The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has stated that he remains committed in his fight against banditry in the state despite vested interests working tirelessly to frustrate his efforts. He fumed that the recent tactical change by the terrorists, which involves planting explosive devices on soft targets is cowardly and kicks of a dying … Read more
Desperate politicians envious of Tinubu, aiding banditry in …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Some supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the north, have said the incessant banditry attacks in the north west region could be traced to some “desperate politicians” who are bent on frustrating the administration of the President. Coming under the aegis of … Read more
Some involved in banditry were forced into it …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has revealed that many individuals involved in banditry were coerced into the criminal activity rather than joining willingly. He made this statement in Abuja on Saturday while receiving 58 rescued kidnapping victims from the … Read more
Tinubu Pledges To Tackle Banditry, Kidnapping, Urges Citizens’ Support …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to eradicate banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities across Nigeria. Speaking at the 9th Convocation of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, in Katsina State on Saturday, Tinubu emphasized that the government alone cannot overcome these … Read more
Police Arrest Former Councillor For Kidnapping …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a former councillor who represented Emu-Uno in Kwale LGA, Ndubisi Okechhukwu, for alleged involvement in kidnapping. The suspect was arrested on October 21, 2024, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the development in a … Read more
Ribadu Exposes Source Of Illicit Weapons In Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has disclosed that a sizeable number of illicit weapons in circulation originally belonged to the federal government. He stated that the weapons got into the hands of non-state actors due to unscrupulous individuals in the security … Read more
Set up judicial panel to probe Zamfara gov’s alleged ties to banditry. …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Zamfara Youth Vanguard for Peace (ZYVP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to set up a judicial commission of inquiry to probe Governor Dauda Lawal’s alleged support for terrorist activities in Zamfara State. In a letter … Read more
Support Matawalle, CDS Musa on war against banditry-Popular …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A renowned cleric, Sheikh Abdurrahman Azzamfari, has called for prayers and support for the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher G. Musa, for their tireless efforts in combating banditry in the northern … Read more
End banditry now, no room for excuses – Danjuma to Service Chiefs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Minister of Defence and Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, has asked Service Chiefs to end and terrorism and banditry across the country and return the country to the path of peace. Advertisement Danjuma made the … Read more
Massive shake up hits Zamfara Civil Service after leaked memo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Zamfara State has been political turmoil following a leaked memorandum purportedly implicating senior government officials, including the Governor, in the financing of terrorism and banditry. This bombshell revelation has ignited widespread indignation and outrage, both domestically and internationally. The fallout from … Read more