Bandits have reportedly kidnapped the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brgd-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), in Tsiga village, Bakori local government area of Katsina State. Tsiga, was kidnapped alongside nice other residents of Tsiga village, in Kankara local government area of Katsina State on Wednesday night. According to a relative of Tsiga, who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity, yesterday said that the terrorists attacked the community at about 11:30p.m, and moved straight into the residence of the former Army general, after shooting sporadically. He further…
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“A Ƙarfafa Rundunar Haɗin-Gwiwa Ta Farar Hula Ta Najeriya Domin Tsaron Ƙasa” – Shugaban kasa, Farfesa Kailani Ya Buƙaci Gwamnati
Shugaban ƙungiyar farar-hula ta ƙasa (CJTFN), Farfesa Muhammed Kailani, ya buƙaci Gwamnatin Tarayya da ta baiwa mambobinsu kayan aiki domin magance matsalar tsaro a al’ummomin ƙasar. Farfesa Kailani, wanda ya yi wannan kiran a jiya, ya yi kira ga Gwamnati da ta zo ta tallafa wa ƙungiyar farar-hula ta JTF domin kawar da ƴan fashi da makami a Najeriya. A cewarsa, irin wannan mataki zai kawo zaman lafiya da haɗin kai, da kwanciyar hankali a ƙasar. Ya ƙara da cewa, “A nan Kaduna, mun yanke shawarar kafa namu CJTF ne…
Read More“Strengthen Nigeria’s Civilian Joint Task Force for national security” – National Chairman, Prof. Kailani urges FG
The National Chairman of the Civilian Joint Task Force of Nigeria (CJTFN), Professor Muhammed Kailani, has urged the Federal Government to equip their members in order to tackle over security in various communities of the country. Prof. Kailani, who made the call yesterday, called the Government to come and support the civilian JTF so that we eliminate or eradicate armed banditry in Nigeria. According to him, such a move would promote peace, unity and stability in the country. “He said, “Here in Kaduna, we decided to form our own civilian…
Read MoreHURIWA raises alarm over security in Abuja
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), has expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the abduction of a family and others by suspected bandits in Kubwa. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has been condemned by HURIWA in the strongest terms, with the group describing it as evidence of a growing security vacuum in the nation’s capital. The group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, in an issued statement, called on FCT residents to petition President Bola Ahmed…
Read MoreKaduna: Gov. defends peace deal with bandits
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has defended his administration’s decision to enter into a peace pact with terrorists in the State. In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa Service, monitored on Monday, the governor clarified that the decision followed six months of dialogue and did not involve any payments to the terrorists. He stated that his priority is to preserve lives and ensure peace. “We did not offer them any money; not even one Naira was given to them. Our priority is to ensure that our people…
Read More“Quit S’West now or die” – Gani Adams, Yoruba leaders warn B’Haram/ISWAP
Amid reports of fleeing Boko Haram and the Islamic state West Africa province (ISWAP) operatives infiltrating the South-West region, regional leaders and security stakeholders have issued stern warnings to the terrorists to leave or face elimination. Recall that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, recently raised concerns about heightened insecurity following the influx of militants from the North-West and North-East into South-West communities, especially border areas. The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, alongside the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), hunters’ associations, and the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), declared their readiness…
Read More‘Why military hasn’t wiped out Boko Haram for 16yrs’ – CDS, Musa
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has shed light on the complexities behind the prolonged fight against Boko Haram, emphasising the challenges faced by the Nigerian military in eradicating the terrorist group that has plagued the nation for over 16 years. Speaking during an interview on a television programme on Friday, General Musa pointed to the group’s funding, ideological motivations, and unconventional warfare tactics as key factors sustaining the insurgency. “This Boko Haram thing is a lot,” he stated. “For them to have survived for 16…
Read MoreCourt declares Lakurawa sect as terrorist group
A Federal High Court in Abuja has officially proscribed the Lakurawa sect, declaring it a terrorist organisation, and extending the ban to similar groups across Nigeria, with a specific focus on the North-West and North-Central regions. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling on the ex-parte originating summons submitted by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), on Thursday in Abuja. In the ex-parte application, the AGF sought four Orders, all of which were granted by the court. The Motion, dated January…
Read MoreKidnappers demand ₦40m for release of ex-AIG’s Wife – Alake
The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Dr. Michael Gbadebo, has revealed that the kidnappers of wife of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, Mrs. Odumosu, are demanding a ransom of ₦40million for her release. Recall that the abduction occurred on Thursday night in Arepo, Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun State. According to reports, four masked men accosted Mrs. Odumosu around 9:55 p.m., as she was entering her residence. The assailants reportedly dragged her out of her Lexus SUV and led her through a swampy…
Read MoreMatawalle hosts delegation from ECOLOG International Integrated Support Solutions
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Monday, received the Executive Chairman of Ecolog International Integrated Support Solutions (EIISS), Juan Chaparro, and his team in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity for EIISS to present their services, capabilities, and experience in supporting defence and humanitarian operations worldwide. Ecolog International Integrated Support Solutions (EIISS) is a globally renowned provider of operational support and rapid response solutions, with a presence in over 50 countries and operations across 150 locations. Established more…
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