Gov. Matawalle Of Zamfara Declares Total Lockdown In Some Parts Of The State
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has declared a total lockdown in three Local Government Areas of the State, following the resurgence of bandit attacks. The LGs affected are; Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi. Gov. Matawalle also ordered the immediate suspension of all political activities in the state including APC meetings till further notice, as part of the measures to facilitate the efforts...
Army Confirms Rescue Of Two More Chibok Girls
Two more Chibok girls have been rescued by the military in Borno State. Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, the Theatre Commander, North East of Joint Operation Hadin Kai, disclosed this to newsmen in Maiduguri. Musa, who also announced the opening of a new camp for hosting repentant Boko Haram members that were surrendering, assured that the new camp was in a safe area...
17 Kidnap Victims Rescued From Zamfara Forests
The police on Saturday said it has rescued 27 kidnap victims from Gando, Bagega and Sunke forests in Bukkuyu, Anka local government area of Zamfara state. According to a statement signed by police spokesperson, Mohammed Shehu, the victims were abducted by a group in Akawa, Gwashi, Tungar Rogo and Anka Villages before taken to bandits camps at Gando/Bagega and Sunke...
US, Issues Security Alert To Citizens, Cautions Against Non-Essential Movement To Abuja
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a security alert over the risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, especially in the Federal Capital Territory. The alert was released by the U.S Embassy in Abuja on Sunday. The alert read, “There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. Targets may include, but are not limited to,...
Terror Threat: DSS Calls For Calm, Says Nothing New In US Warning
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called for calm over the alert that the US issued to its citizens in Nigeria. ABN TV had reported how the United States embassy in Nigeria warned Americans in the country to be cautious of their movement in response to “elevated risk of terror attacks”, specifically in Abuja. “There is an elevated risk of...
ISWAP Takes Fight To Boko Haram Enclave, Slaughters Six
In what appeared to be a continuation of their sustained inter-rivalry clash, the fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) at the weekend attacked the enclaves of Boko Haram, during which six of them were reportedly killed. ISWAP had in a silent operation stormed the home of Boko Haram insurgents in Gajibo, a town 95km northeast of...
After US Security Alert In Abuja, DSS Says Nothing To Worry About
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday night urged the members of the public to remain calm and be vigilant over the security advisory alert issued by the US Embassy to its citizens over possible terror attacks in the country, especially in the nation’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen...
US Security Alert: IGP Urges Abuja Residents To Remain Calm
The Inspector–General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has told Abuja residents to remain calm over the security advisory by the United States of America Embassy over planned terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory. He advised Abuja residents not to panic as adequate measures will be taken to prevent the attacks. The security alert last night in Abuja created panic and tension. The...
After US Security Alert In Abuja, DSS Arrests Two Suspected Terrorists
Two terror suspects have been arrested by the Department of State Services operatives who stormed the Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Monday. The security operatives were said to have shut the entrance and exit gates of the estate while the operation lasted. Our correspondent gathered that the two suspects said to be siblings...
Even US Is Not Safe, FG Reacts To Evacuation Of American Citizens From Nigeria
Following the approval of the United States Government for evacuation of its citizens, employees and their families from Nigeria over potential terrorist attacks, the Federal Government of Nigeria has questioned the safety of the US. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who spoke to State House reporters yesterday, said the security situation in the US too was unpredictable...
