The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched the Safe School Initiative in Bauchi State to safeguard schools and pupils from potential attacks. Speaking at the launch of Safe Schools Stakeholders Forum on the Security of Schools, and the inauguration of… Insecurity: Police deploy CCTV cameras, alarms in Bauchi schools …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on the Nigerian media to be discerning in its reportage, especially when it comes to issues of national security. He emphasized that no nation can achieve sustainable development without peace and… Insecurity: Don’t glorify false narratives by terrorist groups – Idris charges Nigerian media …C0NTINUE … Read more
Benue State government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing the state from the prevalent viral killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen men. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governo,r Barr. Sam Ode, on behalf of the Governor, when he received a delegation from Christian… Insecurity: Benue Govt vows to secure state …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has decried the influx of large number of cattle into Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Oyinlola, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near… Insecurity: Army raises alarm over Influx of cattle into Plateau … Read more
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese has accused the Benue State Government of being responsible for the spates of killings in the state in the past few months. Speaking to Punch, Agbese blamed Governor Hyacinth Alia for what he called his abandonment of the state… Benue Killings: Lawmaker Blames Gov Alia, … Read more
Prominent Edo-born legal practitioner, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has asked Nigerians to heed the advice of Rtd General Theophilus Danjuma and defend themselves in the face of growing insecurity and the government’s inability to provide protection. Imansuangbon, popularly known… Insecurity: Imansuagbon backs Gen. Danjuma, urges self defense against attacks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, or treachery. During a morale-boosting visit to frontline troops in Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu emphasised that those who threaten Nigeria—whether internal collaborators or external… Insecurity: Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, treachery – Tinubu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Amnesty International has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of lacking a clear and effective strategy to tackle the growing wave of violence by armed groups. The criticism follows the brutal killing of the Chief Imam of Maru Jumma’a Mosque in Zamfara State,… No clear plan to end banditry — Amnesty International slams Tinubu govt …C0NTINUE … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called on the United States government to deepen its support in tackling insecurity in Nigeria through enhanced intelligence sharing, counterterrorism assistance, and military capacity building. The… Matawalle seeks more U.S. backing to tackle insecurity …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Arewa Grassroot Leaders Assembly, AGLA, has urged the federal government to legalise the possession of AK-47s for self-defence in rural communities, with proper monitoring and regulation, following the increase in the state of insecurity across the country. The President of… Insecurity: Legalise AK-47 for self defence in communities – Group to Nigerian govt …C0NTINUE READING … Read more