Tag: Escalating Insecurity

Escalating Insecurity: Terrorists have declared war on Nigeria; daringPresident Tinubu – Stakeholders

Aminu Imam

In recent weeks, Abuja, the nations federal capital, has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities, which according to stakeholders, is seriously undermining President Bola Tinubu’s administration. With bold abductions and killings, the terrorists, spreading from North-East, North-West, and North-Central geo-political zones, are creating fear nationwide. An Analyst, Bulama Bukarti, recently highlighted Abuja’s alarming situation, citing over 200 deaths or abductions in the last three months. The terrorists, driven by financial gains, exploit ransom funds to acquire more weapons, posing a significant threat. Recent high-profile incidents include the abduction of residents,…

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Escalating Banditry: Zamfara Govt. announces total lockdown in 3 LGAs

Aminu Imam

The Zamfara State government, yesterday announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi Local Government Areas (LGAs), following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities. This is contained in an issued statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara, in Gusau, the State capital. The Government announces a lockdown in nine major towns, Yarkofoji, Birnin-Tudu, Rini, Gora Namaye, Janbako, Faru, Kaya, Boko and Mada, in order to stop the spate of the attacks on such communities in the affected areas. Government also announces the closing down of markets in…

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Insecurity: 15 worshippers killed, as bandits attack mosque in Zamfara

Aminu Imam

Suspected bandits have reportedly killed at least 15 worshippers at a mosque in Ruwan-Jema town in Bukkuyum LGA, Zamfara State. According to a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, the bandits attacked the mosque during the Jumaah prayers on Friday. The bandits were said to have opened fire on the worshippers after invading the town on motorcycles, and many worshippers were said to have sustained injuries during the mosque attack, the publication quoted a source as saying. The incident happened amid the recent militarybombardment of bandits hideouts…

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Escalating Insecurity: Terrorists’ activities threaten polls in 40 LGAs in Kaduna, Zamfara, Imo, others

Aminu Imam

The state of insecurity in Nigeria has assumed a frightening dimension as over 40 local government areas in different parts of the country are firmly in the control of various non-state actors, including terrorists, bandits and so-called unknown gunmen. Speaking to newsmen, some residents stated that it would be extremely difficult for the residents to participate in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The ungoverned territories are spread over local government areas in Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Katsina, Sokoto, Abia and Imo States. The situation is threatening the conduct of the 2023…

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