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‘How fragile border fuels terrorism, economic sabotage, others’ � Buhari

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria and her neighbours must place higher premium on the effective policing of borders to check criminal activities. The President stated this while playing host to the Secretary-General, World Customs Organisation, (WCO), yesterday, in Abuja. Mikuriya is in Nigeria for a ‘Global Conference on Fragile Borders’. According to the President, the fragile nature of entry points into various countries enhances terrorism, economic sabotage, and illicit flow of arms. Theme of the conference is: �Enabling Customs in Fragile and Conflict Affected Situations�, which the President said is…

“Terrorism �ll threaten conduct of 2023 polls in North-East, except…” � CornWest Africa

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Conflict Research Network, West Africa (CORN West Africa) yesterday alerted the Federal Government and security agencies that terrorism will threaten the conduct of 2023 elections in the. North-East region except pro-active context specific security plan is designed for the zone. This was part of the recommendations given at the CORN West Africa Research Colloquium webinar, themed: �Nigeria Decides 2023: Conducting Elections in Context of Political Violence and State Fragility�. CORN West Africa is a knowledge platform and academic community for scholars based in institutions in West Africa, who are…

Zamfara: Terrorists demand N50m ransom for abducted retired colonel, children

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Aminu Imam

Terrorists in Zamfara State have demanded N50 million as ransom for the release of a retired colonel, Rabiu Yandoto and his two children, who are still in captivity. Speaking to newsmen, one of Yandoto�s relations who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the terrorists called him and demanded N50million ransom. The suspected terrorists kidnapped the retired colonel and his two children along Gusau-Tsafe road, last week. The retired army personnel was reportedly going back to his hometown together with his children when they were ambushed…

Edo Train Terror Attack: Gunmen kidnap more than 30 passengers, NRC staff – Police

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Aminu Imam

No fewer than 30 passengers and staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) are believed to have been victims of late Saturday�s kidnap by gunmen at the Igueben train sub-station in Edo State. Recall that the Edo State Police Command, at the weekend, announced that scores of travellers waiting to board a train from Igueben, in Igueben local government area of the State to Warri, in Delta State, were kidnapped by suspected herdsmen. The Command, in a press statement endorsed by its spokesman, Chidi Nwabuzor, stated that the incident happened…

Insecurity: Terrorists kill three siblings after collecting N60m ransom in Taraba

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Aminu Imam

Bandits in Taraba State have reportedly killed three abducted siblings after collecting N60 million ransom from their father, alongside a motorcycle rider. A source disclosed that the killing of the abducted children took place on Christmas Day, at a forest near Garin-Dogo, in the Lau local government area of the State. According to the source, �The abductors initially requested N100m from the father of the children, who is a cattle-dealer, identified as Alhaji Musa, but later settled for N60m after negotiation�. The source explained that the motorcycle rider who the…

War against Terrorists:�Super Tucano aircraft critical to victories – Air Force Chief

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 Aminu Imam

Chief of Air Staff, Oladayo Amao, says the military has �greatly decimated� insurgents and other criminal elements terrorising the country. Amao said the feat was achieved through the deployment of modern platforms provided to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and sister agencies by President Muhammadu Buhari. NAF director of public relations, Edward Gabkwet, quoted Amao as saying the security agencies have effectively operationalised the new weapons and platforms on the battlefield. Amao spoke on Thursday during an operational tour of 205 combat search and rescue groups in Kerang, Plateau State.…

Kaduna: 4 killed as terrorists attack location housing Nigerian soldiers

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Aminu Imam

Troops of the Nigerian Army were attacked by terrorists in the early hours yesterday, at Kankomi, Chikun LGA, in Kaduna State. However, the attack was repelled with one of the attackers killed, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. According to the feedback by the Kaduna State Government, the attackers made an attempt to infiltrate the location housing the troops. The vigilant troops, in response, engaged them in a fierce gun duel which lasted for over an hour. This resulted in the elimination of one of the terrorists, who was wearing…

Insecurity: ‘Terrorists expand operations in Nigeria; over 800 persons killed in Sept.’ � Report

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Aminu Imam

A new report has revealed a strategic expansion of the activities of the terrorist group, Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) beyond North-East region, the epicentre of its attacks. The report, titled: �Nigeria Security Report� and released by Beacon Consulting, a security risk management and intelligence consulting company, also revealed that violent attacks, abductions and fatalities increased in September compared to August 2022, despite the momentum of �security forces� operations. According to the report, there were 528 incidents perpetrated by terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers, which resulted in 861 fatalities,…

2023 Budget: FG plans N1.25 trillion war chest against B�Haram, terrorists

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has allocated N1.35 trillion to fund the on-going anti-insurgency war in the country, as the fight against insecurity continues. This was included in the N20.51 trillion 2023 Budget plan that President Muhammadu Buhari presented to the National Assembly on Friday. The Budget estimates revealed that the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces had been allotted more than N1.248 trillion to fight Boko Haram, bandits, and other anti-insurgency campaigns in the 2023 Appropriation Bill. Out of this amount, labour expenses would consume almost N1 trillion; overhead costs will…

Katsina: Terrorist kingpin, Dogo-Umaru, 41 others killed by NAF airstrikes

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 Aminu Imam

Airstrikes undertaken by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft have neutralised Dogo Umaru, a key terrorist-kingpin, loyal to the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, in Katsina.� According to reports, the bombardments also killed no fewer than 40 other bandits. It was gathered that the airstrikes were authorised by the military command after Dogo Umaru and his cohorts were confirmed to have orchestrated a series of �gruesome� attacks on Magama village, in Jibia local government area of Katsina State. One of their recent attacks led to the death of the Magama…