SECURITY
Ortom Slams Bala Mohammed, Calls Him ‘Terrorist’
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has called his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Mohammed, a terrorist for supporting herdsmen carrying AK-47 to defend themselves. Governor Ortom while addressing journalists in Makurdi, Benue State capital said Governor Mohammed must be a terrorist for supporting illegal arms wielding by foreign herdsmen. “I wouldn’t…
Read More »BREAKING: Give Bandits ‘Blanket Amnesty’ – Sheikh Gumi Asks FG
Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Gumi, has called on the Federal Government to embrace the idea of giving ‘blanket amnesty’ to bandits willing to make peace so the current security situation gets better. The Islamic scholars speaking to newsmen on Friday in Minna, Niger State capital,explained that some of the complaints…
Read More »Kagara Abduction: IGP, Others Arrive Niger State On Buhari’s Order
A Federal Government delegation that included National Security Adviser (NSA) Mohammed Babagana Monguno and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu have arrived Minna, Niger State capital. The delegation is in Niger State to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted students of the Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State.…
Read More »Herders Carry Ak-47 For Self-Defence – Bauchi Gov.
Bala Mohammed, Bauchi state government has explained that herders have to carry weapons as self-defence. The governor spoke on Thursday during the press week celebration in Bauchi. According to him, this practice is necessary because the government failed to guarantee the safety of herders while in the forest. While speaking…
Read More »Herdsmen Crisis: Address Nigerians Now – Soyinka To Buhari
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka is warning that Nigeria may descend into a civil war if nothing is done to address the herdsmen crisis. In an interview with the BBC, Soyinka says President Muhammadu Buhari needs to address the nation. “We may enter a phase of serial skirmishes which may get…
Read More »Amotekun Send 37 Herdsmen, 500 cows packing In Ondo State
About 37 herdsmen and their over 5000 cows have been sent out of the government reserves forest in Ondo State. The State’s Amotekun has confirmed. The Ondo State Commander of the Security Network Agency, Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, on Thursday said they were sent out for refusing to register with the…
Read More »List Of Top Officers Who May Replace IGP Adamu
By Olamide Fadoju President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to appoint a replacement Inspector-General of Police (IGP) as current IGP Mohammed Adamu, on Monday reached the official retirement age, having spent his 35 years in the force. As highlighted by the Daily Trust, here are some senior police officers who may…
Read More »New IGP Won’t Be Selected by Ethnicity – Presidency
The Presidency has disclosed that the appointment of a new IGP would not be based on ethnicity or religion. This disclosure follows talks about the marginalization of the south- easterners in picking the security Chiefs in the country. These concerns were louder last week after President Buhari appointed four new…
Read More »Cattle Movement From North To South Should Be Banned – Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state has asked that cattle be banned from moving from north to south. Adding that this will bring an end to the farmers-herder clashes. Governor Ganduje said this while speaking with newsmen after he and All Progressives Congress (APC) governors met with President Muhammadu Buhari…
Read More »Uncertainty as IGP Adamu’s Tenure As Police Chief Expires Monday
There is uncertainty in the Nigerian Police force as a new Inspector-General of Police is yet to be announced despite the fact that current IGP Mohammed Adamu and many other top officials of the Nigerian Police Force are expected to retire on Monday. The IGP, who joined the service on February…
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