Armed herdsmen …Says herdsmen have sophisticated weapons …Don’t fan embers of disunity—Oyo govt …Not all Fulani are bad, fish culprits out–YCE …He has no power to expel anyone but…—Afenifere …This place is our source of livelihood – Oyo Seriki Fulani …We’re exploring grassroots policing to curb crime in Osun — Amotekun Corps Commandant By Dapo…
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PDP tasks Buhari over abduction, Killing security operatives
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns the abduction and killing of security operatives by terrorists and bandits, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to take very urgent steps to tackle terrorism in the country. PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, Monday lamented that “the escalated acts of terrorism in the country, now…
We’re struggling with debts; be fair in criticism— Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru— ABUJA PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, appealed to Nigerians, especially the elite, to be fair in their criticism of his administration, noting that as a result of the scarce resources, the Federal Government had to struggle to pay debts. President Buhari also said investing in road repairs and rebuilding, including…
Oyo govt ready to end kidnapping, insecurity – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said he is ready to work with Amotekun and other security agencies to end kidnapping and insecurity in the state. Briefing newsmen at the Oyo state Government House, Agodi, on Wednesday, the governor said in doing this, his administration will work relentlessly to tackle cases of kidnapping and…
Insecurity: Lagos becoming volatile, says Yoruba One Voice
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. *Asks Sanwo-Olu to set up Amotekun By Dapo Akinrefon—LAGOS The Yoruba One Voice, YOV, on Wednesday, urged the Lagos State Government to urgently inaugurate the Southwest Security Network, Amotekun, in the state, warning that the state is becoming volatile with activities of cultists and ritualists. YOV, in a statement…
Military gears up to stop insecurity in 2021 – DHQ
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria will deal with all forms of insecurity confronting the nation head-on in 2021. Enenche told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the military would continue to improve on its kinetic and non-kinetic operations with a view to rid…
Shameful that herdsmen, Boko Haram, bandits terrorise Nigerians, says Prof Esu
File photo. By Emma Una— CALABAR PROFESSOR Ivara Esu, Cross River State Deputy Governor, has said it is shameful to allow herdsmen, Boko Haram insurgents and bandits to continue to terrorise Nigerians. Professor Esu, who was speaking on Sunday during a church service to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, stated that the event…
Police declare Enugu notorious robber wanted
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu By Davies Iheamnachor— ENUGU The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdulrahman, has, for the third time, declared wanted a suspected notorious armed robber, Valentine. Abdulrahman also ordered the traditional ruler of Akwuke community in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state, lgwe Benard Nwonye, to produce the fleeing…
Reports of helicopters supplying arms to criminals false – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state has debunked rumours in the social media that helicopters supplied gunmen with arms at Ungwan Dankali and Tsallaken Dogo in Zaria LGA, describing the allegation as false. According to the Governor, who spoke through the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, thorough checks carried…
You can Insult Buhari but not Nigeria
It is disheartening when one remembers the bubble and struggle we face as a nation, starting from the incessant insecurity that has enveloped the country to the shaky economy that the recent reality of Covid-19 is trying so hard to bring to its knees, and other non-natural problems we all face as a country today….
Anxiety, as cult wars rage in Lagos, Ondo, Osun
*Monarchs worried over menace in their domain *We’ll rid states of cultism — Police By Dayo Johnso, Bose Adelaja & Shina Abubakar SOME states in the South-West geo-political zone, especially Lagos, Osun and Ondo states, are grappling with the activities of cultists. The menace is gradually spreading like wildfire across these states. Also, the supremacy…
Insecurity: Community Policing ‘ll fortify security operations nationwide, group tasks governors
Following the prevailing insecurity across the country, a group o the platform Citizens Action for Good Governmence called on state governors to emulate the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Elrufai, on his recent introduction of Community Policing. The group believed if adopted by all the state governments, Community Policing is capable to fortify security operations across…