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10 suspects arrested over killing of MACBAN Chairman

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

Ten suspects have been arrested by the Benue State Police Command in connection with the killing of the Chairman of Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in the state, Arɗo Risku Mohammed, and one Yakubu Isa. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Udeme Edet, who made this known in a statement issued yesterday, explained that the arrest followed intensive intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operations carried out by the Command. The Police spokesperson said the suspects were apprehended on the night of June 27, 2026…

Army redeploys senior officers, appoints new commanders

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Army has approved a major redeployment of senior officers, announcing fresh appointments across key operational, command, training and administrative positions, as part of efforts to strengthen its response to evolving security challenges. The changes, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Waidi Shaibu, were disclosed in a statement yesterday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. According to the statement, the reshuffle affects General Officers Commanding, brigade commanders, commandants of military institutions and principal staff officers at the Army Headquarters. Among the appointments,…

7 B’Haram, ISWAP commanders arrested returning from Hajj

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Seven suspected commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been arrested at Katsina Airport while returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Federal Government has described the arrest as one of the biggest breakthroughs achieved through Nigeria’s integrated digital identity system. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the development on Friday, shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assented to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026, saying the arrests underscored the effectiveness of the administration’s reforms in identity management…

Benue Gov. condemns MACBAN Chairman’s killing, orders probe

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed shock and sadness over the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Arɗo Risku, and his associate. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor described the attack as a tragic incident that occurred at a critical time when Benue State has been making significant progress in restoring peace and stability across several local government areas. Governor Alia said the killing was not only a tragedy for…

‘Kanu recruits Igbo youths from prison to fuel violence’ – MASSOB alleges

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike, has leveled heavy accusations against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, claiming he is directing deadly violent activities from his prison cell. Uwazuruike alleged that Kanu, who is serving a life sentence for terrorism at the Sokoto Custodial Centre, has continued to actively recruit impressionable Igbo youths from inside the facility. He stated that this ongoing recruitment pipeline directly drives the rising body count of young people across…

Niger: Bandits raze school despite collecting ₦10m levy

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Bandits have reportedly burnt a primary school in Dekara, Borgu local government area of Niger State, days after communities in the area allegedly raised and paid a ₦10 million levy demanded by the armed group. Residents said the attackers invaded the district headquarters on Wednesday and set the Central Primary School, Dekara ablaze. One resident, who requested anonymity, said the assailants emerged from the Kainji Lake National Park before storming the community. According to the source, the bandits had earlier imposed a ₦10 million levy on villages in the Dekara…

“NASS working out funding formula for proposed state police” – Kalu

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the 10th National Assembly is working out a funding framework for the proposed state police, assuring Nigerians that financing will not hinder its establishment. Kalu gave the assurance yesterday, while briefing newsmen in Abuja after returning from a week-long engagement at Chatham House and the ‘London Climate Action Week’ in the United Kingdom. His comments come amid concerns over the financial capacity of states to sustain separate police formations if the proposed constitutional amendment establishing state police is passed. Addressing…

New terror group, ‘Sai Malam’ emerges in Kebbi” – State Govt. warns

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says they use blood for sacrifice Kebbi State government has raised the alarm over the emergence of a new terror group called the ‘Sai Malam’ in parts of the state, warning that the sect must be profiled and tackled before it grows into a major security threat. Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Home Affairs, Col. Hassan Riba, (rtd), raised the concern during a stakeholders’ security meeting held on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The meeting was attended by representatives of traditional rulers, district heads, union…

State Police Bill: “Reform hasty, amid failure to strengthen NPF” – CUPP

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticised the Federal Government over the passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, describing the move as a hasty reform in the face of what it called the administration’s failure to adequately strengthen the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Recall that the Senate passed the bill on June 24, 2026, following its earlier approval by the House of Representatives, paving the way for a decentralised policing system aimed at addressing the shortcomings of the current centralised structure. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja,…

“Govs. must be held accountable if insecurity persists under state police” – Uba Sani

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has stated that state governments should be held responsible if insecurity continues after the establishment of state police. Responding to a question during a television programme on accountability, the governor acknowledged that responsibility would shift closer to the states. When asked: “If insecurity continues after state police becomes operational, who do you think we should blame? Who do you think Nigerians should hold accountable?”, Uba Sani’s response made it clear that governors cannot shy away from responsibility under such a system. He emphasized…