Insecurity May Cost Tinubu 2027 Re-election, Northern Elder Warns

A respected Northern elder and public affairs analyst, Alhaji Dabo Sambo, has warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu risks losing the 2027 presidential election if he fails to urgently address the worsening security situation in the country, especially in the North. Speaking to journalists, Alhaji Sambo did not mince words in describing insecurity as Nigeria’s biggest threat today, stressing that the lives and livelihoods of millions of citizens are at stake. “Food is scarce in...

FG Launches New Initiative to Address Insecurity n North-Central

…Defence Chief says good governance is key to national security The federal government has launched a new grassroots peace programme, the Presidential Community Engagement Peace Initiative (PCEPI), aimed at addressing the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s North-Central region. The programme, unveiled on Thursday in Jos, Plateau State, is spearheaded by Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North-Central. Speaking during the launch, Ms Essiet explained that the initiative is...

950 Igbo Communities Under Threat from Armed Jihadist – Intersociety

…Accuses South-East Governors of Complicity A new investigative report by a leading civil liberties organisation has revealed that over 950 locations in about 800 Igbo communities across the South-East region are currently under threat or occupation by armed Jihadist Fulani herdsmen and allied groups. The report, released on Monday by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), accuses the five Christian governors of the South-East of complicity in the deepening insecurity...

Military Airstrike Kills Over 20 Bandits in Zamfara

…Vigilantes Caught in the Crossfire An airstrike carried out by the Nigerian military in Zamfara State has killed more than 20 suspected bandits in what authorities described as a successful counter-terrorism operation. However, the mission, which took place around Maraya and Wabi villages in Maru Local Government Area, also led to the deaths of some local vigilante members who were reportedly caught in the crossfire. Military sources, who spoke to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, said...

Military, Miyetti Allah Hold High-Level Talks in Benue Over Farmer–Herder Crisis

The Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has met with top leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Makurdi. The closed-door meeting, which was held on Wednesday, brought together key security agencies and representatives of local governments in what the military described as a strategic engagement to address the rising tide of insecurity in the state. Speaking after the meeting, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public...

Military: ISWAP, Boko Haram Getting External Help

The commander leading the fight against insurgency in the North East region says foreign mercenaries are now playing a dangerous role in strengthening Boko Haram and ISWAP. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, who oversees Operation Hadin Kai, dropped the bombshell during an interaction with defence correspondents on a media tour in Maiduguri on Wednesday. He revealed that four Pakistani nationals have been arrested for allegedly running arms for the terrorists, describing the arrest as “instructive”. “The...

Troops Foil Boko Haram Attacks in Borno, Lose 2 Soldiers

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of two soldiers following separate attempts by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters to overrun military locations in New Marte and Kumshe, both in Borno State. The attacks, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, were successfully repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai with strong air support, according to a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, Reuben Kovangiya. “In...

Zulum Alleges Politicians, Soldiers Are Boko Haram Informants

…Vows Tough Action on Saboteurs Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has alleged that some Nigerian politicians and even members of the military are secretly aiding Boko Haram terrorists. Speaking during a breakfast interview on News Central TV on Wednesday, the Governor did not mince words as he revealed that informants are working against the nation’s fight against insurgency from within. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and...

Senate Pushes for Military Base in Adamawa as Boko Haram Resurfaces in North-East

The Nigerian Senate has raised the alarm over fresh attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in parts of Adamawa State and other North East states, calling on the Federal Government to urgently set up a military base in Hong Local Government Area to strengthen security in the region. This call came during Wednesday’s plenary after a motion was moved by Senator Aminu Abbas (PDP, Adamawa Central). The motion was co-sponsored by all senators representing the North...

Troops Dismantle Bandit Camps in Benue, Recover Weapons, POS Machines and More

Nigerian troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have destroyed several hideouts belonging to notorious armed gangs around Akwaza in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation, carried out by the 72 Special Forces Battalion in partnership with other security agencies, targeted camps linked to the wanted bandit leader known as Konyo Mbise. It was part of a wider military effort to flush out criminal elements ahead of the farming season. “In a recent...

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