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<strong>Four Killed In Anambra As Police Intensify Patrol</strong>

11Jan

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Four Killed In Anambra As Police Intensify Patrol

Yet-to-be-identified gunmen killed at least four persons on Nzomiwu Street in Eziani community, Ihiala Local Government of Anambra State. Reports say the gunmen stormed the community on Tuesday and started shooting into the air, thereby killing the victims – three males and a pregnant female. The reason for the attack was still sketchy at the time of filing this report but a source in the area said the assailants immediately left the scene after killing the victims. According to the source, the armed men shot indiscriminately as bullets hit four persons. The incident was confirmed in a statement by the State police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, noting that the bodies of the victims had been deposited at the mortuary. See Also: Kogi Confirms Explosion Du...

<strong>NRC Announces Indefinite Suspension of Edo Train Service Over Abduction</strong>

8Jan

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Transportation

NRC Announces Indefinite Suspension of Edo Train Service Over Abduction

The Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, has announced an indefinite shutdown of Ekehen Station in Edo State. It said the decision was reached due to security challenges. The development happens barely one year after the March 28, 2022 attack by suspected terrorists on the Abuja-Kaduna train, which culminated in the death of about 14 passengers while 65 others were kidnapped. The NRC in a statement posted on the passengers’ WhatsApp group said that the closure was “till further notice.” The statement reads, “Public Announcement: This is to inform our general public and most especially our esteemed passengers, that Ekehen Station has been temporarily closed due to security issues, till further notice.” Another notice reads, “Due to the incident at Ekehen station on Sa...

<strong>Kogi Confirms Explosion During Buhari’s Visit, Names Suspects</strong>

30Dec

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News, Nigeria, Security

Kogi Confirms Explosion During Buhari’s Visit, Names Suspects

The Kogi State government has confirmed the explosion which rocked the state during a visit by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. The state government blamed the explosion on “enemies of progress” and misguided politicians”. Recall that an explosion was reported around a community in Okene Local Government Area, LGA, of the State on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at a mosque near the palace of Ado Ibrahim, the paramount ruler of Ebiraland. The development took place while President Buhari was in the area to inaugurate projects executed by the state government. Reports say at least four people lost their lives during the incident while two others were injured. The incident was initially denied by the Kogi commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanw...

<strong>Police Officer Shoots Lagos Lawyer Dead On Christmas Day</strong>

26Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Police Officer Shoots Lagos Lawyer Dead On Christmas Day

A policeman whose identity wasn't disclosed attached to the Lagos police command has shot dead a female lawyer identified as Bolanle Raheem. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday morning in the Ajah area of the State. Reports say the incident took place when the deceased and her family were on their way back from Christmas service. The car conveying them was stopped by some officers attached to the Ajiwe police station in Ajah. One of the officers reportedly shot at the car and the bullet hit the lawyer. The police officers were reported to have fled the scene immediately after the incident. The lawyer was allegedly rushed to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. See Also: Police Nabs Man Bathing With Blood In Ogun The incident was confirmed by the Lagos...

<strong>Court Stops DSS From Arresting CBN Governor</strong>

20Dec

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Economy, Finance, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Security

Court Stops DSS From Arresting CBN Governor

An Abuja federal high court has turned down an application by the Department of State Services, DSS, seeking to arrest and detain the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The chief judge, Justice JT Tsoho, while declining the motion ex parte – filed in the absence of the respondent, said that the secret police lacked concrete evidence to prove its claims that Emefiele was involved in terrorism financing and economic crimes. According to a source who spoke to TheCable, the judge noted that he should have been taken into confidence if there was any evidence to substantiate the allegations in the application. “The honourable judge also wondered why the name of the respondent was given simply as ‘Godwin Emefiele’ without a material disclosure that he is the same pers...

<strong>Gunmen Burn Court In Imo – Second Incident In 24 Hours</strong>

19Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Gunmen Burn Court In Imo – Second Incident In 24 Hours

Gunmen have set ablaze the magistrate court in Owerri, Imo State capital on Sunday afternoon. Reports say that no life was lost in the incident. The incident could not be confirmed by the Imo police spokesperson, Michael Abattam, as he did not respond to calls and messages when contacted. Meanwhile, the incident happened hours after a similar development. Gunmen had on Saturday set ablaze the high court in Orlu Local Government Area, LGA, of the state. The latest arson on courts follows the torching of several government facilities in the state which has resulted in the loss of lives and properties. See Also: Police Nabs Man Bathing With Blood In Ogun On Friday, the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, for Onuimo constituency in the Imo State house of assembly, Chris...

<strong>NAF Rescues Seven Chinese After Six Months In Captivity</strong>

18Dec

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News, Nigeria, Security

NAF Rescues Seven Chinese After Six Months In Captivity

The Nigerian Air Force Special Forces under the 271 Detachment in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State has freed seven Chinese workers abducted by suspected Bandits in Niger State. The Chinese expatriates were abducted in June while working at a mining site. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Saturday, noting that they were freed after a search-and-rescue mission by operatives. The statement read in part, “Special Forces under the 271 Nigerian Air Force Detachment, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, carried out a rescue operation in the early hours of 17 December 2022 leading to the rescue of seven Chinese expatriates earlier kidnapped and held hostage by terrorists. See Also: IG...

<strong>FG Denying Nnamdi Kanu Food, Drugs – IPOB</strong>

18Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Security

FG Denying Nnamdi Kanu Food, Drugs – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Federal Government of denying its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu access to food and medications despite being sick. The group urged the whole world to speak out against the ill-treatment meted out to Mazi Kanu by the DSS in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful on Saturday. The statement alleged that the Federal Government deliberately plans to eliminate Kanu at the DSS solitary custody. The statement read, “The Federal Government has deliberately planned to eliminate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is illegally detained in DSS solitary confinement. “Kanu is battling heart problems and some mineral deficiencies which require medical specialists’ attention, but the Fede...

<strong>IGP Deploys Armed Officers As Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Restarts Monday</strong>

5Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Transportation

IGP Deploys Armed Officers As Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Restarts Monday

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba has directed the deployment of armed operatives to secure the Abuja-Kaduna train services. This was contained in a statement issued by the force spokesperson, Oluwuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday. Adejobi said the personnel would be drawn from the police mobile force, K-9force intelligence bureau, explosive ordinance unit, and railway police command. The Abuja-Kaduna train service is scheduled to resume on Monday, December 5. The statement added that the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has kept regular contact with the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, and other security agencies in preparation for the commencement of operations. The statement read, “The deployment covers major railway stations along the route and operational coaches ...

<strong>You Have Failed To Secure Nigerians, Govs Reply FG</strong>

4Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

You Have Failed To Secure Nigerians, Govs Reply FG

The governors across the federation under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have accused the Federal Government of failing in its constitutional mandate to secure citizens which has negatively affected economic activities. The governors said that the spike in poverty level among the citizens was a consequence of the rising insecurity on commercial and agricultural activities. According to them, the failure of the government at the centre to clamp down on non-state actors had permitted “bandits, insurgents, and kidnappers to turn the country into a killing field”. This was contained in a statement issued by the NGF Director of Media and Public Affairs, AbdulRazaque Bello-Barkindo. The statement followed the accusation by the Minister of State for Budget and Nat...