ACF condemns attacks along Kaduna-Abuja highway

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has described the frequent attacks and kidnappings along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway as a national shame. In a statement on Monday, Emmanuel Yawe, the forum’s spokesperson,…

Travellers Abducted In Fresh Kaduna Attack

An unspecified number of travellers have been abducted along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. A video released online showed two empty vehicles, which appeared to have been abandoned in the middle of…

Faruk Yahaya: We’re doing our best… it’s not easy to tackle insecurity

Faruk Yahaya, chief of army staff (COAS), says it is not easy to tackle security challenges in the country. Yahaya spoke on Sunday while inaugurating some facilities at the Training…

Zamfara Governorship Aspirant Gunned Down By Bandits

Alhaji Sagir Hamidu, an ex-governorship aspirant in Zamfara State, has been shot dead by bandits. He was killed when bandits blocked the Kaduna-Abuja Highway and opened fire on travellers, on…

Tension as hoodlums kill one, shoot policeman in Imo community

There is tension in Amakpurudere-Izombe in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, following the alleged killing of one person whose identity had yet to be ascertained and a…

Police Kill Gunman Who Disguised As Mourner In Imo

Men of the Imo State Police Command have killed a man who disguised as a mourner after attacking policemen at a checkpoint in the state. One other gunman was also…

All Nigerians govs are helpless” – Ishaku laments over worsening Killings in Taraba

“ Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has said all the governors in Nigeria are helpless in terms of protecting the lives and property of citizens. Speaking after Ambazonia fighters…

Ambazonia Attack: Ishaku Calls For Military To Man Border With Cameroon

Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, on Thursday, called for the military to help man the state’s ‘long-stretch’ border with Cameroon. His call comes a day after Cameroonian separatists, also known…

Nine killed in separate bandit attacks on Sokoto communities

Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday confirmed that nine persons died in separate attacks by bandits on three villages in Sabon Birni local government area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer,…

Jailbreak: Equip prison guards with machine guns, reps tell FG

The house of representatives has asked the federal government to equip personnel guarding correctional facilities with general purpose machine guns (GPMG). During plenary session on Thursday, the lower legislative chamber…

Bandits Using Walkie-Talkies To Beat Telecom Shutdown – Katsina Gov

The Katsina state government has said bandits have devised new strategies aimed at circumventing the impact of the Security Challenges Containment Order, by acquiring walkie-talkies. The Secretary to the Government…

43 killed in attack on Sokoto community, says Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, has confirmed the killing of 43 persons in an attack on Illela LGA of the state. According to a statement by Muhammad Bello, his special…

Obaseki asks FG to use basic education to end banditry

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says the federal government should use basic education to end banditry in the country. Speaking at a meeting with Adamu Adamu, education minister, on…

ON WEDNESDAY: 26 Nigerians slaughtered, over 30 kidnapped despite recent Service Chiefs’ claim of winning war against bandits, insurgents

By Ibe Pascal Arogorn Insecurity continues to linger despite claim by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao that the military is…

14 Killed In Fresh Sokoto Attacks

At least 14 persons have been killed in attacks across communities in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State. The attackers struck few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari directed…