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FG, South-East Leaders Commit to Unity, Stability of Region, Nigeria

12Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

FG, South-East Leaders Commit to Unity, Stability of Region, Nigeria

… Zone disowns calls for secession A delegation from the Federal Government led by the Minister of Defence, Retired Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi, Governors of the five States of the South-East and other leaders of political, religious and traditional institutions in the zone rose from a closed-door meeting on the security challenges confronting the region in particular and Nigeria in general, at the Government House, Enugu, reiterating their commitment to peace, unity and stability of the country. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, the Defence Minister, Magashi, disclosed that the delegation will relay the commitment reached at the parley and other outcomes of the consultation to President Muhammadu Buhari. The Defence Minister who was accompanied by his Interior Ministry counterpa...

IPOB Alleges House-to-House Abduction, Killing of South-East Youths

11Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security

IPOB Alleges House-to-House Abduction, Killing of South-East Youths

The Indigenous People of Biafra have accused security operatives of house-to-house abduction and killing of youths in the South-East. While denying any involvement in the killing of 128 security personnel in Imo State as alleged, the secessionist group said neither IPOB nor its security outfit, Eastern Security Network, had been involved in any attack on security personnel in Imo or any part of the country. The group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, in a statement, accused the Nigerian Army and other security agencies of desperately looking for ways to incriminate IPOB and ESN to justify the continued extrajudicial killings of their members. The statement read in part, “The attention of the Indigenous People of Biafra has been drawn to the fallacious and fabricated ...

Shoot At Sight Order Still in Force – Buhari

10Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Shoot At Sight Order Still in Force – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration would not be mild in dealing with those attacking police personnel or infrastructure, adding that his earlier directive to security operatives to shoot anyone found with an illegal assault rifle still stands. President Buhari spoke on Thursday in Lagos, during the handing over of security equipment to the Lagos State Police Command by the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his one-day official visit to the state. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari reiterated that his primary duty as Commander-in-Chief of the Federation remained to keep all Nigerians and their property safe. He also vowed that his administration will act firmly and decisively...

IPOB Lawyer, Ejiofor Narrates Ordeal After Army, Police Invasion of his Residence, Death of Aide

9Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Security

IPOB Lawyer, Ejiofor Narrates Ordeal After Army, Police Invasion of his Residence, Death of Aide

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has explained how he survived an army, police invasion of his residence at the weekend. Ejiofor in a statement issued on Tuesday, appreciated a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, as well as his friends in the Nigerian Bar Association who he notified and stood by him during the period of the invasion. He said, "I must deeply appreciate the untiring efforts of my client, friend and in-law, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode for defying sleep at that wee hour of the night when he got the SOS from me, to alert the world and those that mattered on the bloody attack/invasion of my peaceful home by those whose primary duty is to secure lives and properties. "I want to specially thank my people of good conscience, particularl...

Buhari Presides Over Emergency Security Meeting

8Jun

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Buhari Presides Over Emergency Security Meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over an emergency National Security meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Although the detailed agenda of the meeting is not available, it is expected to review the current state of insecurity in different parts of the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN); Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari and National Security Adviser (NSA), Major-General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), are in attendance. Also in attendance are Ministers of Defence, Major-General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) and Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyema. Also in the meeting are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu; Chief ...

Police IG Issues Order to Officers Ahead of June 12 Protest

8Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Police IG Issues Order to Officers Ahead of June 12 Protest

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has issued a directive to officers across the federation to clamp down on any person or group who may want to capitalise on the June 12 Democracy Day to jeopardize internal security order. This was contained in his speech during a meeting with strategic commanders of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, urging the officers to be civil with law-abiding citizens during the Democracy Day celebration, SaharaReporters reports. He said, “The June 12 Democracy Day is days away. We are currently reviewing the security situation, with a view to ensuring a hitch-free exercise. ‘’Details of this will form part of our discussion. I must, however, remind you all of the need to remain civil with law-abiding citizens, but firm with any person or ...

Hardship Pushed Bandits into Crime, They Are Tired, Desire Peace – Sheikh Gumi

8Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Hardship Pushed Bandits into Crime, They Are Tired, Desire Peace – Sheikh Gumi

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has said that bandits are willing to surrender their weapons and quit banditry if they have a genuine partnership with those in government. The Kaduna-based Islamic scholar who has been a strong advocate of negotiations with the bandits noted that the bandits are ready to give peace a chance. He stated this in an interview with DailyPost on Tuesday, adding that the bandits were pushed into the act by prevalent hardship in the country. Commenting on whether the bandits are tired, Gumi said: “Yes, it’s very true because bandits are saying they were pushed into banditry by circumstances. “If they have a genuine partner, they are ready to stop it; they are tired and want peace. “As regards their ongoing activities, you realise that even when sol...

Police Confirm Killing of DSS Official by Soldiers in Ekiti

6Jun

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Police Confirm Killing of DSS Official by Soldiers in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) by three soldiers. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Sunday Abutu, described the killing as unfortunate and mindless. Abutu said the gory incident occurred on Friday evening at a hotel located on NTA Road in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital during an argument that ensued between some soldiers and a DSS official, leading to the death of the latter. He noted that the Command had begun investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, adding that the deceased’s corpse had been deposited in the morgue. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our reporter that the DSS operative was stabbed in the neck and he bled to death. H...

BREAKING: One Dead as Security Operatives Foil Unknown Gunmen Attack on Imo Police Command Headquarters

6Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

BREAKING: One Dead as Security Operatives Foil Unknown Gunmen Attack on Imo Police Command Headquarters

Gallant security operatives repelled an attempted attack on Imo State Police Command headquarters and other public infrastructure in Owerri, on Sunday morning. Residents were left scampering for safety as gunshots were fired sporadically. One of the assailants was killed by security operatives during the attack, Punch reports. Worshippers who were on their way to early morning church services sought safety as security personnel occupied almost all the streets and roads in the Imo state capital. African News Today gathered that gunshots rent the air in World Bank Area, Amakohia – Akwakuma Area, Government House axis, Control Post Area, Wetheral, Ikenegbu and Bank Road axis. The development led many of the residents to unleash their anger and frustration over the spate of atta...

BREAKING: Police Council Confirms Baba as IGP

4Jun

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Breaking News, News, Nigeria

BREAKING: Police Council Confirms Baba as IGP

The Police Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, has confirmed Usman Alkali Baba as Inspector General of Police (IGP). Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, who disclosed this to State House Correspondents after the meeting, said Baba was unanimously confirmed. President Buhari had on April 6, appointed Baba as acting Inspector General of Police.