Tag: AK 47
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Police arrest six kidnappers; recover AK 47 rifles, live ammunition in Abia
Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, ITR, have arrested six kidnappers at different locations in Abia State. Items recovered from the syndicate include; one AK 47 rifle with S/No. TC6664, 25 rounds of AK 47 live ammunition and one pump action gun with 10 live cartridges, a Volkswagen Jetta Car which the…
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Shoot on sight must be enforced on illegal bearers of AK-47 – CDS Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, on Friday described illegal bearers of AK 47 as enemies of the country, and deserved to be shot on sight as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Irabor told reporters in Asaba, the Delta State capital, that presidential directive to shoot on sight anyone with an AK-47 rifle…
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Katsina police in gun battle with bandits, kill one, recover AK-47
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command on Tuesday in the Safana Local Government Area of the state tackled bandits in a gunfight and killed of one the criminals, while one AK 47 rifle was also recovered. According to reports, the incident occurred along the Runka-Baure axis of the local government area just before Illela…
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Miyetti Allah reacts to Obiano’s declaration of AK-47 carrying herdsmen as criminals
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has backed Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano for tagging herdsmen with AK 47 as criminals. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Obiano on Tuesday, at the Prof Dora Akunyili Women’s development Center in Awka, said such persons would not be allowed into Anambra State again. The Governor reacted…
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Buhari has ordered security agencies to shoot anybody seen with AK-47 – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security agency to enter in the bushes, search for bandits and other criminal elements and shoot them on sight.Presidential spokesman Garba Shehu disclosed this in an interview with Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC Hausa). According to Shehu, the presidency has received reports that indicates that not just…
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Just in: Any herdsman that carries AK-47 in Anambra is a criminal, must be arrested – Obiano
Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has declared herdsmen bearing guns as criminals. “Any herdsman that carries AK 47 is an armed robber and we will not tolerate herdsmen carrying guns in Anambra. Addressing a security meeting comprising security operatives, traditional rulers, youths and other stakeholders in the 181 communities in the state, Obiano said…
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AK-47 Controversy: Peace at last as Ortom, Bala Mohammed reconcile, embrace [Photo]
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom have settled their differences over comments made on AK-47 amid the security situation in the country. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Mohammed had on February 12 said Fulani herders have no option but to carry AK-47 for self-defence because they are being attacked and…
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‘AK-47 is a Figure of Speech,’ Bauchi gov defends armed herdsmen comment
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday defended his comment about armed herders, explaining that he used AK-47 as a figure of speech for protection. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the Bauchi governor came under intense condemnation over his recent comments stressing the need for Fulani herdsmen to carry ammunition for protection. Defending his comment…
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Ongoing rampage raping, slaughtering, rustling by Fulani Bandits with AK 47 and Governors, Senators, Service Chiefs silence, By Prof. Usman Yusuf
By Prof. Usman Yusuf 15th June 2020 1. Today, I write about the worsening and never ending insecurity and blood letting in Northern Nigeria (Arewa) and the deafening silence of many of us who should speak up loud and clearly on behalf of our voiceless people. 2. In Islam, it is the duty of every…
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Police arrest man, son with AK 47 rifles
A Katsina State Police Command on Sunday announced the arrest of a 65-year-old man, Alhaji Sani Harisu and his son, Anas, 23, for allegedly being in possession of two AK 47 rifles. Others detained for the alleged crime were Ibrahim Rabi’u, 54 and Alhaji Abdulrahaman Harisu, 40, all of Dallawa Magaji Wando and Arawa Tumburkai…