Tag: Security Agencies

“Security agencies working ’round the clock’ ” – Minister

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Minister Idris on insecurity

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that security agencies are operating around the clock to protect citizens, while actively taking steps to strengthen safety across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reassured the public, in an interview with the BBC on Saturday, amid growing concerns over national security, including the recent attack in Maiduguri. Recall that over 20 people were reportedly killed and more than 100 injured when blasts struck on Monday, targeting the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the Monday Market…

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“Deal with criminals irrespective of tribe, religion” – Sultan

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Sultan on criminality

The Sultan of Sokoto/President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on security agencies to deal with criminals irrespective of their religion or tribe. He urged Nigerians to be united and not allow themselves to be divided by external forces. The Sultan, who spoke during the 10th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN) at the Bola Babalakin Auditorium in Gbongan, Osun State, condemned the killings by terrorists and bandits across the country, According to him, “There have been…

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“Why our security cant track kidnappers calls” Investigation

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Nigeria's security apparatus

”Fault not from our end” – NCC Politicians used tracking devices for mistresses, enemies instead of criminals” – Rtd Snr. Police officer An investigative report has revealed that the failure of Nigeria’s security apparatus to effectively track kidnappers calls is due to technical and administrative shortcomings. According to the report published yesterday, despite efforts to revive tracking systems, kidnappers continue to elude capture, causing widespread concern about the state of national security. A retired senior Police officer, who spoke to newsmen on the condition of anonymity, attributed the problem to…

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Strategic Security Engagement: Kaduna Gov. Uba Sani meets with traditional rulers, heads of security agencies

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Gov. Uba Sani

Aminu Imam Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has held a strategic engagement meeting with the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs to rub minds on developmental and security issues, with a view to forging a united and coordinated approach to addressing identified challenges. Speaking at the meeting yesterday, Gov. Sani said one  of the key pillars of his Governance Agenda is ‘Nurturing Citizens Engagement’. He said, “We want to effectively involve our citizens in the decision making processes. Traditional rulers are not only critical stakeholders, but key influencers,…

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Hardship Protest: “Kill, arrest, maim protesters, we’ll demand Tinubus resignation” – Organisers warn security agencies

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#EndBadGovt. protest logo

Organisers of the upcoming nationwide #EndBadGovt protest have warned security agencies that there will be consequences if any of the protesters is attacked. According to the protesters, they will demand the resignation of President Bola Tinubu and his entire cabinet, if any of them is attacked in any part of the country. Recall  that the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army, Department of Security Service (DSS) and other security agencies have been threatening protesters against going ahead with the exercise. The security operatives hinged their warning on the deaths and destruction that…

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Escalating Insecurity: Senators lampoon security agencies

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Senate Chamber

…Amid allegations of diversion of funds by Service Chiefs The escalating security situation across Nigeria topped agenda at the National Assembly yesterday, as the lawmakers expressed shock over the heinous suicide bombing attacks that took place in Gwoza town, Borno State on Saturday. At the red chamber, debates at the plenary were on for several hours, with the lawmakers declaring that the country was on fire because its security system had collapsed. The lawmakers blamed the recent suicide bombings in Gwoza town in Borno State on failure of intelligence on…

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“Take war to terrorists” – Shehu of Borno urges security agencies

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Shehu of Borno

Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Umar-Ibn Garbai al-Amin El-Kanemi, has told the military and other security agencies fighting insurgency in the North East to take the war to the doorsteps of the terrorists. El-Kanemi said that it was the only way to restore civil authority in communities controlled by the terrorists, noting that Guzamala LGA of Borno State, where there had been no civilian presence for many years, was in dire need of such attention. He urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the military authorities to eradicate the remnants of…

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Tinubu hails security agencies over release of Kuriga schoolchildren

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President Bola Tinubu has hailed the National Security Agency, (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu and other security agencies over the safe release of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State. About 287, were kidnapped on March 6 when the gunmen on motorcycles rode through their school, taking them away in an incident that sparked outrage and condemnation from several quarters including the UN childrens welfare agency, UNICEF. Two weeks after their kidnap, the children were rescued by security agencies. The military, yesterday, said the victims were rescued in Zamfara State in the…

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Ribadu tasks security, intelligence agencies on tackling insecurity

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has urged all security, intelligence, and other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to take responsibility for protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. Ribadu made the call during the briefing of Service Chiefs and Heads of Agencies on the roadmap for the establishment of the proposed anti-kidnap fusion cell on Thursday, in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Raphael Towoju, of the Strategic Communications Department of NCTC-ONSA on Thursday, in Abuja. The NSA was represented by the National Coordinator, National Counter…

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Leave Emefiele alone, Arewa group tells security agencies

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Members of the Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) have asked security agencies of the federal government to let the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to breathe after being granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The groups chairman, Comrade Ali Sani, in an issued statement yesterday, said although the judge exacted a promise from Emefieles lawyers to present him in the court for trial whenever needed and also to deposit his international passport in the court, the condition which was immediately fulfilled by…

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