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Mar

24

2024

Atiku proposes revision of Nigeria’s security architecture.

Metro, News, OpinionAtiku Abubakar, Bandits, Boko Haram, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Security

In order to combat the widespread insecurity in the nation, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for 2023, Atiku Abubakar, is calling for a revision of the security architecture. In response to the release of students abducted from Kuriga in Kaduna State, Atiku made a statement. After praising the individuals in charge of the students' release, Atiku insisted on bolstering the Safe School Initiative. In a post on X, Atiku demanded that the security architecture be changed to better address the dangers that Nigerians are facing. "I am thrilled to hear that the 287 kidnapped schoolchildren in Kaduna have been…

Mar

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gunmen Attack Patrol Van in Imo State, Kill Two Policemen

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, ESN, Insecurity, IPOB, Police, RIP, Security

At least two police officers were killed in an attack on a patrol van along the historic Gariki Road in Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State, by gunmen who had been thought to be insurgents. OHAFIATV News obtained a Saturday Telegraph report, which stated that MOPOL 18 Owerri men were ambushed during a patrol in the early hours of Saturday. According to reports, the gunmen engaged the officers in a protracted gunfight after throwing dynamite on their patrol car. They were believed to be part of the Indigenous People of Biafra's (IPOB) armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). It…

Mar

08

2024

By David Okoye

Nine Remanded for Allegedly Kidnapping and Killing Six Girls for Rituals

NewsBandits, Court, Crime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping

Nine individuals were remanded by an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State on Friday for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of six girls for ritual purposes. The defendants, Moses Aruwaji, Adebayo Azeez, Mariam Aruwaji, Akinwunmi, Sheriff Agbani, Samuel Monday, Osojieahon Aijonohouria, Peter Oluwalolese, and Jamiu Yufuf, were charged with kidnapping, murder, robbery, and conspiracy. According to the prosecutor, CSP Adaramola Felix, the defendants, along with accomplices still at large, committed the crimes between September 28, 2023, and January 11. The defendants were accused of conspiring to abduct and kill six victims — Sulaimon Adijat, Lucy Blessing, Lawal…

Mar

01

2024

By David Okoye

Operation Safe Haven Arrests 271 Suspects, Rescues 79 Kidnap Victims in Plateau and Surrounding States

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Boko Haram, Insecurity, Metro, Security

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have conducted a successful operation resulting in the arrest of 271 suspects across Plateau, Bauchi, and Kaduna States. The deputy commander of OPSH, DCP Terzungwe Iyela, reported the significant achievements made by the task force. During the operation, which focused on maintaining peace and security in the region, 79 kidnap victims were rescued from the clutches of criminals. Additionally, a total of 1,161 ammunition were seized from the suspects, along with the recovery of 554 cattle from rustlers. The suspects were apprehended for various offenses including kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry, gun running, farm destruction,…

Feb

27

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Barr Chris Agidy, Ned Nwoko’s abducted aide has been killed, body recovered by police.

Metro, NewsAbuja, Bandits, Boko Haram, FCT, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Metro, Ned Nwoko

Barrister Chris Agidy, the Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to Delta North politician Senator Ned Nwoko, who was kidnapped by bandits in 2023, has been murdered. SP Josephine Adeh, the Federal Capital Territory's Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this on Tuesday. Remember that in November 2023, gunmen kidnapped at least 19 people from their houses in the Galadimawa neighbourhood of the nation's capital. According to previous investigations, 12 of the abductees were slain. However, the identities of the deceased were unknown while the legislator and security personnel resumed their efforts to save the lawyer. The FCT PPRO confirmed the assassination on…