Enugu Community Weeps As Suspected Herdsmen Kidnap 7 Indigenes Who Returned For Christmas Holidays
There is uneasy calm in Eha-Amufu, in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State after suspected herdsmen allegedly kidnapped in one week seven residents who returned for Christmas and New Year celebrations. PUNCH Metro gathered that about five persons were abducted on Monday along the Eha-Amufu-Agu-Amede-Ikem road. A community leader, Mr Divine Nwonye, who hails from Agu-Amede community in Eha-Amufu,...
US Issues Warning To Citizens On Threat To Major Hotels In Nigeria
The United States has alerted its citizens in Nigeria of threats to major hotels in the “larger cities” of the country. The US issued this warning in an emergency information for American citizens dated November 3, adding that the Nigerian security agencies are working to counter the threat. It also advised US citizens to exercise vigilance at major hotels, be alert...
Wike To Bandits’ Informants In FCT: Repent Or Die Like Them
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to informants of kidnappers, bandits and criminals in the territory, to repent of their evil deeds or end up dying in the hands of security operatives. Wike gave the warning on Saturday at a town hall security meeting, held in Kuje town in Kuje Area Council...
Miyetti Allah Seeks Presidential Approval To Protect Herders
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has requested a presidential directive to security agencies to guarantee efficient security for pastoralist communities throughout the nation. The National Secretary-General of MACBAN, Alhaji Bello Gotomo, appealed in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He also called on the Federal Government to end all forms of alleged discriminatory practices against pastoralists in the...
We’ll Not Tolerate Any Post-election Incitement That’ll Threaten Security, Says IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has stated that the force will not accept any post-election incitement that could jeopardize national security. On March 22, Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's (LP) vice-presidential candidate, claimed that All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee Bola Tinubu did not match the constitutional conditions to become Nigeria's president. Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson for the APC...
Bandits Abduct 14 In Fresh Kaduna Attack
At least 14 people have been kidnapped by bandits at Iri Station community in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State. The police authorities are yet to comment on the incident, but a community leader, Ahmed Musa, said the bandits in their large...
Army Kills Six During Raid On IPOB Camp In Abia Forest
Troops of Operation UDO KA have neutralised six suspected terrorists following a successful raid on the camp of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Igboro Forest, Arochukwu Local Government of Abia State on Saturday. The Nigerian Army disclosed this on its X handle on Sunday, saying that the operation...
Obi Hails Police For Rescuing Retired AIG’s Kidnapped Wife
Mr. Peter Obi has praised the Nigeria Police for their efforts in saving Mrs. Folashade Odumusu, the wife of a retired AIG of Police. Earlier, PUNCH Online reported that Mrs. Odumusu was rescued by the police, as announced in a statement on Thursday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi. The operation, conducted within a week, resulted in...
Insecurity: Again, FG Moves For Ranching In Each States
The Federal Government has restated its appeal to states to cooperate in ensuring that herders embrace ranching in ending the perennial farmers-herdsmen clashes. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, restated the appeal in Lon...
Buhari In Maiduguri, Tells Security Forces To Totally Eliminate Terrorists
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on security agencies to take the fight to terrorists’ hideouts and ensure they are “completely eliminated”. He gave the directive in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital at an event to mark World Humanitarian Day. موقع المراهنات العالمي ”The Men and Officers of Operation Lafiya Dole, Security Agencies, and the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) are...
