Tag: Nigeria Insecurity

‘?Insurrection, conflicts, banditry threaten Nigerias existence’ – Presbyterian Prelate warns?

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Moderator and Prelate of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria,?His Eminence Ekpenyong Akpanika, has sounded an alarm, stating that conflicts, insurrection, and banditry pose significant threats to Nigerias peaceful co-existence. Addressing the audience during the induction ceremony and launch of a scholarship scheme for peace practitioners in Nigeria, organised by the Institute for Universal Harmony (TIFUH), in collaboration with the University of Calabar, the Prelate emphasised the urgent need for Nigerians and their leaders to unite in the face of these challenges and actively engage in peace-building efforts.Proliferation of conflicts has…

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Insecurity: ‘Nigeria, a disgrace, laughing stock to the world’ – T.Y Danjuma

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TY Danjuma

Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Theophilus Y. Danjuma, (rtd), says that Nigerias security challenges have made the country become a laughing stock and a disgrace to the world. General Danjuma, while speaking at the annual Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival in Ibbi local government area of Taraba State yesterday, advised that urgent steps must be taken to address the security challenges facing the country. He said, It is sad that Nigeria as a nation has become a laughing stock following the security challenges. As the country is currently, we…

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‘Nigerians brought bandits, kidnappers, terrorists, secessionists upon themselves’ – DHQ

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DHQ on banditry

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the military will continue to deal decisively with those who have taken up arms against the country until they are brought to their knees. According to the DHQ spokesman, Edward Buba, The fighting spirit of our men and women in uniform is strong, resilient, focused, proud and committed. We understand that we have no choice but to continue to fight to defeat the enemy and create a safer environment for citizens. Buba said any group that took up arms against the nation is inviting severe…

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Concerns over misuse of security vote amidst rising insecurity

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Security Vote misuse

Lawyers have queried the rationale behind the monthly allocation of security vote to state governors amidst rising insecurity in the country. The lawyers were unanimous in calling for the scrapping of security vote, saying it is not being properly used by many state governors. Speaking while appearing before the House Committee on FCT last week Monday to defend the N1.1 trillion budget of his ministry, Wike said he need security vote to tackle the insecurity currently ravaging the FCT. Wike said: Security vote has become necessary to enable the FCT…

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‘Foreign invaders have taken over Nigeria’ – Christian Elders Forum

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National Christian Elders Forum

Seek ban on nomadic cattle rearing The National Christian Elders Forum, (NCEF), has raised an alarm over invasion of what it described as foreign invasion for the recent wave of murders and mayhem in the country. The NCEF alleged that these foreign invaders kill and sack communities in rural areas, rename and occupy those communities. Chairman of NCEF, Samuel Gani, while addressing the press conference, said as part of measures to tackle insecurity, there should be an immediate ban on nomadic cattle rearing and that cattle owners should be compelled…

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‘Military capable of ending security challenges’ – Kwankwaso

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Former Minister of Defence, Rabiu Kwankwaso, expressed confidence in the militarys ability to tackle the current security crisis if adequately motivated. Kwankwaso, who is also the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), made these remarks during a press briefing following the NNPP National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. While acknowledging the primary responsibility of the Federal Government in addressing security challenges, he emphasized the importance of Nigerians contributing by providing essential information to security agencies. As a former minister of defence, a former chief security officer of…

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“We discussed how to curb banditry” – Gumi

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Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has said he had a productive interaction with security agencies who invited him over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. Recall that on Monday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed that the Federal Government had invited the cleric over some of his remarks.  The Minister had said Gumi was not above the law and that he would be reprimanded if security agencies deemed his comments reckless.  In a social media post yesterday, the cleric described his meeting with…

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Insecurity: Beware of Jonathan treatment Ohanaeze warns Tinubu

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Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deal with the insecurity confronting the nation decisively. National President of the Igbo group, Okwu Nnabuike, who gave the advice in a statement yesterday, urged the President to act fast and escape what he called Goodluck Jonathan treatment. According to him, the series of abductions in the country within the last two weeks showed a clearly designed plan to make the government lose the confidence of the people. Okwu said, When the Chibok incident…

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Kaduna: Over 300 still held captive, as security officials scramble

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Despite the Federal Governments assurances, over 300 individuals, including children, remain in captivity in Kaduna, adding to the ongoing wave of insecurity in Nigeria. Recent kidnappings, including 61 more victims abducted last week, highlight the Government’s struggle to contain the crisis. High-level security meetings have been convened in response, with discussions focusing on rescue strategies for those kidnapped across several States, including Borno, Kaduna, and Sokoto. Critics condemn the Government’s response, likening it to a neglectful mother hen in the face of predatory attacks. The Financial Times of London, just a…

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‘Nigerias kidnapping racket, a symptom of a failing State’ Financial Times of LondonEditorial

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The Financial Times of London, an international business newspaper, has stated that Nigerias kidnapping racket is a symptom of a failing State. In a scathing newspaper editorial column it posted during the week, the international business newspaper, hinted conspicuously that the Government has lost control of the country. Giving perceived solution to Nigerias problem, The Financial Times said: “Ever since Nigeria moved its capital to Abuja three decades ago, Africas most populous nation has been run from Aso Rock, a 400-metre granite monolith that doubles as the seat of government. The fact that the…

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