Nigeria Insecurity Archives - Page 43 of 52

Terrorism: 25 schools attacked, 1,440 students abducted in 2021 � UNICEF

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Aminu Imam

The United Nations Children Emergency Fund, (UNICEF), yesterday, disclosed that over the past five years, the West and Central Africa regions have consistently had some of the highest numbers of unverified grave violations against children in armed conflict. The data was contained in a new UNICEF publication that called for increased support for efforts to prevent and respond to grave violations against children, as well as for scaling-up the documentation of such violations. This is even as it further disclosed that in Nigeria, there have been 25 attacks on schools…

Killings: ‘All Nigerian governors are helpless’ – Taraba Gov., Darius Ishaku

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Aminu Imam

Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku, has said all the State governors in Nigeria are helpless in terms of protecting the lives and property of the citizens. The governor, who spoke during an interview on a television programme after Ambazonia fighters from Cameroon invaded a village in Taraba and killed 11 persons, including the monarch, said there is nothing his administration could have done to prevent the attack since he does not control security agencies. The governor said before the incident, he had complained to the Federal Government and the military…

Banditry: “We�ll not abandon you to your fate”, Buhari assures Nigerians

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 15 persons in Illela and Goronyo local government areas of Sokoto State, assuring Nigerians that his administration would not abandon them to their fate. Recall that bandits had on Sunday till early Monday morning attacked the two council areas, killing 12 persons in Illelah and three in Goronyo. Reacting to the incident from South Africa yesterday, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari warned that �this needless and mindless violence against innocent…

Insecurity: Nigerians have accepted killings as new normal – ex-Speaker, Dogara

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Aminu Imam

�Says they�re tired of complaining Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says it appears Nigerians have been accustomed to the killings happening across the country and have accepted it as the new normal. Dogara spoke while delivering a Keynote address, during a Summit organised by the Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace and Development Studies, University of Abuja. He said the situations have been accepted as part of daily lives for the Nigerian people. �Today, Nigeria is faced with an unprecedented crisis, so much so that nothing in…

“Nigerians dying, end insecurity now” � CAN tells FG

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to end the series of killings and abductions in the country �without further delay�. The umbrella Christian body made the call yesterday, in a communiqu� issued at the end of its 4th quarterly meeting in Abuja. Describing the nation�s insecurity as highly unfortunate CAN note that the kidnapping of innocent citizens was fast becoming a daily occurrence in some States. The communiqu�, which was signed by CAN�s General Secretary, Joseph Daramola, said other issues affecting the body…

‘Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, others test of nation�s democracy’ � Defence Minister

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd) yesterday said that the increased security challenges across the country is the reason for the deployment of the military in the internal security operation. The minister stated this at the graduation ceremony of 13 officers of the Airforce War College Course 7/2021, which was held at the NAF officers Mess, Makurdi, Benue State. Magashi, however, commended the efforts of the military, particularly, the Nigerian Air Force, (NAF), at focusing on doctrinal developments to address the security challenges confronting the country. Magashi was…

‘Nigeria�s insecurity now has international dimension’ � House of Representatives

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Aminu Imam

�Charge National Intelligence Agency to brace up The House of Representatives, yesterday, told the National Intelligence Agency, (NIA), that insecurity in the nation was festering, now having international dimensions. It, therefore, asked the agency to brace up to the challenges and collaborate with other security networks and committees across Africa in intelligence and information sharing to tackle the menace on national, regional and continental fronts. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Hon. Sha�aban Ibrahim made the disclosure during the 2022 budget defence of the agency.…

Insecurity; Over 200 ISIS terrorists reportedly arrive in Nigeria – Report

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Aminu Imam

Over 200 terrorists operating under the Islamic State of Iraq have already arrived in Nigeria from Libya and Syria, according to reports. They will be providing logistic support to the Islamic State�s West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to carry out more attacks. According to a video released by ISIS�s West Africa Province calls for attacks on Jews, Christians and �those who desert Islam�. The video also warns Nigerian soldiers, calling on them to cease their actions and join the ranks of ISIS. The 17-minute video includes documentation of attacks carried…

Insecurity: “Failure to declare bandits terrorists, call Buhari to order”, Lawyers task lawmakers

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 Aminu Imam

�Says president�s impunity destroying Nigeria As bandits continue to unleash their unrestrained reign of terror in Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and other North-western States that has claimed thousands of lives including members of the Armed Forces, Nigerians from across the country have been calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare the bandits as terrorists to enable the troops deal decisively with them. The call came from several quarters. The likes of Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, of Kaduna State, have pleaded with Buhari to declare bandits terrorists so that the military will be…

Insecurity: ‘Nigeria needs State Police now’ � Obasanjo

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 Aminu Imam

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the creation of State Police. Obasanjo said Nigeria needs state police to effectively tackle the insecurity challenges in the country. He made the call while delivering his speech at a lecture titled: �Social responsibility in nation-building,� to mark the 78th anniversary of Island Club in Lagos, on Friday. The former president said only a safe environment could guarantee nation-building. According to Obasanjo: �I have said it before and I will say it again; Nigeria should have State Police in all the States so…