Nigeria Insecurity Archives - Page 18 of 52

Terrorists return to Abuja-Kaduna expressway, kidnap scores of passengers

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 Aminu Imam

Former federal lawmaker and social activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has confirmed that a group of terrorists on Sunday blocked the Abuja-Kaduna expressway and abducted scores of passengers. Sani revealed this in a post on X platform (formerly Twitter), saying that the incident happened near Kateri village around 9pm. The former lawmaker added that politicians from the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) and opposition parties were among those who escaped being abducted by the terrorists. �Just when we felt safer, yesternight kidnappers returned to the Kaduna-Abuja road. They blocked the road, abducted…

�$1tr economy target in danger if insecurity persists� � Tinubu warns Service Chiefs

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 Aminu Imam

… Says �Failure not an option under my leadership� President Bola Tinubu has asked the nation�s Security Chiefs to ensure that there is conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats assailing the country. Addressing Security Chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, in Abuja, on Friday, President Tinubu said while good progress is being made with the elimination of some security threats across multiple theatres, success will ultimately be defined by a final conclusion to the multi-dimensional menace. According to a…

�Tinubu lacks political will to tackle insecurity� – Security expert

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 Aminu Imam

A security expert, Col. Hassan Stan-Labo (rtd) said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yet to exhibit the political will to tackle the spate of insecurity in the country. Speaking on a television platform yesterday, he argued that not much has changed in the country on the issue since President Tinubu assumed the mantle of leadership of the country. Stan-Labo, who was actively involved in the restoration of peace in war-torn Sierra Leone and Liberia in the 80s and 90s, referred to the President�s refusal to visit the affected communities in…

�Nigeria�s security arrangement is not working� � LCCI

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (LCCI), has canvassed for a change in the country�s security architecture, saying the current system is not working and has a grave impact on food inflation. The LCCI President, Gabriel Idahosa, stated this during a television programme yesterday. Gunmen have targeted farmers mostly in the northern region of the country, kidnapping and killing many of them. This is also in addition to several security issues bedevilling Nigeria. The incidents, Idahosa said, are part of the reasons for food inflation in Nigeria and he…

Rising Insecurity: �May God free Nigeria from these horrors� � Pope Francis prays�

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Aminu Imam

Pope Francis has said a prayer for Nigeria over the worsening insecurity in Plateau State. Recall that on Christmas Eve, over 150 persons were killed in attacks by gunmen on communities in ?okkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs of the north-central State. The attacks, which snowballed into Christmas Day, left houses razed and properties looted across some 17 communities. Reacting to the incidents in a tweet on New Year�s Eve, Pope Francis asked global citizens to join him in prayers �for the victims of the severe violence�. �May God free Nigeria from…

Plateau Attacks: �All hands on deck working to scale-up intelligence-gathering, response to crisis� – Info Minister, Idris

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government says it is working to scale-up intelligence gathering and response to crisis in any part of the country. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Government said this in reaction to attacks on some communities in Plateau State. Recall that gunmen killed over a hundred people and looted property in the ?okkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs as they prepared for the Christmas festivities. Idris condoled with families of the victims of the attacks. He said, �The Federal Government strongly…

Plateau killings: �Bandits are steps ahead of Govt.� – Sultan�

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 Aminu Imam

Sultan of Sokoto,�His Eminence, Sa�ad Abubakar III, has condemned the Christmas Eve killings in 20 communities in Mangu, ?okkos, Mangu and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. The Sultan, who is also the President, Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, stated this in a goodwill message at the closing of the 80th National Islamic Vacation Course, which held yesterday, at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi State. He faulted security agencies for their failure in intelligence gathering in which they could not avert the heinous crime leading to the…

Remain steadfast against security challenges� � CDS, Musa to army officers, men

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has tasked the Nigeria Army on the need to remain steadfast against the security challenges facing the country. Musa said the Nigerian Army can do more in fast tracking it operations professionally with patriotism towards freeing the nation of terrorism. He noted that the army was driving its responsibility in complete synergy while assuring Nigerians that the army will sustain intensified efforts in its operation. Speaking Tuesday in Sokoto at a special launch to mark the Xmas and new celebration with officers,…

Terrorism War: ‘Insecurity, now a lucrative enterprise” � CDS Musa

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Aminu Imam

…Says many Nigerians make money from it Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has acknowledged the military�s struggles in ending insecurity in Nigeria, citing its transformation into a� lucrative enterprise for many individuals.Musa made this remark during his appearance on a television programme yesterday. The Boko Haram conflict, initially driven by ideology, has transformed into an economic machine fueled by civilian logistics support and substantial financial gains from illegal activities like kidnappings. This, coupled with funding from sponsors, hinders progress in eradication efforts. Addressing questions about military progress…

Insecurity: IGP summons all DIGs, AIGs, CPs, others�

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned all Deputy Inspectors General of Police, (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors General of Police, (AIGs), Commissioners of Police, (CPs), and other top commanders in the Force. This was contained in a statement yesterday by the Force spokesman, Ademuyiwa Adejobi. The meeting, which will be held today, Monday, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, becomes necessary to effectively security the country this yuletide season. Egbetokun is expected to roll out the achievements of the Police within the last 10 weeks. The statement read in…