316 Killed in Terrorist Attacks Across 16 States in Nigeria Within 72 Days – Report
The data paints a grim picture of Nigeria’s security situation, particularly in rural and vulnerable communities that continue to bear the brunt of violent attacks…
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Banditry Has Its Economy: Minister of State for Defence Attributes Unending Insecurity to Economic Interests
The Minister of State for Defence in Nigeria, Bello Matawalle, has attributed the persistent banditry in the country’s northwest to what he calls “conflict entrepreneurs.” He claims that this group of individuals benefits economically from criminal activities, creating a cycle that sustains insecurity. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Matawalle…
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Efforts Underway to Curb Insecurity in South East, Says SSA to the President
Mrs. Chioma Nweze, the Senior Special Assistant to President Ahmed Tinubu on Community Development, has expressed concern over the security challenges in the South East region of Nigeria. She revealed that she has been working closely with the Governors of the zone to address these security issues. Nweze made this statement in Abakaliki, where she…
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NDLEA Plans to Deploy Personnel in All 774 Local Government Areas in 2024
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has announced plans to deploy NDLEA personnel to all 774 local government areas in Nigeria in 2024. This deployment is part of efforts to strengthen the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, particularly in local…