With less than 24 hours until the conclusion of President Buhari’s term, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has expressed concern that 15 members of a local church remain captive following a kidnapping incident. Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State, shared this distressing update …
Following the assassination of traditional rulers in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, the Coalition for True Governance condemned the act and called for a state of emergency. The group accused Governor Hope Uzodinma of failing to secure lives and property in the state. The group further urged the government to investigate the …
Following a harrowing 707 days in captivity, the last two kidnapped students from Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State, have finally tasted freedom. However, it’s worth noting that 11 students were initially taken hostage when bandits raided the school on June 17 2021. Shockingly, several abducted girls were reported to have become teenage mothers …
Freedom at Last: Final FGC Yauri Kidnap Victims Released After 707 Days Read More »
Article Summary In another ruthless attack, bandits have killed at least nine people in Ungwan Dakwa village, Kaduna State. The assailants reportedly abducted numerous traders travelling on the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road. Many villagers were injured and have fled their homes, fearing subsequent attacks. The region’s ongoing crisis with banditry has seen rising incidents of abductions, …
Wave of Violence Strikes Again: Nine Lives Lost in Kaduna Bandit Attack Read More »
Article Summary A vigilante group member in the Umutu community, Ukwuani Local Government Area, Delta State, was reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen. One other vigilante was injured during the encounter. The vigilante group rescued three persons who the assailants initially kidnapped. Local law enforcement confirmed the incident but couldn’t definitively identify the attackers as herdsmen. …
Suspected Herdsmen Attack in Delta Community: One Vigilante Dead, Another Injured Read More »
Article Summary North-East stakeholders commend the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for combating insurgency and improving regional security. Residents of the worst-affected states – Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe – celebrate the reduced frequency of attacks and abductions and decreased security checkpoints. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno also praised Buhari for his commitment to peace, crediting …
North-East Stakeholders Applaud President Buhari for Enhancing Regional Security Read More »
Article Summary The United States Embassy officials, led by Mr Jim Suor, the Regional Security Officer at the US Consulate in Lagos, visited the Naval Base in Onitsha, Anambra State. The delegation praised the Nigerian Navy for rescuing two embassy officials kidnapped following an attack on their convoy in the Ogbaru local government area. Recall …
US Embassy Representatives Express Gratitude to Nigerian Navy for Hostage Rescue Read More »
Article Summary Five students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State were rescued following their abduction. The police revealed that kidnappers invaded a house, taking N200,000 before proceeding to a student apartment. The assailants kidnapped two male and three female students and moved them to an undisclosed location. Two students were rescued shortly after …
Zamfara Triumph: Five Kidnapped University Students Successfully Rescued Read More »
Article Summary Operation Hadarin Daji troops neutralize numerous armed bandits in clearance operations in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operations, conducted over two days, eradicated bandits’ camps in multiple villages. Many bandits were neutralized, while others fled with injuries. Military weaponry and uniforms were retrieved from the bandits. The intense military …
Military Triumph: Troops Subdue Bandits, Dismantle Hideouts in Zamfara Read More »
Article Summary Former President Goodluck Jonathan discloses his most significant challenge during his tenure was dealing with insecurity. The remarks were made at the commissioning of a 22-kilometre road project in Taraba State. Jonathan praised Governor Darius Ishaku for the project and reiterated the importance of security for progress. Ishaku countered allegations about the state’s …
Jonathan: Security Challenges: A Nightmare During My Presidency Read More »
