Our Satellite Does Not Focus On Where Insurgency Is Taking Place – National Space Agency DG
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Wednesday said inadequate satellite and other facilities affect monitoring of bandits and other criminal elements operating in the country. The newly appointed Director-General of the Agency, Halilu Shaba said, “the Satellite is not static where the insurgency is taking place. That is why one satellite is not adequate. What Nigeria has...
Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Make Sacrifice To End Insecurity
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians to make sacrifices to tackle the numerous security challenges facing the country. He made the call on Friday in Abuja during a public presentation of a research report on terrorism and banditry by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. “We must therefore show commitment to peace in words, action and other necessary means,” Jonathan said. “To...
DSS Arrests ISWAP Commander, Associate Over Kogi Explosion
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday, said it arrested the mastermind of a December 29, 2022 explosion near the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in the Okene area of Kogi State. The secret police said the suspect, Abdulmumin Otaru aka Abu Mikdad and one of his associates, Saidu Suleiman were arrested on January 3, 2023. The DSS identified...
After Mass Slaughter In Zamfara, Kaduna, Buhari Calls For Crushing Of Bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday demanded a crushing response against bandits after repeated killings in Zamfara and Kaduna states. This was made known in a statement signed by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu. At least 35 persons were killed after bandits attacked five communities in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Thursday. Bandits have also continued to terrorise Kaduna state, launching...
Terrorism: Army Lacks Modern Equipment To Fight Insurgency — Sen. Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has said the Nigerian Army is finding it difficult to solve security challenges in different parts of the country because it doesn’t have the modern equipment required to fight terrorism. لعبه روليت Ali Ndume disclosed this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. He said, “I will say it again, the purpose of government is security...
End Prison Breaks Now, House Of Representatives Urges Tinubu
The House of Representatives on Thursday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately set up a judicial panel of inquiry on prison attacks in the country and ensure that such assaults on the entire security apparatus of Nigeria do not recur. The House also mandated the Committees on Interior and Reformatory Institutions to interface with the relevant federal government agencies...
Gunmen Who Killed Zamfara District Head Went House To House, Picking Identified Targets — Residents
A district head identified as Alhaji Umaru Bawan Allah has been shot dead in an attack on Gada community in Maru local government area of Zamfara State. Daily Trust gathered that five other persons were killed in the attack which happened in the wee hours of the day. Residents said dozens of armed men stormed the community around 1am and went...
Kidnapping: They Don’t Have Ordinary Tracking Device, Wike Taunts Police DSS
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has berated the lack of tracking equipment for security agencies in the nation’s capital, saying his administration will purchase drones for surveillance at border communities. He singled out the FCT commands of the police and the Department of State Services, which he said lacked ordinary tracking devices. The minister spoke during a chat with journalists on...
Police Nab BVAS Syndicate In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has arrested a number of suspects who are believed to be involved in the manipulation of the Bimordial Voters Accreditation System (BVAS). The suspects were apprehended by the police in a sting operation on Ghandji street in the Maitama area of the FCT. Arise TV reports that the police has taken the suspects into...
Please Surrender, Embrace Peace — Army Begs Boko Haram Terrorists
The Nigerian Army has urged remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists to surrender and embrace peace. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. A.A. Eyitayo, made the call at a feast organised for journalists by the army on Sunday in Maiduguri. Eyitayo, who is also the Commander Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, said the recent military onslaught against...
