state. The former Imo state governor was said to have visited...
Troops Intercept Vehicle Conveying Ammunitions To Bandits In Kaduna, Arrest Driver
In another significant breakthrough, Troops of Operation Whirl Punch have intercepted a large quantity of ammunitions being conveyed to bandits by a courier around Polewire in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State. A statement signed by Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday, said, according to a report forwarded to the Kaduna State Government, the...
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...
Senator Kalu Condemns Attack On Bende Police Station, NDLEA Office In Abia
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has described the attack on Bende Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force by unidentified hoodlums as cruel and wicked. According to Kalu, the perpetrators of the barbaric act must be identified in a bid to bring them to book. READ ALSO: Gunmen Attack Bende Police...
‘Unknown Gunmen’: Those Who Kill By Gun Shall Die By Gun – Fr Mbaka
Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, AMEN, has expressed grief that “Nigeria is stained with so much blood”. ABN TV understands that the controversial Catholic Priest, who is believed to be reacting to the rise In attacks on Security personnel by 'unknown Gunmen' in the South East and South-South regions of the...
NAF Reverses Self, Admits Bombing Of Civilians In Yobe
After initial denial, the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday admitted that one of its fighter jets on a mission against terrorists “unfortunately” bombed civilians in Yobe State on Wednesday. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists today, adding that investigation had commenced into the incident. Residents of Buhari community, in...
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...
No Going Back On March 2022 Deadline For Military To End Insurgency, Banditry — Lawmaker
The Federal Government has mandated the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to eradicate insurgency and other acts of criminality bedeviling the country. This was disclosed at the weekend, by the Chairman, House of Representative Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, during an interview with journalists, at the Passing Out Ceremony of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre Trainees Course...
