After NDA Attack, Activist Deji Adeyanju Says Bandits Will Soon Abducting Governors
Activist and Convener of the Concerned Nigerians Group, Deji Adeyanju has warned that if care is not taken, Bandits will soon start kidnapping Governors. Adeyanju, in a statement via Twitter, condemned Tuesday’s attack on the Nigeria Defence Academy in Kaduna by daredevil bandits. The attack resulted in the death of some soldiers while two were abducted. READ ALSO: Nigeria Defence Academy Confirms...
We Are In Pursuit Of Gunmen – NDA
Nigeria’s foremost military university, Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA has disclosed that its currently in pursuit of daredevil gunmen that attacked its barracks in Kaduna on Tuesday. The gunmen invaded the institution located along Airport Road, Afaka, in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State around 1.00am, killing two and kidnapping one. In a statement by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Bashir...
Nigerian Defence Academy Explains Invasion By Bandits, Says Security Was Compromised
Authorities of the Nigerian Defence Academy has explained the invasions of residential area within the Academy in Afaka, Kaduna State by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday. The Academy noted that security was compromised which allowed the bandits gain access to the barracks. In a statement obtained by ABN TV on Tuesday from Major Bashir Muhd Jajira, Public Relations...
Bandits Invade Army Barracks In Kaduna, Kill One Officer, Abduct Two
Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing a naval officer, a Daily Trust report says. The bandits were also said to have also kidnapped two majors but it could not be independently verified. The bandits, who reportedly attacked the barracks around 1am on Tuesday, are said to still be inside the academy. A reliable source...
Frustrated By Continuous Banditry Attacks, 17 Sokoto Communities Relocate To Niger Republic
Over 50,000 residents of 17 communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area have relocated to Niger Republic over incessant bandits’ attacks. This was disclosed by the member representing Sabon Birni North constituency at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Almustapha Boza. Boza said the villagers are currently taking refuge at Tudun Sunnah village, Gidan Runji Local Government in Maradi State...
Biafra: “Get Ready To Die” – SImon Ekpa Threatens APC Leader, Joe Igbokwe
Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has threatened a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe with death. Ekpa, in a tweet on Wednesday, told Igbokwe to ‘Get ready to Die’ because of his stance against Kanu. The Finland-based pro-secessionist tweeted; “Joe Igbokwe get ready to die because...
Udensi Tackles Ikpeazu Over Refusal To Arm Ebubeagu, Says Security Outfits Ordinary Club
A renowned Interpol Systems Consultant in Africa, Sir Chikwe Udensi has condemned the refusal of Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu to arm the Ebubeagu security outfit in the state, describing it as an ordinary club. The state government had claimed that it contravenes the use of the firearms Act to arm a state-owned security outfit, insisting that it is...
CAN Condemns Killing Of Fulani Travellers In Plateau
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has reacted to the gruesome killing of 23 travellers in Plateau state on Saturday, August 14th. The association condemned the attack and called on security agencies to swiftly bring the perpetrators to book. Below is a statement signed by the Chairman of the Association, Plateau state chapter, Rev Fr Polycarp Lubo; “The leadership of the...
Ex-Councillor’s Wife, 7-Month-Old Son Kidnapped In Zamfara
Ex-councillor in Zamfara State, Mr Babangida Ibrahim’s wife and his seven-month-old son were in the early hours of Wednesday abducted from their home in Damba, Gusau, the state capital. Confirming the development, Zamfara State police command’s spokesman, Muhammad Shehu, said the ex-councillor was left with a gunshot wound and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. He said: “The command...
Police Replace Ene Okon With Adeleke Adeyinka Bode As Zone 9 AIG Umuahia
Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Mr. Adeleke Adeyinka Bode, has taken over as the new AIG in charge of the Nigeria Police Command, Zone 9, Umuahia, comprising, Abia, Imo and Ebonyi States. Bode succeded Mr Ene Okon who was redeployed to Zone 17, Akure, Ondo State. The new AIG, according to a press statement by the zonal Police Public Relations...
