Shekwo: Security Operatives Arrest Nine Suspects

Police

Nine persons have been arrested in connection to the killing of the Nasarawa State Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Phillip Shekwo. The State Governor, Abdullahi Sule disclosed this on Friday while hosting members of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Lafia. “For the past four days, the combined military operations have been trailing the routes … Read more

Nasarawa State Govt. To Restructure Security Apparatus Over Rising Insecurity

Gov. Abdullahi Sule

The Nasarawa State Government has intimated residents of the state on its plan to restructure the state’s entire security apparatus following the rising spate of insecurity in the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule made this known at an emergency security meeting held on Monday at the state house, Lafia. Again, a traditional ruler and an unidentified … Read more

‘You Must Do More To End Insecurity’ – Buhari Tackles Security Agencies Over Death Of APC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says security agencies have not done enough to tackle the growing insecurity and violence in the country. The president said this in reaction to the killing of Philip Shekwo, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state. Shekwo was abducted from his residence in Lafia, the state capital, on Saturday … Read more

“They Won’t Go Scot-Free” – Gov. Sule Vows To Punish Killer Of APC Chairman

APC Abdullahi Sule

Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, says the full Wrath of the law will be brought on killers of Philip Shekwo, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Armed men stormed Shekwo residence in Lafia, the state capital, on Saturday night, and abducted him after a fierce gun duel with his security details. … Read more