6 h. ago Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state

Tribune Online Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state •Tinubu to visit tomorrow•17 Benue LGAs were under siege, now reduced to six —Governor Alia•We can’t continue to be silent —Sultan of Sokoto•Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity, character, compassion —Obi•Mark, ACF, MBF, CAN, Ohanaeze, others react THERE were more outrages across the country on Monday as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher […] Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state Tribune Online

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19 h. ago CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, alongside Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Monday visited Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State to assess the aftermath of the gruesome attack that claimed the lives of over 200 villagers. This visit follows national outrage and mounting calls for federal intervention […] The post CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago JUST IN: IGP Egbetokun arrives Benue, deploys more officers to end killings

Tribune Online JUST IN: IGP Egbetokun arrives Benue, deploys more officers to end killings The deployment follows rising outrage across the country. JUST IN: IGP Egbetokun arrives Benue, deploys more officers to end killings Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria should fence its borders for security, says defence chief

Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s chief of defence staff, has called for the country to build fences along its borders to improve read more Nigeria should fence its borders for security, says defence chief

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1 week ago We Won’t Fail Citizens, Nigeria Won’t Fail, Defence Chief Assures

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not fail Nigerians and that Nigeria will not fail as a nation its despite challenges. General Musa also reiterated the urgent need for national unity and citizens’ collaboration to overcome Nigeria’s security challenges, insisting that the country remains […]

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3 w. ago Benue Killings: Prof. Hon writes Security Chiefs, calls for overhaul of operations

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Chief Sebastine Hon, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Benue State and called for speedy action to prevent further loss of lives. Hon, in a letter to the Chief of Defence Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, and the […] The post Benue Killings: Prof. Hon writes Security Chiefs, calls for overhaul of operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lawyers, CSOs Protest Alleged Abuse Of Office, Misuse Of Public Funds

A group of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) embarked on a civil protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) chief executive officer. The Concerned Lawyers and Civil Society in Defence of Public Trust group, which gathered at the NMDPRA headquarters, claimed […]

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3 w. ago Alia condemns shooting of priest, order security to apprehend perpetrators

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, expressed profound outrage and deep sorrow over the shooting of Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongu, a Catholic Priest of Makurdi Diocese, by terrorist herders on the Makurdi-Naka road. The Governor equally condemned in strong terms the barbaric attacks on Tse-Orbiam and Ahume Communities of Gwer-West […] The post Alia condemns shooting of priest, order security to apprehend perpetrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria Strengthens Ties With Slovakia On Military Training, Technology Transfer

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Christopher Musa has strengthened bilateral military collaboration with Slovakia on training, technology transfer and defence production capabilities. General Musa yesterday paid an official visit to the Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Bratislava. A statement by the acting director of defence information, Brig-Gen Tukur Gusau, said  the CDS […]

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3 w. ago Buratai Lauds Tinubu, Military For Eliminating Terrorist Lieutenant

The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has praised President Bola Tinubu, the Defence Ministry, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, alongside other military leaders, for their decisive military operation that led to the elimination of Alhaji Shaudo Alku, a prominent lieutenant […]

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4 w. ago Sokoto Community Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS For Neutralising Terrorist Turji’s Ally

Residents of Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State have commended President Bola Tinubu; Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, following the killing of Alhaji Shaudo Alku, a key ally of the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji. The operation, conducted by the Air Component […]

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