Security Archives - Page 31 of 62

Mar

26

2023

Unknown gunmen attack checkpoint, kill two policemen in Enugu

NewsCrime, Enugu State, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Unknown gunmen resumed their attacks on security checkpoints in Enugu State on Sunday, reportedly killing two policemen. The gunmen launched the attack at a police checkpoint close to the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, UNEC. A source hinted that the policemen, who were on stop and search, were caught unawares. A video currently trending on social media shows two of the officers lying in a pool of their blood. The Enugu State Police Command is yet to issue any statement on the incident. More to come…

Mar

26

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gunmen kill 6 persons in Rivers community

NewsCrime, Metro, Nigeria, Rivers State, Security

Gunmen have killed 6 persons in Odiokwu community in Ahaoda West Local Government Area of Rivers State. An eyewitness said that the attack was carried out around 11am on Sunday (today), at a sit-out in the community. The eyewitness said a resident who was preparing to go to church was also gunned down. The source, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, expressed worry that 27 persons have died in Ekpeye kingdom in different attacks in the month of March.

Mar

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Imo Labour Party gov aspirant found dead in Lagos home

NewsCrime, Imo State, Labour Party, Politics, Security

A Labour Party governorship aspirant in the forthcoming governorship primary holding in Imo State, Humphrey Anumudu, has been found dead in his house. Anumudu was reported dead in his Lagos home after returning from a meeting at the LP secretariat in Abuja. The deceased was a native of Mbieri Ancient Kingdom in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. A family friend who spoke to The PUNCH on the condition of anonymity confirmed the death saying the auto merchant died on Friday evening in Lagos. He added that his death came as a shock. Until his death, Anumudu was a…

Mar

24

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

UK High Court frowns at Nnamdi Kanu’s rendition to Nigeria

NewsBiafra, Freedom, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Politics, Security, United Kingdom

The British High Court has made an unconventional ruling in a significant human rights case centred on a British national and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu had approached the High Court to challenge the government of the United Kingdom for not defending him despite being a citizen of the country against the Nigerian government. Kanu’s legal team, led by John Halford, Head of Public Law and Human Rights in Blindsman LLP had said back in June 2021 that Kanu was kidnapped from the airport in Nairobi, Kenya, by Nigerian security services and was…

Mar

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi will soon be arrested, watch out – Kanayo O Kanayo

Entertainment, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Entertainment, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics, Security

Nollywood veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has raised concerns over the safety of the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Kanayo O Kanayo disclosed that Nigerians should watch out because Obi would soon be arrested. He alleged that some people are conspiring against the LP flag bearer, adding that he feels like something fishy is about to happen. In an Instagram post, the veteran actor said: “Peter Gregory Obi will soon be arrested, Watch Out. The conspiracy is brewing, you want to bet?” The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, had called for Obi’s arrest for allegedly inciting…