The raid led to the arrest of two fuel suppliers The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has raided a Boko Haram logistics base in Guibja, Yobe State. The raid led to the arrest of two fuel suppliers suspected to be affiliated with the terrorist group. According to a statement signed by army spokesperson, Brigadier-General … Read more
Nigeria has been battling terrorism, among other security challenges, for more than a decade. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, said Nigerians should not deceive themselves that things are alright. He made the comment during a National Security Summit in Abuja. “Let us not deceive ourselves that things are alright, things are … Read more
Lawan said the security architecture of the country must be reviewed, for better results The National Security Summit commenced on Wednesday with leaders of the National Assembly seeking urgent solutions to the insecurity bedevilling the country. Eko Hot Blog understands that the summit which held at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Abuja, had the Senate … Read more
His remarks come days after 17 governors of the southern region conveyed an emergency security meeting in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot fix the myriad of security challenges facing the country. This is according to an elder statesman and former Minister … Read more
He said his administration will use all available resources and manpower in dealing with bandits to ensure that they did not create havoc… President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday pledged said his administration is working hard to tackle insecurity confronting the nation and he hopes Nigerians understand. Speaking to journalists at the State House shortly after … Read more
The Southern Nigeria Governors Forum is the umbrella body for all the seventeen governors in the South-West, South-South, and South-East geo-political zones of Nigeria Southern Nigerian Governors Forum (SNGF) are currently meeting in Asaba, Delta State capital to discuss issues of insecurity and other matters affecting the regions and Nigeria as a whole. Those physically … Read more
Yerima explained that the bandits were overwhelmed following efforts of the combined team. The Nigerian army has said that efforts of a combined team of the troops of 17 Brigade and police officers prevented bandits from abducting several worshippers in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina on Monday night. Military Spokesperson, Mohammed Yerima in a … Read more
The meeting summoned by the President on Friday the 30th of April, 2021 continues today… President Muhammadu Buhari has again summoned another crucial meeting of the National Security Council; as they continue to seek solutions to the security challenges in the nation. President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over the Security Meeting the third in the … Read more
…the COAS had directed the Division to stabilise the security situation in the zone to facilitate the return of socio-economic activities. The Nigerian Army says the troops of 8 Division operating in Zamfara and adjoining states have eliminated ‘many commanders’ and 48 members of bandits’ gangs in the North-west. The spokesperson of the army, Mohammed … Read more
Attacks by Boko Haram terrorists spanning over a decade have left thousands killed and millions displaced in the North East Military authorities on Sunday said that thirteen suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been apprehended around Filin Lazio in the Hotoro axis of Kano State. The suspects were arrested by troops of 3 Brigade of the … Read more
Germany-based Africa Command (AFRICOM) is the US military headquarters that oversees its operations in Africa The United States has said there is no plan to relocate its Africa Command from its current base in Germany to Nigeria or any other part of Africa despite the worsening state of insecurity in the region. The US gave … Read more
The meeting between the Service Chiefs and the Senate was earlier scheduled to hold on Tuesday (May 4)… The Service Chiefs have honoured the invite of the Senate to brief the lawmakers on the security situation in the country. Present at the meeting is the Acting Inspector General of Police, the Chief of Defense Staff, … Read more
Nigeria has been experiencing series of security issues across many parts of the country The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Wednesday said inadequate satellite and other facilities affect monitoring of bandits and other criminal elements operating in the country. The newly appointed Director-General of the Agency, Halilu Shaba disclosed this to journalists … Read more
Nigeria has been experiencing series of security challenges ranging from kidnappings to banditry, insurgency to militancy, armed robbery to cultism, calls for secession among several others. Seeking foreign support to tackle the myriad of security challenges in the country does not mean the Federal Government lacks the capacity to address the issue. This is according … Read more
Governors from the South-East had on April 11 established a security network as part of plans to checkmate the rising unrest in the region, stemming from an increase in criminal activities. Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has said that the newly created security outfit in the southeast, Ebube Agu, is not against the proscribed Indigenous … Read more
Nigeria has been battling terrorism for more than a decade which has killed 36,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the northeast. Amid the security challenges across the country, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has said that the Federal Government will not relent until peace is restored. The NSA gave the assurance … Read more
The Permanent Secretary told the committee that ₦75bn was appropriated and released in 2019 The Ministry of Finance told the Senate Committee on Army on Thursday that the Federal Government spent ₦198.84bn to fight terrorism from 2019 till date. The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, in the finance ministry, Aliyu Shinkafi, said all the funds appropriated … Read more
During a duel between the troops and the insurgents, the soldiers were said to have lured a number of the terrorists into a killing zone within their camp Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army in crushing Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast. Speaking to journalists in … Read more
There have been incessant coordinated attacks on government institutions including the police, correctional centres, courts etc. in a bid to possibly weaken the government and create fear and chaos A former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has opined that “It is obvious that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government need … Read more
Kaduna State has been facing myriads of security challenges, notably armed bandits who kidnap for ransom and killing their victims in some cases The Kaduna State government has condemned the recent killings of some students of tertiary institutions abducted by bandits in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the governor’s media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, … Read more