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Insecurity: ‘Bandits relocating from Zamfara, Kaduna States to Niger – SSG Matane cries out

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Secretary to the Niger State Government, (SSG), Ahmed Matane, has said that bandits attacking communities in the State are those fleeing from neighbouring States such as Zamfara and Kaduna. Matane disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Minna, the State capital. The SSG explained that the escalation of security challenges in the State was as a result of the on-going operation by security personnel in Zamfara and Kaduna States that had forced the bandits to flee to neighbouring States. He disclosed that about 18,000 cattle rustled by bandits…

S/East Govs. plan to meet Buhari over challenges in region

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 Aminu Imam

�To offer President political solutions Governors of the South-East region have disclosed that they are ready to present to President Muhammadu Buhari some suggestions for a possible political solution over present situation in the region. In an issued statement signed by the Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, of Ebonyi State, the governors said they shall be writing to request for an appointment with President Buhari on the matter. According to the statement, “We thank Mr. President, H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, so much for his efforts and neutrality…

Security operatives on high alert in FCT over �potential attack�

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Aminu Imam

Security has been tightened in the Federal capital territory, Abuja, following security reports of a planned attack on the Nigerian capital by bandits and terrorists. Security reports obtained by the military late Tuesday night, indicated that attackers were planning to enter the FCT through the Abuja-Keffi expressway and other entry points. Troops have been placed on high alert and are deployed to strategic locations where they are mounting security checkpoints to monitor, prevent and arrest any potential attackers. The soldiers have mounted roadblocks at all entry and exit points into…

�IPOB/ESN responsible for arson, killings in South-East� ? Army

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Army has claimed that recent killings, arson and destructions in the south-eastern part of the country Nigeria were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), and Eastern Security Network, (ESN). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated this while briefing newsmen on the ongoing army exercises across the country yesterday, in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the group had engaged in the killing of innocent citizens and burning of houses and turned around to accuse personnel of the Nigerian Army of perpetrating…

Kaduna Insecurity: Cleric advocates seeking God’s intervention

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

As the insecurity that comes in the forms of banditry and kidnapping in Kaduna takes a turn with telecommunications shut down and motorcycles banned in some parts, a cleric has called for prayers to seek God�s intervention to end the menace. Pastor Francis Musa, the Resident Pastor of House of Purpose in Unguwan Sunday, Chikun Local Government Area Kaduna State, made the call in Kaduna. He urged residents of the state to always seek God�s intervention to overcome any insecurity challenges bedeviling the state Musa said when people seek God�s intervention, there…

Insecurity: 50 bandits killed in another air, ground attacks in Kaduna

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Kaduna State government has disclosed that more than 50 bandits were killed during a joint operation of air and ground troops in Birnin Gwari LGA of the State. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the State’s Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan. He said a Nigerian Air Force helicopter gunship provided close air support to ground troops during the operation. �In an inspiring success for the security forces, over 50 bandits have been neutralized during a combined ground and air assault in the Saulawa-Farin Ruwa axis…

Sokoto attack: President Buhari sends tough warning to bandits

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a tough warning to bandits, saying that �the clock of your ultimate destruction is ticking as they will no longer have a place to hide.�� This was contained in a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu. Reacting to the killing of over 30 people in Goronyo in Sokoto State on Sunday by bandits, President Buhari said that �the days of the bandits are indeed numbered because the military capabilities of our forces are being boosted by the acquisition and deployment…

Insecurity: “Our biggest fear is that Boko Haram is relocating to North-West” – El-Rufa’i�

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, says the North-West region is worried over the possibility of Boko Haram insurgents relocating from the North-East. He said this yesterday, during the inaugural edition of the �Fountain Summit�, an event organised by the Ekiti State government. Recall that in May, the leader of the Boko Haram group, Abubakar Shekau, had been reported killed by the Islamic State in West Africa Province, (ISWAP), a breakaway faction of Boko Haram. Although there had been previous announcements of the death of Shekau, since May, there haven�t been…

Zamfara: House of Assembly suspends 2 lawmakers for aiding banditry

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Zamfara House of Assembly has suspended two of its members, Yusuf Muhammad (APC-Anka) and Ibrahim Tukur (APC-Bakura) for allegedly aiding banditry in the State. This followed the adoption of a motion by Yusuf Kanoma (APC- Maru North) at Tuesday�s plenary in Gusau, the State capital. Speaking on the motion, Kanoma urged the house to suspend the lawmakers over allegations that they were collaborating with bandits in the State. �One of them is suspected to have supplied information to bandits leading to the death of one of our lawmakers, Muhammad…

Breaking: Abducted FGC Birnin-Yauri, Kebbi students freed after over 100 days in captivity

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Aminu Imam

The over 90 students and members of staff of Federal Government College, (FGC), Birnin-Yauri, in Kebbi State, have been released. They regained freedom after spending 118 days in captivity. A father of one of the Kidnapped students, who did not want his name in print, confirmed that the students have been released. Details to follow�