Nigeria Insecurity Archives - Page 7 of 52

Anglican bishop urges Tinubu to tackle causes of insecurity

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

Bishop of Lafia (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Godwin Robinson, the has urged President Bola Tinubu to get to the root causes of insecurity and economic and other challenges facing the country. Robinson said this yesterday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, while delivering the Bishop’s Charge’ at the 2nd session of the 9th Synod of the Diocese, with the theme: “Keep the Flame Alive on the Altar”. He said it was only by doing so that there would be lasting solutions for them. “Structural reforms must address the root causes…

Worsening Insecurity: Concerns mount, as killers hide in forests across Nigeria

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Citizens demand action Aminu Imam Nigeria’s insecurity crisis continues to deepen, as armed criminals launch deadly attacks and abductions from forest hideouts across the country. The recent killing of Chibuzor Nkoro in Imo State and the abduction of passengers in his car is just one of many brutal incidents now common nationwide. Communities in Plateau, Benue, and the South-East remain under siege. Despite billions spent on security and the deployment of Tucano fighter jets, citizens question the effectiveness of current efforts. In response, President Bola Tinubu has launched the National…

‘North’s insecurity fuelling mental health crisis in Nigeria’ – Bishop Kukah

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Mathew Kukah, has linked the current mental health crisis in Nigeria to the incessant violence and insecurity plaguing the country, especially the northern region. “We are all vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the violence around us and the limited access to medical care. Our women and children should not be dying because healthcare is out of reach,” he stated, during the recent commissioning of projects at the Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Kware. He stated that the pervasive violence and inadequate access to healthcare services…

“150 million Nigerians affected by insecurity” – NSA Ribaɗu

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 Aminu Imam

At least 150 million Nigerians have been affected by insecurity, the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Nuhu Ribaɗu, has revealed. Ribaɗu disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)between the National Counter Terrorism Centre and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. The agreement aims to promote agribusiness and livelihood empowerment for communities impacted by terrorism and violent extremism. The NSA said insecurity has had a devastating impact on agriculture, which remains the primary occupation for most Nigerians. He further said, “Security is the biggest problem…

‘Spiritual solution’ needed to surmount Nigeria’s insecurity’ – Naval Chief

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has said that a “spiritual solution” is part of what Nigeria needs to overcome the growing wave of insecurity across the country. Ogalla made the remark on Thursday, at Navy Town, Asokoro, Abuja, while commissioning three newly completed places of worship, as part of activities marking the 69th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. Addressing officers, personnel, and guests, the Naval Chief emphasised the role of spiritual fortitude in combating national threats such as insurgency and terrorism. “We recognise that the challenges…

Insecurity: “Boko Haram has politicians, soldiers as informants” – Zulum

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has accused certain Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces of acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking yesterday, during an interview, Zulum said the State government is working to strengthen its intelligence network to identify and address such sabotage. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and within the communities. What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and to deal with them ruthlessly”, he said. Zulum also called for an end to…

Bandits attacks: CNG blast FG over recent killing of 15 Kebbi farmers

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Demands urgent action Kebbi state branch of the Coalition of Northern Groups, (CNG), has condemned a recent attack by armed bandits which claimed the lives of fifteen farmers. The State coordinator, Comrade Mansur Isah Guruza, in an interview with in Birnin-Kebbi on Monday, said that they are confused, because according to them, what the government is saying in the media is different from the reality on ground, going by the privilege information they are getting directly from the victims which is very devastating. The group maintained that Government and the…

Army raises alarm over B’Haram’s use of army drones in Borno

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Theatre Commander of ‘Operation Haɗin Kai’ (OPHK), has expressed concerns over the growing use of “armed drones” by the Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East region, warning that such tactics are difficult to detect using conventional radar systems. The Commander disclosed this development on Tuesday, during a briefing in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to him, some of the drones being deployed by the insurgents are similar to those deployed in countries like Israel and Ukraine. “The terrorists have changed tactics, resorting to multi-pronged attacks on isolated and vulnerable deployments.…

Sokoto: Bello Turji’s threats force residents to flee communities

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

Fear and uncertainty have gripped parts of Isa local government area in Sokoto State, following fresh threats from notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, who has reportedly forced residents of Bafarawa town to flee their homes. This is as the State’s Police Command said it has deployed personnel to the troubled areas. According to local sources, the bandit kingpin has also issued an ultimatum to neighbouring villages of Kamara, Arume, and Kagara, warning residents to vacate their communities by 4:00 p.m. yesterday, or face violent consequences. Isa LGA is among the…