Tag: Nigeria Insecurity

Insecurity: 913 killed, 265 abducted in May Report

Aminu Imam

A report by an indigenous intelligence outfit, Beacon Consulting, has revealed that non-State actors carried out no fewer than 421 attacks across the country in May 2022. The attacks were said to have happened in 201 local government areas in 36 States of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory. According to the report released at the weekend, over 265 Nigerians were abducted, while 913 were killed during the attacks recorded between May 1 and May 30, 2022. The report added that there was a decrease of 58.1% in abductions…

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Insecurity: Nigerian Leaders must step-up – UN cautions

Aminu Imam

As part of its contribution to addressing insecurity in Nigeria, the United Nations, (UN), yesterday, charged Nigerian leaders to intensify their approach towards taming insecurity in the country. This is even as the UN advocated that one of the best approaches to addressing issues bothering insecurity in Nigeria, is adopting a preventive security deployment in all facets of the country. The UNs Resident Coordinator and Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Kyrgz Republic, Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo, made this call during a one-day Seminar on: ‘Agenda for Peacebuilding in Nigeria,…

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Why Nigerias insecurity may become uncontrollable JNI

Aminu Imam

Says perpetrators of killings in S’East must be arrested The Jamaatu Nasril Islam, (JNI), has urged the Federal Government and the States to take concrete actions against insecurity. The group, in a statement by the Secretary-General, Khalid Aliyu, yesterday warned that insecurity in Nigeria may become uncontrollable. They also told the authorities to immediately take control of forests and swampy areas occupied by outlaws. The Islamic leaders also demanded the arrest and prosecution of all criminals and gangs. Pro-active measures should be taken in nipping the situations from the bud,…

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Insecurity: “My Government will restore peace in Nigeria” Buhari

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has re-echoed his governments resolve to restore peace to every part of the country. Buhari said this yesterday, during the 58th anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force, (NAF), which was held in Kano State. This government would not rest until peace and security are fully restored to our nation, he said in his speech. The President, who congratulated the NAF and other security agencies for their sacrifices toward peace, assured of his governments continued support. I want to assure you that your sacrifices are well appreciated by…

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‘Insurgency will soon spread to other parts of Nigeria’, Soyinka warns FG

Aminu Imam

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has warned that the current spate of insurgency enveloping Northern Nigeria would soon spread to other parts of the country if the Federal Government doesnt act decisively and employ lateral thinking and new constructs outside orthodox boxes of military engagement. The Nobel laureate gave the warning in an address at the launching of the memorial publication on the Late General Ibrahim Attahiru, which was held at Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja, on Saturday. He noted that the current spate of insurgency challenging the country spreads at…

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“Terrorists now recruiting massively in Niger, Kaduna – Security expert
Ansaru recruiting

Aminu Imam

A security expert, Kabiru Adamu, has raised the alarm that a terrorist group, Ansaru, is currently recruiting en mass in Kaduna and Niger States. The security, risk management and intelligence solution consultant disclosed this while speaking on a television programme yesterday. Adamu said terrorist enclaves were being established between the boundary communities of Kaduna and Niger States, lamenting that the situation was getting worrisome and needed urgent attention from the government. Recall that the Kaduna State Government had said over 300 people have been killed already this year with over…

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‘Insecurity cant end without State Police’ – Wike

Aminu Imam

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Nigeria will not be able to end insecurity without state police, stating that without intelligence, the war against terrorism cannot be won. Wike, who is a presidential aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this statement on Thursday, when he visited Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to meet with the State delegates to the partys national convention scheduled for month-end. The governor noted that he believed strongly in restructuring, adding that the State Police was a panacea to the insecurity challenges…

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: “They have money to buy party forms but can’t pay ransom to terrorists” – Gumi hits FG

Aminu Imam

Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has advised the Federal Government to pay ransom to the terrorists holding the 62 abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train. The cleric stated this during the special prayers organised for the victims by the Jamaiyyar Matan Arewa, (JMA), on Thursday in Kaduna. Recall that terrorists had on March 28 attacked the train, killing nine passengers and abducting 62 others. Gumi said, Just imagine now, people are paying up to N25 billion to buy forms instead of using the money to pay ransom for poor…

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Insurgency may not last beyond May 2023, Says Military

Aminu Imam

Authorities of the Nigerian military are optimistic that the raging insurgency may be over before May 29, next year. The optimism is fuelled by the increasing number of mass surrenders by terrorists, intense air raids and ground attacks by troops, and other measures taken by the federal government to end the decade-long menace. The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Chris Musa, who spoke on the progress the military is making in the anti-insurgency war, however, blamed the setbacks recorded in the war in the North-East on bad…

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Insecurity: “Buhari not strong as Commander-In-Chief’ – Wike

Aminu Imam

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that insecurity in the various parts of the country festers because President Muhammadu Buhari is not a strong Commander-In-Chief. Wike, who made the allegation said if there were a proper Commander-in-Chief, bandits and insurgent groups will not be allowed to drag the country down to the level of unrestrained killings of innocent Nigerians. The governor decried the Nigeria situation when he met with delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Ekiti State yesterday, whilst soliciting for votes as he seeks to become…

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