Kogi Govt Stress Commitment To Surmount Insecurity

The Kogi State Government has stressed commitment to surmount insecurity under the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The Government also maintained that it’s rising to the challenge of defeating criminality waged against the state in the last one month. Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, who disclosed this in a press statement on Saturday, noted that the torrent of attacks on insurgents, bandits and kidnappers in the North East has dislodged them and...

2 Arraigned in Federal High Court in Enugu for Alleged N382m Contract Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command arraigned Mrs. Onuaguluchi Ifeakanwa Chris and Mr. Izuchukwu Shedrack David, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Independence Layout Enugu in Enugu State. The defendants were arraigned for allegedly swindled Mackombo Omoila, the Managing Director/CEO of Architekon Nigeria Limited of the sum of Three Hundred and Eighty-two Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-five Naira (N382,336,955.00) being sum paid...

Nigerian Military Hunts for Nigerien Terrorist Halilu Buzu

The Nigerian military declared Nigerien national Halilu Buzu wanted on Thursday, 16 May 2024. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made the announcement during a regular press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Buzu is accused of involvement in a range of criminal activities within Nigeria, including terrorism, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. According to Buba, Buzu, who resides in Nigeria’s Zamfara State near the border with Niger,...

Yobe State Goes Spiritual to End Electricity Tower Attacks by Boko Haram 

Yobe State in Nigeria has taken an unorthodox approach in its fight against Boko Haram insurgents. The state government has launched a “spiritual war” to combat the repeated destruction of electricity towers by the militant group. These attacks, which began in December 2023, have plunged Yobe and neighbouring Borno State into darkness, disrupting daily life and hindering economic activity. In response to repeated attacks, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State led a prayer session...

Ethnic Militia Targets Okomu Oil Community in Destructive Raid, Issues Demands

Police in Edo State confirmed an attack by a militant group on the Imariogha community, located near the Okomu Oil Palm Plantation, in Ovia South West Local Government Area. The attack, on Sunday night, resulted in the burning of several houses and vehicles, and one fatality. According to eyewitness reports, the gunmen, who identified themselves as “Ijaw Freedom Fighters,” stormed the community around midnight. They reportedly opened fire sporadically and then proceeded to set ablaze...

N10m Reward Offered for Assistance in Finding Murderers of Two Policemen in Enugu

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has condemned the murder of 2 police operatives in the Coal City and announced a ten-million-naira (N10,000,000.00) reward for any person who will divulge information that will lead to arrest of the criminals. Speaking to newsmen after the State Security Council meeting at the Government House, Enugu, Dr. Mbah promised to bring the criminals to book; “Let me say this, this bestial and cold-blooded action cannot be...

Amnesty International: Violence in Plateau Claims 1,336 Lives in 3 Months

A new report by Amnesty International has painted a grim picture of violence in Plateau State, revealing a death toll of 1,336 people over three months. The report, unveiled during a “Photo Exhibition on the Impact of Conflicts” in Jos last Thursday, focused on attacks that took place between December 2023 and February 2024. Isa Sanusi, Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, highlighted the brutality of the violence, stating that women and children were not...

Nigerian Military Make Gains Against Terrorists, Kill 135, Arrest 182 in One Week

In a significant development, Nigerian troops have made substantial progress against terrorist groups operating within the country. According to a statement released Friday by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military neutralised 135 terrorists and apprehended 182 others during a week-long operation across various regions. The operations, conducted by the Armed Forces and other security agencies, targeted areas known for terrorist activity. The statement highlighted successes in the North East, North...

Troops Thwarts Activities Of Violent Extremists, Kidnappers In Kaduna State

Activities of violent extremists and kidnappers in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been thwarted by the troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Kaduna State. According to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu the operation, which targeted the terrorists” stronghold in Basurfe village, Southwest of Kidandan, was conducted after intelligence confirmation that the terrorists were using the village as their administrative refuge....

Employment Scam: NSCDC Commandant To Spend Five Years Behind Bars

Christopher Oluchukwu, Commandant with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been sentenced to 5-year jail term for his involvement in ‘Employment Scam’. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Katsina State High Court 3, filed a case that the convict was accused of receiving the sum of N200,000:00, N300,000:00 and N400,000:00 from three individuals under the pretext of securing jobs for their children with the NSCDC. Spokesperson...

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