Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, has warned the federal government against declaring bandits as terrorists. The cleric who is mostly known for his access to bandits and outlaw gangs in northern Nigeria elucidated that foreign jihadists will come into the country if bandits are declared terrorists. Gumi warned against the move in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday. In his post, he countered calls to declare the bandits as terrorists, appealing...

ABUJA — Director-General, National Taskforce (NATFORCE) Chief Osita Okereke has announced that the organization will embark on nationwide operations as part of its contribution in combating the rising wave of crime in the country, National Taskforce to Combat Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunitions and Light Weapons. Okereke who stated this in Abuja attributed the rise in crimes to sabotage of those opposing President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s anti-corruption efforts.  “All over the federation, the National...

ABUJA — Operatives of the NDLEA have intercepted more than 2,060 kilograms of heroin and other assorted drugs in six states. The Director, Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. Babafemi said that the drugs were intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and in Ondo, Edo, Kano, Kaduna, and Plateau states. He added that drugs seized included heroin, methamphetamine, Indian hemp, tramadol and...