By Madu Chris A fiery cleric in Nnewi, Anambra State, Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh said he had declared armed Fulani herdsmen a terrorist group at the Altar of God, since the Federal Government, according to him, had failed to do Read more…
Category: Security
…say VAPP Act now passed in 27 states Wives of state governors under the auspices of the Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum on Monday decried the worsening security situation across the country, even as they also expressed concern with the rate Read more…
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has promised to rescue children abducted from Enyigba community of Abakaliki Local Government Area following its land dispute with Enyibichiri community of Ikwo LGA. The governor’s promise is contained in a statement signed by Mr Read more…
Some sections of the Umuahia Timber Market at Ahiaeke Ndume in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, were burnt yesterday, following a clash between traders and operatives of the state’s Vigilante Service at the market. Seven persons reportedly Read more…
A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, says it is time security agencies in the country unmasked the identities of “unknown gunmen” responsible for the many dastardly attacks in the country of recent. He stated Read more…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has advised the Federal Government to allow the South-East to pull out of the country if the support for secession for the region is widespread and has the backing of their leaders. Addressing journalists in Read more…
A notorious cult leader, Nwimene Kapeh, who fled after he allegedly beheaded a pharmacist in Zaakpor community, Khana local government area of Rivers State, has been arrested by the police. A senior police source, who spoke in confidence, confirmed the Read more…
More indigenes of Igangan in Ibarapa North local government of Oyo State would have died on Sunday when suspected herdsmen attacked the town, council chairman Mr Lateef Akorede has stated. He said the timely intervention of men of the Vigilante Read more…
The leader of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has killed himself, rival Islamist militants said in an audio recording. In audio obtained by news agencies, the Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) said Shekau died detonating explosives Read more…
Governors in the Southwest region have given marching orders to the South West Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps to immediately commence joint operations in the region. The Southwest Governors, who encouraged security agencies to get to the roots of the Read more…
The police have identified one of the six men killed during an attempted attack on Imo Command as Joseph Uka Nnachi alias Dragon. He is alleged to be killer-squad commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN). Read more…
Political leaders in Imo State have been urged to sheathe their swords and support Governor Hope Uzodimma in his efforts to secure the people and the state. The call was made, yesterday, by the Heads of faith-based organisations comprising about 50 Read more…