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…
The Federal Government has announced that the nation is ready to commence domestic manufacturing of military equipment following the recent approval of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Bill by President Bola Tinubu. This development is expected to boost Nigeria’s military capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign arms suppliers. The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru,…
In a significant development, the Nigerian police force, in collaboration with the local vigilante group Askarawa, has successfully apprehended Bashir Bature Kaura, a key informant for bandits operating in Zamfara State. Kaura, whose activities have been instrumental in terrorizing and kidnapping residents, was arrested in a coordinated operation targeting criminal elements in the region. His…
Ahmed Jaha, a representative from Borno State in the House of Representatives, has put forth a controversial proposition amidst the persistent security challenges plaguing various regions of Nigeria, where insurgents, bandits, and other armed groups continue to pose grave threats. In a bid to eradicating insecurity, Ahmed Jaha has suggested that the federal government should…
In a significant victory against the escalating banditry in Zamfara State of Nigeria, Security Intelligence, in collaboration with the Militia Joint Task Force, successfully neutralized three notorious bandit kingpins on April 26, 2024. The operation targeted the gang’s stronghold in Tidibale within the Gangara villages of the Isa and Sabon Birnin Local Government Areas of…
Former Defence Minister, Gen Danjuma (rtd), delivered a poignant appeal to Nigerians during the inauguration of the 2024 Nwonyo International Fishing and Cultural Festival in Ibi, Taraba State. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, he implored citizens to cease the violence plaguing the nation, emphasizing that sustainable progress hinges on peace. Expressing concern over Nigeria’s…
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser to the President, has sounded the alarm regarding the growing proliferation of illicit firearms in the Northern region of Nigeria. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, Ribadu expressed deep apprehension over the situation, particularly emphasizing the significant impact on the North-West region. He…
A violent clash erupted in Kaurar Zomo village, located in the Kunchin Kalgo district of Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA), Zamfara State, resulting in the death of two prominent bandit kingpins, Kachallah Gwande and Kachallah Madagwal, along with 12 other fighters. Intelligence reports suggest that the confrontation involved three rival bandit groups: Alhaji TSAUNI’s group,…
