Defense Minister, Bello Matawalle, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to ending banditry in Sokoto State. During a visit to the state, Bello Matawalle emphasized that the government is determined to flush out criminals and restore peace to the region. He acknowledged the suffering of the people and assured them that the government is working…
Ahmad Muhammad Kabir, a student at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, has been arrested by law enforcement for his involvement in terrorist activities. Ahmad Muhammad Kabir was caught attempting to transport a large quantity of ammunition to bandits in the Dutsinma-Katsina region and has since confessed to providing logistical support and weapons…
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has expressed profound concern over the escalating terrorist and bandit activities in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi States. The Minister’s alarm is a clarion call to action, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the need for swift and decisive intervention. The escalating violence has resulted…
On August 8, 2024, a horrifying attack unfolded in Ayati village, located in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, as gunmen launched a brutal assault on the unsuspecting community. According to a statement released by the Benue State Police Command, the attackers, armed to the teeth, stormed the village in broad daylight, indiscriminately…
The Plateau State Governor Mutfwang has implemented a 24-hour curfew in the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis in response to escalating violence and a breakdown of public order in the area. The curfew, which commenced at midnight on August 4, 2024, aims to restore peace and protect residents amidst ongoing nationwide protests. In a statement issued by Gyang…
A significant drug bust was carried out by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. On July 25, 2024, a Spain-based businessman, Francis Akajiobi, aged 50, was apprehended at Terminal 2’s departure hall. Akajiobi, preparing to board a Royal Air Maroc flight to Madrid, Spain, was found…
In a startling revelation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition at the Port Harcourt Area II Command in Onne. The announcement, made by Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi during a press conference on July 1, 2024, detailed the seizure of 844 rifles and 112,500 rounds of live ammunition….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its relentless fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. During the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, on June 26, 2024, at the State…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged for a comprehensive approach to address the lingering insecurity issues in the northern region. Speaking at a two-day Summit on Peace and Security in the North-West region, the Sultan emphasized the need to examine and address the underlying factors contributing to the problem. He stressed that…
The ravaging effects of insecurity in northern Nigeria are well-known and well-documented. For decades, the region has grappled with a series of existential challenges, including cattle rustling, insurgency, and banditry. While cattle rustling has been subdued and insurgency defeated in large part, the menace of banditry keeps rearing its head like a demon, leaving tales…
