Tag: Insecurity
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Gunmen raze Anambra police zonal headquarters
Unknown gunmen have razed the zone 13 police headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra state, during a violent attack. Daily Mail gathered that the gunmen invaded the police headquarters on Monday morning and opened fire on police officers. It is not immediately clear those behind the attack or the extent of damage caused. But it was learnt…
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Unprovoked Attack On Troop: One officer, 10 soldiers killed in Benue
The Nigerian Army late Thursday night said that its troops operating in Benue State came under heavy attack while on routine operational task during which one officer and 10 soldiers were killed. This was contained in a statement made by the Army Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yeeima. The statement reads: “The troops comprising one officer…
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‘Terrorists tried to penetrate Imo government house’ – Gov Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, says gunmen were unsuccessful in their attempted to invade the state government house on Monday. The police command headquarters and a correctional service centre in Owerri, Imo state capital, were attacked by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Monday. Subsequently, Uzodimma convened a state security council meeting at…
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Money For Arms Missing Under Ex-Service Chiefs – NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno on Friday said, funds meant for arms purchase were missing under immediate past Service Chiefs. Monguno who spoke during a BBC interview said, the new service chiefs did not meet the money approved for arms purchase when they assumed office. “We don’t know where the money went to.…
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Insecurity: Coalition Asks Buhari To Step Down or Risk Impeachment
A coalition comprising 43 civil society organisations and Femi Falana’s law firm have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign or be removed from office by the National Assembly if he cannot address the persistent insecurity in the country. This is one of the five-point demand of the coalition in a statement on Sunday declaring that…