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Nigeria: Extrajudicial Killing, Amnesty for 'Gana' Condemnable - Experts
A security expert, Kabir Adamu has described as impunity, attempts by the Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom to grant amnesty to wanted Benue militia leader, late Terwase Akwaza, alias Gana. In a telephone interview with Daily Trust today, Adamu also condemned the alleged extra judicial killing of Gana, noting that the rule of law must always prevail.
Nigeria: 264 Nigerians Commit Suicide in Four Years
As Nigeria joins other countries in marking this year's World Suicide Prevention Day, no fewer than 264 suicide cases were recorded in the country within the last 4 years, Daily Trust investigation has shown. The theme of this year's World Suicide Prevention Day is 'Working Together to Prevent Suicide". The victims comprising males and females took their own lives between January 2017, and August this year, according to Newspaper reports reviewed by Daily Trust within the period.
Nigeria: Airstrikes Disrupt Armed Bandits At Kuduru, Kwaimbana Forests
The Nigerian military Friday said the Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike has neutralized several armed bandits and disrupted their camps in the Kuduru and Kwaimbana forest areas of Kaduna State.
Nigeria: Soldiers, Insurgents Killed, Borno Councils Deserted
By Misbahu Bashir, Tunji Omirin, Ibrahim Sawab, Ronald Mutum, Idowu Isamotu and Romoke W. Ahmad There is no single human being in at least three local government councils of Borno because of the deteriorating security situation in the areas, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abdulkareem Lawan, stated this on Thursday.
Nigeria: Police Announce Next Stage of Constables Recruitment
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that successful candidates who completed the online registration exercise should proceed for physical and credential screening. The spokesman of the Force, DCP Frank Mba, in a statement on Thursday, said physical and credential screening is to commence from 24th August, 2020 to 6th September, 2020.
Nigeria: Boko Haram Fighters Kill Soldiers, Abduct Hundreds in Borno
Boko Haram fighters loyal to the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday killed at least eight soldiers and injured three others in an ambush in Kukawa town in the northern part of Borno State, Daily Trust reports. They also, in the last ten days abducted about one hundred people including young men and girls from Kukawa and adjoining communities, security sources, vigilantes and locals said.
We’re aware of Al-Qaeda movement in Nigeria - Military
Home News We’re aware of Al-Qaeda movement in Nigeria — Military ADVERTISEMENT FILE PHOTO: Boko Haram members The Defence Headquarters described the warning by the United States of America about bandits’ infiltration of the West African region as a call to sustain onslaught against Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). It noted that it was not the first time America was raising such alarm.
33 killed in fresh Southern Kaduna attacks
Gunmen kill 4 in Bayelsa church Katsina youths protest insecurity 19 states in Nigeria unsafe, UK tells nationals We’re aware of Al-Qaeda infiltration — DHQ Thirty three persons, mostly women and children, were killed with many persons still unaccounted for as gunmen again attacked Atyap villages in Zangon Kataf Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. However the police said only 21 persons were killed.
Noose tightens around service chiefs
The noose is tightening around the service chiefs as President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday ordered the overhaul of the security apparatus to prevent further “catastrophe” in the country. He noted that citizens had lost confidence in the security sector and that something needed to be done.
We’re vulnerable to attacks - Govs
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Monday expressed concern over the Wednesday attack by Boko Haram on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, saying it epitomised collective vulnerability and the fragility of the nation’s security architecture. NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor, John Kayode Fayemi, disclosed this in a letter of solidarity addressed to Governor Zulum, which was released on Monday.
Alleged sabotage: Army should probe Zulum’s claim — Kontagora, others
A former military administrator of Benue State, Col. Aminu Isa Kontagora (rtd), has urged the Nigerian military to investigate the allegation by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State of sabotage within the army structure. The governor, after his convoy was attacked by suspected Boko Haram members in Baga on Wednesday made the allegation. Zulum, Shettima attend eid prayer in Maiduguri Attack on Zulum: Sack service chiefs now, Reps urge Buhari But the army spokesman, Col.
Tears as Flying Officer Arotile is buried in Abuja
Dignitaries and family members of the Late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the first female Combat Helicopter Pilot of the Nigeria Air Force, yesterday shed tears during her burial at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja yesterday. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, led other military hierarchy in paying tributes and laying wreaths during the burial. Arotile was buried at exactly 11.05 am with her family members standing at the graveside.
DSS chief breaches airport protocol, slaps security officer - FAAN
Home News DSS chief breaches airport protocol, slaps security officer – FAAN ADVERTISEMENT Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Wednesday, reported another case of security breach at the airport with the alleged assault of Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
NAF reveals driver of car that hit late Arotile
Releases findings, explains how flying officer died Hands over case to police The Nigerian Air Force yesterday gave the name of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile’s former classmate who drove the vehicle that knocked her down as Mr Nehemiah Adojeh. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, revealed this in Abuja during a press conference on the findings of a preliminary investigation into the death of the Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot.
Troops nuetralise top terrorists’ commanders
Home News Troops nuetralise top terrorists’ commanders ADVERTISEMENT The Armed Forces of Nigeria said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole conducted intelligence-based operations which continue to degrade Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa Province across the Theatre.
Over 600 repentant Boko Haram members pledge allegiance to Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said, on Thursday, that 602 repentant Boko Haram members have sworn oath of allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria under Operation Safe Corridor. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, made this known on Thursday during the weekly press briefing on military operations across the country. Should FG rehabilitate repentant Boko Haram members?
Road crash kills policemen deployed to fight banditry in Katsina
Home News Road crash kills policemen deployed to fight banditry in Katsina ADVERTISEMENT The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has condoled the families of the seven police officers attached to the Special Forces Unit of the Nigeria Police Force who died in a motor accident on July 12 on their way to Katsina State.
All eyes on new EFCC helmsman, Mohammed Umar
Following the appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari of the Director of Operations at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mohammed Umar, to oversee its affairs all eyes are now on the new helmsman in terms of expectations, Daily Trust on Sunday reports. Some Nigerians, including staff of the commission, have spoken on what Umar should do in order to avoid what they termed as the ‘banana peels’ that led to the fall of his predecessor.
Salami’s panel quizzes Magu, may recommend sack
How DSS picked EFCC chair He was invited, not arrested – Presidency Malami keeps mum AGF’s memo part of Villa powerplay – Anti-corruption c’ttee The Presidential Panel which probed the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday, may recommend his sack, sources said. The panel, chaired by a former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami, quizzed Magu at the Presidential Villa.
EFCC opens up on ‘Magu’s arrest’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened up on the alleged arrest of its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu. Magu was said to have been arrested in Abuja on Monday. N-Power: 109,823 beneficiaries now business owners – Minister Six jobs available for N-Power Batch C applicants This came after allegations that he owns four properties and is transferring funds abroad through a third party.
Troops kill 75 terrorists rescue 35 captives in June - Military
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), on Sunday, said troops on Operation Lafiya Dole killed 75 Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) and Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) fighters during encounters with the terrorists in the month of June.
Nigeria: 'How Boko Haram Fighters Are Getting Weapons'
Abuja and Maiduguri — The weapons and hardware being used by Boko Haram insurgents were looted and carted away during invasions on military formations in the northeast, according to Military sources. They were reacting to the claim by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major-General John Enenche, that the military does not know those sponsoring terrorist groups in the country and how they get their weapons.
Soldier still in detention over viral video - Lawyer
Lance Corporal Martin Idakpini is still being detained by the Nigerian Army over a viral video of him berating the service chiefs over insecurity in the country, among other things. The National President, Revolutionary Lawyers Forum, Barrister Tope Akinyode, who took the army to court over the arrest and detention of Martins, told Daily Trust that Martin is still in detention.
‘How Boko Haram fighters are getting weapons’
The weapons and hardware being used by Boko Haram insurgents were looted and carted away during invasions on military formations in the northeast, according to Military sources. They were reacting to the claim by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major-General John Enenche, that the military does not know those sponsoring terrorist groups in the country and how they get their weapons.
We don’t know Boko Haram’s sponsors - Military
Home News We don’t know Boko Haram’s sponsors — Military ADVERTISEMENT The military does not know those sponsoring Boko Haram and other terror groups in the country. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche made this known while fielding questions from journalists during the weekly press briefing on military’s operations across the country.
Insecurity persists as military launches over 40 operations in 5yrs
Over 40 different operations and exercises have been launched in the last five years by the Nigerian Armed Forces to contain various security challenges across the country, according to a tally by Daily Trust.
EFCC working on continental protocol for fund recovery - Magu
Home News EFCC working on continental protocol for fund recovery – Magu ADVERTISEMENT Acting EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said the agency is working on protocols to be adopted by African Heads of State to facilitate cross-border tracing and recovery of looted funds.
Police make mockery of anti-torture law-Amnesty International
Home News Police make mockery of anti-torture law-Amnesty International ADVERTISEMENT In September 2018 in Abuja, Abiri spoke about being tortured with a hot iron and the experience of not knowing when or if he would ever walk free Photos: Jonathan Rozen/CPJ] Amnesty International yesterday alleged that the horrific reign of impunity by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force made mockery of anti-torture law.
Air force fighter jets kill scores of bandits in Katsina, Zamfara
Home News Air force fighter jets kill scores of bandits in Katsina, Zamfara ADVERTISEMENT The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, Wednesday, said the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji has has killed many armed bandits during its air interdiction operation, code-named Wutan Daji.
Insecurity: CDS meets security chiefs, push for better synergy
Home News Insecurity: CDS meets security chiefs, push for better synergy ADVERTISEMENT Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, on Tuesday, met with the country’s Service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies to deliberate on the current security situation in some parts of the country.
Banditry: Military moves Army Day Celebration to Katsina
Home News Banditry: Military moves Army Day Celebration to Katsina ADVERTISEMENT The army yesterday decided to relocate this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration to Katsina State to kick-start a major exercise tagged “Ex Sahel Sanity” with a view to check banditry in the northwest. The spokesman of the army, Colonel Sagir Musa told journalists in Abuja that this was one of the far-reaching decisions of the Senior Officers Conference.
How VIPs are violating flight restriction
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Air force, Police aircraft used to ferry un-exempted persons The restriction on flights imposed by the Federal Government in the wake of the global Coronavirus pandemic to curtail its spread in the country is being observed in the breach, Daily Trust Saturday investigation reveals.
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Remove service chiefs now, experts tell Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday told his service chiefs that their “best is not good enough,” and warned against further deterioration of the security situation in the country. Security experts told the Daily Trust that they were not impressed, insisting that the president should have sacked the service chiefs, rejig the security structure and inject fresh hands in order to stop needless killings in the country.
Fighter jets takes out Boko Haram leaders
ADVERTISEMENT The Nigerian military on Thursday said the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a compound housing some ‘High Value Boko Haram Terrorist’ (BHT) leaders and neutralized some of their fighters at Garin Maloma on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State.
Why we are yet to clear bandits — Military
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operation, Major General John Enenche, has said avoiding collateral damage is a major constraint for the military, fighting bandits in the North West and North Central parts of the country. He spoke on Wednesday in Abuja, during an interactive session at a press briefing on the regular update of major military operations across the country.
ICPC seizes Bauchi governor’s multi-million naira property
Home News ICPC seizes Bauchi governor’s multi-million naira property ADVERTISEMENT Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission says it has seized a multi-million naira property belonging to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
Missing N400m: Army demotes, dismisses General Otiki from service
Home News Missing N400m: Army demotes, dismisses General Otiki from service ADVERTISEMENT Nigerian Army The Nigerian Army Court Martial set up to try the former General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Sokoto, Major General Hakeem Oladipo Otiki found him guilty on all five charges leveled against him, Daily Trust has gathered.
Troops repel attack on Monguno, kill 20 terrorists
Home News Troops repel attack on Monguno, kill 20 terrorists ADVERTISEMENT File photo: Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram The military yesterday said ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole successfully repelled attack on Monguno, Borno State and inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach the town the previous day.
Troops kill 70 bandits in Kaduna forest
Home News Troops kill 70 bandits in Kaduna forest ADVERTISEMENT FILE PHOTO: Nigerian Troops The military in a combined ground and air operation on Friday killed 70 armed bandits and cattle rustlers in Kachia forest, Kaduna State following credible information on their movement, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche, said yesterday.
IGP orders manhunt for Isanlu police station, bank robbers – Daily Trust
Home News IGP orders manhunt for Isanlu police station, bank robbers ADVERTISEMENT IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered a manhunt for the armed robbers who attacked Isanlu Police Station and a commercial bank in Yagba East LGA of Kogi State on Thursday.
FG to activate community-based platforms for preventing violent extremism
Home News FG to activate community-based platforms for preventing violent extremism ADVERTISEMENT The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd.) The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, has said the government is taking immediate steps to activate Community-Based Platforms for preventing and responding to violent extremism across the country.
Air Force kills many terrorists in Borno – Daily Trust
Home News Air Force kills many terrorists in Borno ADVERTISEMENT The Nigerian Air Force yesterday said in continuation of Operation Decisive Edge, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole neutralized dozens of Boko Haram terrorists at Bula Korege on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State.
Air Force kills terrorists, destroys hide out in Borno – Daily Trust
Home News Air Force kills terrorists, destroys hide out in Borno ADVERTISEMENT The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralized dozens of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) at Bula Korege on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. It said the operation was in continuation of its Operation Decisive Edge.
Air Force destroys Boko Haram camp at Alafa, Sambisa Forest – Daily Trust
Home News Air Force destroys Boko Haram camp at Alafa, Sambisa Forest ADVERTISEMENT Nigerian Air Force jet The Nigerian Air Force on Friday said it’s sustained onslaught against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the Northeast under the auspices of Operation DECISIVE EDGE has continued to yield tangible results.
Nigeria: Air Force Kills Insurgents in Gana, Damboa
The Nigerian Air Force yesterday said its Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole destroyed some logistics facilities belonging to Boko Haram terrorists at Bakari Gana on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Army Confirms 3 Soldiers, 19 Insurgents Killed in Damboa Attack
The Nigerian Army yesterday confirmed three soldiers and four others wounded during an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on troops of 25 Task Force Brigade (Army Super Camp 2) in Damboa, Borno State, on Wednesday. The spokesman of Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement, also said 19 Boko Haram corpses were recovered; while many more were observed escaping with various degrees of gunshot wounds.
Nigeria: Damboa Attack - 3 Soldiers, 19 Insurgents Killed - Army
The Nigerian Army (NA) on Thursday said three soldiers paid the supreme price while four others were wounded in action during an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on troops of 25 Task Force Brigade (Army Super Camp 2) in Damboa, Borno State, on Wednesday. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement also said 19 Boko Haram corpses were recovered, while many more were observed escaping with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
Air Force kills insurgents in Gana, Damboa – Daily Trust
Home News Air Force kills insurgents in Gana, Damboa ADVERTISEMENT The Nigerian Air Force yesterday said its Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole destroyed some logistics facilities belonging to Boko Haram terrorists at Bakari Gana on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State on Wednesday.
Damboa attack: 3 soldiers, 19 insurgents killed — Army – Daily Trust
Home News Damboa attack: 3 soldiers, 19 insurgents killed — Army ADVERTISEMENT The Nigerian Army (NA) on Thursday said three soldiers paid the supreme price while four others were wounded in action during an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on troops of 25 Task Force Brigade (Army Super Camp 2) in Damboa, Borno State, on Wednesday.
Soldiers, terrorists killed in Borno gunfire – Daily Trust
Eight soldiers and 42 others were killed yesterday when suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military formation in Damboa town of Borno State, security and civilian JTF said. Daily Trust also gathered that 40 persons were injured in the attack. It was learnt that the insurgents stormed Damboa at about 5:30 am after the Muslim morning congregational prayers and headed straight to the 25 Task Force Brigade, Damboa, and opened fire on the soldiers on guard.
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