Insecurity

Enugu Resident Recounts Harrowing Experience of Narrowly Escaping from Herdsmen

Enugu Resident Recounts Harrowing Experience of Narrowly Escaping from Herdsmen

A resident of Eziama Aguobu-Owa in Enugu State's Ezeagu Local Government Area has shared his terrifying experience of being kidnapped by herdsmen. According to Sahara Reporters, the man was accused of killing a cow and was almost slaughtered before making a miraculous escape. The victim explained that while he was being held by the herdsmen, his wife and son managed to escape and ran back to their community to report his abduction. "My wife and son escaped and came to make a report that I was seized by herdsmen inside the bush," he said. Unaware that his family had already…
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Ohanaeze Commends Matawalle, Ribadu for Efforts to Protect Ndigbo and Nigerians Amidst Potential Protests

Ohanaeze Commends Matawalle, Ribadu for Efforts to Protect Ndigbo and Nigerians Amidst Potential Protests

July 28, 2024 The current unrest in Nigeria has sparked widespread apprehension, particularly among Igbo residents in the North and Southwest states. In response, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, applauds the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Matawalle, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for their dedication to curbing the politically motivated nationwide protests. Ohanaeze Ndigbo previously advised Igbo residents to abstain from participating in the forthcoming protests, aligning with its core principles of peace and advocating for calm amidst turbulent times. The organization assures Ndigbo at home and in the diaspora that stringent security measures…
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Nigeria Army Dismisses 6 Soldiers For Allegedly Fleeing Boko Haram Attack

Nigeria Army Dismisses 6 Soldiers For Allegedly Fleeing Boko Haram Attack

Abuja, Nigeria - The Nigerian Army has dismissed six soldiers from its service for allegedly abandoning their posts during a Boko Haram attack in Damboa, Borno State, last month. The soldiers, attached to Operation Lafiya Dole, were said to have fled the scene after running out of ammunition, resulting in the deaths of over 10 comrades. A military source revealed that the dismissed soldiers withdrew from the battlefield due to inadequate arms and ammunition, making it impossible for them to combat the insurgents effectively. The source criticized the punishment, arguing that the soldiers' actions were justified given the circumstances. This…
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Three months of work have found N10bn worth of stolen crude oil – DHQ

Three months of work have found N10bn worth of stolen crude oil – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says that N10 billion worth of stolen crude oil has been found in the Niger Delta. This is part of the fight against oil theft and vandalism in the area. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who is in charge of defence media operations, said this at the DHQ's twice-weekly briefing in Abuja on Thursday. DHQ said that in the North alone, troops have killed 2,245 terrorists in the last three months. Buba said, "During the second quarter of this year, troops killed 2,245 terrorists, arrested 3,682 suspected terrorists and other criminals, freed 1,993 hostages, and stopped the theft…
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Sit-at-home: Kalu condemns the killing of soldiers in Aba, calls for investigation, justice.

Sit-at-home: Kalu condemns the killing of soldiers in Aba, calls for investigation, justice.

Following the reports of the unfortunate incident in the South East on the 30th of May 2024, which resulted in the death of two soldiers on their duty post, the President and CEO of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has described the action as barbaric and unwarranted. He insists that the matter should be well investigated to ensure that any form of political colouration is proven otherwise. Recall that on May 30th, 2024, IPOB declared a Sit-at-home to mourn the dead of millions of Biafrans, both soldiers and innocent people who fell during the genocidal civil war that lasted…
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