Tag: Attack
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Buhari reacts to attack on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s convoy
President Muhammadu Buhari has described as“barbaric and condemnable,” the armed shooting in Anambra of the convoy of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South District. The president made the condemnation in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Wednesday in Abuja.
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Yinka Ayefele: NSCDC condemns attack, set to investigate matter
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has condemned the alleged attack of popular gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele by one of its officers. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that Ayefele who was in Ekiti to entertain some guests was allegedly assaulted by an officer of NSCDC. It was gathered that the randy officer allegedly attempted…
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Police IG warns against attacks on officers in uniform
The Inspector-General of Police ( I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has warned against the increasing attacks on police officers In uniform in different locations across the country. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
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Russia admits it was behind Ukrainian train station strike
Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that its forces were behind Wednesday’s missile strike on a railway station in central Ukraine that Kiev said left at least 25 people dead, including civilians. However, Russian Defence Ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov claimed that more than 200 Ukrainian soldiers on their way to fight in the Donbass region had…
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Reps begin investigation into Kuje prison attack
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, on Tuesday began investigation into the attack at the Kuje Correctional Centre that led to the escape of 64 inmates. The committee’s chairman, Mr Sha’aban Saraba, on Tuesday, in Abuja, said the House resolution to investigate the attack was sequel to a motion moved at…
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Attack on Osun Governor wife’s convoy: 5 suspects arrested
The Police Command in Osun State on Saturday confirmed that the convoy of Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, wife of the State Governor, was attacked by hoodlums on Friday at Owode in Ede.
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Kuje: Pardoned Dariye, Nyame ‘missing’ after attack on Kuje facility
Some high profile inmates at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja may have escaped Tuesday night’s attacks on the facility by some gunmen. The attacks, which lasted some hours, were said to have been resisted by military personnel and prison guards on duty. Gunmen bombarded the facility with bombs and explosives on Tuesday night at about…
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Attack on journalists: Gov Sanwo-Olu visits press centre
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, on Monday, paid an unscheduled visit to members of his press crew at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, located within the state secretariat. The Governor’s visit was to empathise with members of the press crew who were attacked by hoodlums on Sunday in a bus conveying them to Lagos Island.
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Imo INEC attack: Two suspects arrested
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has updated President Muhammadu Buhari on security situations in the state, including the recent killing of staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by bandits in the state.
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Troops not aiding attacks in Plateau – OPSH
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has denied allegation that its troops were aiding attacks and other forms of insecurity in the state. Maj. Ishaku Takwa, the Media Officer of the operation, denied the allegation in a statement on Wednesday in Jos. Takwa was reacting…