Arising from the terrorist attack at Kuje prison late Tueday night, soldiers manning strategic checkpoints in and out of the city, have presently blocked motorists from leaving and entering the city. Passengers were seen alighting from their vehicles trekking back to their homes. A passenger humorously called his wife to “prepare semovita,” for him […]
The Ansaru terrorists group that attacked the Kaduna-Abuja train in March has threatened to begin slaughtering the victims in their custody. Daily Trust reported last week that one of the victims was critically injured after being shot by one of the abductors which they claimed was an accidental discharge. members threatening to slaughter the […]
Heavily armed gunmen Tuesday night attacked Kuje Medium Prison in Abuja freeing more than 90 per cent of the inmates. Sources revealed that the gunmen invaded the correctional centre around 10.30pm, with heavy bombardments and successfully operated for about one hour unhindered. It was gathered that the invading gunmen, who came with trucks, went […]
The soldiers killed by bandits in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State fought with courage and sacrificed their lives in defending the nation. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, stated this while giving an insight into the encounter between the security operatives and the outlaws. Channels Television had reported that […]
Five American senators have asked Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, to re-designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC). In December 2020, the US listed Nigeria among countries blacklisted for “violating religious freedom” under the CPC designation. However, in November 2021, Nigeria was removed from the list. In a June 29, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Thursday’s attack in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State as a direct assault on Nigeria which will not go unpunished. In a statement by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, on Friday in Abuja, President Buhari paid tributes to the gallant men of the security forces who lost […]
A yet-to-be-confirmed number of soldiers have been killed by bandits during an exchange of fire in Niger State, Nigerian Army authorities said on Thursday. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja confirmed that the incident occurred on Wednesday. Recounting what transpired, he explained […]
Terrorists have invaded Ajata village a mining community in Erena district of Shiroro local government area of Niger state killing no fewer than 19 people and scores abducted. Soldiers were among those massacred with their Corpses still in the forest. Four Chinese were among those abducted. The mining site is believed to belong to […]
Anambra State Police Command said it has killed two gunmen along Obosi Nkpor road, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday, said the hoodlums were killed during a gun battle. He said one pump action, one locally fabricated pistol and a red Toyota […]
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has inaugurated four committees on security matters and provided 20 brand new Hilux vehicles and 1,500 motorbikes for the commencement of operations. The Press Secretary to the Governor, Jamilu Iliyasu Magaji, disclosed this on Tuesday. The committees are Special Committee on Intelligence Gathering on Banditry, Management Committee […]
