Fresh killings and abductions deepen security fears in Nigeria
Fresh killings, kidnappings and violent clashes in parts of Nigeria have heightened public fear over security as new intelligence reports warn that terrorist groups are stepping up drone attacks. President Bola Tinubu has again pledged to strengthen the country’s security architecture, saying that defeating terrorism is key to economic stability and national development. In Kogi State, residents of Ejule community in Ofu Local Council raised alarm over the abduction of passengers travelling in a commercial Sienna bus along the Ejule Aloma road. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly intercepted the vehicle heading towards Abuja, seized about 10 passengers and abandoned the bus, while security agencies had yet to issue an official statement at press time. The same area also witnessed deadly clashes between armed Fulani men and residents of Ibaji communities, including Ejule Ojebe, where at least four people were […]