By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, has ordered the police to beef up security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following repeated attacks by suspected terrorists. . Residents of Abuja have been living in fear since the invasion of Kuje Prison by the...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Boko Haram terrorists are currently planning an attack on President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state, Katsina, Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory and others. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) raised the alarm of the planned attack by terrorists in a leaked report addressed to all commands...
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested a 23-year-old mother for allegedly absconding with another woman’s 3-day-old baby. The command’s Spokesman, SP Adewale Osifeso, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan. Osifeso said that the woman...
At least 36 persons were kidnapped when bandits attacked Keke area of New Millennium City, Kaduna on Monday night. It was learnt that the attack occurred between 8:00 and 9:00 pm when many residents were still returning to their homes. Though Kaduna Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP...
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of three soldiers during the attack on troops of 7 Guards Battalion on Sunday by suspected terrorists in Bwari axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Contrary to conflicting media reports of casualties, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guards Brigade, Capt....
A loud explosion was heard in the premises housing the office of the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade. The office premises is next to Lugard street, housing the Kogi State council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists secretariat. According to the Punch, the loud...
BY RICHARD ABU, Nasarawa – Security has been beef up within and around the premises of Bingham University in Karu, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, following an alleged rumour on social media that Boko Haram terrorists have earmarked the institution for possible attack. As a result of this, parents have started withdrawing...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has said The Nigerian Army is determined, committed and up to the task of clearing criminals anywhere across the country. COAS Farouq stated this on Monday during his operational assessment visit to Borno State,...
No fewer than 3 soldiers attached to troops of the Guards Brigade have been injured in an ambushed by armed bandits in Bwari Area Council of FCT, Abuja. It was learnt that the terrorists were heading to the Nigerian Law School in Bwari for an operation when they ran...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have reportedly abducted a businessman, Mr. Tony Udemezue from his resident in Tambuwal town of Tambuwal Local Government Area.of Sokoto State on Sunday. Mr Tony, who is a perishioner of the Catholic Church of Sokoto Diocese was said to...
Terrorists have released three victims of 62 hostages of the abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers on March 28. The victims, who consist of two males and a female, secured their freedom around 11 am on Monday. According to Channels TV reports, the victims were released by the terrorists at a...
Abu Sanni, a self-confessed bandit kingpin, has said that insecurity has become a business everyone benefits from. Sanni, who says he helped mastermind the abduction of students of Government Girls Secondary School Jangebe, Zamfara, was interviewed by BBC Africa Eye in a forest in Zamfara. The documentary titled ‘The Bandit...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of one of its colleges, the Federal Government College Kwali, located in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja . The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu gave the directive in a statement...
By OLA MODUPE, Akure – Ondo State Police Command has confirmed a midnight attack by suspected gunmen on the Okuta Elerinla Police Division in Akure, the state capital. The police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Akure. Ms. Odunlamin noted that...
Bandits on Sunday killed a driver with the Katsina State Transport Authority (KTSTA), Nasiru Yusha’u, after the victim’s vehicle ran into the gunmen along the Katsina-Jibia road. The terrorists are said to have kidnapped Yushau’s passengers after killing him. A resident of Daddara village near the scene of the...
The Speaker, Northern Youths Assembly of Nigeria(NYAN), Malam Mohammed Lawal, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to eliminate the raving menace of banditry and kidnappings in the north. Lawal, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, also emphasised the need for the northern governors to...
The Presidency has urged the media to increase its support for the fight against the exploitation of the internet and social media for terrorist purposes to address security challenges in the country. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman made the call in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. ”To...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Stakeholders in Borno State have called for an improved welfare for the victims of Boko Haram insurgency in North East region. They also called for proper and effective management of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) including the provision of basic facilities at the IDPs...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared three suspects wanted for money laundering to the tune of over N15 billion. The EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, who disclosed this in a public notice shared on its verified handle, revealed the identities of...
A traditionalist, the Obalesu Obatala Agbaye, Olaolu Dada, has said that a pan-Yoruba group, “Irorun Ile Kaaro-oo-jiire” will explore its spiritual powers to provide adequate security of lives and property of Nigerians. Dada stated this at a news conference at Obatala temple in Igbotapa area of Ile-Ife on Saturday....