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Nnamdi Kanu Identifies Suspected Ahmed Gulak’s Killer

1Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Nnamdi Kanu Identifies Suspected Ahmed Gulak’s Killer

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has released an audiotape that in which a voice believed to be that of the deceased former Presidential Political Adviser, Ahmed Gulak called for arrest and prosecution of the National Security Adviser, Mohammed Babagana Mungono because he is a threat to the country’s security. The voice believed to be Gulak asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the NSA and ensure his arrest and prosecution for alleged corrupt practices. Kanu released the tape on Monday in an attempt to exonerate the group from allegedly masterminding Gulak’s death. Recall that the former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan was killed by gunmen in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on his way to the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, ...

Governor Akeredolu Says Gulak’s Death Meant to Instigate Northerners against Igbo People

31May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Governor Akeredolu Says Gulak’s Death Meant to Instigate Northerners against Igbo People

Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has called for a tactical approach to the assassination of Ahmed Gulak. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Governor said, “The news of the death of an APC (All Progressives Congress) chieftain, Ahmed Gulak, in Owerri, Imo State this morning, is very shocking and disturbing. The details of the tragic incident remain sketchy. A press statement credited to the Imo State Police Command claimed that some bandits were responsible for the gruesome murder of a man who was a visitor to the state. This is unacceptable. “This is one murder too many. It is senseless and wicked. The perpetrators of this heinous act are enemies of this country. This contrivance is meant to mislead, confuse and destroy. It bears the unmistakable, despicable imprints of fifth c...

IPOB: Defend Yourselves Against Molestation, Gov Umahi Tells Residents

30May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

IPOB: Defend Yourselves Against Molestation, Gov Umahi Tells Residents

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has warned that his government will not tolerate any restriction of movement in the State, urging the Ebubeagu security outfit to be on guard. Umahi asked those without weapons to arm themselves with cutlasses for self-defence purpose. He said this in a state-wide broadcast on Saturday in Abakaliki to commemorate the sixth anniversary of his administration. His comment was in reaction to the order issued by Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, to the people of the South-East region. According to the governor, all markets in the state should open for business on Monday. He said: “There should be free movement of people in the state on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and other days of the year. “People should go to church on Sunday to pray for the...

Gunmen Kill GEJ’s Former Political Adviser, Ahmed Gulak in Imo

30May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Gunmen Kill GEJ’s Former Political Adviser, Ahmed Gulak in Imo

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, was murdered by gunmen in Owerri, Imo State. This was announced by his former classmate, Dr Umar Ado in a statement on Sunday. The statement failed to disclose the reason behind his visit but he was said to have been invited by some Northern groups in the state. Ado said, "I just confirmed the sad and gruesome death of my friend and classmate, the former Hon. Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, former Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President and former Special Adviser Political to President Goodluck Jonathan, Barr. Ahmadu Ali Gulak. "May Allah (SWT) forgive his sins, bless his soul and reward his good deeds with Aljannah on the Day of Resurrection. “May Allah (SWT) also give all his children, rel...

29May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Gunmen Raze Security Facility in Abia

Gunmen on Saturday evening attacked the facility of Abia State Police Criminal Investigation Department located at the Ugwunchara axis of Umuahia, the Abia State capital. Sources said that the gunmen arrived the SCID facility in a Toyota Sienna with some of the gunmen who were Stark naked and others dressed in black attire with red scarf carrying AK7. The sources said that the gunmen also came with the message that they will deal with anyone that disobeys the Monday May 30th sit-at-home order. The incident which was said to have occured about 5:30pm has forced many residents of both Umuagu in Umuahia North LGA and other parts of the state capital to desert the streets. While information about the attack is still sketchy, unconfirmed reports have it that the CID building was com...

29May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Gunmen Attack Kwara Police Headquarters

The Kwara State police command have repelled a reprisal attack by suspected cultists who invaded the formation on Friday. According to the spokesperson of the police, the assailants attacked the command after the force had intervened in a situation earlier around Surulere, Babobo and Oja Tuntun areas of the state capital. He said two tricycles attacked the police headquarters in Ilorin, firing sporadically but were resisted by men and officers of the command. He said, “We had gone to put a situation under control this morning involving two cult groups and we made some arrests. “These boys mobilised themselves and began to attack the police because one of them jumped inside a canal in Surulere while trying to evade arrest. “We called the Fire Service to retrieve the body but ...

NAF Explains Why Younger Pilots Were Allowed to Fly Army Chief

29May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

NAF Explains Why Younger Pilots Were Allowed to Fly Army Chief

The Nigerian Air Force has dismissed claims questioning the capability of its pilots due to the recent NAF plane crashes, including last Friday’s crash which killed the Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other military officers. Last Friday, a NAF Beechcraft King Air 350i had crashed at the Kaduna civil airport, after the pilot diverted from the military airport due to bad weather. It was the second time that a NAF Beechcraft King Air 350i would crash this year and was also one of the worst military plane crashes in NAF history. Due to the severity of the crash, a cross-section of Nigerians questioned why senior and more experienced pilots, such as Squadron Leaders or Wing Commanders, were not being deployed to fly dignitaries such as the COAS and top generals. But t...

Ebonyi Gov on IPOB, Security Challenges in S’East, 2023 Presidency, Others – Adesina

28May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Security

Ebonyi Gov on IPOB, Security Challenges in S’East, 2023 Presidency, Others – Adesina

Engineer Dave Umahi again! Yes, the Governor of Ebonyi State pulls no punches whenever he decides to speak. No tongue-in-cheek, he just fires from all cylinders. That was what he did when he was a special guest at the State House Press Briefing in Abuja last week. There were many issues of concern in his part of the country, and the Governor did not shy away from any. In recent times, police stations, offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other Federal assets have come under attack in the South East. They have been incinerated, and scores of policemen killed. Whodunnit? Leaders of the region have opted for ‘unknown gunmen,’ perhaps out of fear of being objects of attack themselves. But Umahi was deadpan: “We are the ones killing ourselves, not foreig...

Security: Every Nigerian has a Role to Play – Buhari

27May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Security: Every Nigerian has a Role to Play – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that every Nigerian has an active role to play to ensure the safety of the country, irrespective of their status. This was contained in his speech at the opening ceremony of a four-day special summit on national security convened by the House of Representatives in Abuja on Wednesday. The President lauded the green chamber organising the forum to allow stakeholders to brainstorm on issues affecting the country and the way forward at this critical time. Buhari, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, said security had become a major concern at global, regional and national levels. He said, "Addressing them (security challenges) effectively to restore peace and security remains the responsibility of ...

26May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Policeman Killed in Ebonyi Explosion

Police in Ebonyi have debunked reports that the man killed in an explosion yesterday in Afikpo area of the state was a suicide bomber. Spokesperson Loveth Odah said the victim of the blast was a police inspector on duty in the area. She said the deceased, Idi Aminu, a riot police officer, died as a result of accidental grenade explosion. The incident occurred about midday opposite Amaizi Amangbala Primary School. Residents said he was a suicide bomber trying to enter the primary school. “He mistakenly hit the head of his grenade which was hanging on his waist with his elbow, resulting in the deadly explosion,” she said, stressing that the officer was not a suicide bomber as was bandied about in the social media. Odah said his remains had been evacuated to a mortuary. ...