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The recent attack on the convoy of former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige has raised significant concerns regarding security in the region. Although Ngige was not present during the incident, the attack resulted in injuries to members of the police escort and bystanders. Eyewitness reports indicate that the assailants, who were dressed in police and army uniforms, shot at the convoy, leading to a chaotic scene. The police have confirmed that a policeman in the pilot car was shot but is expected to recover after undergoing surgery. A shop owner who attempted to assist was also shot but is reportedly…

The Edo State Government has pledged to enhance its road infrastructure to alleviate the difficulties faced by residents due to deteriorating sections of major Federal Highways. This commitment was emphasized by the Commissioner for Works, Hon. (Dr.) Felix Akhabue, during his inspection of the ongoing construction on the Benin-Sapele Road. Dr. Akhabue stated that the initiative is in response to directives from Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo, who has instructed the Ministry of Works to expedite road construction during the dry season. Currently, over 200 kilometers of roads are under construction across the state. The Governor has taken proactive measures by…

President Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering the army, police and intelligence services to immediately expand recruitment and deploy thousands of additional personnel. He also urged the National Assembly to initiate the process of legalising state police to tackle the escalating wave of kidnappings and terrorist attacks across the country in the past week. But in a rare departure from the usual solidarity with the executive, several Senators and House of Representatives members criticised the Federal Government for negotiating with bandits for the release of hostages seized in separate attacks in Kwara and Kebbi States. The lawmakers…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to review existing laws to allow states to establish their own police forces, as part of efforts to address rising insecurity across the country.This was contained in a statement on Wednesday declaring a nationwide security emergency. “I call on the National Assembly to begin reviewing our laws to allow states that require state police to establish them,” he said. The President also added that his “administration will support state governments which have set up security outfits to safeguard their people from the terrorists bent on disrupting our national peace. He…

In light of a disturbing video circulating on social media, allegedly featuring a self-proclaimed bandit making threats in the Ekpoma area and surrounding communities of the Edo Central Senatorial District, the Edo State Government is taking decisive action to ensure the safety of its residents. Governor Monday Okpebholo has been fully briefed on the situation and has convened a high-level security meeting to address the emerging threats. Since taking office, Governor Okpebholo has prioritized security and has implemented comprehensive strategies to combat criminal activities in the state. As part of these efforts, the Governor has initiated a statewide surveillance program…

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Commission  Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan,  will intensify efforts to combat all forms of election rigging, including vote-buying. Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), pledged in Abuja, yesterday, during the swearing-in of Prof Adeniran Tella as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC). Describing the swearing-in as a solemn occasion and a call to duty, the INEC chairman tasked the new REC with upholding the commission’s core values of transparency, professionalism and strict adherence to the Electoral Act. He said his tenure as INEC Chairman began with a clear mandate to deliver free, fair, credible and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday ordered a 24-hour aerial surveillance on forests in Kwara, Kebbi and some parts of Niger State in a renewed offensive against insurgency and banditry in the troubled Northcentral and Northeast zones. He ordered a full scale cordon by soldiers who were mandated to displace the terrorists and halt the violence being perpetuated by the abductors. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, disclosed the presidential directive on his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. He said the President had mandated the Nigerian Air Force to expand air surveillance “across the innermost…

The 24 students abducted by bandits from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have regained freedom. The girls regained freedom through a non-kinetic approach adopted by the Federal Government. The release of all the kidnapped victims was reportedly facilitated through coordinated efforts by officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). The abduction of the students, followed by a similar one in Niger State, had drawn concerns at the national and international levels, and prompted a decisive operational order from…

The House of Representatives on Tuesday dedicated its plenary to the rising insecurity across the country, urging the Federal Government to treat the situation as a matter of urgent national importance. Lawmakers warned that the surge in banditry, which in the past two weeks has resulted in multiple attacks on innocent citizens, must be confronted decisively to rebuild public trust in government. Opening the debate, Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, stressed the need for unity and sincerity in addressing the crisis. He said,, “Nigerians travel with fear, pray until their relatives arrive. If we cannot protect the lives and property of…

The Federal Government has banned open grazing by cattle rearers as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, during the inauguration of the 1st National Council on Livestock Development in Yola, Adamawa State. The minister lamented that the ongoing farmers-herders clashes have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of thousands of Nigerians. “Nigerians have been subjected to untold hardships, including the killing of innocent farmers and herders, as a result of open grazing. There is an…