Tag: Worsening Security

Ndume raises alarm over Boko Haram resurgence in North-East

Aminu Imam

The Chairman of Senate Committee on Army and senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of Boko Haram militancy in the north-eastern States of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. Senator Ndume disclosed this while briefing reporters on a Bill, which seeks to establish a Federal College of Education Gwoza, Borno State. The Bill, sponsored by him, has already passed second reading on the floor of the Senate. He, however, said the resurgence of Boko Haram activities should not stop the establishment of more educational institutions in…

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Revenge killings worsening security problems in Southern Kaduna Presidency

Ishaku Yohanna

The Presidency Tuesday said the problem of insecurity in Southern Kaduna State is more complicated than many people are willing to admit. The Presidency stated that the security situation in Southern Kaduna was complicated because of the penchant for revenge among different interest groups. The Presidency also warned people against taking the law into their own hands which makes the job of security personnel more difficult in the area. Instead, they should report any security breach or threat to peace to the law enforcement agencies. In a statement issued by…

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