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The Department of State Service (DSS) in Imo State says it will provide critical intelligence support to the state government’s fight against insecurity in the State. Mr Oguwike Nwachukwu, the … Continue Reading DSS to assist government fight insecurity
Suspected bandits have killed 12 people at Maikujera in Rabah local government area of Sokoto state. Confirming the attack, the spokesman of the Sokoto Police Command, ASP Sanusi Abubakar, said … Continue Reading Bandits Kill 12, Block Sokoto-Gusau Road For Hours
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has alerted police commissioners in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and Plateau State to a plot by Boko Haram terrorists to attack the … Continue Reading Boko Haram commanders are planning attacks on Abuja and Jos — IGP
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called for dialogue to tackle the country’s security challenges. Gidado Siddiki, south-east zonal chairman of MACBAN, stated this in a … Continue Reading Insecurity: Miyetti Allah calls for dialogue to address menace
Not fewer than 10 suspected Boko Haram militants were reportedly arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army in Kano. It was gathered that the troops arrested the persons when they … Continue Reading 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested in Kano
Gumi, who stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, said the Central Bank of Nigeria should pay the N100m ransom being demanded by the kidnappers of the students.
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has asked the federal government to recall and mobilise all ex-soldiers who are willing to join the fight against insurgency. In a series of tweets on Tuesday, … Continue Reading Atiku calls for ‘total war’ on terror, asks FG to recall ex-soldiers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted President Muhammadu Buhari has the capacity to end the insecurity in Nigeria. The party made the comment in reaction to the communique by governors … Continue Reading Insecurity: We pray sponsors are not opposition members— APC
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has said that Nigeria’s current security challenge has a political undertone. Akpabio disclosed this in Abuja at the APC National Secretariat when … Continue Reading Insecurity: It is politically motivated— Akpabio
Operatives of Oyo State Security Network Agency comprising Amotekun Corps collaborating with Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) early Thursday morning nabbed six suspected bandits with … Continue Reading 11 Suspected Bandits Arrests in Oyo By Amotekun, Others (photos)
His action, analysts say, is a major setback for the controversial peace deal and amnesty for bandits being championed by the Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Matawalle.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says Nigeria needs more support from the international community to tame security challenges. The lawmaker made the remark at a meeting with the UK Minister for … Continue Reading Insecurity: Nigeria needs more support – Lawan tell UK govt
Remi Tinubu, senator representing Lagos central, on Tuesday, tackled Smart Adeyemi, her All Progressives Congress (APC) colleague from Kogi west, over the latter’s comments on Nigeria’s security challenges. In recent … Continue Reading ‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing?’ — Remi Tinubu tackles Smart Adeyemi over his comments on insecurity in Nigeria
“There is CCTV camera at the post; that will be monitored from the Security Control Room in Ibadan.”
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says President Muhammadu Buhari is dealing with a very difficult situation as it relates to the security challenges in the country. He … Continue Reading Insecurity: Buhari Is Dealing With A Very Difficult Situation— Says Gbajabiamila
A fresh attack has been carried out by gunmen on a security formation in Rivers State and five soldiers have been reported killed. The gunmen on Monday morning attacked the … Continue Reading Another Security Formation Attacked In Rivers, Soldiers Feared Killed
