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Oct

30

2022

Abuja Terror alert: Julius Berger shuts down operations

NewsAbuja, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Julius Berger, Metro, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Construction giants, Julius Berger on Saturday, shut down their operations in Abuja and its environs following a terror alert. Earlier, 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 further notice The Federal Government had assured residents of FCT and its environs of safety, adding that measures were on to keep the FCT safe. In a statement by the company’s Managing Director and Corporate Security Manager, Engr. Lars Bichter and Poul Nielsen, respectively, the company…

Oct

30

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja: After Warnings Of Terrorist Attack, See How Car Burst Into Flames

NewsAbuja, Boko Haram, Metro, Nigeria, Security

A Hilux car caught fire on Friday, 28th of October 2022 in Abuja beside the Ministry of Justice, frightening employees, passersby, and motorists TheGistNow reports. The event happened at about 12: 30 pm close to the building. The automobile burnt for several minutes with no sign of any firemen. Despite the efforts of several motorists who pulled out fire extinguishers to aid in putting out the fire, the unfortunate automobile was burned beyond recognition. The burning of the vehicle was seen by other ministry workers from their offices. The US Embassy had already issued a security advisory warning of an…

Oct

30

2022

By Freeman

Former Enugu SSG, Dan Shere, others regain freedom from kidnappers’ den

Metro, NewsCrime, Enugu State, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Dr. Dan Shere has been freed by his abductors. The medical doctor was kidnapped alongside several other commuters on Thursday. The same hoodlums had earlier abducted several students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, on Sunday. However, Shere was freed Saturday evening, together with other hostages, leading to jubilation in the entire Nsukka town. Residents trooped to his Opi residence where they celebrated his freedom. It is still unclear how much was paid to secure his freedom. But the Enugu State Government moved bulldozers into the location Saturday morning, clearing the thick…

Oct

29

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

COSEYL alleges plots to assassinate Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja

Abia State, News, OpinionAbia State, COSEYL, Freedom, Metro, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics, Security

The attention of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has raided an alarm alleging that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is no longer safe in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. The coalition raised the alarm following the recent terror alert by the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada that some terrorists were planning to launch a deadly attack in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Reacting, the President General of the coalition, Goodluck Ibem in a statement yesterday, alleged that the move by the Federal government to…

Oct

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

FCTA approves funds for community policing in Abuja over Insecurity

Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsAbuja, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Politics, Security

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the sum of N500million for community policing in Abuja as part of efforts to curb insecurity. The funds will provide the logistics support for the Federal Government scheme in communities in the 8,000 square kilometers of the nation’s capital. FCT Minister Muhammad Bello made the announcement during the FCT Security Committee meeting on Thursday in Gwarinpa I District. Bello said the contribution was in recognition of the importance the government attaches to the project expected to suppress crimes and criminality in the territory. The minister charged the Chairmen of the six Area…