7 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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10 h. ago Okpebholo holds security meeting, beefs up surveillance along highways, communities in Edo

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, held a meeting with security agencies in the state with a bid to beef up surveillance along major highways and boundary communities within the state. The meeting, it was gathered, followed a trending video of an alleged plan by a self-acclaimed bandit to attack some communities in the state. […]

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15 h. ago Banditry: Ganduje decries Kano attack, police tighten Ekiti borders

Ganduje condemns the recent Kano bandit attack, urging proactive security strategies. Meanwhile, Ekiti police tighten borders amid false attack rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-ganduje-decries-kano-attack-police-tighten-ekiti-borders/

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21 h. ago Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack

Mohammed's comment contradicts an earlier report by the State Command's spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, on the policemen's death. The post Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Niger bandit attack: Father died after three children’s abduction — CAN chairman

The pains and the trauma are still very fresh. We tried speaking to the parents today, and they were scared of speaking to us.

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32 h. ago ICYMI: Why security agencies don’t reveal details of rescue operations — Tinubu’s aide

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, Sunday Dare, has explained why security agencies do not release full details of rescue operations, following the abduction and rescue of

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50 h. ago Kwara church kidnap: Why security agencies don’t reveal details of rescue missions — Tinubu’s aide

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, Sunday Dare, has explained why security agencies do not release full details of rescue operations, following the abduction and rescue of

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54 h. ago “Security Agencies Know Were Bandits Are But Can’t Engage Them To Avoid Collateral Damage On Innocent Civilians” – Onanuga

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has disclosed that security agencies are fully aware of the identities and locations of the bandit groups responsible for recent mass abductions, including the attack on St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. Onanuga made the disclosure on Monday during an interview […] The post “Security Agencies Know Were Bandits Are But Can’t Engage Them To Avoid Collateral Damage On Innocent Civilians” – Onanuga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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3 d. ago Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction

The attack had sparked a protest by angry youths in the community. The post Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

Aftermath of the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security read more Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

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3 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq thanked President Bola Tinubu, who, he said, "personally led the efforts" to free the abductees. The post 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago UPDATED: 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq thanked President Bola Tinubu, who, he said, "personally led the efforts" to free the abductees. The post UPDATED: 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Kwara: Eruku CAC church holds first service after bandit attack

He said that he received divine assurances regarding the safety of the kidnapped.

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4 d. ago Kwara Church Holds First Service After Attack By Bandits, Confirms 38 Worshippers Kidnapped

The presiding pastor, Bamidele Lawrence, described the attack as a test of faith and revealed that he received divine assurances regarding the safety of those kidnapped by the bandits. The post Kwara Church Holds First Service After Attack By Bandits, Confirms 38 Worshippers Kidnapped appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Kwara APC elders decry attacks, demand urgent action against banditry

Kwara South APC elders condemn the rising banditry after a church attack, demanding urgent government action to address escalating violence in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-apc-elders-decry-attacks-demand-urgent-action-against-banditry/

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5 d. ago TAFSUED refutes closure rumours, assures calm, safety on campus

TAFSUED management dismisses false closure rumours circulating online. The university confirms there was no bandit attack and assures students the campus i Read More: https://punchng.com/tafsued-refutes-closure-rumours-assures-calm-safety-on-campus/

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5 d. ago Kebbi gov seeks probe into military withdrawal before school attack

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris demands an investigation into why military personnel withdrew from a school one hour before a bandit attack led to abductions. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-seeks-probe-into-military-withdrawal-before-school-attack/

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5 d. ago Oluwo refutes rumoured bandits’ attack, pledges to protect residents

Oluwo of Iwo debunks rumoured Iwo bandit attack on the Iwo-Osogbo road, warning against fake news and assuring residents of their safety and security. Read More: https://punchng.com/oluwo-refutes-rumoured-bandits-attack-pledges-to-protect-residents/

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5 d. ago Kwara attack: Church releases names of 38 abducted worshippers

Residents of Eruku community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have released the names and ages of the persons abducted in last Tuesday’s attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, Eruku. They said the youngest victim is seven years old, while the oldest is 64.

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