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...
My Directive To Security Operatives To Shoot Anyone Wielding AK-47 Stands – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Lagos reiterated that his directive to security agencies, to shoot any person or persons found illegally wielding AK-47s and other assault weapons, remains in place. The President also vowed that his administration will act firmly and decisively ‘‘against any and all persons fomenting or carrying out attacks on our Police Force and other security personnel.’’ The...
We’ll Soon Make Insecurity A Thing Of The Past, Osinbajo Vows
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed optimism that the current security challenges facing Nigeria would soon become a thing of the past. The Vice President also said that the federal government has intensified efforts aimed at adequately securing the country with the recent supplementary budget sent to the National Assembly for approval for the procurement of military hardware for the...
Some Of Us Are Planning To Return To The Bush, Come And Assist Us, Repentant Terrorists Tell Govt
Repentant Boko Haram terrorists have called on the government to provide them with a means of livelihood as they resettle back into communities having undergone series of rehabilitation. Speaking exclusively to Channels Television at the Bulumkutu Rehabilitation Centre, Maiduguri where the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, distributed food items to them and some rescued Chibok girls,...
“Awurum Eze Is Not An ESN Operative”, IPOB Replies Army
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has reacted to reports that the Nigerian Army captured one Awurum Eze, who is reportedly an IPOB second in command and member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The group in a press statement on Thursday denied the report adding that Eze is ‘too old’ to be an ESN operative. The statement, signed by...
Misguided Igbo Leaders Behind Insecurity – Lauretta Onochie
Personal assistant to President Buhari, Lauretta Onochie has blamed Igbo leaders for the lingering insecurity in South East. Onochie who hails from Anioma, the part of Delta State that speaks Igbo said; 1. Where are Igbo Leaders? Why are they Silent? Misguided ones among Ndigbo are turning your Homeland into a battleground 8 Mothers are crying today. 8 Fathers are Crying today. Many Aunts are crying...
Tinubu To Review Military Operations After Borno Massacre
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces to review ongoing security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment, to eliminate terrorist groups across the country. This comes as Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal...
Senate Wants Wike To Revisit Abuja CCTV Camera Project
The Senate has asked the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to revisit the issue of the Abuja closed-circuit television (CCTV) project, where a N500 million contract to install cameras within and outside the Federal Capital Territory failed. This resolution comes after a motion moved by Sen. Ned Nwoko representing Delta North raised the alarm over the spate of kidnappings in the...
NSCDC Expands Security Network, Establishes 18 New Units In Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command has enhanced its operational structure by establishing seven new Area Commands and 11 Divisions across the 16 LGA of the state. The Kwara State Commandant, Umar Muhammed, revealed this in a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael ASC, on Monday in Ilorin. Muhammed explained that the creation...
End Killings, Kidnappings In South East Now, Igbo Monarchs Tell FG
Igbo monarchs, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to quickly end the level of killings and kidnappings in the country through an innovative approach. The monarchs, under the Igbo Traditional Rulers Forum, led by His Royal Highness, HRH, Obi of Obinugwu, HRM Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, made this call after their emergency meeting held in Owerri. It was the view of the...
