One US strike can’t solve Nigeria’s multifaceted insecurity problems – Ex-US Army Captain

A former US Army Captain has warned that a single US military strike cannot fully address Nigeria’s complex insecurity issues. He highlighted that Nigeria faces multiple security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts, which cannot be solved through airstrikes alone. According to the expert, while foreign military support may help target terrorists, long-term solutions […]

Sokoto unveil security plan to end banditry

Sokoto State government has introduced a comprehensive security plan aimed at ending the rising cases of banditry across the state. The initiative seeks to protect lives and properties while restoring peace to communities that have been frequently targeted by armed groups. Officials said the strategy involves strengthened intelligence gathering, joint patrols by security agencies, and […]

Insecurity: Nigerian Govt economical with truth – Yabagi Sani

Yabagi Sani, the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), has accused the Nigerian government of not being fully honest with citizens about the country’s worsening insecurity. He said official statements often downplay the true scale of violence and fear experienced by ordinary Nigerians across many regions. According to Sani, communities continue to face […]

One killed, five abducted in fresh bandit attack in Zamfara

A fresh bandit attack has rocked parts of Zamfara State, leaving one person dead and five others abducted. The incident reportedly happened when armed men stormed a community, firing sporadically and forcing residents to flee for safety. The sudden attack caused panic, as many families ran into nearby bushes to escape harm. According to local […]

We’ll arm state police, forest rangers to defeat terrorists, bandits – Tinubu vows

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to strengthen security by arming state police forces and forest rangers across Nigeria. Speaking at a national security briefing, he emphasized that the government is committed to ending the activities of terrorists, bandits, and other armed groups threatening communities. Tinubu highlighted that empowering local security agencies will enhance intelligence gathering, […]

Gov Abdulrazaq rejects PDP call for state of emergency over banditry allegations 

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, has dismissed calls by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a state of emergency in the state over alleged banditry activities. The governor described the demand as exaggerated and politically motivated, insisting that the security situation is under control. According to Abdulrazaq, his administration has continued to work closely with […]

These criminals must be dealt with –  Jibrin laments bandits attack on constituency 

Lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin has strongly condemned a recent bandits’ attack in his constituency, describing the incident as painful and unacceptable. He expressed deep concern over the suffering of residents and said innocent people should not continue to live in fear because of criminal activities. Jibrin stated that the attackers must be confronted decisively to stop […]

Child abduction ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers – Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic scholar, has stated that child abduction is a “lesser evil” compared to the killing of soldiers in Nigeria. He made the comment amid ongoing discussions on insecurity and banditry in the country. Gumi argued that while abductions are morally wrong, the loss of trained security personnel has a greater […]

Shedding Of Innocent Blood Over – Defence Minister Musa

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar (Musa), has assured citizens that the days of innocent people being killed by violent groups are coming to an end. He said the government has increased military operations across troubled areas and is now seeing strong results. According to him, security forces are working day and night to […]