At least 53 people have been killed in an attack in Syria’s central desert province of Homs, state media has reported, blaming the killings on ISIL (ISIS). The bodies of the victims that were taken to the Palmyra state hospital had gunshot wounds to the head, state news agency SANA reported on Friday, citing the … Continue reading State media blames ISIL for Syria attack that killed more than 50 people
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TERRORISM: Police chief and his officers die in active service
Gunmen on Saturday killed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and four other officers in Niger State. The police personnel were killed while repelling an attack along the Kwakuti village on the Minna-Suleja highway. MEZIESBLOG learnt that gunmen attempted to attack the market on Friday, but were repelled by joint security operatives. A resident, who pleaded … Continue reading TERRORISM: Police chief and his officers die in active service
REVEALED: Why more people are joining extremist groups
Hope of finding work is the leading factor driving people to join fast-growing violent extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says in its latest report. The report also highlights the urgent need for Africans to move away from security-driven responses to development-based approaches focused on prevention. Among nearly 2,200 interviewees polled … Continue reading REVEALED: Why more people are joining extremist groups
Nigerian minister explains how the government encourages banditry and terrorism
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
LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY: Ogun state governor vows to eliminate kidnappers
Governor Dapo Abiodun has threatened to wage war against kidnappers terrorising residents of Ogun State. This is as the government assured residents and commuters passing through Ogun State of adequate security before, during and after the Yuletide. The Ogun State Government said efforts would be intensified towards giving more support to the security agencies as … Continue reading LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY: Ogun state governor vows to eliminate kidnappers
Nigeria may disintegrate if Buhari administration holds IPOB leader prisoner – Ozekhome
The lead counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Mike Ozekhome, has warned against the continued detention of the Biafra agitator. Ozekhome said Nigeria would disintegrate if Kanu is not released from custody soon despite courts. He issued the warning during a meeting with Igbo leaders in Atlanta, … Continue reading Nigeria may disintegrate if Buhari administration holds IPOB leader prisoner – Ozekhome
TERRORISM: Buhari administration amends charges against Nnamdi Kanu
The Nigerian Government has amended the seven-count terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Government filed the amended seven-count terrorism charge against Kanu. The amended charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, which was entered before the Federal High Court in Abuja, contained all allegations against Kanu that were earlier sustained by … Continue reading TERRORISM: Buhari administration amends charges against Nnamdi Kanu
Bandits abduct 39 children in Katsina farm
Parents of 39 children who were abducted by bandits while working on a farm in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have pleaded with the government to come to their aid. The bandits, on Sunday, according to a source, in their large numbers invaded the farm where the children were working. According to … Continue reading Bandits abduct 39 children in Katsina farm
TERROR ALERT: Julius Berger ends operation for safety reasons
Construction giants, Julius Berger on Saturday, shut down their operations in Abuja and its environs following a terror alert. MEZIESBLOG recalls that the United States and the United Kingdom had a few days ago, issued travel advisories over possible terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). Following this, Julius Berger decided to shut down till … Continue reading TERROR ALERT: Julius Berger ends operation for safety reasons
TERROR ALERT: US evacuates embassy staff, families in Abuja
The United States Government has granted departure status to its Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. A statement on Wednesday announced the approval of the U.S. Department of State. The permission allows the voluntary departure of family members and certain employees due to the risk of attacks. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria had alerted of plans by … Continue reading TERROR ALERT: US evacuates embassy staff, families in Abuja
Trending news in Nigeria 12/10/2022
Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will, on Thursday, decide on the suspension of its 8-month-old strike. Rumours were rife on Monday that the lecturers had called off the strike but a member of the National Executive Council of the union, said the strike had not been … Continue reading Trending news in Nigeria 12/10/2022
2 Police officers stabbed in London, Scotland Yard rules out terrorism
Two police officers were stabbed as they patrolled in Leicester Square in central London early on Friday morning. The Metropolitan Police said the incident, which took place around 6 a.m., was not believed to be linked to terrorism. The two officers were attacked by a man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and assaulting … Continue reading 2 Police officers stabbed in London, Scotland Yard rules out terrorism
Relatives of Abuja train victims beg for Mamu Tukur’s release
A family member of the remaining Kaduna-Abuja train abduction victims, currently in captivity, has cried to the federal government to prevail on the Department of State Services to urgently release the arrested bandit negotiator to assist in the release of his relative. Speaking to the media in Kaduna, Yusufu Musa begged the federal government to … Continue reading Relatives of Abuja train victims beg for Mamu Tukur’s release
Buhari meets security chiefs to discuss challenges related to banditry and kidnapping
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
Amotekun leader threatens to fight bandits with poisonous snakes, bees
Chairman of Oyo State Western Nigerian Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, General Kunle Togun (retd) has threatened to the use of bees and poisonous snakes to attack bandits terrorizing the state and region. Togun who stated this while delivering a lecture at the special meeting of Oke-Ogun Development Consultative Forum (ODCF) held at the weekend in … Continue reading Amotekun leader threatens to fight bandits with poisonous snakes, bees
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