Nigerian fighter jet and helicopter gunship brought down in the War by Nigeria against Igbo vigilante
Rising insecurity in northwest Nigeria: Terrorism thinly disguised as banditry. By Oluwole Ojewale
Inspite of government efforts, the security situation in Nigeria is deteriorating. Indeed, the lingering conflict between herders and farmers in north-central Nigeria has been rated six times deadlier than the Boko Haram insurgency. The recent abductions of schoolboys in Kankara community, Katsina State and in…
Unknown gunmen invade Niger communities again
Barely a day after bandits struck and kidnapped students, teachers and others in a government school at Kagara, unknown gunmen have again invaded communities in Gurmana ward of Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. It was learnt that the attack occurred at around…
Hundreds of school boys kidnapped in Niger state, Governor shuts down all schools in four LGAs
Gunmen believed to belong to a criminal gang kidnapped hundreds of schoolboys and some teachers in Kagara, Niger state in central Nigeria, an official and a security source said on Wednesday. The attackers wearing military uniforms stormed the Government Science College in “huge numbers” late…
AK-47 comment: Blame Govs causing escalation of herders-farmers clashes – Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reacted to the outrage over his comment about Fulani herdsmen carrying AK-47 rifles for self defence. “It is incumbent on all those criticising him to admonish those governors whose lack of restraint is responsible for the escalation of this…
Military leaders are beneficiaries of insecurity- Gumi
Gumi made this allegation on Thursday, February 11, when he featured on the Arise TV’s “News Night” programme. According to the renowned Islamic cleric, the military leaders are not “cooperating” in the efforts to end insecurity because they are beneficiaries of the continuous attacks from…
‘Bauchi Governor Should Be Checked For Justifying Fulani Herders’ Use Of AK-47s’ — Afenifere
The governor had on Monday faulted the quit notice given to Fulani herders in some areas in southern states, particularly Ondo, pointing out that the actions of the region’s governors were wrong. The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation has slammed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for justifying…
Residents live in fear as kidnappers, bandits, ‘one-chance’ others ‘find feet’ in FCT
As security challenges continue to confront the entire nation, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is not left out as the city has been made uncomfortable for some residents by kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements surrounding the territory. More Worrisome is the Abuja-Kaduna Road which…
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