How We Secured Release of Katsina Schoolboys from ‘Bandits’ – Gov Masari

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent _____ The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has said that ransom was not paid before kidnappers freed hundreds of schoolboys kidnapped from Kankara part of the state. The governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, had earlier  revealed how he facilitated the release of 344 students without payment of ransom. He said the boys, kidnapped last week, were released after negotiations with the kidnappers whom he described as bandits. He did not, however, say...

SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria Faces 7.3% Risk of Experiencing A New Mass Killing by End of 2021 – US

The United States’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRM), yesterday, said, Nigeria as a whole faced a 7.3% risk of experiencing a new mass killing by the end of 2021, the 6th highest in the world. The hearing which took place around 1pm at 2172 Rayburn House Office Building and Virtual via Cisco WebEx is titled, ‘Conflict and Killings in Nigeria’s Middle Belt’ and hosted by Congressmen Christopher Smith and James McGovern who co-chaired the...

APC Accuses Zamfara PDP Led Government of Sponsoring ‘Banditry, Insecurity’

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent _____ The spokesman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena , on Friday accused Zamfara state government of sponsoring banditry and insecurity in the North-West states. The ruling party also alleged the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Parties (PDP), of playing politics with the country’s security challenges. The allegation followed the abduction of hundreds of students by the terrorist group, Boko-Haram, in Katsina, but later found and released in...

UPDATE: Abike Dabiri-Erewa Denies Claims That kidnapped Kankara School Boys Are Freed

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent _____ The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa had swiftly denied earlier claims attributed to her on Thursday that the 333 boys abducted in Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, regained freedom.  Arise News, before deleting the story on its website, reported that the school boys were being escorted by Nigerian security forces to Katsina State capital to be received by the state Governor Aminu Bello...

Congressman Al Green Speaks Before House Human Rights Commission, Calls for #EndSARS Resolution to Be Brought to Floor for Vote

(Washington, D.C.) – On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement calling for H.Res. 1216 to be brought to the House Floor for a vote: “I must thank Congressman McGovern, Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, for inviting me to speak before the Commission regarding my resolution, H.Res. 1216. Introduced by myself and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) five weeks ago, this resolution supports the #EndSARS peaceful protest movement in...

BREAKING: 340 Kankara Schoolboys Released- Katsina Government Says

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent Few hours after denials and Boko Haram released a video showing the abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state, the secretary to the state government (SSG), Mr. Mustapha Inuwa has announced the release of the 340   abducted schoolboys. Inuwa  also confirmed  to BBC Hausa, that the students  are currently being escorted by Nigerian security forces  from Tsafe town in Zmafara to the state capital Katsina where they will be...

Governor Obiano Appeals For Calm Over Killing of Motorcyclist By Policeman at Igbo Ukwu

Altercation between members of the Nigeria Police Force Anambra State Command and Okada riders in Igbo Ukwu, a suburban area in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State which led to the death of at least one Okada rider, has spiralled into violence as police station in Igboukwu was set ablaze by rampaging okada riders. According to eye witness accounts, trouble started yesterday evening when members of the Police Force enforcing the restrictions on Okada...

Kankara School Abduction: DHQ Promises Safe Rescue of Victims

The Defence Headquarters says the military and other security agencies are reviewing operations to ensure safe rescue of the children abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, stated this while giving update on the military operations across the country on Wednesday in Abuja. Enenche said that the military had taken all the necessary brief from the operating agencies and the government of Katsina State on...

Military Dismantles Illegal Refineries in Rivers, Delta – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe have dismantled several illegal refineries and impounded large quantities of stolen products in Rivers and Delta within two weeks. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, announced this while giving update on the military operations across the country on Wednesday in Abuja. Enenche said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria in conjunction with other security agencies recorded huge successes while carrying out comprehensive anti-illegal refinery...

Children Allegedly Kidnapped By Child Traffickers Rescued In Abia State

Two children allegedly stolen by child-traffickers who lured the children with biscuits and abducted them have been rescued, says the Nigeria Police Command in Abia. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna disclosed this. He stated that they were still investigating and making contacts to find one of the child’s parents. Ogbonna, therefore, urged parents whose male child was abducted to contact the command for verification and release. He said that one of the...

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