Banditry & Terrorism
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has appealed to Nigerians to see the country’s security challenges as a shared burden, stressing that both citizens and security personnel are victims of the violence confronting the nation. Speaking at a programme organised by The Platform Nigeria to mark the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas US Congressman Rep Riley Moore has welcomed the passage of Nigeria’s State Police Bill by the House of Representatives, describing it as a key step toward tackling insecurity and the alleged persecution of Christians in the country. The House of Reps passed the constitutional amendment bill on Thursday during plenary, with 289 […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas President Bola Tinubu’s government has assured Nigerians that his administration will not bow to terrorism, banditry, or any form of criminal intimidation, while reaffirming its commitment to easing the economic challenges facing citizens. The President’s message was delivered on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Let’s take the battle to them and clear them out of our forests…. If we stick with the principles…. State actors should be able to overwhelm non state actors with whatever the appropriate equipment is to use – even if Pro-Force has to make it specifically for forest-purpose. In which other countries […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested suspected kidnappers seen in a viral video openly brandishing AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and walkie-talkies while dressed in military camouflage. Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, said that immediately he received the viral video and pictures, he directed a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas A Committee set up to deliberate on constitutional modalities for the establishment of State Police met on Thursday at the Presidential Villa. Chief of Staff to the President, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila presided at the session which had Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Honourable Benjamin Kalu and the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas …As Ekiti monarchs call for review of kidnapping law, back state police Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured Nigerians of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unshakeable commitment to security of lives and properties of citizens through stronger internal security plan and building of security alliances with developed nations. The First Lady said […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas President Bola Tinubu on Sunday approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State. He also directed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to free abducted pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. According to a statement signed and released on Sunday […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has said it is not realistic for the Federal Government to secure every educational institution in the country. In a statement shared on X on Saturday, reacting to the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, he framed the incident within broader concerns about insecurity in the Sahel […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas •Suspect says ‘I knew my son was a kidnapper, but I thought he had stopped’ ABDULLAI Muhammadu, the 67-year-old Seriki Fulani and leader of the Fulani community in Ijebu Ode, who was arrested alongside his eldest child by the police in Ogun State for recent kidnappings around communities in the Ijebu area, […] Read more
