Northern elders operating under the aegis of Northern Elders for Peace and Development have decried the detoriating security situation in the northern part of the country, saying the ugly development will soon get out of hand if nothing urgent is done to arrest the situation. The elders in a statement by their national coordinator, Engr. … Read more
Gunmen killed a family of six in Wasinmi in Osun State Fani-Kayode condemns those actions Fani-Kayode supports President Buhari’s orders to shoot anyone in possession of AK-47 riffles Former Nigerian aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode has spoken out against the recent attack by gunmen which occurred in Osun State over the weekend, killing a family of … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Sunday, assured that the war against insurgency in Nigeria would soon come to a successful end. Attahiru, who visited the troops of the Nigerian Army’s Sector 2 Operation Lafiya Dole in Damaturu, Yobe State, assured them that Boko Haram would be defeated soon. His words: … Read more
To perform effectively, the Ondo state Security outfit, codenamed Amotekun corps, needs sophsticated weapons. This was disclosed by Chief Adetunji Adeleye, the commmander of the security outfit. According to him, criminals have an advantage in terms of weapons over the security agencies in the southwest. Chief Adetunji Adeleye SAYS criminals are having an advantage in … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Sunday, assured that the war against insurgency would soon come to a successful end. Attahiru, who gave the assurance in Damaturu, Yobe, while addressing troops of Sector 2 of Operation Lafiya Dole, commended the troops for their recent gains in neutralising insurgents. “I’m very pleased; … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who is on a one-week operational visit to Borno, said his visit was to enhance the ongoing fight against insurgency in the North East. Attahiru, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen, on Sunday, in Maiduguri, said a lot of successes had been recorded with … Read more
The Nigerian House of Representatives, is considering to pass a Bill for Act, to permit Nigerians from the age of eighteen, to carry arms for self-defence The Bill also states that “The Inspector General of Police, may, with the consent of the Governor of the State, grant a permit to any person to carry on … Read more
General Irabor commended the troops for their combat efforts despite setbacks The Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor on Saturday conveyed the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari to Operation Lafiya Dole Troops to rid the Nigerian territory of insurgency. The CDS was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, Airforce … Read more
Governors of the five southeastern states have planned to hold a meeting in Owerri, Imo state to consider the modalities of setting up a security outfit for the region. The governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma, said they had been working to set up the Eastern Security Network, but according to him, the name was … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says security chiefs have received marching orders to go harder on criminals, including shooting anyone found to be in illegal possession of AK-47. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the president stated this during a meeting with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria. … Read more
Maj.-Gen Dominic Onyemulu has assumed office as the 13th Commander of the Special Task Force Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states. Onyemulu replaced Maj.-Gen Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, who has been posted elsewhere. Speaking at the official handing and taking over ceremony on Thursday in Jos, Onyemulu promised … Read more
We will not be blackmailed, says Monguno The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has warned that the Federal Government will apply the full weight of the law in dealing with criminals and will not be blackmailed by any group of people into negotiating with those who threaten the nation’s peace. The NSA, who disclosed … Read more
Dr. Gumi is an Islamic Scholar who is working to end Banditry in the northern part of the country by meeting bandits in their respective locations to broker peace talks with them. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, Dr. Gumi said Christian soldiers are the ones killing bandits to cause crises in Nigeria. This comment … Read more
The issue of banditry in the Northern States have been a source of concern not just to the governors and people of the affected states but to all Nigerians. Since the start of these illegal activities in Northern Nigeria, Nigeria’s reputation in the international community has suffered greatly. Kidnappings in the North for large sums … Read more
The terrorists were reportedly killed after troops, on a clearance mission in Missene, Hausari and Chikungudu villages, engaged them in a gun battle. It was also gathered that several high grade weapons and vehicles used by the Boko Haram insurgents were destroyed or recovered. Troops of the Special Forces Brigade of the Nigerian Army on … Read more
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has condemned the arrest of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) members who arrested Iskili Wakili. The Yoruba leader described Wakili as a comedian who pretended to be unhealthy to avoid investigation. Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has condemned the arrest of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) members who arrested Iskili … Read more
His remarks come two days after President Buhari directed the new service chiefs to secure the country in only few weeks. A former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Bala Bantex has said that people are benefitting from insecurity in Nigeria and would not want it to end. He stated this during an interview on Channels … Read more
The Osun Command has rescued seven people kidnapped on the Ibokun-Osogbo Road on Tuesday. A statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Osogbo by the police spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, stated that the effort of the state Commissioner of Police and other security agencies led to the release of the kidnapped people. “The victims … Read more
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said its officers killed four suspected pirates who specialised in terrorising fishermen in Ibeno waterways in the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Macdon Odiko, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibeno Local Government Area of the state on Friday. … Read more
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has called on the Federal Government to seek support from neighbouring countries in the fight against insurgency. Zulum said this on Wednesday at the North East Governors’ Forum held in Bauchi State, noting that joint action is required to end the insurgency. “Again, I want to use this opportunity to … Read more