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Buratai urges united front against insecurity

Former Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Yusuf Tukur Buratai has called for collective action from all stakeholders to tackle Nigeria’s growing security challenges. He said sustainable nation building is impossible without first addressing insecurity across the country. Buratai spoke in Dutse after receiving an award from the Federal University Dutse during the 2nd International Conference on Nation Building in the 21st Century organised by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He said the current situation requires close cooperation between government institutions security agencies and citizens. He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the military and other security formations. According to him nation building has many components but the people remain central and their education healthcare and general welfare must be prioritised alongside security. Buratai stressed that no single institution can resolve the country’s security problems alone. He said insecurity […]

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Shettima visits Maiduguri condoles Army and Borno over attack

Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to Maiduguri following a fresh terrorist attack that claimed the life of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several other officers and soldiers. Shettima visited the Borno State Government and the Nigerian Army on Saturday, conveying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sympathy and support to the families of the fallen personnel and the people of the state. In a message delivered on behalf of the President, he described the deaths as a painful reminder of the heavy price being paid to keep Nigeria safe and united. He praised the courage and commitment of the troops, saying their sacrifice would never be forgotten. “These men wore the uniform for all of us,” Shettima said. “They stood to protect our communities, our families and the future of our children. Their courage reminds us that peace […]

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Marwa urges stronger intelligence sharing to fight insecurity

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Buba Marwa has called for closing key intelligence gaps as a central step in tackling Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. He spoke at the Army War College Nigeria Interagency Seminar in Abuja, where he warned that the country faces a complex mix of threats, including insurgency and terrorism in the North East, farmer herder clashes in the North West and North Central, secessionist agitations in the South East, and organised crime and drug trafficking in the South South and South West. Marwa said criminals are becoming more sophisticated, using technology, government systems and cross border networks, and insisted that security can no longer be seen as only a military or police issue. He called for a whole of government and whole of society approach that brings together all security agencies and the public. He […]

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Families still searching for missing loved ones after Plateau attack

Days after the deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, many families are still searching for missing loved ones. The night assault, carried out by gunmen who opened fire on residents and passersby, left at least 26 people dead and many others injured. Relatives of those unaccounted for have been moving between the Jos University Teaching Hospital, other clinics and various mortuaries hoping to find their family members alive or identify their bodies. Some say they have not heard from their loved ones since the attack and that their phones have remained switched off. The Plateau chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam has confirmed that four Muslims were killed in the incident and that ten others remain missing. The group said some of the bodies were identified at JUTH, while the whereabouts of the […]

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Tinubu orders 5000 AI cameras to boost Plateau security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more than 5000 artificial intelligence enabled surveillance cameras across Plateau State in response to recent deadly attacks in Jos. He announced the measure during a visit to Jos, where he met with political and traditional leaders and sympathised with families affected by the March 29 gun attack in Angwan Rukuba. The attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, left over two dozen people dead and drew nationwide outrage over the persistent killings in Plateau. Tinubu assured residents that such an incident must not be allowed to happen again and pledged stronger federal support for security agencies in the state. Under the new plan, an AI powered digital camera network will first be installed in Jos and later expanded to other parts of Plateau State. The system is expected to […]

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Gunmen kill two, injure two in Plateau attack

Gunmen have attacked communities in Plateau State, killing two people and injuring two others in the latest round of violence in the area. The attackers struck on Wednesday night, shooting at residents and leaving one woman among those wounded. The incident happened in communities around Heipang and other nearby areas in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas, which have suffered repeated attacks in recent months. Residents said the gunmen arrived suddenly, opened fire and then fled before security agencies could respond. Local sources confirmed that the two people who died were shot at close range, while the two injured victims were rushed to hospital for treatment. Community members said the attack has created fresh fear, with many people afraid to move freely, especially at night. Community leaders and residents are calling on security agencies and the Plateau State government […]

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Troops kill terrorists, stop kidnappings in fresh raids

Nigerian troops have stepped up operations across several theatres, killing terrorists, foiling kidnap attempts and rescuing victims in different parts of the country. According to military authorities, the coordinated raids targeted armed groups involved in terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In the North East, troops under Operation Hadin Kai engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in a series of clashes, neutralising several terrorists and destroying their hideouts. Soldiers also rescued civilians who had been targeted for abduction during these operations. Along the Buratai–Kamuya axis, troops escorting civilians came under attack but quickly received reinforcement from a quick reaction force. The combined team repelled the terrorists, forcing them to abandon an attempted mass kidnapping involving more than 150 men, women and children. In other regions, including the North West and North Central, troops conducted clearance operations against bandits and other criminal gangs. […]

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Cubana Chief Priest Condemns Jos Killings, Alleges Plot To Embarrass Tinubu

Celebrity nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has condemned the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, describing the violence as senseless and heartbreaking. Reacting in a post shared on Instagram, he said videos from the attack, including that of a woman and her child, had left him cold and unable to stop thinking about the tragedy. Cubana Chief Priest questioned when the cycle of bloodshed would end, asking how anyone could derive happiness from killing fellow human beings. He criticised the security situation in Plateau, faulting the response of authorities and referencing the state governor’s decision to move around in a bunker like convoy as a sign of fear. The socialite further alleged that the timing of the attack was politically motivated and aimed at embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on his birthday. According to him, allowing […]

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Panic As Gunmen Attack Students’ Hostels At Ekiti University

There was panic on Monday night as gunmen attacked students’ hostels around Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. The incident occurred in off campus lodges in the Phase 2 area of the university community. Eyewitnesses said the attackers, armed with guns and other weapons, moved from hostel to hostel robbing students of their valuables. Items carted away included mobile phones, laptops and cash, leaving many students traumatised. A student identified on X as @yapperaholicc raised the alarm in the early hours of Tuesday. In the post, the student said armed men were attacking hostels where students were supposed to be reading for exams and claimed similar attacks had been going on for three days. The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the attack in a statement. Police spokesperson Sunday Abutu said officers were deployed to the area after a distress call and […]

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Plateau Govt Imposes 48 Hour Curfew In Jos North After Deadly Attack

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48 hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on the Angwan Rukuba axis. The curfew runs from midnight of Sunday, March 29 to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the decision follows a tragic security incident at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba on Sunday. The attack claimed several lives and left many others with varying degrees of injuries. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the assault, describing it as a barbaric and unprovoked attack on innocent citizens. He assured residents that security agencies have been fully mobilised to restore calm and track down the perpetrators. Residents said gunmen stormed the community on motorcycles in the evening, shooting at passersby and causing panic. The incident has […]

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