Tag: Nigeria Insecurity

Unabated Killings: “Sack Service Chiefs over rising insecurity” – Timi  Frank tasks Tinubu

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…Commends Trump, others over concerns  A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack the nation’s security chiefs following the unabated killings of Nigerians across the country. Frank, in an issued statement in Abuja, in reaction to the fresh killing of soldiers in Borno state by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, expressed deep concern over the rising wave of insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings, describing the situation as a national tragedy that requires urgent…

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‘Re- strategise to tackle influx of criminals’ – BoN tasks DSS

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BoN tasks DSS

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, (BON), has called on the Nigeria Police and the Department of the State Security (DSS) to re- strategise on how to track the influx of the criminals. Executive Secretary of the body, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose made the call in a statement pointing out that the criminals are running to the urban areas with their weapons after being chased out of their hideout by the military from where they were wreaking havoc on innocent citizens through kidnaping, abduction and cattle rustling. ‘It is obvious that many…

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Zamfara: Bandits seize policemen’s phones, abduct Imam, councillors 

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Zamfara banditry

Bandits on Wednesday night abducted two serving councillors and an Imam in a daring raid at Tsauni community in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The councillors, who represent Gidan-Goga and Tsibiri wards in Maradun local government area, were reportedly seized around 8:05 p.m. near a police outpost, shortly after performing the Maghrib prayers. Chairman of Maradun LGA, Hon. Sanusi Gama Giwa, confirmed the incident and identified the abducted councillors as members of his council. According to him, the victims were relaxing with others at a tea spot when the armed…

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Nigeria@65: Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping have inflicted deep pain on citizens’ – CAN

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CAN on Nigeria

As Nigeria marked its 65th independence anniversary yesterday, the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has lamented that terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal conflicts have inflicted deep pain on citizens and displaced families across the country. In a statement issued by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the apex Christian body congratulated the nation on the milestone, saying that while strides have been made in restoring safety, more still needs to be done to guarantee the protection of lives and property. CAN urged sustained collaboration between…

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B’Haram attacks Borno community, burns District Head’s palace 

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B'Haram attacks Borno

Armed Boko Haram terrorists launched a fresh attack on Kirawa, a border town in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, late Monday night, leaving one resident dead and another abducted. The insurgents, who stormed the community near the Cameroon border, also set several houses ablaze, including the palace of the District Head, AbdulRahman Abubakar. Shops and other structures were also destroyed during the raid. According to eyewitnesses, many residents fled into neighboring Cameroonian villages to escape the violence. They praised the swift response of members of the Civilian Joint…

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Niger, Mali, B’Faso set to expose Nigerian politicians aiding bandits

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Intelligence agencies from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they are preparing to reveal the names of senior Nigerian politicians alleged to be supporting bandit groups operating in Nigeria’s North-West region. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, officials of the security agencies disclosed that they are already in possession of the names of some politicians suspected of providing assistance to the criminal gangs. They added that some individuals involved in supplying arms to the bandits had been arrested and investigations were underway. According to the agencies, the move forms part…

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“Nigerians won’t be talking about insecurity in next 4 years” – H’Speaker, Abbas

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H'Speaker, Abbas

Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to stamping insecurity in the country. The nation has witnessed an uptick in banditry, kidnappings for ransom and a resurgence in terrorist activities in recent weeks. However, speaking on Sunday at an event organised by the office of the national youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, Abbas said Tinubu’s administration will ensure Nigerians no longer worry about their security.  “There’s no country in the world that can achieve any meaningful progress…

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Insecurity: “Remove Kwara, Kogi-West from Northern classification, reclassify them as Yoruba territories” -Yoruba Union urges Tinubu

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Yoruba Union urges Tinubu

The Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has called on President Bola Tinubu to exercise presidential authority to formally remove Kwara State and parts of Kogi State from the classification as “northern states”. The group is insisting that the regions are historically and linguistically Yoruba and should not be subjected to what they described as political and cultural misrepresentation. In a statement issued yesterday, jointly signed by the Convener, Olusola Badero, and the Home Director, Princess Balogun, the group emphasised that Kwara-South, Kwara-Central, and Kogi-West are predominantly Yoruba-speaking regions with cultural…

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Insecurity: LND warn against negotiating with bandits

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LND on insecurity

The League of Northern Democrats, (LND), has cautioned against increasing calls for negotiations with bandits terrorising northern Nigeria, insisting that any dialogue must be anchored on verifiable disarmament and genuine de-escalation measures. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued after the group’s meeting in Abuja yesterday, signed by its Assistant National Publicity Secretary, Mohmood Tunde Hassan. The LND stressed that true peace processes cannot be built on appeasement. “While all legitimate measures to end insecurity are welcome, giving criminals a free pass in the name of dialogue is unacceptable…

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Kaduna: “B’Gwari rising again” – Emir

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B'Gwari Emir

…As peace pact rekindles farming, trade  Emir of Birnin-Gwari, Zubairu Jibril Maigwari, has commended the peace process initiated in the emirate earlier in 2025, noting that it has brought relative calm and encouraged farmers to return to their fields after years of insecurity. Speaking during a fact-finding visit to review implementation of the Birnin-Gwari peace model, the monarch explained that the agreement – brokered with the involvement of the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Kaduna State Government, security agencies, and community representatives – has significantly reduced insecurity…

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