Tag: Security

National Security: “Our security is now in criminals’ hands”, – ex-Army General

Aminu Imam

A former Army spokesman, Brig-Gen. Sani Kukasheka, has expressed disappointment that Nigerians are now putting the security of their lives and property in the hands of criminals. Kukasheka said this while speaking on the current security situation in the country on a television programme on Tuesday. The decision to confer the title on the banditry kingpin was premised on the pivotal role he played during a recent peace process locally arranged between the emirate and the bandits terrorising Tsafe Local Government Area. But the former Army spokesman said what happened…

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Aviation Security: Cleric alerts FG over likely terrorist attacks on Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos airports

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government and security agencies have been urged to take proactive measures against possible terrorists attacking three major airports in the country. The Planter of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Boanerges Assemblies, Prophet Ade Ologbonyo, who alerted the government on the evil plot, said God revealed the scary prophecy to him after a marathon of fasting and prayers. The popular CAC cleric, who expressed concern about the safety of Nigerians in a 13-minute video on his verified Facebook page said God revealed to him that Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,…

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Eid-El-Fitr: Police Deploy 6,000 personnel in Borno, commit to protect lives, property

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By; Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri. Borno State Police Command reitetates its commitment to protect lives and properties during and after Eid-El-Fitr Festivities, promising to deploy 6,000 personnel across the state. The state Police Public Relation Officer PPRO ASP Sani Kamilu Shatambaya stated this in an interview in his office in Maiduguri. This comes after terrorists threatened to detonate bombs in Maiduguri, Bama and Konduga local government areas during sallah celebration. The Police Command reiterated its readiness to provide adequate security for lives and property before, during and after the forthcoming…

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Just in… Explosion at Galadima Kogo, Niger State again

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A report reaching us said an explosion just occured Friday evening at Galadina logo in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State with some people feared killed. The explosion is believed to be from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be the handiwork of terrorist bandits. This is coming few days after the first ever blast that occurred at the same Galadima Kogo, precisely on Monday this week. Casualty figure could not be ascertained as at the time of this report, as the affected areas are not yet accessible due…

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National security: ISWAP fighters regrouping in Lake Chad axis – Ndume raises alarm

Aminu Imam

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has raised the alarm that terrorists loyal to the Islamic State West Africa Province, (ISWAP), are regrouping in the Lake Chad Basin axis. Ndume, who represents Borno-South in the 9th Senate, raised the alarm in an interview with newsmen yesterday while reacting to the attacks on Askira, in Borno State by ISWAP fighters on Saturday. Recall that a Brigadier-General, along with some soldiers and many terrorists were killed during a confrontation with Nigerian troops, who battled to avert an attack by…

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Anambra Guber: CLEEN Foundation raises alarm on consequences of likely unprofessional conduct of security agents

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

CLEEN Foundation, a non governmental agency that promotes Public Safety, Security and access to Justice in Nigeria has stated the need for security agencies to be appropriately briefed before deployment on election duty for the 2021 governorship election in Anambra State. According to Chigozirim Okoro, Assistant Programme Manager, CLEEN Foundation during a zoom meeting titled ‘Security Threat Assessment Findings On The Conduct Of Security Agencies #Anambra Decides,’ assertion, based on research carried out by the Foundation. Another striking observation from the respondents’ opinion is the high likelihood of the conduct…

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INSECURITY: SENEGALESE ARMED FORCES SEEKS NIGERIAN STAFF COLLEGE COLLABORATION ON TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Inspector General of the Senegalese Armed Forces, Major General Elhadji Daouda Niang has sought the collaboration of the Nigerian Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji on military training for its personnel    A statement by Major Muhammed Sani, the College Acting Public Relations Officer said Niang made this call at Headquarters Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji during a courtesy call.General Niang said he was at the AFCSC in recognition of the cordial relationship between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and Senegalese Armed Forces, noting that Senegal and Nigeria…

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Cleric condemns incessant killings, urges FG to step up security

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The General Evangelist, Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji, has condemned the spate of kidnapping and incessant killing of innocent persons in some parts of the country. Oladeji made the condemnation during a press briefing as part of the activities of CAC worldwide annual Power Explosive Conference in Erio-Ekiti, Ekiti State. According to him, it is regrettable that responsibility of these attacks have been claimed majorly by the dreaded Boko Haram elements and bandits. He called on the Federal Government and various security agencies to step up their…

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Gov Ortoms orders arrest of Journalist Odeh for criticizing his poor security strategy in Benue

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Benue State Government has ordered the arrest and taken to Makurdi, the State capital, a senior journalist with Peoples Daily newspaper, Sunday Ode over an alleged offensive statement issued on behalf of the Association of Igede Media. Professionals.Ode, who is the President of the association, was picked up today, May 1, allegedly on the order of Governor Samuel Ortom.A statement by Egah Egiri for the association, said Ode was arrested yesterday, April 30, at Karu by armed policemen and DSS operatives.The association said that the security operatives said that they…

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Zamfara Security: Gov Matawalle is to be praised, not insulted – Concerned Citizen

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Pissed by the ongoing debates on security situation in Zamfara State, a concerned citizen said the Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle deserves accolades for his commitments in handling the current security situation in the state. The Katukan Nasarawa Godel, Alh. Ibrahim Muhammad Ibilo made this point at a press briefing in Kaduna. He said the situation in the state before Matawalle assumed office as the governor compared with the current situation are worlds apart and should be commended.According to him, “Banning mining and air traffic activities in Zamfara should be looked…

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