Tag: Nigeria Insecurity

Terror Alert: Heavy security in Abuja churches, malls over insecurity fears

Aminu Imam

Churches and some public centres in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja, have taken measures to fortify their worship centres following the security threat, issued by the United States (UK) and United Kingdom (UK) embassies in the past few days. Several churches have put internal security measures in place during Sunday and weekday services. The tension in Abuja and its environs began at the weekend, when the US and the UK warned of a possible terrorist attack in the nations capital, saying the terrorists are aiming at government facilities, places…

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Julius Berger shuts down operations over terror alert

Aminu Imam

Construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has it will close all operations in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja, throughout the weekend over the travel advisory issued by the United States and United Kingdom on possible terror attacks in the FCT. The company is the second one to take the decision after the popular Jabi Lake Mall, acting in response to the alert on public places in the nations capital city, decided to shut down operations till further notice. This is despite the Federal Government downplaying the threat, saying measures…

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Terror alert: Northern group seeks NSA, Service Chiefs sacking

Aminu Imam

A Northern group, ‘The Arewa Youth Assembly‘, has said the security advisory by the United States Embassy and the British High Commission to their citizens over an imminent terrorists attack in Abuja has vindicated their call for the sacking of the National Security Adviser, (NSA), Major-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd). Recall that the group had in August 2022 demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari should sack the NSA or face mass action. The group had on August 1, handed down a 14-day ultimatum for the Federal Government and went ahead to protest…

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Potential Terrorist Attack: U.S. Govt. begins relocation of its citizens, staff from Abuja

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The United States has authorised the relocation of U.S. government employees and their families from Abuja over potential terrorist attacks. The US consulate and embassy made this known in a security notice it issued yesterday. In a statement published on its official website, the U.S Embassy revealed that there is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja, adding that it will, henceforth, offer reduced services until further notice. Recall that the U.S. had on Sunday, 23rd of October, issued a security alert on another possible terrorists…

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Kidnappers demand N550m for abducted passengers on Nasarawa-Benue Border

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Gunmen who kidnapped 11 passengers on Friday along the Nasarawa-Benue borders have reportedly demanded N50m ransom for each of the victims. Recall that the passengers boarded a bus in Jos, Plateau State, and were heading for Onitsha, Anambra State, when they were attacked. It was learnt that the kidnappers first contacted the transport company and demanded N50m ransom for each of the abducted passengers. The hoodlums were said to have later called the families of the victims to demand the money. Some of the families told our correspondent that they…

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National Security: Ohanaeze opposes Danjumas self-defence call

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The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has kicked against the clamour for everyone to be allowed to acquire firearms in Self-defence against bandits and other criminal elements in the country. Recall that prominent Nigerians, including retired Army chief, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), have been clamouring for firearms for self-defence to enable Nigerians defend themselves against insecurity. But, in an interview in Enugu, the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, said allowing everyone to own firearms at this time in Nigerias history will be counter-productive. Ogbonnia noted…

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US Embassy Abuja Security Alert: DSS calls for calm

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Says measures in place to forestall such incidence The Department of State Services (DSS) has said there is no cause for alarm over the US embassy alert on terror attacks in Abuja. The intelligence agency was responding to the security alerts issued by the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) on the possibility of increased terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Recall that reports during the weekend had it that the US Embassy raised the alarm in a security alert issued to its nationals, saying targets may include, but are…

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Ebonyi: After nabbing IPOB commander, security forces raid IPoB/ESN dens

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The Tactical Team of the Police Command in Ebonyi State has raided three camps of the outlawed IPOB/ESN operatives and arrested two suspected members of the gang. Spokesperson of the Police Command, SP Chris Anyanwu, at a news conference in Abakaliki yesterday, said that the camps were located in a thick forest close to Opeke River, in Omege village, Agba community, in Ishielu local government area of the State. Anyanwu said the team also recovered assorted arms and ammunition, military uniforms and many incriminating exhibits. The operation was spearheaded by…

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Insecurity: “Rise up and defend yourselves” – TY Danjuma renews call for self-defence

Aminu Imam

The former Minister of Defence, General T.Y Danjuma (rtd), has again called on Nigerians to take up arms against terrorists and bandits. In his goodwill message at the presentation of staff of office to 25 Aku-Uka of Wukari, in Taraba State, Manu Ishaku Adda Ali, yesterday, Danjuma alleged that the Armed Forces were either unwilling to defend the country or that Nigeria is under siege. Recall that the former Defence Minister made a similar call in 2018, a comment which pitched him against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. He…

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Insecurity: ‘Terrorists expand operations in Nigeria; over 800 persons killed in Sept.’ Report

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A new report has revealed a strategic expansion of the activities of the terrorist group, Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) beyond North-East region, the epicentre of its attacks. The report, titled: Nigeria Security Report and released by Beacon Consulting, a security risk management and intelligence consulting company, also revealed that violent attacks, abductions and fatalities increased in September compared to August 2022, despite the momentum of security forces operations. According to the report, there were 528 incidents perpetrated by terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers, which resulted in 861 fatalities,…

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