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Nigeria: Boko Haram Strikes Again, Hijacks Bus with about 20 Passengers

6Sep

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Nigeria: Boko Haram Strikes Again, Hijacks Bus with about 20 Passengers

About 20 people have been abducted by Boko Haram terrorists when their bus was hijacked at Maiduguri, Borno State on Wednesday. According to reports, the hijacked bus had about 20 persons on board. There has been no official statement on the incident but local residents have confirmed it. One of the residents who confirmed the incident reported that his uncle was among those abducted. He said the abducted passengers were a mix of men and women. Source Punchng

Nigeria: Overhaul SARS Immediately, Osinbajo to IGP

14Aug

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Corruption, Crime, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Security

Nigeria: Overhaul SARS Immediately, Osinbajo to IGP

The Nigerian vice President and currently acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Inspector General of Police to immediately overhaul the management and operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). According to the Vice President, this was necessitated by the number of complaints of human rights violations received against the body. In a statement this afternoon, Prof Osinbajo said "Following persistent complaints and reports on the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that border on allegations of human rights violations, I have directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to, with immediate effect, overhaul the management and activities of SARS and ensure that any Unit that will emerge from the process, will be intelligence-driven and restricted ...

Nigeria: Dino Melaye Abducted by Unknown Gunmen

26Jul

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Nigeria: Dino Melaye Abducted by Unknown Gunmen

Senator Dino Melaye has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen on his way to Kogi. Information reaching us has it that the the Senator was on his way to Kogi to appear in court over charges of allegedly aiding criminals and attempted suicide. He was billed to appear in court today (Thursday 26th July) but was ambushed and abducted along the Abuja-Lokoja Highway on his way to answer the charges. The news broke when Senator Ben Bruce tweeted on his twitter handle that the Senator had been abducted. The tweet read "I have just been informed by Moses Melaye, @dino_melaye’s brother, that Dino has been abducted by unknown persons in a Toyota Sienna that blocked their car and overpowered them on their way to Kogi to answer to Dino’s court case. Lets be on the watch out. Will keep you up...

Nigeria: Seven Police Officers Killed by Armed Attackers in Abuja

3Jul

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Nigeria: Seven Police Officers Killed by Armed Attackers in Abuja

Seven men of the Nigerian Police Force have been reportedly gunned down by unknown armed attackers this afternoon at Abuja. The incident is said to have taken place at the Galadimawa Junction, off the International Airport Road. As at the time of filing this report full details of the incident was not yet known. However, the Police Commissioner for the FCT, Sadiq Bello has confirmed the incident. Source: Premium Times

Nigeria: There Was No Police Protest – Nigerian Police Force

3Jul

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Nigeria: There Was No Police Protest – Nigerian Police Force

The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, Ag. DCP Jimoh O. Moshood has stated that there was no protest by any officers in Maiduguri. According to him, they only went to inquire about their pending allowances. Videos obtained by different media houses however tell a different story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZNgI-qAAG0 Find below the full text of the disclaimer from Force Headquarters. "No Police Personnel Protested in Maiduguri as a Result of Non-payment of Special Duty Allowance "Police Officers and men in the State are on their duty posts ensuring public peace and law and order in the State "The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to media report that Policemen protested in Maiduguri over non-payment of their Special Duty Allowance. "2. T...

Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match

3Jul

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Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match

Mikel's dad was kidnapped about four hours before the kick-off Super Eagle's last group match which was with Argentina. Just before the match, he was called by a family member who informed him of the kidnap and gave him a number to call. Mikel called the number and was told to pay a ransom of N10 million and not to inform anyone or else his dad will be killed. According Mikel, he could not inform the NFF because of the threat and also because he did not want it to be a source of distraction to the team. He said "I played while my father was in the hands of bandits. I had to suppress the trauma. I took a call four hours before kick-off to tell me what had happened. "I was emotionally distraught and I had to make the decision about whether I was mentally ready to play. I was con...

Nigeria: Yemi Osinbajo is a Very Sick Man Indeed – Fani-Kayode

2Jul

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Nigeria: Yemi Osinbajo is a Very Sick Man Indeed – Fani-Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode has described the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo as a very sick man. This description came on the heels of the Vice Presidents statement that there will be monetary compensations to those who lost their lives in the bloody Jos attack. Vice President Osinbajo has been credited as saying "The farmer's family that were killed by Fulanis will be given money. If your family member was affected, you qualify for the money" In response to this, Fani-Kayode tweeted "Yemi Osinbajo is a very sick man, a very sick man indeed."

Nigeria: Nine Killed and 45 Houses Destroyed In Fresh Benue Attacks

6Jun

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Nigeria: Nine Killed and 45 Houses Destroyed In Fresh Benue Attacks

No fewer than nine persons have been killed and 45 houses destroyed in fresh herdsmen attacks that took place in three different communities Tuesday night. According to the report on Daily Post, the attackers killed six persons in Tse Shan, two in Tse Nyamkyume in Saghev both in Guma LGA while one person was killed in Tse Ngo Jov Tombo Logo LGA. According to the report, the victims were mostly women and children who were unable to run when the attackers came. A number of persons are missing following the attack. Source Daily Post

Nigeria: FG Attempting to Change the Benue Killing Narrative – Terrence Kuanum

6Jun

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Nigeria: FG Attempting to Change the Benue Killing Narrative – Terrence Kuanum

The National Coordinator of the Benue Youth Forum, Terrence Kuanum has stated that the Federal Government is trying hard to change the Benue killing narrative. According to him, "Benue people know their killers" and have provided the FG with the information. However, he said that the Federal Government was rather tacitly supporting the killing by not bringing the perpetrators to book. He noted that the FG appeared to be more interested in changing the narrative, and seeking to divert attention from the main issue which is that the killings are being perpetrated by the cattle breeders under the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and not by any other group or criminals as claimed by the Federal Government. He sited attempts by the military to blame the killings on ...

Nigeria: Senator President Implicated in Offa Bank Robbery

4Jun

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Nigeria: Senator President Implicated in Offa Bank Robbery

The Nigerian Police Force has invited the Nigerian Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki to answer some questions regarding the Offa robbery which led to the death of a total of about 33 persons, nine of which were Police officers. According to the Police, the invitation became necessary when some of the arrested suspects confessed to being political thugs to the Senate President. Speaking on the invitation, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, Jimoh Moshood said "The Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki is being invited by the Nigeria Police Force to report to the Force Intelligence Response Team office at Guzape, Abuja to answer to the allegations levelled against him from the confessions of the Five (5) Gang Leaders and some of the other 17 suspects arrested for direct inv...