Police arrest man over bomb threat messages to Lagos schools
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Kosiso Chukwem-Nenyem, over alleged bomb threat messages sent to two schools in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA). The arrest followed reports by school officials who received alarming WhatsApp messages claiming that explosive devices had been planted within their school premises, triggering fear among staff, students, […]
Niger school abduction motivated by ransom, not religion – Bishop Bulus Yohanna
Bishop Bulus Yohanna has stated that the recent school abduction in Niger State was motivated by ransom demands rather than religious reasons. He emphasized that the attackers are mainly criminals seeking financial gain. According to the Bishop, the kidnappers are taking advantage of poor security and weak enforcement to demand large sums of money from […]
Northern group urges sustained anti-terror push after Kebbi schoolgirls’ rescue
A prominent Northern group has urged the Nigerian government to maintain a strong and sustained fight against terrorism following the recent rescue of abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State. The group praised security forces for their efforts but emphasized that more needs to be done to prevent future attacks and protect citizens. Leaders of the group […]
IGP launches School Protection Squad in Benue
The Nigerian Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has set up a new unit called the School Protection Squad in Benue State. This is part of a wider Safe School Initiative launched in Makurdi to keep schools safer. At the event, Egbetokun was represented by Zacharia Achinyan, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone […]