Security & Defence

Buhari’s Effort To Twist Benue Killings Is Unfortunate, Says Ortom

2 years ago562 min

According to Governor Samuel Ortom, the president’s attempt to distort the killings in Benue State is regrettable and repugnant. He charged that the federal government, which is run by President Muhammadu Buhari, did not safeguard residents of Benue. Ortom made these comments in response to claims made by Garba Shehu, the president’s media aide, that the governor had politicized insecurity in his state and allowed the crisis to worsen. Shehu claimed that while the Buhari...

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Terrorists from Boko Haram Kill 10 Villagers in Buni’s Hometown

2 years ago493 min

Ten people have been killed in Buni Gari village, Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State, by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The state governor, Mr. Mai Mala Buni, is from Buni Gari. An after-attack resident claimed that the alleged terrorists stormed the town to kidnap Mallam Shati Gawi, who was later killed. “I want to tell you that we lost more than 10 people here,” another resident said. “We saw the security personnel, including soldiers...

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Bandits kidnap Kogi Monarch, kill Aide, kill female worker

2 years ago5713 min

Lokoja – In Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, hoodlums thought to be bandits have kidnapped the traditional chief of Oghara and an aide, while a female domestic worker was killed by the gunmen. Early on Tuesday morning, around 3 am, the incident took place. Our correspondent learned that two people—Chief (Pa.) David Obadofin, the village’s traditional leader, and one Temidayo Elewa—were kidnapped by the thugs, while Toyin Onare, a domestic worker who...

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Benue puts on hold operations of livestock guards for two weeks

2 years ago14961 min

MAKURDI – To give herdsmen in the state time to leave, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has put on hold the State Livestock Guards’ operations for a two-week period. The Governor made the choice in response to a meeting of the state’s Emergency Security Council that was held on Tuesday to discuss ways to stop the recent uptick in the killing of peasant farmers by herdsmen. details soon…

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Gunmen murder cattle dealer, his 14-year-old daughter in Abuja

2 years ago601 min

Isiaka Dogara, a cattle dealer, and Fatima, his 14-year-old daughter, were shot and killed by gunmen. They were kidnapped when their home in Chitumu, Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, was attacked. A source claims that around 15 armed men broke into the neighborhood late on Saturday night and went right to the cattle dealer’s home. He continued, “They quickly kidnapped him along with his daughter Fatima, who was about 14 years old. Later, they...

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Breaking: Thugs kidnap and kill retired immigration officer in Nasarawa

2 years ago592 min

Mr. Jacob Agada, a retired immigration officer, was killed by alleged gunmen in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. On Thursday evening, the tragic incident took place close to Agaya hotels, Ombi 2, and Lafia. At around nine o’clock in the evening, the thugs reportedly kidnapped Mr. Agada as he was making his way home. Later, his lifeless body was found nearby. A family friend of the deceased confirmed the incident, expressing sadness and regret...

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