A retired Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander, Isma’il Tanko Wudilawa, has responded to claims by U.S. lawmaker, Scott Perry that United States Agency for International Development, USAID, is allegedly sponsoring acts of terrorism worldwide, including in Nigeria. Recall that US Congressman, Scott Perry had alleged that USAID was providing funding to terrorist organisations, including Boko … Continue reading JTC Commander blames foreign powers for fueling banditry, insecurity in Nigeria
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole recently stirred the hornet’s nest when he revealed that some retired generals were responsible for illegal mining in Nigeria. His assertion has now been even more corroborated by a senior consultant and public affairs analyst, Abdulsalam Suleiman Izuagbe, who told reporters that the cabal behind illegal mining has overwhelmed host … Continue reading South Koreans illegally mining gold, instigating banditry in Nigeria- report
Videos have surfaced online of bandit kingpin, Bello Turji and his gang celebrating taking over the Nigerian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier. Turji and his gang also took over lots of ammunition from the Nigerian Army during the seizure of the carrier. This was confirmed by a counterinsurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, … Continue reading Bandit kingpin, Bello Turji terrorizing Nigeria – dares Nigerian army
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said West African countries must unite to crush banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities plaguing the region. Tinubu stated this at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal where he called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to effectively address … Continue reading Tinubu calls for joint effort against banditry, terrorism in Africa
Bandits have reportedly killed 25 farmers and abducted several women and girls from various communities in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack reportedly took place around 2 pm in five villages. The breakdown of the killing showed that 13 people lost their lives in Kusherki community, 12 others were killed in Gidigori … Continue reading BANDITRY: 25 Farmers dead, others abducted in Niger state
The Nigerian government has profiled 3,000 cases of terrorism through the Ministry of Justice. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) gave the fugue on Thursday. He made a presentation at the 17th Edition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration Scorecard Series. “3,000 terrorism cases have been profiled to date out of … Continue reading Nigerian minister explains how the government encourages banditry and terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with security chiefs, including other managers in the security value chain, where he commended them on recent feats achieved in taming issues of banditry and kidnapping in the country. Buhari, who presided over the Security Council Meeting at his office in the Presidential Villa, however, told them to consolidate … Continue reading Buhari meets security chiefs to discuss challenges related to banditry and kidnapping
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