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15Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Tension Grips Jos Over Mass Burial

Palpable tension has gripped Jos, the Plateau State capital, over the mass burial of those killed during the last attack in Bassa, Plateau North Senatorial District. Information has it that the people of Irigwe were on their way to Bassa for a mass burial after retrieving the corpses of those killed on the 29th July and 9th, August, when trouble started at Rukuba road axis Jos. See Also: Insecurity: UNIJOS Suspends Academic Activities, Shuts Hostels It was further gathered that trouble allegedly started when hoodlums blocked natives on their way to burying their loved ones in the ensued fracas which led to the killing at both sides of Rukuba axis of Jos North Local Government Area of the State. Confirming the incident, the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ga...

Five Killed As Gunmen Attack Imo Police Station

14Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Five Killed As Gunmen Attack Imo Police Station

About five persons were killed on Saturday morning as gunmen raided Izombe Police Divisional headquarters in the Oguta Local government Area of Imo State. In a report by Punch, two policemen on duty were shot dead, while three of the invaders were also killed. The attackers allegedly planned to bomb the station but first engaged the cops in a duel battle which resulted in the loss of lives. The police spokesperson for the command, Michael Abattam, confirmed the attack and added that five persons, which included two cops and three hoodlums, died in the attack. Abattam was quoted as saying, “On August 13, at about 02:45 hours, armed bandits suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB/ ESN terror group, came in their numbers to attack Izombe Police Station but could not gain ac...

Kidnapped Niger State Information Commissioner Freed

13Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Kidnapped Niger State Information Commissioner Freed

Alhaji Muhammed Idris, the Niger State Commissioner for Information, has been freed by his abductors. His abductors were said to have celebrated catching “a big fish” when they took away Muhammed from his residence, around 11pm on Sunday, to an unknown destination. The kidnappers had established contact with his family, demanding N500 million in ransom for his release. The gunmen broke into his residence, attacking his wife and baby before whisking him away. The commissioner was reported to have been freed on Thursday night. It was however not clear if ransom was paid or how much was paid. The Niger state government had insisted it would not pay any ransom to secure the commissioner’s release. But meetings were held over the commissioner’s abduction on Monday to strate...

NDLEA Intercepts Bandits With AK-47 Rifles, 78 Rounds of Live Ammunition

12Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Security

NDLEA Intercepts Bandits With AK-47 Rifles, 78 Rounds of Live Ammunition

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested here armed bandits on an alleged mission Katsina State. The suspects: Adamu Shehu, Tukur Mohammed, and Ibrahim Suleiman were reportedly in possession of three AK-47 rifles and other dangerous items. The NDLEA officials also arrested an alleged manufacturer of heavy weapons, Celestine Chidiebere Christian, with a high calibre G3 rifle, seventy-eight (78) rounds of life ammunition (RLA) of 7.62mm calibre, and five empty shells. The suspect was arrested in Benue while trying to move the heavy weapon and ammunition to Jos, Plateau State. Read Also: EFCC Detains Anyim Over N780m Aviation Ministry Fund The arrests and seizures were made at the NDLEA checkpoints in the two states where narcotic officers st...

Nigerian Army Foil Terrorist Attack On Borno Community

10Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Security

Nigerian Army Foil Terrorist Attack On Borno Community

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that troops of 25 Task Force Brigade repelled terrorists attack Damboa town in Borno State on Sunday. The troops were said to have overpowered the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to flee. The Army Director of Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday said two vehicles belonging to the Civilian Joint Task Force were razed during the gun duel. He added that the troops are currently on the trail of the fleeing terrorists. The statement was titled, ‘Operation Hadin Kai: Troops quell Boko Haram terrorists attack on Damboa.’ Read Also: Buhari Prays For Improved Security, Recovery For Nigeria’s Economy In Saudi Mosque It read, “Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Operation Hadin Kai in the North East have quelled a dawn att...

BREAKING: Niger State Information Commissioner Abducted By Bandits

9Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

BREAKING: Niger State Information Commissioner Abducted By Bandits

The Niger State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mallam Idris Mohammed has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits. Reports say Mohammed was abducted at his Baban Tunga residence in the Tafa Local Government Area of the state on Sunday night. Read Also: Police Lied, Zamfara Bandits Overpowered, Killed Security Operatives – Nigerian Civil Defence Corps Kidnappings are increasingly common in the Northwest and central states of Nigeria where heavily armed criminal gangs operate. Foreign workers are also occasionally targeted for abduction for ransom. Source: SaharaReporters

We’re Set To Take Battle To Terrorists’ Enclaves – COAS

7Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

We’re Set To Take Battle To Terrorists’ Enclaves – COAS

The Nigerian Army yesterday said it had reinvigorated its operations and strengthened them to enable the troops take the war to the enclaves of insurgents, bandits and other criminals terrorising the country. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-Gen Faruk Yahaya, disclosed this shortly after addressing troops at the Fort Muhammadu Buhari Forward Operating Base, Daura, Katsina State. He reiterated that the Nigerian Army would carry out its operational battles to the enemies’ enclaves both in the North-west and North-east where most of their operations were being conducted to pave the way for peace and development to thrive. While admitting that there were challenges afflicting the war against insecurity in the country, the Army chief said with determination and the right effo...

We Don’t Detain Citizens On Order Of Powerful People – DSS

5Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

We Don’t Detain Citizens On Order Of Powerful People – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday said it does not detain citizens on the order of powerful people. The Service was reacting to an opinion in a newspaper where it was alleged: “hundreds of innocent citizens are currently languishing in Police and State Security Services (SSS) detention centres across the country, following arrests ordered by powerful men and women.” Public Relations Officer of the Service, Dr. Peter Afunanya, in a statement titled: “Re: Beyond Abba Kyari’s Indictment” said the opinion written by Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi was misinforming, inciting, and should be withdrawn. The statement reads: “Dear Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi, without efforts to join issues with you on an opinion expressed by you in your article of 5th August 2021 on the above subject matter...

BREAKING: Court Restrains AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Blocking Accounts

4Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

BREAKING: Court Restrains AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Blocking Accounts

Justice Ladiean Akintola of Oyo High Court has granted an ex-parte motion restraining the Department of State Security (DSS) and Attorney General of the Federation from arresting, intimidating, harassing, and blocking bank accounts of Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. The order was granted following an ex-parte motion moved by his lawyer Chief Yomi Aliu (SAN) at the court on Wednesday. See Also: Gunmen Attack Abolongo Correctional Facility In Oyo, Set Prisoners Free The motion developed from the originating motion seeking N500 billion damages for invasion of his house in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on July 1. Aliu expressed confidence the AGF Abubakar Malami (SAN) will not disobey the court order, stressing that it was given directly against his office. Hearing in th...

Gunmen Attack Suleja Community, Abduct Children From House To House

4Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Gunmen Attack Suleja Community, Abduct Children From House To House

Yet to be identified gunmen have stormed Kwankwashe, a Suleja community located along the Suleja-Madalla road, Niger State, abducting residents, including children. A resident, Faith Lucky, whose two children a 17-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy, were taken, said she became aware of their presence when they started hitting her compound’s gate, Daily Trust reports. She said it took them about 20 minutes to pull down the gate. “I woke up my children immediately and made an attempt to glance toward them through my window. But within a few minutes, they rushed towards there and broke part of the window’s burglary. “They flashed light, and pointed a gun towards me, directing that I should open the room’s door.” The woman added that in the process, they forced them to surrend...